Used to help educate children nationwide on Fire Safety, the monster truck is often seen in the Resort Area. More info

>The Virginia Marine Science Museum 717 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach Tel:717-425-FISH The States largest aquarium with 800,000 gallons of aquariums and live habitats this '97 'Travel Attraction of the Year' is one of the top ten most visited aquariums in the country . A must see for all ages. More info

Kids peer into the Norfolk canyon tank

>Oceana Navel Air Station

Oceana Boulevard or London Bridge Rd Tel:757-433-3131 One of the U.S Navy's four master jet bases with 22 squadrons. Seasonal tours are available

>Historic Cape Henry

Atlantic Ave/Fort Story, Virginia Beach Tel: 757-460-1688 Come see and stand where perhaps your ancestors first set foot on the New World back in 1607. The first landing cross marks the place. Also, here you will see the oldest government built lighthouse in the USA, dating back to 1791.

>The Pavilion, Virginia Beach Convention Center

1000 19th Street Tel: 757-437-7629 The convention center is in a wonderful building of interesting architecture, which hosts a variety of events each year. A great location for a trade show or meeting.

>Association for Research & Enlightenment

67th Street/Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach Tel: 757-428-3588 Now here's a unique place to visit. It's the International headquarters documenting the works of psychic Edgar Cayce.

>First Landing State Park 2500 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach Tel: 757-481- 2131 With more than 27 miles of hiking trails, camping and picnic areas this 2700-acre area is a nature lovers paradise.

>Upper Wolfsnare House

2040 Potters Road, Virginia Beach Tel: 757-491-3490 If History is your passion this house is a must. Built in 1759 by Thomas Walke III it gives a wonderful insight into life at that time.

>Adam Thoroughgood House

1636 Parrish Road, Virginia Beach Tel: 757- 460 0007 Step back in time and visit this 17th Century house in the style of an old English Cottage and discover historic herbs and flowers in the gardens. More Info

>Contemporary Art Center 2200 Parks Ave, Virginia Beach Tel: 757-425 0000 Although specializing in the presentation of 20th century art styles, the Art Center also presents an eclectic mixture of fine Art forms. More Info >Tidewater Veterans Memorial 19th Street, Virginia Beach In appreciation of the contributions of the military in the area, a magnificent sculpture/waterfall has been erected here. >Rudee Inlet 7 Marina Winston-Salem Ave, (Nr. Pacific Ave) Fun for all if you plan a day out here. Whether it's a Chesapeake Bay and Virginia Beach tour of 2 hours or a full days sports fishing you're after, you'll find it here.

The 47th Annual 2002 Boardwalk Art Show will be held this year on June 16-18. Put on by the Contemporary Art Center.

>Old Coast Guard Station

24th Street/Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach Tel: 757-422 1587 For those of you who come down to the sea, to dream of days gone by, this museum will transport you back in time with historical stories to tell of shipwrecks off the coast and a history of the area.

>Virginia Zoological Park

3500 Granby Street Norfolk, VA Tel: 757- 441 2706 Located only about half an hours drive from Virginia Beach you will find this fine Zoo. The whole family will love it! More Info

>Colonial Williamsburg

Henry Street/Rt 199 Tel: 1-800 History Williamsburg is a must if you're staying in the Virginia Beach area. It's about 1 hour's drive away and there's lots to see and do with 18th Century houses, a governors mansion, the capital plus Colonial restaurants and shops. Learn all about the history of the area from costumed characters who'll stroll among you and put on wonderful plays. Special events are put on at different times of the day and evening. More Info