Explore Virginia Beach!

Since the first American settlers, locals and visitors alike have been roaming the shores of Virginia Beach in search of adventure. Fishing excursions, dolphin tours, water parks, golf, live music, fresh coastal cuisine, beautiful beaches, and people watching on the boardwalk.... Virginia Beach has it all.

July is busy season in Virginia Beach, so you’ll have tons of activities to choose from. If you’re bringing the whole family, your kids will enjoy exploring First Landing State Park or the exciting Mount Trashmore Park. For indoor exploring, visit the Virginia Aquarium, with over 300 exhibits, an IMAX theater and nature trails.

On July 23rd, check out the Mid-Atlantic Hermit Crab Challenge! And on July 27th, head to the beach for Symphony by the Sea, a concert series featuring the Tidewater Winds, Symphonicity and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.

You can find details for these and many more exciting Virginia Beach outings at www.visitvirginiabeach.com.

Travel by Car

From: Norfolk International Airport Ste 200, 2200 Norview Avenue Norfolk, VA 23518-5804
To: Hotels/Atlantic Ave. Virginia Beach, VB (Approx. 30 minutes)

Head northwest on Airport Parking Dep. Road. Continue on Norview Ave. Take the ramp onto I-64 E. Take exit 284A to merge onto 1-284A to merge onto I-264 E towards VA Beach. Continue onto 21st. Turn right at Pacific Ave/US-58 BUS W. Turn left on 9th street and turn right onto Atlantic Ave. Hotels are located along Atlantic between 9th and 6th street.

From: Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport 900 Bland Blvd., Newport News, VA 23602
To: Hotels on Atlantic Avenue (Approx. 57 minutes)

Start out going East on Bland Blvd. Turn slight left toward short term parking. Turn left onto Bland Blvd. Turn Left onto Jefferson Ave./VA-143 E. Merge onto I-64 E toward Hampton/Norfolk. Take the Newtown Rd. exit, EXIT 284B. Merge onto I-264E/Norfolk-Virginia Beach Expy. I-264 E/Norfolk Virginia Beach Expy. turns into 21st. Turn right at Pacific Ave. Turn left on 9th street and turn right onto Atlantic Ave. Hotels are located along Atlantic between 9th and 6th street.

From Washington, DC to Atlantic Avenue/Hotels (Approx. 3hrs, 30 minutes)

Take US-1 S (Crossing into Virginia) US-1 becomes 1-395 S. I-395 S becomes I-95 S. Merge onto I-295 S via EXIT 84A on the Left towards ROCKY MOUNTAIN NC/RICHMOND INT’L AIRPORT. Merge onto I-64E via exit 28A toward Norfolk/VA BEACH. Take NEWTOWN Rd. exit, EXIT 284B. Merge onto I-264E/Norfolk-Virginia Beach Expy. I-264 East/Norfolk-Virginia Beach Expy. becomes 21st. Turn right on Pacific Ave. Turn left on 9th. Take the first Right onto Atlantic Avenue. Hotels are on Atlantic Avenue between 9th and 6th Street.

Travel by Taxi

Beach Taxi: (757) 460-0805 / (757) 486-4304 / (757) 486-6585
Roadrunner Taxi: (757) 737-8294

Hotel Accommodations

Be sure to mention the EduStat block when making reservations to receive the discounted rate. Reservation must be made NO LATER THAN June 23rd, 2011. July is Virginia Beach’s busiest month. Hotels sell out quickly!!

Ramada on the Beach (FULL)
615 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
Rate: $179
For reservations call: (757) 425-7800 or click on link: http://booking.ihotelier.com/istay/istay.jsp?groupID=571025&hotelID=14713

Quality Inn & Suites (FULL)
8th and Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
Rate: $219
For reservations, call: (757) 428-8935
http://www.vbqualityinn.com

Barclay Towers
809 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
Rate: $219
For reservations, call: (757) 491-2700
http://www.vbhotels.com/barclay