Ever seen Mr. Roger's Neighborhood? Remember the trolley? "Catch the Wave" -- the Virginia Beach Trolley-- and you'll feel like you've stepped right in the neighborhood. Riding this little slice of nostalgia is a fun and inexpensive way to sightsee and make your way around the beach area. Kids will love a ride on the Wave just for the fun of it. Our fondest memory of the Wave? When my brother-in-law got married, they rented the trolley to transport the wedding party from the church to the reception. Boy, did we get a lot of honks! Much more memorable than your usual limo ride. Fare are very reasonable-- Adults/Children over 38" are $1; children under 38" are free; seniors and persons with disabilities are $.50. If you're planning on using the Virginia Beach Trolley more than once, purchase an unlimited farecard-- a 1-Day Farecard is $3, while a 3-Day Farecard is $5. Beats having to find parking near the boardwalk! There are three routes: Route 30 Atlantic Avenue - travels the length of the boardwalk and back, with stops along the way. Route 31 Museum Express - Starts at the bottom of the Boardwalk and goes south to the Virginia Aquarium, the KOA campground, the Holiday Trav-L-Park Campground, and the Ocean Breeze Waterpark. Route 32 Shoppers Express - Starts at the bottom of the Boardwalk and travels north and west to stop at the trendy Hilltop area and Lynnhaven Mall. The Wave only operates May through October (but it can be rented for private use-- like for wedding parties!-- during the off-season. For more information on the Wave, go to www.vbwave.com - 757-222-6100. The HRT (Hampton Roads Transit), which runs the Wave, also operates the Paddlewheel Ferry, another slice of nostalgia, which takes you from Portsmouth to Norfolk and back.
For more information on the Paddlewheel Ferry, as well as tours of the Norfolk Naval Station, go to www.gohrt.com.
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