http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-beach-blog.html Check out the Virginia Beach Blog for our latest reviews and changes to Virginia Beach Family Fun. Subscribe here! en-us virginia beach vacation Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:47:16 GMT Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:47:16 GMT virginia-beach-family-fun.com http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/Virginia-Beach-events.html Do not miss the 83rd Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim and Auction Wednesday, July 23 and Thursday, July 24, on scenic Chincoteague Island. Sponsored by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department, this memorable and historic event is one of the most amazing sights you will ever see. To keep the population of wild ponies manageable, up to 150 each year are driven across a narrow part of the Assateague Channel at low tide on Wednesday during the famous pony swim. They are then auctioned off on Thursday... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:58:13 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-beach-vacation.html The Virginia Beach Boardwalk has been named one of the top 10 boardwalks in the US by Shermans Travel, a national travel magazine. The magazine ranked the 3-mile-long Virginia Beach Boardwalk highly thanks to its mix of top-name and local live entertainment and musical acts, bicycle rentals, beautiful landscaping, and amenities, including restaurants and parks. And in this tough economy, Virginia Beach is easy on the pocketbook too. It costs nothing to enjoy the waves, catch some rays on the beach, and stroll along the boardwalk for a relaxing, fun-filled day. Plus, we've dug up ways to save even more on Virginia Beach hotels, restaurants, and attractions... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:58:13 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/colonial-williamsburg-va.html Fantastic music for free at Colonial Williamsburg? Its true! Every Wednesday evening in July and August enjoy the Summer Breeze Concert series at 7 pm in Merchant Square. This week: Power Play with jazz, funk and vocals. Bring your lawn chairs! For details, plus other free or inexpensive things to enjoy in Williamsburg, click below... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:58:13 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-shakespeare-festival.html Join the Virginia Shakespeare Festival of Williamsburg as it hosts the tragic masterpiece, Othello, July 11th to 20th. Witness Shakespeares greatest villain, Iago, as he sets out to ruin the lives of those around him... including the doomed lovers, Othello and Desdemona. The Festival continues a long history of Shakespeare in Williamsburg. In fact, Williamsburg was the first place that Shakespeare's plays were professionally presented in the New World. It all started in 1753, when the Hallam troupe of London arrived to present The Merchant of Venice here. To honor this illustrious past, the College of William and Mary created the Festival, which presents two of more of the Bards plays each summer. All performances are held in Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall on the William and Mary campus... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:58:13 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/bush-gardens-williamsburg.html Catch famous rock legends like Rick Springfield, Peter Frampton, and the Charlie Daniels Band at the Busch Gardens Williamsburg Summer Concert Series. Rick Springfield will perform July 19-20 in the Festhaus Park located in the Germany section of the park. And it is free with park admission! For details and concert schedule, click below... Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:41:08 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/busch-gardens-virginia.html Hey--do NOT miss this amazing new Busch Gardens Williamsburg discount ticket deal for Virginia residents: 2 days for the price of one kid ticket! I thought I had seen everything in fantastic Busch Gardens deals, but this has got to be the rock bottom deal of them all. Here are the details... Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:41:08 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/busch-gardens-williamsburg.html Save on Busch Gardens Williamsburg! We Have Discount Ticket Secrets, Special Deals, a Photo Montage, Parking Deals, Best Days to Visit, and... Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:40:46 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/busch-gardens-coupons.html Busch Gardens has unveiled a new Quick Queue pass that lets you skip to the front of the line on its top rides. You pay extra for it, but if you really want to maximize a short visit, it may be just the ticket for you... Plus, read our tips for beating the summer heat and keeping cool at Busch Gardens... Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:42:29 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/busch-gardens-coupons.html Visit Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Water Country USA, and Colonial Williamsburg for less! We found a special internet deal that will save you $10-$25 off a Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, and/or Colonial Williamsburg combo ticket. But you can only find it at this special place. Why pay more?... Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:42:29 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/charlottesville.html According to Forbes.Com, Albemarle County, Virginia (home to the city of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia) is one of the best counties in America to raise a family. One of the reasons they cite is having one of the top average SAT scores in the nation. But those of us who live here know that it is so much more. Beautiful surroundings, mild climate, little traffic, abundant cultural activities and historical sites, and a reasonable cost of living are just a few reasons why the Charlottesville area is so popular... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:59:36 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/yorktown-events.html Beach music for free? Sure...at the free Shagging at the Riverfront Beach Music Series at Yorktown. Make it a new family tradition to join this annual event and picnic to the sounds of gret music... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:57:11 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/yorktown-events.html More than just a farmers market, this free event features local produce, seafood and fresh meat, bakery items, fresh flowers, handmade soaps, art, and live musical entertainment. It starts at 8 am on select dates in July, as well as throughout the rest of the summer... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:57:11 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/city-of-virginia-beach.html Driving in Virginia? Abide by the new Move Over Law or you could get a hefty fine. If you approach a police car or emergency vehicle with flashing lights parked at the side of the road, you must move over a lane, or at least slow down. Disobey, and you could face a $2500 fine. For details, go to http://www.vsp.state.va.us/PSA_SlowDownMoveOver_Transcript.shtm. Want to know how to avoid speed traps in Virginia Beach? Here's where to be really careful... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:57:11 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/yorktown-events.html Yorktown Events - Schedule of Free Concerts, Fireworks, Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:45:35 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-beach-va.html Virginia Beach VA Things to Do - Inside Guide to Attractions, Discount Ticket Info, Events, Museums, Parasailing, Fishing, Jet Skis, Pirate Cruises, and More. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:53:37 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/colonial-williamsburg.html Colonial Williamsburg has been voted one of the Top 10 patriotic attractions in the US by website Trip Advisor. Other top sites include The Statue of Liberty, the National Archives building in Washington, DC, Arlington National Cemetery, the Lincoln Memorial, and Mount Rushmore. Here are our Top 5 Places to see at Colonial Williamsburg, plus our Secrets of a Cheap Colonial Williamsburg Vacation guide... Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:12:19 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-beach-hotels.html According to Orbitz, hotel prices in Virginia Beach have fallen 14 percent on average this year. To help offset high gas prices and rising airfares, local hotels have been offering bargain rates. For example, check out these Virginia Beach Economic Stimulus Package deals... Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:12:19 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/yorktown-events.html Where better to celebrate our freedom than at the place where it all started? Join the 29th Annual Yorktown Independence Day Celebration on July 4, from 8 am to 10 pm. The event includes a parade, kids games and pony rides, live entertainment, food, and fireworks... Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:12:19 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/busch-gardens-coupons.html Here are the latest Busch Gardens Coupons, Deals & News...Special Web Deals, Quick Queue Ticket, and More Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:28:14 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/busch-gardens-virginia.html Busch Gardens Virginia Admission Deals -- $10-$25 Off Combo Tickets! 2 For 1 Kids Price Deal -- Plus Tips for Getting Discount Tickets, Parking Deals Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:24:17 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/kings-dominion.html Kings Dominion Best Discount Ticket Info and Deals - Here are the Deepest Discounts, Season Pass Deals, and More Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:02:07 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/Virginia-Beach-events.html The Virginia Beach oceanfront is hosting a free Stars & Stripes Explosion, featuring fireworks, concerts, rock performances, and tribute bands. Music will include headline acts, as well as concerts by the Virginia Beach Symphony Orchestra and the Virginia Beach Chorale. For details, click below... Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:30:28 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/Virginia-Beach-events.html Virginia Beach Events and Festivals, From Elvis to Fireworks to Neptune...We've Got the Scoop! Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:35:31 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/bush-gardens-williamsburg.html Bush Gardens Williamsburg 2008 Concerts, Events, Howl-O-Scream Info, and Special "Bounce" Ticket Deals Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:09:22 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-beach-lodging.html Cheap Virginia Beach Lodging Hot Deals - Hotel Coupons, Hostels, and Other Ways to Get Rock-Bottom Prices... Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:36:50 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-living-museum.html Virginia Living Museum - Our Favorite Touchy-Feely Zoo/Aquarium/Planetarium...Dino-Mania, Discount Tickets, and How to Get in for Free Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:47:03 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/monticello.html Plan Your Visit to Jefferson's Monticello With Reduced Price Tickets, Best Tours for Kids, and Recommended Itineraries for Visiting Charlottesville Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:12:53 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/200806.html Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:51:01 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/kings-dominion-dominator.html Kings Dominion Dominator is Here! Latest Video, Stats, and Discount Ticket Secrets... Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:11:14 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/paramount-kings-dominion.html Paramount Kings Dominion Season Pass Deals, Lowest Ticket Prices, and Special Events Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:56:06 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/kings-dominion-hours.html Kings Dominion Hours - Plus Discount Tickets, Money-Saving Deals and More... Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:58:40 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/colonial-williamsburg.html Colonial Williamsburg is honoring active military, veterans and their families with free admission for Memorial Day weekend. Free passes good for admission to the Historic Area will be available Friday through Monday at the visitors center. Local hotels, shops, and restaurants will also offer special deals for military members this weekend. For details on visiting Colonial Williamsburg, including money-saving tips, click here... Sat, 24 May 2008 01:08:29 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-beach-vacation.html Despite record gas prices, travelers are still flocking to Virginia Beach. The city is expecting more visitors this summer than in 2008, thanks to its central location near several major population centers along the East Coast. And there is so much to do here without breaking the bank... Sat, 24 May 2008 01:08:29 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/city-of-virginia-beach.html Best Life, a national mens magazine, has rated Virginia Beach as one of the Best Places to Raise a Family in America, second only to Honolulu. Best Life used criteria, including good schools, housing prices, and reasonable commutes, to evaluate nearly 260 different cities. This is the fourth time in the past two months that Virginia Beach has topped a best places list. It was recently named one of the Ten Greenest Places to Retire, the Least Stressful Metro Area, and one of the Top 10 Ten Best Places to Enjoy the Outdoors in the nation. Wed, 21 May 2008 17:46:45 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/cheap-gas.html Looking for Cheap Gas? Here's How to Get the Best Deals on Gasoline, Plus Tips for Using Less Mon, 19 May 2008 17:41:57 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/busch-garden-discount-ticket.html Busch Garden Discount Ticket Deals for Fun Cards & Season Passes - Get the Best Deals and Avoid the Worst Scams Mon, 19 May 2008 14:53:18 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/busch-gardens-hours.html Just in time for Memorial Day, Busch Gardens Williamsburg will have special hours. The park, which is generally closed Mondays-Thursdays until June, will be open from 10 am - 8 pm on Monday, May 26, and from 10 am - 6 pm May 27-29. Planning a trip to the park this summer? Click the link below to check opening and closing hours for the day you are planning to visit... Mon, 19 May 2008 13:58:51 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-beach-hotels.html With gas prices shooting through the roof, SpringHill Suites in Virginia Beach is offering a 2-40 deal: get an oceanfront king or queen room, two tickets to the Virginia Aquarium, a free breakfast buffet, and a $40 gas card. Rates range from $144 - $269. For details, click the link below... Mon, 12 May 2008 19:02:08 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/williamsburg-restaurants.html The BEST Williamsburg Restaurants...Plus Cheap Eats and Best Value Eateries in Town... Mon, 12 May 2008 17:49:49 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/colonial-williamsburg-va.html Colonial Williamsburg VA Vacation? Shhh! We Have the Secrets to Making Your Visit Cheap and Fun! Mon, 12 May 2008 17:36:25 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/affordable-family-vacation.html According to an Annual Vacation Costs Survey by AAA, the average daily travel cost in Virginia is less than the national average. AAA says that the travel budget for two adults in North America is $244 per day for hotels and meals. In Virginia it is only $222 per day (estimating $149 for lodging and $73 for meals). Honolulu is the most expensive city, at $673 per day, while the cheapest is Tulsa, OK, at $179 per day. Part of traveling for less in Virginia is knowing where and how to save. For tips on getting discount tickets, cheap gas, hotel deals and coupons, and eating at top Virginia Beach restaurants for less, click here... Meal costs can be reduced by eating the main meal at midday to take advantage of lower lunch prices at restaurants. Many restaurants also offer childrens menus and early bird dinner specials at reduced prices. Tue, 06 May 2008 17:15:23 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-beach-hotels.html Wondering what to do with your economic stimulus check? How about a well-deserved vacation for less? Virginia Beach is offering Economic Stimulus Package vacation deals ranging from romantic weekend getaways, to the 2-40 Stimulus Package at the SpringHill Suites, to the Holiday Inn Sunspree Vacation on the Government Package. Click below for more details... Tue, 06 May 2008 16:01:56 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-beach-hotels.html Virginia Beach Hotels for Less - Discount Hotel Deals & Coupons, Economic Stimulus Deals, Resorts, Rentals, Hostels, Everything From Popcorn to Pet-Friendliness Tue, 06 May 2008 16:01:35 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/busch-gardens-williamsburg-discount-tickets.html The TOP Internet Source for Busch Gardens Williamsburg Discount Tickets! Here are the Deals, Coupon Codes, Ticket Promotions and More... Tue, 06 May 2008 13:21:45 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/williamsburg-attractions.html Best Williamsburg Attractions & Travel Deals...Busch Gardens Discount Tickets, Water Country USA, Great Wolf Lodge, Etc., and How to See Them for Less Mon, 05 May 2008 18:34:28 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/city-of-virginia-beach.html City of Virginia Beach Facts - Phone Numbers, Speedtrap Locations, Current Weather, Zip Code, Police, Library, Newspapers, Schools, and More. Mon, 05 May 2008 14:13:27 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/city-of-virginia-beach.html Better watch your driving in Virginia Beach. Come July, the Virginia Beach Police Department will have added 20 red-light cameras at 10 intersections throughout the city. When they last did this 3 years ago, it resulted in 17,000 tickets for running red lights. For a link to a map of the intersections getting the cameras, as well as Virginia Beach speed traps, current weather, and other important information, click the link below. Mon, 05 May 2008 13:23:08 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/richmond-international-airport.html Richmond International Airport Cheap Fares, Phone Numbers, Park, Stay, Fly Deals, Airport Hotels and Maps, Directions Fri, 02 May 2008 18:57:31 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/air-travel-tips.html Air Travel Tips - Cheap Fares, Tips for Getting a Cheap Flight, Air Fare Alerts, Carry-On Rules, TSA Complaint Blog and More Fri, 02 May 2008 15:12:04 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/200805.html Thu, 01 May 2008 17:02:00 GMT