Be Comfortable and wear comfortable.
by zanzooni
Well, ofcourse the bathing suit is a neccessity as well as a light sweater or sweat shirt. I did not see any bathrooms where one can change, so bring something you can throw over your suit if this is just a day trip, if not, go back to the hotel and shower, and change..but bring a sweater. I wish we had, as the restaurants are cold. Sunscreen, aloe gel, lotion. Anything for sunburn, if you are careless and forget that the worst burns occur on overcast/cloudy days, and one can get tanned or burnt later in the day as well. Your standard picture taking equipment. I have found in the past, that the salt air can wreak havoc with one's cameras. So take neccessary precautions.
Blue Ridge Parkway
by Goner
Built during the Depression, the Blue Ridge Parkway is the nation's longest rural parkway connecting Shenandoah National Park in Virginia with the Great Smokey Mountains National Park in North Carolina. The design of the parkway was an engineering stroke of genius for its time
This drive is ranked as "America's most scenic drive" by leading travel writers. The Blue Ridge Parkway leads travelers through the forested mountains passing several intriguing stops along the way.
Designed as a drive awhile - stop awhile recreational drive, the Blue Ridge Parkway provides both stunning scenery and close-up looks at the natural and cultural history of the southern Appalachian mountains along its 469 miles. It has turnouts at overlooks, picnic and camping facilities, trails, and wonderful cultural and natural areas.
For park information on for up-to-date gate closures and weather-related information see the phone number listed below.
IL Giardino Ristorante
by RayB73001 about IL Giardino Ristorante
The atmosphere is nice so please don't wear shorts and a t-shirt. Linguine and backfin crabmeat in a cognac tomato cream sauce. It is not on the menu but is a house special everyday.
The faccasia (sp?) bread is out of this world!!!
Do some people watching
by Herkbert
It's a beach and there are lots of people there, so find a few that are easy on the eyes and flash a smile. Pretty women and handsome guys were everywhere - on the beach and out at night - so have fun!
Chesapeake Bay Bridge & Tunnel
by Goner
A modern engineering wonder on US 13 spanning 17.6 miles across the Chesapeake Bay. Both a tourist attraction and travel convenience, the Bridge-Tunnel saves motorists time and mileage between Virginia Beach/Norfolk and New York. Fishing pier, gift shop and restaurant located on the South Island. There is a $10 charge to cross the bridge and a 24-hour round-trip toll rate is available.
It’s particularly interesting for me as the company I work for built the new addition to the bridge.
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Splashing in the ocean
Aretta & Noel "starfishing around"..a must
Memorial sign at the Park in Fort Story
Outside Doughboys of California restaurant
