My family and I went to the Chesapeake Jubilee for the first time last weekend and we had an…read moreenjoyable time. Since I hadn't been to a carnival in a while, I was surprised to see that the tickets were stored digitally on a card that they give to you. I actually loved the convenience of not having tickets all over the place lol. We rode about two rides which were a lot of fun. The ride operator simply scanned the card for our tickets and that was it! Gone are the days of having to count out the tickets for the rides lol. We then decided to grab something to eat. I remember carnival food being delicious and worth every penny but we ordered a cheese burger, cheesesteak, sausage and peppers and fries and the burger was extremely small, the cheesesteak was finished in 3 bites and the sausage was the size of a hot dog. The food was disappointing for how much we paid. The funnel cake and fried Oreos were great though. The best part of the carnival was definitely the delicious Turkey leg that we all enjoyed. Since my daughter isn't a big fan of fireworks, we decided to leave before they started but overall, it was a fun family outing. Side note: To avoid paying the $10 parking fee, we parked at a nearby school but we walked close to a mile to get to the carnival so definitely where comfortable shoes if you plan on taking that route next year. :)

Great time! Great vibes! Amazing food and fun rides! Chesapeake Jubilee we had a blast!read more

State of the art facility. I've came here for my son volleyball tournaments. There are so many…read morecourts, it's great to see so many teams coming out from all around. The food court is pretty awesome, it's a lot like a cafeteria, with hot and cold snacks. There is no alcohol here fyi.

The facility itself is exceptional with great flooring and nets for volleyball. The downside is…read morethat the lack of noise filtration and no acoustic paneling in the entire playing area makes it exceptionally noisy and difficult to even have a conversation with a person sitting next to you.

I'm a local and this is the one event that I look forward to every year, best way to experience it…read moreis to cruise with your bike up and down the boardwalk and then stop near where all the artists sell their work and walk. If your visiting don't worry you can rent bikes every other block! Please of public parking so no worries there just find a city parking garage. Hidden gem off Norfolk avenue for quick fresh assorted tacos and amazing salsa check out gringos!

The Neptune fest is one of my favorite events that marks the end of summer for me. I love starting…read moreat one end of the boardwalk & walking to the other end. There's endless, food trucks & food vendors, booths, touch-a-truck exhibits, free handouts, & lots of people watching.

Neptune's Park is a must-visit if you're in Virginia Beach. That giant bronze statue of King…read moreNeptune? It's basically the Eiffel Tower or Big Ben of the Oceanfront; towering, iconic, and perfect for photos. I got an amazing pic there with my little brother that I'll always treasure. The park itself is a chill, grassy space right off the boardwalk, often buzzing with live music and people just soaking up the vibe. It's the perfect spot to relax after a stroll or while waiting for the next show to start, there's also beach access not too far from the park if you want to feel the sand in-between your toes, soak up the sun, or hop in the Atlantic Ocean. Surrounding the park is a whole world of things to do; plenty of places to eat, drink, and shop within walking distance. Whether you're in the mood for seafood, a cocktail, or something sweet, it's all right there. Great views, good energy, and that unforgettable Neptune statue this spot is a Coastal Virgina staple for tourists and locals alike.

This public park had an open grass field, a performing stage, and a status on the boardwalk. The…read morestatue is a popular spot for tourists to take pictures. It has plaque describing the contribution of Sidney Kellam King Neptune VI in forming the city of Virginia Beach. It just sits on a concrete extension of the broad walk, a bit underwhelming for such historical landmark. The field across the statues is open to public. People just walk around while going in and out of the beach sand. Bunch of restaurants and shops are nearby to grab food and drinks. The theater is used for scheduled special events. But while visiting the park I noticed few of random people were just sitting on the stage. It felt little sketchy but there was plenty of foot traffic since there was beach shower faucet right across the Neptune statue and the park.

Full disclosure. I'm not a huge baseball fan and I've been to a Tides game before, but this time…read morearound was really fun! I believe it was due to the level of experience I had. If you have the opportunity to see a Tides game and have access to the picnic area that's the way to go! I had tickets via a corporate event and we had seats in section 117 which is down in front closer to 3rd base, but also include access to the picnic area which had a better view and included up to an hour and a half duration of food. The food served is dependent on the menu choice the organizer paid. We had menu 1 which consisted of hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, potato salad, cookies and nonalcoholic beverages. Staff replenished some of the food, but the chips and potato salad and cookies went fast! Their hamburgers and hot dogs are really tasty too! I enjoyed the spread! I think another menu option may include fried chicken, pulled pork bbq, coleslaw and potato salad as well but we didn't have that menu. You can choose to return to your seats to watch the game or remain in the picnic area. I felt the picnic area was a more pleasant experience and had a better view of the field. Most of the area is covered, with a 1/4 of the seating uncovered closer to the field. They have bar counter top seating closest to the field and picnic tables and some four tops. The set up for food was efficient and has both side access for two lines. They have two food buffet areas, At the time there was another company that had an event as well and had the other buffet with chicken. Drinks are served at the picnic concession counter and the women that manned it were friendly and efficient! They also have bathrooms in the picnic area which was nice! The games have fun little silly mini events to break up the monotony between innings. We happened to have great weather that day ! There was a light breeze, wasn't too hot nor humid. I recommend bringing sunglasses and or hat to help keep the sun at bay. You can look on their website regarding parking options. Lot C is the only lot you can pre- pay online for and parking for LOT C is available up until first hit at 6:30pm as long as the lot doesn't sell out prior. ($7), the other lots are first come first serve and is credit card only. I believe the park is cashless pay. Other parking options are riding the light rail or parking at MacArthur mall for free. If you have game tickets light rail rides are free 2 hours before game time.

Such a great place to spend with family and friends! This park is clean, well maintained and…read morebeautiful!! We have great seats in section 117!! We are about to partake in some concessions at the picnic area courtesy of Signatire Homes!!! The weather is absolutely beautiful.. sunny, 70s, and a cool breeze!! Highly recommend this place !! Shout out to Signature Homes for this amazing outing!!

Always a great time rain or shine!…read more I don't even know how long this series has been going on, but I will take a guess and say at least a decade! For as long as I can remember, the city of Portsmouth (Old Towne area) hosts 'Sunset Thursdays' starting in June or July. Every Thursday a different band, usually local is featured and starts entertaining the crowd at 6pm. It is free to sit and listen. But bring some cash, vendors are on site. And if none of the vendors interest you, the site this year is walking distance to downtown, the High Street area. This street offers plenty to eat - sit down and take out options. Or if you are feeling the need, pack a bag and bring your own food and drink. I have been out on Thursdays to several events and each time is a treat! Bands of all genres are featured. See the list for this year - https://portsvaevents.com/event/sunset-thursdays-2022/2022-07-07/ In case link does not work - this is line up for 2022: June 16th RaJazz (R&B, Jazz) June 23rd Island Boy (Hard Rock, Country, Funk) June 30th Slapnation (Rock, Jazz, Reggae) July 7th The Original Rhondels (Beach, 70's, 80's) July 14th Michael Clark Band (Rock, R&B, Disco) July 21st BrassWind (Beach, Pop, Motown, R&B, Rock, Funk, Soul) July 28th TFC Band (Motown, Soul, R&B, Funk, Oldies, Beach) August 4th Soul Intent (Beach, 70s, 80s & Rock) August 11th Better By Tuesday (R&B, Jazz, Funk) August 18th 2nd Wynd (R&B, Reggae, Jazz, Rock) August 25th J & The Band (Top 40, Classic Rock, Beach, Funk, Oldies) September 1st Revelation (R&B, Rock, Funk, Reggae) September 8th Hot Cakes (Country, Rock, 70's, 80's, 90's) If you love live music, you should definitely come out and enjoy. Bring your own lawn chair because chairs are not provided or if you are fortunate enough, pull up in your boat or jet ski and listen to the sounds from the water view. Such a great time for the young and old. Parking...garages are nearby and street parking is available. Have fun and enjoy life :)

Nova adventure park was the perfect escape to beat the heat and burn off some energy!…read more This trampoline park offers a ton of cool features including several areas for younger kids to enjoy. I thought the park was clean and an hour was plenty of time to enjoy everything. Jump socks are required and they offer military discounts. You can sign the waivers online if you want to save some time and go straight to the check in. My favorite feature was the indoor soccer area, both of my boys loved the zip line

I'll start by saying the facility itself has potential to be very cool, but the staff and owner are…read moreabsolutely terrible. Me and my kids (1 & 4 yo) were visiting family for a birthday that was being held there. As stated I have a 1 yo and they love to jump, but obviously I'm not gonna let her just free roam by herself. I explained that I had no interest in jumping but that I wanted to accompany my 1 year old to make sure she was safe. I told the owner multiple times that I would not jump but needed to be with my baby and she said that I could not go with the baby (despite the website saying otherwise). I didn't want to make a scene over it so I just bought myself a ticket (even though I was included in the party roster and should have been covered). And then my sister (the party host) lost her expensive and sentimental bracelet in the foam pit with roughly 30-45 min left on our jump time. We spent that time looking for it before even notifying them of it. After that they gave us 15 min to look and I don't know if you've ever had to look through a foam pit for something but it is nearly impossible. We even asked if we could come in after hours to do a proper look, to which the owner said we could have 15 min after they closed, which is nearly impossible (We would not have put this much effort if it was not a sentimental piece that was literally worth $1000 if not more). Not to mention but it was dead when we went, just a handful of other guests were there since we were there midday. While looking through the foam pit it was absolutely disgusting. There were lost socks, bandaids, food remnants, and sticky substances coating the blocks and the bottom of the pit. They claim to clean it either weekly or monthly (different employees and the owner said different things with one employee saying it's never been cleaned since they've worked there) but I would be genuinely surprised if they ever clean the pit. It's a straight up bio hazard and you couldn't pay me to go in one again. After being unsuccessful in finding the bracelet they said that they would give my sister a call if it was found, but after the way they were treated and the owners attitude I highly doubt that would happen if it's ever found. This place could be really cool, but the owner needs to work on customer service and just outright communication skills. After reading other negative reviews, they clearly do not know how to accept faults on their end. They leave comments on the reviews trying to disregard, refute, and lie about customer experiences (and I'm sure they will do that with this review as well, which is just straight unprofessional ). Hopefully they get new owners that can take accountability and improve customer experience.

There is a free section and a ticketed section…read more The tickets are for the battleship. It is a wonderful museum for all ages who can manage some stairs. This is a must do in Norfolk. The free museum inside the building has Norfolk history, battleship history, port of VA info, and naval history. There are many interactive exhibits. The building is temperature controlled with clean bathrooms. Parking at the garage across the street is free for the first 2 hours. If you do the ship, you will need more than 2 hours but the hourly rate at the garage is reasonable

i went to nauticus and did the self guided tour of the uss wisconsin battleship museum. we got to…read morego inside the battleship and walk through a bunch of different areas, which was probably the best part because it made everything feel more real instead of just looking at pictures or exhibits. the ship itself is huge, and seeing everything up close was really interesting. i liked being able to walk around at my own pace instead of being rushed through it. the deck views were really nice too, and the giant guns were honestly crazy to see in person because they're so much bigger than i thought they'd be. overall it was actually really fun and i'd definitely recommend it if you're in norfolk because it's something different and really interesting to experience. note -- it isn't handicap accessible, there are a lot of stairs you need to go up and down on.