We had a nice visit to the Assateague Island Visitor Center. The area was clean and the trails were…read morewell maintained, making it a peaceful place to explore and take in the natural surroundings. The staff was very friendly and helpful and happy to answer questions and provide information about the area. One tip: bring plenty of bug spray! There were a lot of flies when we visited, and they were definitely noticeable while walking the trails. Overall, a clean, peaceful stop with helpful staff and a great way to learn more about Assateague Island before exploring.

This Visitor Center was a delight! They have aquariums with live sea life like shrimp, fish, and…read morecrabs, and they even have a touch tank with animals you can touch during certain programs. There's a junior ranger program your kiddos can participate in to earn a badge. And you can find out the programs being offered that day, which are quite plentiful. The day I visited, the programs included crabbing, clamming, searching for sea life, touch tank, and even kayaking (for a fee). I've been to my share of national parks but this was unique in the breadth of awesome programs they offer. (My kids had a blast at the FREE crabbing program - the rangers put chicken neck on a line and then you use it to lure the crabs up.)

This facility is on the road to Chincoteague Island but has limited hours and has rarely been open…read moreduring my trips to the region. So I saw an opportunity and stopped in. I just wasn't impressed. As an organization, NASA has lost a lot of its luster in the public eye, but just on a practical level, this building was basically just one hall with some exhibits, a rooftop deck where you couldn't see much, and a movie theater basically playing short, vague ads for what they do on a loop. The site seemed dated; there is some majesty in exploring old ruins sometimes, but looking at a rocket with lichen growing it just doesn't activate that same sense of wonder for me. It's free, but I just took a modest look around and figured I'd rather be at the beach. My hope is that the substantive business that NASA does in the area is worthwhile even if this visitor center doesn't offer much.

This is a hidden FREE gem on your way to Chincoteague island, which in its small museum offers…read moreinformative exhibits, knowledgeable & friendly, staff. This is superb educational stop, for space enthusiasts and their families. The grounds surrounding the museum, have many rockets available for viewing. The have an elevator to carry you to the roof top, providing a great area view and the Military has a practice field close by and frequently fly over this site. You will be educated about many significant projects and missions carried out at Wallops. They offer videos and interactive areas that are very engaging. They have a nice gift shop to purchase patches, clothing and other souvenirs. Please check hours of operation, they aren't open but a few days a week.

To start the young man at the front desk was very welcoming, professional, and knowledgeable. The…read moregrounds outside were well kept and extremely clean. Closed toed shoes for walking around the park is a must, I went unprepared with flip flops. The restrooms inside were also clean. There's a gift shop and a library as well. The exhibit was very well done and I absolutely loved how interactive it was, it's also handicap accessible and self guided! I definitely recommend checking out the wildlife drive across the street at blackwater refuge, we saw the statue of Harriet Tubman catching a muskrat to then seeing one at the refuge!

Beautifully done. This National Historical Park is well maintained and full of interactive…read moreexhibits. The space is handicap accessible and most exhibits include easy to read fonts and braille. I would definitely recommend this educational experience to learners of all ages.

Wow! Attached to the parking garage this place is great! There are restrooms and a lovely group of…read morepeople ready to help and share their insights of the area. Very knowledgeable and helpful. We were able to get maps, magazines, bus info (free shuttle), etc. For sure stop in here if in the area. Wealth of information. You can tell the employees truly love their beautiful city.

I came by here on a Wednesday afternoon during my second visit to Annapolis. I collect stamps and I…read moredid not have one from Annapolis before and wanted to see if they had one. While alas, they did not have a stamp from their city for visitors, they did, after I inquired about them, have stickers! One of the employees came by with 4 different sticker options from me to choose from for free! This was so kind of them! They also have a ton of pamphlets about different tourism parts of the city you may be interested in such as historic sites to restaurants!

It was quiet. It wasn't crowded. It was peaceful... BUT... it's so many rocks and bugs in the…read moresand... like millions of these sand flea black crab looking things... it was a very uncomfortable situation. So glad we had chairs because sitting on that beach blanket was awful. Probably won't be back... but it is okay

Great beach front property, clean, nice decor, rooms are spacious, shower pressure is good…read more Property is located at the end of the beach.. not crowded.. Front desk employees are very pleasant and professional. Restaurant upstairs has great beach view with fine dining options, sushi, steaks and such. Downstairs restaurant offers casual dishes. Check in and out can be a little long. Overall good property to enjoy Virginia Beach.

Great state park! Camping here is fun! The loops at the top of the park are more spacious and…read moresometimes more private. The ones in H loop are really squeezed in and have less space and no privacy. It's hard to book a site, and so frustrating to see empty sites that have been booked but not used. The bathrooms are some of the cleanest camping bathrooms I've ever seen. They're pretty well maintained. The horses do wander free, and you need to be careful with food on your site, as explained by the park rangers. But it's fun to see them and watch them. The camp hosts are good about cleaning and maintaining the area they're each in charge of. The beaches are nice and it's fun to go clamming out in the bay. A very quick drive will take you to Ocean City, to the boardwalk, to go karts, Walmart, Wawa, the movie theater, etc. Lots close by to do if you get caught there on a rainy day. Lovely place to visit.

Assateague is so cool!... Particularly on a breezy day when the flies can't takeoff…read more During a trip to Ocean City, we visited Assateague on the Maryland end. I was so eager to see the horses I heard about, but weary we might not see any. Maybe we were lucky, because we saw sooo many horses! On the road, in the parking lots, in marshes, wandering, grazing, standing on front of cars. So cute! Stop at the visitors center first. Very nice place, helpful information, exhibits, a touch tank, bathrooms, gift shop and then you'll be on your way. Admission per vehicle gets you access for a week. We loved spending a few hours here so much that we came back a second day. The beaches are clean and not crowded. Lots of dogs, so be warned if you're averse. The marsh trail was really cool. We saw several small fishies, pipefish, crabs, egrets, just really cool to look in the water throughout the trail and observe. Bayside beaches are hidden spots for isolated swims. I saw a family here and there just swimming completely alone. The forest trail was also a good one to walk. More interesting nature. We weren't too crazy about the dune trail. Although, it was interesting to see the old abandoned road in the middle of the dune. Horses here there and everywhere, almost. Overall, such a fun place to visit. Go for a few hours or spend the day. Remember, ensure it's breezy and you'll be almost completely fly free.

Fun for a free experience. The crèche display was neat but the room was small so the line took…read moreforever--not ideal with kids. The lights are beautiful but it's a short walk around. Magical for a few minutes.

It's a beautiful church very pretty.I hear they decorate it during the holidays.For christmas so I…read morecan't wait to come back.And visit it.They have a nice gift store to check the inside of the temple.

It was our very first visit to Chincoteague, and we were thrilled to explore the area alongside…read morefamily members visiting us from Virginia. The drive down from Delaware took about an hour and twenty minutes. Our day unfolded in a few memorable steps: Welcome Center: We made our first stop here to pick up a local map and gather helpful instructions. The Beach: Next, we headed to the expansive beach, which was bustling with numerous beachgoers and vehicles. Wild Pony Sighting: On our drive back, we were lucky enough to spot some of the famous wild ponies along the way. Downtown Lunch: Finally, we headed downtown to grab lunch together. Stay tuned for more details about our lunch experience!

The beaches and wild life are beautiful as you drive through. Keep an eye out for the wild ponies…read more We've even seen them swimming across the water to reach an island.

A good place to start on the tour of the battlefield sites that defined America…read more The Yorktown Visitor's Center is the perfect starting point for exploring several of the most pivotal sites in American history. The drive from the main road to the center is scenic, offering glimpses of Virginia's historic landscape before arriving at the center. Getting to the actual center seemed a little confusing as there are arrows describing the car tours to visit various sights when leaving the center. The center is not very large. The exhibits inside are well-organized and interactive, showcasing artifacts from the Battle of Yorktown, maps, uniforms, and weaponry from the era. There is a short film that provides an good overview of the battle and its significance in the history of our American independence. The center also features a gift shop with books, souvenirs, and historical memorabilia. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and offered suggestions regarding various tours that you could take when driving around the area. There are several well-marked signs leading visitors from the center to the surrounding area sites. The driving tours take visitors through key historic sites connected to the Siege of Yorktown (1781) and the broader Colonial National Historical Park. Overall, the Yorktown Visitor's Center is an great stop, providing an introduction to this historic battlefield and its role in shaping the nation.

Colonial NHP is spread out over Jamestown, Yorktown and a road connecting them. We went to the…read morevisitor center in Yorktown and thought it was great. It did a great job of explaining what led up to the British surrender and how it happened. I especially liked the part of a ship that was built into the visitors center. Walking through it really was like walking through an 18th century ship - very cool. The visitors center did a great job of explaining the surrounding area and helping us decide where to go. I enjoyed it and would definitely recommend checking it out when visiting Yorktown.