Fun Travel in Virginia

Virginia’s ski resorts are hopping with activity after receiving a few rounds of fresh, new powder. Not only are there great ski lanes, but there’s also tubing, boarding and activities for tiny tots. A winter zip line will be enticing to your older kids while spas will hit the spot for mom.

Virginia Beach is one of our favorite summertime hot spots, but it’s pretty nifty in winter, too.

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine
Science Center boasts seals, huge turtles, crocodiles, sharks,
komodo dragons, hedgehogs (so sweet!), sting rays, sea horses, otters and a great deal more. Two buildings are connected by boardwalk through a marsh habitat, plus they have a 3D IMAX theater and
you can pay for a premium experience with the seals or turtles.

Make a trip in the next few weeks if you can because the Winter Wildlife Watching boat trips are spotting many humpback whales this year and their migration season won’t last much longer. The Oceanfront Inn has a deal that includes a two-night stay plus tickets for the Aquarium, IMAX and the boat trip.

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Norfolk Botanical Garden is beautiful all 365 days it’s open and it’s one of the only botanical gardens that offers tours by foot, tram or boat. To top that, February is “Fun Month” and guests are invited to bring their bikes to tour the gardens. Admission
will be reduced by $5/person in February.

The Virginia Zoo is located in Norfolk, too, and they have an amazing opportunity for families –Zoo Snoozes. It’s a slumber party with nighttime flashlight tours and more, for just $30/person. Keep an eye on their for the next one.