Welcome to Virginia Beach, Virginia! Discovery Map is your visitor's guide to the area known as "Hampton Roads" which is comprised of Norfolk, Chesapeake, Olde Towne Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. The area is surrounded by early American history, natural beauty with miles of shoreline, upscale shopping, museums, world-class accommodations, fabulous dining, and family fun for everyone. Let the Virginia Beach Discovery Map & Guide help plan your trip and show the way to all the must-see destinations in the area. Virginia Beach is also a great location for day trips to nearby destinations such as Washington, D.C., Richmond, and historic Charlottesville.

Virginia is a state rich in history, much of it occurring right here in the Hampton Roads region. In 1607 three English ships landed at Cape Henry where the colonists proceeded up the river to establish Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in America. The area has been an important part of the nation's cultural and maritime history ever since. The Discovery Map & Guide highlights many important historical attractions and museums that tell the story of the region's history.

If you're in the mood to shop, then you've come to the right place—a wide variety of shops, boutiques, and restaurants are waiting for you! The area boasts many upscale retail shopping venues such as the distinct shops at La Promenade, Virginia Beach Town Center, Red Mill Commons, Hilltop Shopping, and many others. The Virginia Beach Discovery map will guide visitors to the many stores in these outstanding shopping destinations!

Family fun can easily be found throughout Virginia Beach and Discovery Map will show you the way. Spend the day discovering the many monuments and memorials, playing golf at one the many top-rated courses, or outdoors—biking, kayaking, canoeing, fishing or just enjoying the beach!

Virginia Beach offers a wide variety of dining options sure to please any visitor's appetite. Everything from contemporary American cuisine to world-class steaks, from ethnic buffets to bagels, can be found on your Discovery Map. Don't forget to sample one of the many ethnic restaurants to be found in the area. Choose from Mexican, Italian, Chinese, or Brazilian cuisine to satisfy your desire for a unique dining experience.

Virginia Beach has something for everyone—whether you're into history, arts and culture, outdoor adventure, family fun, shopping and dining, or nightlife—our map will give you directions on how to get there. Take your first step to Virginia Beach and let Discovery Maps & Guides show you the way!