While everyone always thinks of Virginia Beach as a great getaway for warm weather, outdoor activities and water sports, winter time is always a little unpredictable. Like most other places on earth, Virginia Beach can get the occasional surprise blizzard but don’t let that affect your vacation. Below is a list of a few ways to spend your time while the snow flakes float down.

Contemporary Art Center of Virginia

Make your vacation a creative one! The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia offers instructional art classes for any one with an interest from ages 2 – adult.Enjoy drawing, painting, ceramics, photography or crafts .  Located directly across from the Visitor Information Center, near I-264, this art center is not to be missed.

2200 Parks Avenue
757-425-0000
Check out their latest exhibits by visiting their website here.

Check out the "Where the Things Are" Exhibit. Definitely fun for the whole family

Laser Quest

How about a little real life Tron experience. Don the most sophisticated laser tag equipment available for a 21st century version of the classic games of tag and hide & seek

Laser Quest is played in a large, multi-level arena featuring specialty lighting, swirling fog and heart-pounding music.

2682 Dean Drive
(757) 463-6300

Admission according to their website on April 13: $9

Young Chef’s Academy

What better way to ignore the cold than to get in the kitchen and make something warm and savory. Children learn the importance and value of cooking in a safe setting that encourages creativity and discovery. Sessions familiarize children ages three and older with diverse foods, while they create and taste scrumptious recipes.

1554 Laskin Rd.
(757) 422-4337

Check out their class schedule to see what treats you can make

Virginia Beach Rock Gym

The Virginia Beach Rock Gym is a state–of–the–art climbing facility featuring a climbing tower, boulders, and a pro shop. Come climb the 32–foot Main Wall, a rugged textured surface with realistic edges, corners, and bulges.
(757) 499-8347

Visit their website for pricing and details.

Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center

There’s always something new happening at the Virginia Aquarium. Changing exhibits, IMAX® movies and special events enhance your Aquarium experience. See what’s happening now, and what’s coming soon to the Aquarium!

717 General Booth Blvd.
(757) 385-FISH

For the latest list of fun activities and IMAX schedule visit their website

Old Coast Guard Station

The Old Coast Guard Station honors and preserves the history of Virginia’s coastal communities and maritime heritage. Exhibits begin with the Virginia Beach Community and extend to subjects related to Virginia’s oceanfront, coastal and water related heritage. The museum’s two galleries depict the history of the United States Life-Saving and Coast Guard Services and shipwrecks on the Virginia Coast.

24th and Boardwalk
(757) 422-1587

Visit their website information for the latest exhibits and events

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