Fort Story Travel Guide

Virginia Beach

A lighthouse with a white and black striped tower, a small white building with a red roof, and a white fence surrounding the area.
A lighthouse, white houses, and a cloudy sky.
A lighthouse with a dome and a brick base, surrounded by tall grass.
A sunset over a rocky coastline with waves crashing onto the shore.
A lighthouse on a grassy hill with wooden stairs leading up to it.

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A stone tower with a metal staircase leading up to it, surrounded by dense green foliage.

Cape Henry Lighthouse

8.4/10 (143 reviews)
Approved by Washington and Hamilton, this historic lighthouse was the first building seen by many seafarers approaching Virginia’s coast in the 1800s.
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Things to do

Ziplining and Climbing at The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium

Ziplining and Climbing at The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium

฿2,142
per adult
Ziplining and Climbing at The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
Neptune in all his glory. Come join us and find out why Virginia Beach is so haunted!

Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours

฿1,071
per adult
Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours
Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours

Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours

฿794
per adult
Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Virginia Beach

Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Virginia Beach

฿8,982
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Virginia Beach
View of the water and the Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise ship

City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise

฿3,436
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
View of Spirit of Norfolk

City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise

฿3,239
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
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Top hotels in Fort Story

Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront

3 out of 5
5700 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA
The price is ฿2,883 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,883
฿3,627 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,938 reviews)
"Everything was great in the hotel. No Board walk was the only downer. Had a GREAT time"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Ocean Resort

Ocean Resort

2.5 out of 5
Atlantic Avenue,2417 Virginia Beach VA
The price is ฿2,951 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,951
฿3,916 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,681 reviews)
"Awesome beach view with wonderful sunrise - but the hotel itself badly needs reconstruction. Rusty fixtures, holes in the wall, broken tiles, torn wallpaper, hot hallway stank of cigarette smoke, rickedy elevators. Pool so slimy we didn't go in. Seriously - tear it down and build a new one and business ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Ocean Resort
Crowne Plaza Virginia Beach Town Center by IHG

Crowne Plaza Virginia Beach Town Center by IHG

3.5 out of 5
4453 Bonney Rd Virginia Beach VA
The price is ฿2,876 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,876
฿3,374 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (471 reviews)
"First day There was 2 water dispensers with lime in the lobby which we got really happy about it but After that both dispensers were empty we requested couple times if they can fill them up but front desk were forcing to people buy$2.50 water bottles which we didn’t not like that. Our key cards work ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Crowne Plaza Virginia Beach Town Center by IHG
Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront Suites

Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront Suites

4 out of 5
2800 Shore Drive Virginia Beach VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,257 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿5,257
฿6,111 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,498 reviews)
"Hotel was very clean and close to what we were looking to do."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront Suites
Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach North Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach North Beach by IHG

3 out of 5
3900 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach VA
The price is ฿5,422 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿5,422
฿6,301 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,473 reviews)
"Loved our stay the room was clean and the pools were amazing my kids enjoyed it"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach North Beach by IHG
Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
1101 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA
The price is ฿3,344 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿3,344
฿3,912 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,511 reviews)
"The room, lobby, and pool area were clean. Room had basic amenities such as mini fridge and microwave. Bathroom was clean and had plenty of space. Beds were comfortable and clean. The room had everything we needed. Location was great. Parking is approx 2 blocks away but there is plenty of ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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Where to stay in Fort Story

Find the best Fort Story areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with a long promenade, ocean waves, and a clear sky.

Northeast Virginia Beach

If you're spending some time in Northeast Virginia Beach, First Landing State Park and Neptune Statue are top sights worth seeing.

A sandy beach with dunes and grass, and houses in the background.

Sandbridge

Beaches and parks are just a few things travellers like about Sandbridge. A stop by Sandbridge Beach is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

A beach with a sunset over the ocean.

Dam Neck

While visiting Dam Neck, you might make a stop by sights like Sandbridge Beach and Dam Neck Beach.

A pebble beach with ocean waves and a cloudy sky.
Photo by Tori Farrar
Open Photo by Tori Farrar

Northwest

If you're spending some time in Northwest, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts and Norfolk Premium Outlets are top sights worth seeing.

A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it.

Chic's Beach

While visiting Chic's Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Chesapeake Beach and Little Creek Beach.

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