Blog Posts by Cameron A.

Norfolk Botanical Garden When looking for a fun family friendly activity in Norfolk, I highly recommend the Norfolk Botanical Garden. The garden is hidden next to the Norfolk Airport off Azalea Garden Rd. Celebrating it's 75th year, the Norfolk Botanical Garden is a non-profit museum for plants. Spanning 155 acres and 12 miles of paved trails, it's a great place to spend a beautiful day. Our Favorite Spots at Norfolk Botanical Garden World of Wonders (WOW): A kids area with a water garden. On hot days let your kids run around the water garden, playhouse, go down the slide, and cool off at the... read more

Ocean Breeze Waterpark in Virginia Beach With temperatures, heat index and frizzy hair rising, Ocean Breeze Waterpark is a great family friendly activity on a hot day in Virginia Beach. It's a medium-sized waterpark a couple of miles away from the Oceanfront, and within a mile from the Virginia Beach Aquarium . Often, waterparks are not toddler-friendly, but with the new addition of Buccaneer Bay, little pirates will have a blast at the waterpark. From little sprayers, a slide and tipping bucket, kids can climb to the top and slide down. Buccaneer Bay Rides and Attractions - Water slides: Sea... read more

What family doesn't love a good military discount? In 2001, Terrance Thomas, a Navy Veteran felt the same way when he co-founded the Military and Veterans Discount Center (MVDC). His vision was to create a place where military families, active or veteran, could find great military discounts. After having a bad experience and hassling with AT&T over their advertised discount, he felt it was necessary to help other military families learn about offered discounts and have documentation to receive the discounts. Military and Veterans Discount Center (MVDC) has the largest collection of military a... read more

Virginia Zoo in Norfolk The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk is a 53-acre zoo located adjacent to Lafayette Park in Norfolk, Virginia. The zoo opened in 1900, and was accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in 1987. Hours: Sunday hours 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Our Favorites at the Zoo in Norfolk Giraffes - I love to see the giraffes interacting with the other animals and reaching up to eat leaves off a tree. The platform is high up so you can see them at eye level. Elephants - The elephants are located around the corner from the giraffes. The elephants are not always out for kids to see. Sometim... read more

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (757) 385-3474 The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, formerly known as the Virginia Marine Science Museum, is an aquarium and marine science museum located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, just south of Rudee Inlet. If looking for more family friendly activities in the area, the Aquarium is within a mile from Ocean Breeze Water Park . Our favorite family friendly activities are: Harbor Seals - They are located outside the aquarium before you enter the building. Watch out for the splash! Turtles - M... read more