Blog Posts for Dam Neck Naval Station

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

Born and raised a Texan, one of the first things I did when we PCSed was look for Mexican restaurants in Virginia Beach. I have high standards, but was lucky to find a few good Mexican restaurants in Virginia Beach and surrounding areas in Hampton Roads. Best Mexican food in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake: Tex-Mex Tex-Mex refers to the borders of Texas and Mexico that blends food products available in the U.S, but influenced from Mexico. Many ingredients are typical of Mexican cuisine, but Tex Mex adds a few extras. Usually these ingredients include pork and beef, along with enormous... read more

[This is Part 6 in a series about places to live near in Hampton Roads, Virginia] Whether you are stationed at Norfolk Naval Base (NOB), Portsmouth Naval Hospital, NAS Oceana, or Portsmouth Shipyards , there are a lot of fun areas to visit while living in Hampton Roads. If you are PCSing to Hampton Roads soon, you might want to check out these different areas when house hunting. Lots of military families live near these great landmarks. Find Off Base Housing near Portsmouth Naval Hospital Granby Street in Norfolk, VA Colley Avenue & 21st Street in Norfolk, VA Shore Drive Area in Virginia Beac... read more

[This is Part 5 in a series about places to live near in Hampton Roads, Virginia] Whether you are stationed at Norfolk Naval Base (NOB), Portsmouth Naval Hospital, NAS Oceana, or Portsmouth Shipyards , there are a lot of fun areas to visit while living in Hampton Roads. If you are PCSing to Hampton Roads soon, you might want to check out these different areas when house hunting. Lots of military families live near these great landmarks. Find Off Base Housing near Norfolk Naval Station Granby Street in Norfolk, VA Colley Avenue & 21st Street in Norfolk, VA Shore Drive Area in Virginia Beach, V... read more