Hampton Roads’ locals know that once Memorial Day comes around, it is tourist time. Our local businesses flourish during the summer season thanks to more than 3 million visitors each year. The Virginia Beach oceanfront, stretching three miles from 2nd…
The 757 is always full of music entertainment, but did you know how many events are free to the public during the summer? Below are some cool opportunities for some hot days and nights. You can always check out your…
By Vanessa Flemming, Virginia Beach surfing is a bit of a conundrum. This area is not known for big swells and big names coming to the area. This is not a “typical” surfers’ destination. However, if you head out to…
Most people like their dogs more than their closest friends. So, it’s not surprising that dog owners don’t like to leave their doggos behind when they want to go grab a beer, food, or supplies. The market has responded. An…
First Date For a great first date, pick a place that’s intimate but busy, classy but not too pricey, with not just great food but great drinks (a little social lubricant always helps with first-date jitters), and of course, that unmistakable x-factor…
Hey Everyone! This is Josh Coplon from LAVA Presents. I spend just about all of my time listening to music, both recorded and live. Since 2014 I’ve been an active member of our music community in Hampton Roads and have…
Downtown Norfolk is a great place to spend some quality time with your kids. There are various activities, arts venues, shopping, and delicious food waiting for your family. Check out some of the highlights for the area below. If I…
Henry David Thoreau said “I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.” George Washington Carver declared “Reading about nature is fine, but if a person walks in the woods and listens carefully, he can…
First listed as a National Historic District in 2005, The Park Place neighborhood long served as a cornerstone of the city’s commerce, art, and daily life of West Norfolk since its inception the 1890s. Comprised of over 1500 contributing structures,…
Congratulations on your orders to Hampton Roads! A Little Bit of History The area is situated in southeastern Virginia, and is comprised of the “seven cities”: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News. The name “Hampton…