Walking Virginia Beach [Paperback]

Katherine Jackson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Walking Guides | Publication Date: May 1, 1999

With 38 miles of coastline, a beachfront boardwalk, three wildlife refuges, and more than 200 parks, Virginia Beach offers plenty to explore on foot. This comprehensive yet compact guidebook will take you to the best the resort has to offer-whether it's history, seafood, or scenic splendor that intrigues you. Walks in nearby Jamestown, Norfolk, Hampton, and Williamsburg are also featured. With Walking Virginia Beach, you can wander among knobby cypress knees or oaks draped with gauzy Spanish moss. Navigate sidewalks through charming neighborhoods, old and new; investigate the lighthouse of Cape Henry; gobble ice cream at the Farmer's Market. Then cap off your day with a soothing stroll along the seashore, bathed in breathtaking colors of sunset. Here are step-by-step directions and detailed maps of 20 excursions, as well as descriptions of landmarks along the way. You're sure to be on the right track with Walking Virginia Beach to guide you.

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With 38 miles of coastline, an oceanfront boardwalk, three wildlife refugees, and more than 200 parks, Virginia Beach offers miles of scenic paths for walkers at every level. You can wander among knobby cypress knees or oaks draped with gauzy Spanish moss. Navigate sidewalks through charming neighborhoods, old and new; investigate the lighthouse of Cape Henry; gobble ice cream at the Farmer's Market; and cap off your day with a soothing stroll along the seashore, bathed in breaking colors of sunset. Included are step-by-step directions and detailed maps of 20 excursions, as well as descriptions of landmarks along the way. You're sure to be on the right track with Walking Virginia Beach to guide you.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 1st edition (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560447036
• ISBN-13: 978-1560447030
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,521,308 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #89 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Virginia

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great way to explore the va. beach a tourist will never see, May 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Walking Virginia Beach (Paperback)

a great manual for a insider's look at a otherwise typical beach resort. the author shows you how with a little foot work you can visit first hand things that have a little more signifigance than a tacky t-shirt shop.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide and needed resource!, May 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Walking Virginia Beach (Paperback)

As a resident of Virginia Beach I found new insight into the area. This informative guide is packed with history, information on natural resources and local trivia. I was not surprised to see Jackson's credentials. She knows her stuff! Congratulations Virginia Beach!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent travel companion..., June 17, 2003

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This review is from: Walking Virginia Beach (Paperback)

Virginia Beach can be a bit overwhelming and this book made my trip less stressful.

I didn't actually walk any of the suggested walks, but did see many of the sights highlighted in this book.

This little book is packed full of information. It's arranged in a logical manner and it's inexpensive. What more can you ask for?