FreeThings to Do (or (or nearly nearly free) free)
These low-cost ways to enjoy Virginia Beach let you keep a little green in your wallet. Hit the beach. With 14 miles of open, public beaches and NO FEES, Virginia Beach offers you a range of sunny spots to enjoy holding onto your funds. From Resort Area fun, Chesapeake Bay tranquility or Sandbridge seclusion, quality beach time is the best freebie you could ask for. Beach access is always FREE. Step inside for wild things. The Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum celebrates migratory visitors through art and artifacts, including shorebird c arvings from long ago. On-site wood-carving demonstrations in this 1895 beach house explain it all. Admission is FREE. Take in a summer sidewalk show. Seven nights a week from mid-June to Labor Day, the sidewalks of Atlantic Avenue are center stage for the puppets, bands, jugglers, magicians and other entertainers of Beach Street USA. All Beach Street concerts and performances are FREE. Be an art lover. Public art projects range from mythical to legendary with King Neptune, the Norwegian Lady, Grommet Island’s surfers, the Monument to Naval Aviation and many more. Browse as long as you like. There’s no admission to area farmers’ markets, and local goods are nicely priced. Get back to nature. With more than 18,000 acres of state parks and a national wildlife refuge, FREE outdoor excursions are your ticket to unspoiled beaches, dunes, ponds, hiking trails and more. With moderate access fees, you’ll find First Landing State Park, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park your favorite getaways. Be a festival fan. FREE festivals, celebrations and cultural events at the oceanfront and various city parks set the stage for good times with music, dancing, fantastic food and traditions from all over the world. Who says you can’t be frugal and fabulous?
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