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Winter Fun Splashes in Virginia Beach

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Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you have to stay inside. Come out to Virginia Beach and enjoy the great outdoors with mild winters and plenty of wildlife and scenery. Come back to Virginia Beach KOA to relax after you’ve had a ton of family-friendly fun. Take to the seas in a two-hour adventure in search of things winged, finned and wintery. Virginia Beach’s waters attract all kinds of seabirds and migrating whales in its cooler months. See it all on a Winter Wildlife Boat Trip with Virginia Aquarium Sea Adventures or Rudee Tours. The excursions welcome you aboard a spacious, comfortable boat with heated cabins and a ton of viewing areas. Be on the lookout for brown pelicans, northern gannets, double-crested cormorants and waterfowl making a dramatic splash into the sea. The winter sea is still nature’s playground in Virginia Beach, and you don’t want to miss it. Visit Virginia Aquarium Sea Adventures or Rudee Tours to schedule your Winter Wildlife Boat Trip. Then kick off your...

Ring in the New Year at Virginia Beach

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Merry Christmas from Virginia Beach KOA! Celebrate the holidays and enjoy a relaxing, family-friendly vacation. From events almost every weekend on the beach to moderate winters and beautiful weather, Virginia Beach KOA is the place to be as you welcome in 2015. Last Night on the Town is taking place on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 from 2 p.m. to January 1, 2015 at 1 a.m. Last Night on the Town is Virginia Beach’s premier New Year’s Eve event. Festivities will take place during the day at Pembroke Mall with entertainment for the whole family, including The Magic of Krendi and Company and a children’s countdown and “midnight” celebration at 5 p.m. Adult fun will continue through the Town Center with live music by Llamas at Brunch, The Fuzz Band, Seth Stainback and Roosterfoot and the headline band Eddie Money. The midnight countdown will be conducted by Mayor Will Sessoms and will include a laser light show, fireworks and the Virginia Beach Ball Drop. All activities are FREE with food a...

Adventure, Excitement and Family Fun

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Looking for a little adventure this month? Take a trip to Virginia Beach KOA and have close access to Virginia Beach’s family-friendly attractions, including the Virginia Aquarium and Adventure Park. Zip on over to the Adventure Park, part of the Virginia Aquarium and just a few miles from Virginia Beach KOA. Get your thrill in this aerial forest park which consists of platforms high in the trees connected by zip lines. Explore nature and test your body with a fun, physical challenge. Select a trail at your comfort level and navigate through crossings and elements to move from tree platform to tree platform. he zip line trails are designed for ages 5 and up, and there are 13 trails spread over 5 acres. Each adventure is unique. Kiddos can enjoy “The Labyrinth,” a type of super jungle gym with 40 crossings just for them. The Adventure Park offers fun and learning for the whole family. To view ticket prices and operating hours, visit the Adventure Park website. When you’ve had your thril...

Run Through Brilliant Lights and a Crowd of Santas

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If you’ve become an expert mall-walker this holiday season, why not lace up your sneakers for a race? Come on out to Virginia Beach KOA and celebrate the holidays with us. The Surf-N-Santa five-miler race will take place on December 20, 2014. Run through the beautiful ocean area at twilight under the holiday lights at the beach. The race will finish inside the Convention Center for a Rockin’ Holiday Party. The race starts at 4:30 p.m. and the holiday party goes from 5 – 8:30 p.m. The five-miler course is a flat and fast course though the holiday light displays on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. All participants receive a unique medal, long sleeve technical tee, a finisher’s item and access to the Rockin’ Holiday Party. Don your best Santa or wintery costumes, because there will be a Naughty or Nice Costume Awards Ceremony at 7 p.m. Have fun and be creative! Take a break from all the shopping, cleaning, cooking, baking and wrapping and join J & A Racing for an evening of joy and wonde...

Take a Trip to Christmas Town

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As you make your Christmas plans, don’t forget to fill your December with a relaxing vacation. Stay at Virginia Beach KOA and stay close to holiday events, Christmas cheer and fun for the whole family. Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town brings holiday tradition to the area, and is just a short drive from Virginia Beach. Catch a heartwarming show with your family to get into the Christmas spirit. Dine on delicious holiday treats and shop for just the right gifts in festive stores. What better way to finish your holiday shopping than in a Winter Wonderland with eight million lights? And there’s a special surprise for your kiddos. Stop by the North Pole and visit Santa’s very own workshop – he’ll be there himself. Christmas Town is open until  December 31 , so book your vacation now so you can unwrap the gift of a Christmas vacation. Virginia Beach KOA has space available for extended stays!  If you or someone you know is looking to save on rent and you own an RV, consider living at Virginia B...