Va. Beach Travel Tip

freetibet1

For folks heading to Va. Beach from the North or West, here's a tip. When you get to Richmond, your inclination is to head down I-64 East. But that road can become a parking lot, especially around 3 to 4pm. An alternative is to get on I-95 South to Petersburg. From there take Route 460 East. This is a nice, laid back, rural road. There are stretches that you can go 65, but you will go through small rural towns with stop lights too. I think it is only a few miles and a few minutes out of your way, but it could be well worth it.

When you get near Suffolk, just look for signs for Norfolk/Va. Beach.

greenmosquito22

Good advice. For folks coming from points north, especially those planning on taking 95 to Richmond, remember you've got a bunch of rush hours to try to avoid, Baltimore, DC, Richmond, then, once you've started to head east for the beach, Hampton Roads. I think the earlier you get into the Va. Beach area, the better.

freetibet1

One more thing: If you are a baseball fan, the AAA Norfolk Tides are playing a noon game on Tuesday. Great ballpark.

Waterlily

freetibet1 wrote:

One more thing: If you are a baseball fan, the AAA Norfolk Tides are playing a noon game on Tuesday. Great ballpark.

Thanks - we'll keep that in mind as we travel down from NY!

notradebaxx

cool thanks..... any really good mom and pop places to eat ???

nmm18

I'll be driving down for the VA Beach from DC...if anyone wants to hitch a ride from the DC/VA area...let me know.