Fort Story Travel Guide
Virginia Beach
Popular places to visit
Cape Henry Lighthouse
Approved by Washington and Hamilton, this historic lighthouse was the first building seen by many seafarers approaching Virginia’s coast in the 1800s.
Cape Henry Memorial
Enjoy scenic views of ocean and dunes. This intriguing memorial pays tribute to the arrival of the English and a defining Anglo-French battle.
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Soak up the atmosphere as you stroll along this oceanfront strip, the heart of Virginia Beach’s dining and entertainment scene.
Sandbridge Beach
Escape to this quiet, family-friendly beach to enjoy fishing, strolling, dining on fresh seafood or simply relaxing on the sand.
Naval Air Station Oceana
Naval Air Station Oceana is just one of the places to see in Virginia Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Virginia Beach Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Virginia Beach Convention Center during your trip to Virginia Beach. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Things to do
Ziplining and Climbing at The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours
Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours
Virginia Beach: ViBe District Guided Walking Mural Tour
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
Top hotels in Fort Story
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
"Cleaning staff was wonderful"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
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Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
"This was a nice hotel. Breakfast was great room very nice could update some beds"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
"Oceanfront access was perfect"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Ocean Resort
"Great location!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Schooner Inn
"We experienced an upstairs leak in our room. We were given a lame excuse as to why their was leak from maintenance and that there was nothing they could do to keep it from happening. We were moved to another room after the incident occurred twice within hours of each other. It was a bigger room with ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fort Story
Cape Story by the Sea
Though Cape Story by the Sea may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marina Shores Marina and Great Neck Park.
Alanton
Alanton might not have many top sights, but First Landing State Park and Great Neck Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Northeast Virginia Beach
If you're spending some time in Northeast Virginia Beach, First Landing State Park and Neptune Statue are top sights worth seeing.
Great Neck
If you're spending some time in Great Neck, Great Neck Park and Hilltop Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
ViBe Creative District
If you're spending some time in ViBe Creative District, Pacific Avenue and Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art are top sights worth seeing.
Chic's Beach
While visiting Chic's Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Chesapeake Beach and Little Creek Beach.
