Fort Story Travel Guide

Virginia Beach

A lighthouse with a white and black striped tower, a small white building with a red roof, and a white fence surrounding the area.
A lighthouse, white houses, and a cloudy sky.
A lighthouse with a dome and a brick base, surrounded by tall grass.
A sunset over a rocky coastline with waves crashing onto the shore.
A lighthouse on a grassy hill with wooden stairs leading up to it.

Stay near popular Fort Story attractions

A stone tower with a metal staircase leading up to it, surrounded by dense green foliage.

Cape Henry Lighthouse

8.4/10 (143 reviews)
Approved by Washington and Hamilton, this historic lighthouse was the first building seen by many seafarers approaching Virginia’s coast in the 1800s.
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Things to do

Ziplining and Climbing at The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium

Ziplining and Climbing at The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium

Rp1.156.160
per adult
Ziplining and Climbing at The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
Neptune in all his glory. Come join us and find out why Virginia Beach is so haunted!

Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours

Rp469.690
per adult
Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours
Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours

Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours

Rp433.560
per adult
Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin

Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin

Rp770.292
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
View of the water and the Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise ship

City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise

Rp1.854.553
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
View of Spirit of Norfolk

City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise

Rp1.747.969
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
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Top hotels in Fort Story

Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront

3 out of 5
5700 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA
The price is Rp1.974.099 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.974.099
Rp2.440.820 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,923 reviews)
"Easy access to all of the tourist things- but out of the way enough to not feel overwhelmed. BEAUTIFUL EASY beach access- will 100% be staying here again"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Ocean Resort

Ocean Resort

2.5 out of 5
Atlantic Avenue,2417 Virginia Beach VA
The price is Rp2.353.484 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
Rp2.353.484
Rp2.992.059 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,640 reviews)
"Enjoyed the ocean view from the room, staff were helpful."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Ocean Resort
Crowne Plaza Virginia Beach Town Center by IHG

Crowne Plaza Virginia Beach Town Center by IHG

3.5 out of 5
4453 Bonney Rd Virginia Beach VA
The price is Rp2.476.001 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp2.476.001
Rp2.883.547 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (438 reviews)
"The carpet on our room was wet when we arrived ans despite reporting it, nothing was done. By the end of our stay, it was starting to smell musty."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Crowne Plaza Virginia Beach Town Center by IHG
Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach North Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach North Beach by IHG

3 out of 5
3900 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach VA
The price is Rp3.314.313 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp3.314.313
Rp3.847.682 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach North Beach by IHG
Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront Suites

Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront Suites

4 out of 5
2800 Shore Drive Virginia Beach VA
The price is Rp3.966.309 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp3.966.309
Rp4.597.477 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,477 reviews)
"I thought this was a clean property. This was beach season with kids all around the property and the staff did a good job of keeping it clean and well maintained. Super friendly staff in all areas."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront Suites
Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
1101 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA
The price is Rp2.391.558 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp2.391.558
Rp2.786.377 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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Where to stay in Fort Story

Find the best Fort Story areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with a long promenade, ocean waves, and a clear sky.

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.

A sandy beach with dunes and grass, and houses in the background.

Sandbridge

Beaches and parks are just a few things travellers like about Sandbridge. A stop by Sandbridge Beach is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

A beach with a sunset over the ocean.

Dam Neck

While visiting Dam Neck, you might make a stop by sights like Sandbridge Beach and Dam Neck Beach.

A pebble beach with ocean waves and a cloudy sky.
Photo by Tori Farrar
Open Photo by Tori Farrar

Northwest

If you're spending some time in Northwest, Lynnhaven House and Sandler Center for the Performing Arts are top sights worth seeing.

A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it.

Chic's Beach

While visiting Chic's Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Chesapeake Beach and Little Creek Beach.

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