Motor World has a Kiddie City area that features ten age-appropriate rides, including go-karts for ages three and older and a roller coaster. Kids can also ride in bumper boats. The "Gravity Storm" is an acrobatic ride, in which kids are strapped into a harness and spun upside down. Additionally, the venue has go-karts with two seats, allowing an adult to ride with a child. Off the track, Motor World has a 36-hole miniature golf course that sports a shipwreck theme, equipped with waterfalls, caves and lost ships.
Motor World
700 South Birdneck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-422-6419
vbmotorworld.com
Kids don't need to go swimming in the nearby Atlantic Ocean for water fun. Ocean Breeze Waterpark features the Buccaneer Bay water playground for children, which features a pirate ship replica for kids to play on. Other options include a lazy river for kids and water slides that children and parents can ride together. The park has 16 water slides and a wave pool, and some of its rides may be appropriate for kids, depending on their age and maturity. The park is open from May to September.
Ocean Breeze Waterpark
849 General Booth Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-422-4444
oceanbreezewaterpark.com
The Old Coast Guard Station celebrates Virginia's maritime heritage and coastal communities. The museum is housed in a life-saving station built in 1903. It includes 1,800 artifacts and more than 1,000 pictures pertaining to the Coast Guard and the city. Kids can enjoy the exhibits, featuring old boating equipment, and the venue hosts programs for children. Captain Fishbones tells stories for kids every Wednesday in June, July and August, and select Wednesdays the other months. The Old Coast Guard Station also has programs for schools and organizations like the Girl Scouts.
The Old Coast Guard Station
24th Street & Boardwalk
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-422-1587
oldcoastguardstation.com
