10 Best Family-Friendly Resorts and 10 Things To Do in Virginia

Thinking about summer vacation when quarantine is over? How about visiting Virginia? Email info@familytc.com if you have any questions! Below we have included the 10 Best Family Resorts and 10 Things to Do in Virginia

Here are the 10 BEST family-friendly resorts in Virginia!

Comfort Inn and Suites Virginia Beach-Oceanfront 

Located at the mid point of the wonderful forty-block Virginia Beach Boardwalk. The beach is right outside your back door! The all oceanfront hotel is within walking distance of many of the best restaurants, events, and attractions Virginia Beach has to offer. The property features an indoor heated pool, hot tub, fitness center, free wifi, and a free hot breakfast. All rooms are oceanfront with private oceanfront balconies giving you stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean!

Hampton Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront North

The Hampton Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront North is conveniently located in the desirable north end of the boardwalk. All 120 rooms are oceanfront featuring panoramic views of the beach and ocean. Enjoy a breathtaking ocean sunrise from your private balcony before heading downstairs to the complimentary breakfast buffet. At this Virginia Beach oceanfront hotel you get free WiFi, free onsite parking, and a microwave and refrigerator in every room. Relax or play in the waterfall grotto pool and hot tub. Enjoy an oceanfront dinner in the hotel restaurant, North Beach Bar & Grill, or walk to one of many restaurants along Atlantic Avenue. 

Best Western Plus Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

BEST WESTERN PLUS Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel is located directly on the world famous Virginia Beach boardwalk. Our guests enjoy world class service, easy access to the beach, and spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean. Nearby attractions include Naval Air Station Oceana, Fort Story, Damn Neck Naval Base, Cape Henry Light House, Virginia Aquarium and Marine Museum, Virginia Beach Fishing Pier, and Ruddee Inlet. After spending the day enjoying Virginia Beach or working come back and enjoy the comfortable and spacious lobby or enjoy a great dinner at Pier 14.

Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Located on the popular Virginia Beach Boardwalk, the Hilton Garden Inn is sure to delight. Guest rooms offer ocean views from your private balcony, complimentary WiFi, microwave and refrigerator. Relax in one of two on-site restaurants and a bar with al fresco dining. Guests enjoy indoor and outdoor pools as well as a modern fitness facility

Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Discover the perfect beach destination for your vacation getaway - where you can unwind in luxurious accommodations, dine at oceanfront restaurants, listen to a live concert in the park or relax in a cabana on the beach. Situated on the city’s famed boardwalk adjacent to Neptune’s Park, the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront features a collection of 289 upscale guest rooms and spacious suites. The exclusive Empyrean Club, located on the top three floors, features personalized concierge service, complimentary breakfast in a private lounge, private key card access and refined amenities.Though Virginia Beach boasts a number of exciting activities and attractions, the luxury hotel is a landmark in its own right. With two award-winning restaurants onsite, Catch 31 and Salacia, you won’t have to go far for fresh fish or the only 4-Diamond steakhouse in Virginia.

The Omni Homestead Resort

Renowned for its natural hot springs, The Homestead is distinguished by 483 luxurious guest rooms and suites, 72,000 square feet of meeting space, a wide array of fine and casual dining choices, an expansive spa, championship golf courses that include one of the nation's finest mountain courses (The Cascades), Allegheny Springs, a two-acre family-friendly water attraction complete with lazy river, water slides and water play zone. The resort also offers the South's first downhill ski area, an Equestrian Center, top-rated Shooting Club, archery, canoeing, falconry, Segway tours and a wealth of other recreational attractions.

Tides Inn

A resort surrounded by the splendor of the Chesapeake Bay’s sparkling waterways, the Tides Inn is an iconic property that embodies the rich history and unique traditions of the area. Boasting nearly a half mile of waterfront and distinctively located where the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail and the Virginia Oyster Trail meet, the Tides Inn is renowned for its Tides-to-Table cuisine, which incorporates the fresh produce and seafood of the Northern Neck Region. Families and couples alike can take advantage of endless activities or just relax and take in the sunset over the Marina. Amenities include a full-service spa, a 60-slip marina, Premier Sailing School, Bayside Explorers children’s program and much more. 

Kingsmill Resort

Kingsmill Resort is the only AAA Four Diamond resort in historic Williamsburg, Virginia and is situated on 2,900 protected acres along the James River. At Kingsmill, guests are invited to experience a relaxing retreat where casual elegance provides the perfect backdrop for a stress‐free getaway. Guest can relax in over 400 exquisite villa‐style guest rooms, play a round of golf, relax at the spa, enjoy the fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, as well as dine in any of the on-property restaurants. Situated adjacent to Busch Gardens, 10 minutes from Colonial Williamsburg.

Courtyard Virginia Beach Oceanfront/North

Courtyard Virginia Beach Oceanfront/North 37th Street is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Virginia Beach, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Nearby landmarks such as Virginia Beach Law Enforcement Memorial (0.2 mi) and King Neptune Statue on the Boardwalk (0.5 mi) make Virginia Beach Courtyard a great place to stay when visiting Virginia Beach. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, and you can stay connected during your stay as Virginia Beach Courtyard offers guests free wifi. The hotel features a 24 hour front desk and a concierge. Plus, Virginia Beach Courtyard offers a pool and a lounge, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, parking is available. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the Italian restaurants, including Isle-of-Capri, Il Giardino Ristorante, and Aldo's Ristorante, all of which are a short distance from Courtyard Virginia Beach Oceanfront/North 37th Street. 

Courtyard Virginia Beach Oceanfront/South

This hotel is located along the Virginia Beach boardwalk in the heart of this beachfront resort, minutes from Oceana Naval Air Station and Dam Neck. All of the spacious rooms and suites feature private, furnished balconies with ocean views, comfortable bedding, and complimentary high-speed Internet access. The Virginia Beach oceanfront hotel also offers one-bedroom suites and Jacuzzi rooms. Drop by our oceanfront cafe for a wonderful breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Enjoy great local events like the Rock n Roll Half Marathon, Boardwalk Art Show, and Neptune Festival. 

Here is a list of 10 things you can do in Virginia!

1. On Virginia Beach, you can participate in sunset dolphin kayak tours! What a new way to see the sunset!

2. Zip-line and Climb at the Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium

3. Or go on a Wetland Zip Tour with Adventureworks Wetland Zip Tour

4. Visit the Virginia Aquarium and gaze at the thousands of marine creatures

5. Walk across the infamous Virginia Beach Boardwalk

6. Go indoor skydiving at iFly!

7. Visit the Tarnished Truth Distilling Company by booking a Tour and Tasting

8. Go on a small group dolphin kayak tour!

9. Explore different airplanes at the Military Aviation Museum

10. Visit Ocean Breeze Waterpark if you need to cool off with a splash!