BEACHES offer up
summer fun,
The boardwalk in Ocean City offers
relaxation
beach lovers a miles-long stroll into
amusement centers, bars and
eateries when they are not splashing
the waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Courtesy Photo
By Ruth Mathenge Virginia, and only a three-hour drive from the District, is a major
destination for many people.
Living in and around the Baltimore-Washington D.C. area has With miles of beach and hundreds of quality hotels and other
many rewards. Besides the numerous museums and attractions locat- accommodations along its ocean front, it is easy to see why Virginia
ed in the heart of the city, the area is but a few hours’ drive away Beach was listed in the Guinness Book of Records for having the
from several popular beaches. “longest pleasure beach in the world.”
Vacationers can walk the three mile length
of the boardwalk and enjoy the amusement
Neighboring the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic
park. They can surf, relax in the sun and
Ocean, the area, in general, offers a relatively wide
spend countless hours collecting shells along
the beach.
array of getaways for the beach-hungry vacationers.
In addition to the beach, people can also
visit the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge,
where they can engage in fishing, hiking and
Neighboring the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, the kayaking.
area, in general, offers a relatively wide array of getaways for the This year, vacationers will be offered a bonus treat.
beach-hungry vacationers.
Virginia Beach, the largest city in the Commonwealth of
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