Adventure Park at the Virginia Aquarium

This summer, the Virginia Aquarium will open Virginia's first-of-its-kind “aerial forest park” in Virginia Beach. The five-acre Adventure Park will feature complex courses of zip lines and 12 different ropes courses containing 160 platforms in the trees and an outdoor “Labyrinth” containing 40 more platforms. The park will be open year-round – day and night. Boasting a variety of challenge levels, from introductory through advanced, the Adventure Park is ideal for thrill-seekers of all ages. http://virginiabeachadventurepark.com/  

Indoor Sky Diving

iFly VA Beach, the city's first indoor skydiving complex, is expected to open in fall 2014 in the heart of the oceanfront resort area. The $49-million project will include an iFly wind tunnel that will provide a safe and protected way for individuals to experience the thrill of a free-falling skydive. The complex will also conveniently house 147 adjacent luxury residential apartments. www.Facebook.com/iFLYVaBeach 

Cavalier Hotel Renovation

The historic and iconic Cavalier Hotel, built in 1927, is currently undergoing a $259-million renovation, which will be completed in 2015. The plan is to restore the 86-year old Grand Cavalier Hotel on the Hill to its previous five-star experience and create a premier destination for weddings and events. The development will feature a franchised hotel, a pool complex, spa and fine dining. www.CavalierHotel.com 

Young Veterans Brewing Company

Virginia Beach's newest brewery, Young Veterans Brewing Company, was founded by two Iraq veterans and opened in late 2013 with six brews' names drawing inspiration from the armed services. These include the Double IPA “Jet Noise,” Hefeweizen “Pineapple Grenade” and Honey Blonde Ale “New Recruit.” www.YoungVeteransBrewCo.com

A New Beginning for a Gateway to the Oceanfront

The new Laskin Road Gateway has transformed the oceanfront into an area rich with upscale appeal and a friendly main street atmosphere. The $100 million project's crown jewel will be the multi-use Beach Centre. Beach Centre will offer more than 64,000 square feet of new dining, entertainment and shopping options. With green areas along new and expanded sidewalks creating an improved pedestrian experience and more than 500 parking spaces, this hub of activity combines metropolitan amenities with exceptional access to the oceanfront just blocks away. 

Green Flash Brewing Co.

The well-known San Diego-based microbrewery, Green Flash Brewing Co., recently announced plans to build

its first East Coast brewery and tasting room in Virginia Beach. Construction on the 58,000-square-foot project is expected to begin this year. Co-founder Mike Hinkley says Virginia Beach was selected because of its close synergies with their San Diego home base, including their mutual reputations as top coastal travel destinations and large military presence in the area. www.GreenFlashBrew.com/virginiabeach.php

Live the Life Adventures

Virginia Beach's “Live the Life Adventures,” a series of experiential programs that showcase the people and places shaping Virginia Beach, will add three new experiences to its portfolio: Eco-Wildlife Safari, a tram tour of the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge; One Beach One World, providing voluntourism experiences; and Surf and Sound, which caters to student bands and choral groups. www.VisitVirginiaBeach.com

JT's Camp Grom

Opening in spring 2015, Camp Grom will be the only camp of its kind on the East Coast. This 20-acre, beach-style adventure camp is designed to welcome everyone. Wounded veterans, families of the fallen and adults and children with disabilities or special needs will finally have a place to call their own. The camp will offer rope courses, lakeside trails, physical fitness activities and putt-putt. It will also provide personal development activities, educational programs, entertainment and social gatherings, allowing campers to go home with a sense of self-discovery, independence and confidence. www.VaGentlemen.com/vgf-grommet-inland

Virginia Beach provides visitors with a variety of year-round offerings – from a vibrant downtown scene to abundant parks and waterways. To learn more about the resort city or request a complimentary vacation guide, contact the Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau by calling 1-800-VA-BEACH.

Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau (www.visitvirginiabeach.com)

Where the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay meet, Virginia Beach promises visitors a unique chance to “Live the Life.” Nature at its finest, just-caught and just-picked local food, and toes-in-the-sand relaxation combine for a soul-satisfying experience. A world-renowned boardwalk, energetic downtown, state-of-the-art Convention Center, abundant parks and waterways, and mild weather give rise to an active lifestyle and flourishing local culture. The Virginia Beach CVB is responsible for promoting year-round leisure, business, meetings and conventions, international and sports travel to Virginia's most populous city. For media information and images, visit www.VisitVirginiaBeach.com/pressroom. Follow Virginia Beach on Twitter at twitter.com/visitvabch, Facebook at www.facebook.com/VirginiaBeachVA, Instagram at www.instagram.com/visitvabeach  and Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/visitvabeach.

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