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First Landing State Park

2500 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-1415
757 412 2300
4.5 of 5 stars 78 Reviews
Type: State Parks, Educational Sites, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Hiking, Viewing wildlife
Description: Nature enthusiasts will love this park with 2,700-acres of hiking trails, cypress swamps and nesting grounds for a variety of birds.
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Baby buggy parking, Activities for young children
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Chesapeake, VA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

This park has 3 different "themes", for lack of another word. You have the beach front with camping, hiking trails and then you have the lynnhaven river area where you can fish or launch your boat. Virginia has a winner here More

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Norfolk, Virginia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

The only criticism I have is that the park is a little over crowded. Trails are well maintained and fun to walk. More

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Roanoke, Virginia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
1
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The beginning was rough, we arrived early and were treated rudely. I think they should hire experienced help. Or at least train them in how to be courteous. Also try to have the cabins ready early it can happen if you plan it. The customers can see that the cabin was empty the day before. We have stayed at several... More

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Norfolk, Virginia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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natural, clean, friendly, close to home, convenient, good prices More

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Virginia Beach, VA USA
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

First Landing State Park is always well kept. The natural beauty is unsurpassed. There is never a crowd so you can enjoy it at your own pace. More

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virginia beach, va
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

This place has a very large trail system that travels through miles of cypress swamp. Whether walking or on your bike we really enjoy visiting. We loved the geocaches here. More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

absolutly love to go ride bikes or layout on the sand in the lovely peacefulness More

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Midlothian, Virginia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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Spent 3 nights in a cabin and loved every minute of it. Very nice, warm cabin, Hot shower, fireplace. Full kitchen is very welcome. The trails are nice, but watch out for the bikers on one of them !!! There are snakes around- we saw a few... wear closed-toe shoes when out and about. Beds are comfortable, so is the... More

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Chesapeake, Virginia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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We prefer beaches that aren't as crowded as the oceanfront and First Landing is a great place to meet that need. $5 entry fee but parking is convenient. The water is a lot calmer due to the beach facing the inlet of the bay. You get a good view of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge tunnel and several large tanker/cargo ships... More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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If your a runner and you like trails, you have found your place. More

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