Tidewater Region Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial view of Norfolk, Virginia at sunset showing boats docked along the waterfront and a calm river surrounded by neighborhoods and trees.
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Bonner Bridge is one of North Carolina's most well known man-made structures of it's kind (The Linn Cove Viaduct on the Blue Ridge Parkway is probably the most well known). This location makes for a great getaway at the Outerbanks to spend an entire day (and night). The location is popular for fishing and is ideal for landscape and astro photography. You can have lots of fun on some of the dunes, although getting the sand out afterwards is a big hassle.

This is one of my favorite images from this location. I love the warm light tones and the shadows that create a contrast in the foreground sand. It is created from a single exposure with only minor modifications made to adjust overall contrast and brightness. 

If you are interested in wildlife, the Pea Island Wildlife Refuge is nearby and is a very popular location. 

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One of the northernmost towns along the coast in North Carolina, Duck is an idyllic town on the shores of the Currituck Sound.  This shot was taken from the town's boardwalk while looking West over the sounds. It is advisable to visit the location in Winter as that is off season - so you can spend more time taking in the beauty of the North Carolina coastline and also sunsets are usually much more picturesque around the time owing to the cooler temperatures and lower amount of atmospheric haze.

Plenty of things around Duck to see. Further north, there is the Currituck Lighthouse where you can climb the steps to the top of the lighthouse. North of Corolla, there is an area where you can drive along the coast on the sand - 4X4s a must. Here you can spot some Spanish Mustangs, horses out in the wild. If you're lucky, you can spot them running along the beach in the surf. I'd recommend taking a tour through the Corolla Wild Horse Fund - the money from the tours is used to help the wild horses in every which way possible and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly.

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Where to stay in Tidewater Region

Virginia Beach Convention Center

Northeast Virginia Beach

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Northeast Virginia Beach, First Landing State Park and Neptune Statue are top sights worth seeing.

Northeast Virginia Beach
Sandbridge, Virginia beach panorama under blue sky.

Sandbridge

Beaches and parks are just a few things travellers like about Sandbridge. A stop by Sandbridge Beach is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Sandbridge
Bodie Island Light Station was placed on the National Register of Historical places by the United States Department of Interior 2003

South Nags Head

While visiting South Nags Head, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse.

South Nags Head
OBX

Whalehead Beach

While visiting Whalehead Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck Beach.

Whalehead Beach
New Horizon

Dam Neck

While visiting Dam Neck, you might make a stop by sights like Sandbridge Beach and Dam Neck Beach.

Dam Neck
Punishment the old fashioned way!

Colonial Williamsburg

While visiting Colonial Williamsburg, you might make a stop by sights like Governor's Palace and Golden Horseshoe Golf Club.

Colonial Williamsburg
Vacation Village At Williamsburg

Vacation Village At Williamsburg

3 out of 5
4870 Longhill Road Williamsburg VA
The price is AU$139 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$139
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,170 reviews)
The staff is amazing. They are polite and professional. We discovered bugs in the room (ants & spiders and a few flying bugs that we didn't know what they were). We called the front desk and a maintenance person came to spray in about 15 minutes! We didn't see anymore bugs in the unit however when ...

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Vacation Village At Williamsburg
Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg

Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg

3.5 out of 5
3601 Ironbound Rd Williamsburg VA
The price is AU$189 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$189
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf resort in Williamsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,428 reviews)
Excellent property!

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)

3 out of 5
1801 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA
The price is AU$159 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$159
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,502 reviews)
We had one overnight and Country Inn & Suites was perfect. Check-in was fast & easy. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hallways were clean, the elevator worked well, the room was clean. The ocean front view was perfect. The room was clean, the bathroom was clean, the bed was comfortable, the ...

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Marriott's Manor Club at Ford's Colony

Marriott's Manor Club at Ford's Colony

3.5 out of 5
101 Saint Andrews Dr Williamsburg VA
Stay at this golf condo in Williamsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,033 reviews)
Clean room.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Marriott's Manor Club at Ford's Colony
The Ocean Key Virginia Beach Resort

The Ocean Key Virginia Beach Resort

3 out of 5
424 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach VA
Stay at this aparthotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,474 reviews)
Very easy check in, pool was nice and convenient for kids, great location to beach

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

The Ocean Key Virginia Beach Resort
Ocean Sands Resort, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach by Vacatia

Ocean Sands Resort, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach by Vacatia

4 out of 5
2207 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach VA
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Virginia Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,201 reviews)
The unit is nicely furnished. Very useable kitchen. It was nice to have a full size table and 4 chairs. There was a lot of noise from the hall and through the connecting door. Beautiful view of the ocean and beach. Great access to the boardwalk. All the staff I met were very pleasant. I would stay ...

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Ocean Sands Resort, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach by Vacatia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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