The Neptune Park was the best place to host CoVa Exotics, which showcased an amazing array of…read moreexotic cars from Aston Martin, Audi, Ferrari, Rolls Royce, Honda NSX, Lotus, Maybach to McLarens! The air was filled with excitement and energy as people gathered and browsed the unique collection of exotic cars on display at the Boardwalk! To top the event off, the talented and amazing DeLoreans put on an incredible performance of 80s and 90s music that just charged the crowd and audience with enthusiasm and excitement!! Highly recommend coming out to enjoy the day!!!

This public park had an open grass field, a performing stage, and a status on the boardwalk. The…read morestatue is a popular spot for tourists to take pictures. It has plaque describing the contribution of Sidney Kellam King Neptune VI in forming the city of Virginia Beach. It just sits on a concrete extension of the broad walk, a bit underwhelming for such historical landmark. The field across the statues is open to public. People just walk around while going in and out of the beach sand. Bunch of restaurants and shops are nearby to grab food and drinks. The theater is used for scheduled special events. But while visiting the park I noticed few of random people were just sitting on the stage. It felt little sketchy but there was plenty of foot traffic since there was beach shower faucet right across the Neptune statue and the park.

This Virginia Beach based Musical Theater company, founded by Jeff Meredith, has a dynamic Managing…read moreDirector & Artistic Director. Their productions are cast with a mix of New York City based Equity talent, locals & students from the Virginia Governors School for the Arts. The performing home of VMT is the Sander Center for the Arts, conveniently located at Town Center. The venue is in walking distance to numerous restaurants where you can have before or after show dinner. Perhaps their best production I've seen in my many years of attending this theater was the recently performed Jekyll & Hyde. The casting was superb. The performance was flawless. Lighting, costumes and set design were a plus. Having seen this show on Broadway a number of years ago, I was hoping for marvelous. And it was. The only thing I would have changed was the slight Pop take on the show stopping "This is the Moment." I wanted the song to climax as it did on Broadway. Should you have the opportunity to attend a Musical Theater performance by Virginia Musical Theater you will not be disappointed.

The Sandler Center itself is great. This organization, VMT, that manages their season tickets is…read morenot. Save yourself money and hassle. Avoid dealing with VMT. Buy your tickets at the box office.

Cannot believe that I've never been to the Hermitage Museum and Gardens until yesterday…read more The home is stunning. The wood working, the art collection and the beautiful grounds; all stunning. If you are looking for something to do on a sleepy afternoon this may be the place for you to visit. Almost forgot to mention that they allow dogs to walk the grounds as long as you clean up after your fur baby.

I came expecting "a nice little museum" and accidentally entered the main character phase of my…read morelife. The house looks like Gatsby retired here to start gardening and finally find inner peace. Every room feels fancy enough that you instinctively whisper, even when you're alone judging antique furniture like you suddenly have generational wealth. The gardens? Absolutely disrespectful to regular parks. Trees posing like they know they're beautiful, peacocks walking around with the confidence of influencers, and views of the water that make you question every life decision that didn't involve buying a mansion in 1915. Perfect place for a peaceful stroll, deep thoughts, or pretending you're in a period drama waiting for someone to confess forbidden love near the azaleas.

Full Circle Productions is a new theater company founded in December 2025. Their mission is to help…read morebuild the local theater community by primarily using local talent for high quality summer productions. The team consists of a local couple, their son as the artistic director and a musical director who has done work with several local theatre companies and across the country. The President is a retired attorney. Her husband has worn many hats during his years in Coastal Virginia returning "Full Circle" to the entertainment sector. The couple and their son are the perfect team to begin this venture. I recently saw their production of Stephen Sondheim's "Assassins" at Zeider's American Dream Theater in Town Center. The production was excellent, especially with the innovative staging of director / performer Conor Crowley. Bio's of the performers are available via a link on the Playbill. The ones I knew personally grew up in the local theater community, some now based in New York. Each did a beautiful job in a role that required aquatinting themselves with events that happened long before they were born. The director must have done extensive study before the staging because he brought back the emotions of my real life remembrances. Using performers as stage hands was an excellent way to maximize the space. The use of a camera, projected on a large screen above the stage, gave us a close up look at the faces of the assassins that were in their manic mode. The camera was passed between the actors smoothly. The presentation by the ensemble/stage hands, with one light lit, regarding remembering exactly where they were when they heard the news of the assassination was emotional. All these decades later I remember exactly where I was when I heard the news that JFK had been killed. We were sent home from school and spent the next week watching the events play out on television. It was humorous having the Gerald Ford character trip up the steps to the stage, which he did often in real life often. Before the production began the Director/Proprietor issued a warning that there would be violence, profanity and gunshots. After the performance the President Karen Crowley gave a short speech about mental health. She indicated that there would be a table in the lobby afterwards with resources for those in need of help. This was an excellent way to end the performance, since mental health contributed to the actions of the characters in the musical. The one criticism I have was the sound with two particular actors. The mic was too hot when one went into his maniacal mode. The other was during a character's solo. But as the late VMT Founder used to tell people "I'm a hard sell." I have been in the theater community so many years that I notice things others might not. I was very impressed by the production, the casting and the orchestral work. I hope the company does many more productions , not just during the summer season, but all year long.

This review is for Thank You Gallery…read more Tucked inside another museum, Thank You Gallery is a hidden gem in Virginia worth seeking out. The space is intimate but thoughtful, and the curation feels fresh and intentional. Andrew (who worked there) was excellent -- welcoming, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the work on display. Definitely a nice surprise and well worth a stop if you're in the area.

Don't know why this place was moved here but here we are. This place was a huge let down. The size…read moreis small and the self guide tour is over pretty quickly. There are two main rooms and a kids room before the exit where arts and crafts can be done. Viewing the entirety of the museum takes 20 minutes tops. The art itself is creative and eye catching for sure. The best part is it's free, otherwise this place would have no value at all.

Planes and beer. Come on down! Good food and music...did I mention planes? Great variety of Beers,…read moreIPAs are good, will never be able to try them all, but happy with those I have tried.

Great museum and fun festival, for the first two hours. $20 entry fee and another $20 beer ticket…read more Only had 4 food trucks and ran out of beer at 3:30. Better get a new planning committee next year. At least we got to spend the last hours enjoying the museum.

Sophia and I have lived in the Peninsula since 2011, but rarely took trips to Fort Monroe to…read moreexplore its history. Shame on us since we've been to many museums for years. But, it's better late than never. And believe me, it's one you definitely want to check out. For admission, it's free. How it works is we're given a 15 min window for entering and plus, it gives you a chance to look around in the visitor center where the galley takes you to the history of Fort Monroe and how the Civil War changed everything. If you've been to museums in Virginia, just about everything is covered regarding the slave trade and wars between the North and South and against other countries. A lot to take in, but beneficial. After we were done scoping the visitor center, we entered the museum itself. A treasure trove of information to soak in regarding Fort Monroe itself. I just turned 45 years old and I can tell you I learned a ton from this visit alone. And there still is more to gain. It's wonderful to see that the staff put their heart and soul into keeping everything in place. You can do a self guided tour like we did or you can do a group tour. Also, the museum shops have goodies for you to buy. Believe me, you should not leave empty handed when you have the chance. A wonderful visit to a place where you'll leave with knowledge. And there's more on site at Fort Monroe. We''ll be back for some more tours when time persists :)

The Casemate Museum at Fort Monroe is exceptionally well organized and free to visit. Be sure to…read moreswing by the Visitor Center to pick up a timed-entry ticket before heading across the bridge. They also offer guided walking tours throughout the day, though times vary. The fort itself is awe-inspiring- the largest bastion fort by area in the U.S., completed in 1834- and it's incredible to think it stood as a Union stronghold, designated "Freedom's Fortress," where escaping enslaved people found sanctuary during the Civil War. The massive interior arches are a testament to enduring design, and walking atop the fort offers an unforgettable connection to history.

I am reviewing the garden portion of the pagoda. I have not been lucky enough to be here when the…read moreinside is open yet. I grew up in Norfolk, and this was always one of my favorite places to visit whether it was with my little brother just walking around or with the school photography team the pagoda is always a peaceful spot in the middle of downtown chaos There are often groups taking family photos, and during the summer you find a lot of people playing Pokémon go as there are several spots here to collect items The pond has several healthy looking fish and they even come up to the surface and seem to smile at you This is a very short walk from nauticus or waterside after a good meal it's nice to walk here and relax before heading home

I came here after going to a sports card show in Norfolk. It wasn't a planned visit but I was just…read morelooking for something interesting to look at since I had a lot of free time and the weather was nice on Saturday. I thought it would be a lot larger but the spot is quite small but it is very nice to walk around. There are also lots of nice areas adjacent to the garden and terrace as well. I parked in front of the garden went around it and then found the USS Wisconsin and the Naval museum just past the garden. I went around and finished checking out the other side of the garden after. The parking was free for 2 hrs in front of the garden and it seemed like parking in general was plentiful and open this weekend. It looked like college dormitories around the garden and some other residential areas around the middle of downtown Norfolk. There were many nice plants in the garden, the terrace was nice but not open as far as I could tell, and the koi pond was nice if someone would clean out the pond scum from the fish pond. There were small bridges over the water and multiple water fountains in the koi pond. There were a few benches to sit on if you wanted to just relax or meditate in the garden. Overall, it was a nice garden but it is not something to go downtown to see, but it is a nice additional thing to see if you are going to the USS Wisconsin and the Naval museum or if you staying in downtown area. Lots of people were exercising (walking and jogging) so it is a nice scene to pass by if you are doing that.