I didn't run the Shamrock Marathon in 2021, but I applaud them for their efforts to adapt Shamrock…read moreWeekend to the strange times we're living in while keeping the runners safe. The 2018 Shamrock Marathon was my very first and to this date, my only marathon. It was the year they changed the course so the Marathoners were mixed in with the half marathoners and I was so thankful. It was amazing feeling the energy of the crowd at the start. It was so empowering choosing to turn right to go for 26.2 instead of left to the 13.1 finish. That race was one of the hardest things I've ever done, but also one of the best. The whole Shamrock experience is amazing from start to finish. The expo brings in top talent in the running world as speakers. The swag you get at the finish and the quality of the after party hasn't been matched by any other race I've attended.

Finally, have checked this local marathon off my list. (And my first FULL marathon! Yay)…read more I'm a huge fan of J&A and feel so lucky that we have such a vibrant and fun race community right here in my home town. I've completed the 8k and half marathon for Shamrock weekends in the past and, like others have noted, this one is a flat and easy course with a wonderful expo and packet pickup. This year, they didn't personalize the bibs so you all had to stand in a single really long line on Friday afternoon that snaked all the way around the convention center to pick up a bib and write your own name on it. Number was assigned when you checked in and they scanned it. Lines moved OK but I prefer the personal bib method with the numbers you line up with.... Expo was a bit lacking in variety this year but they had a wonderful selection of Shamrock-themed goodies and I spent way more than intended! The race was fabulous, the pacers were excellent, and the results and photos and after party and medals all made me a happy gal. I've run a ton of races and no one does it like J&A. Top notch all the way.

I recently attended a birthday party at Apex Entertainment and I was genuinely impressed! We came…read morein on a busy Saturday afternoon, and even with the crowds, the staff kept everything running smoothly. First off, this place is HUGE. There's truly something for everyone. We started at the bowling alley (our main event), and the lanes were clean, the scoring system was intuitive, and the party host made sure our group was set up and having fun. Despite a lot of guests bowling at once, wait times were reasonable and the lanes had comfortable seating areas for everyone to relax between turns. Apex has a gigantic arcade, axe throwing, bumper cars, an immersive dark ride, escape rooms, high-speed go-kart racing, Hologate VR, laser tag, mini golf, pool tables, a ropes course, and even sports simulators! If you can't find something you enjoy here, it probably doesn't exist. Everything was well-maintained, and the staff at each attraction were friendly and helpful, making sure everyone knew how to play and was having a good time. Food and drinks definitely exceeded my expectations for an entertainment venue. The bars are fully stocked, and the food menu ranges from classic favorites to more upscale options like pizza, burgers, wings, and salads were all fresh and tasty. Our server was attentive, had great recommendations, and was super quick with drink and food orders, which made our party even more enjoyable. If you're looking for a location for a night out with friends, a kids party, or even an adult party ... Apex is your spot.

The overall options are good and can be fun. We did the…read moreescape room which was fun! We did axe throwing and that also was fun! Our only issue was when we went to the floor with the escape room to purchase tickets the person who helped us let us know what time the next escape and axe throwing session were and then we asked if we could do the minigolf course before the escape room. She said yes and charged us for it. Originally we had asked for 2 separate checks since we were with friends. But she just did it on one check and split the cost. She gave us only on receipt for it. When we went to the mini golf course there was a wait of about 8-9 people just for the first hole because of how over filled it was with kids. Kids just running around everywhere. We went back and just asked for a refund for the mini golf and we would just wait for the escape room since we didn't realize it was that packed with kids in there. We only had 25 minutes to kill and the first hole alone would take us those 25 minutes. The same person did the refund BUT she didn't tell us it would not be a refund but put it on two apex gift cards to use as credit....... She did not communicate this to us at all. She just said here you go and handed us those cards. I asked what is this and she said your refund.... That is not a refund that's like store credit. And we wouldn't have minded that if she just communicated it was non refundable.

A great local organization that helps bring together the many Asian cultures of Hampton Roads with…read morethe rest of the area by hosting their annual Asian Fest each May.

Video Horizons of Virginia Beach, VA brought back my childhood. Ken at video horizons took hours…read moreand hours of my 93 year old fathers family films on reals and digitized them! Yesterday I watched 4 hours of my parents dating in NYC, New Hampshire, the Hamptons, horse racing in NY, New Jersey, marriage of my parents, aunts & uncles, cousins & 5 sibling baptisms! Amazing films my father took in 1956 of Casablanca; 1960's Anchorage Alaska after an earthquake. My father is going to love this gift!

I enjoy coming to this facility for my sons track events. It is always clean and well maintained. I…read moreuse to come here as a kid for my brother's wrestling tournaments. The renovations they have done have made this place so beautiful. The restrooms could be better maintained but it's understandable when it's packed with people for multiple events throughout one weekend. The restrooms are never dirty, but toilet tissue and hand-soap have been scarce at times. They offer a concession area, which is pretty pricey. Today I purchased a Starbucks premade cold coffee and it was $7.50 before tax. And a small hot coffee which was $4.00. I could have gone to Starbucks and had an actual treat. The food items are also priced pretty high, for simple things, like chicken tenders. I do appreciate the staff here, very friendly, informative and welcoming. You are able to purchase tickets online which makes entry easy, they also allow you to purchase entry tickets at the ticket windows, outside. Overall this is a very well run facility. I've patronized a few other sportsplex for my children's sporting events and this one is by far my favorite.

Just realized I have been here before, years ago for the Military Challenge course! This venue is…read moreexcellent for any and all multi-purpose sports events in VB! It's well located with ample parking and nice facilities! Today, the SportsPlex held the Super Heroes/Villains Run while multiple events, such as field hockey, continued with tons of spectators! Such a clean, well-organized facility with many amenities!

These guys are great and do honest business. My estimate actually went down, not up. Work was done…read moreprofessionally and on time, and under budget... highly recommended . They specialize in drivet/ stucco work and the prices are better than competitive. Thanks Jeff and crew!

All the produce is freshly picked, and ready for you to take home…read more The collard greens were leafy, big as usual .

A great place for fresh produce, homemade jams, and much more. Look for Gina. She is helpful and…read moreknowledgeable about each and every product. Creekmore's Place is a treasure trove.