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Norfolk Botanical Garden

Location: Regional

Description

Simply a beautiful place. Norfolk Botanical Garden represents an oasis of over 30 theme gardens encompassing 175 beautiful acres with year-round floral displays. From the award-winning Bicentennial Rose Garden to the expanding Virginia Native Plant Garden, diverse natural beauty can be explored in our many signature gardens.

Still Waters Fishing

Location: Va. Beach

You bring the flip flops and a smile, we'll provide the rest! The Northwest corner of Virginia Beach hosts some of the most beautiful waterways in the district! Healthy large mouth bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill fill these lush waters. Close to the Norfolk premium outlets and bustling beach life of Chicks beach, you can fill your adventurous day in just a 5 mile radius.

Lake Lawson / Lake Smith Natural Area

Location: Virginia Beach

The Lake Lawson/Lake Smith Natural Area is a 42-acre preserve with more than 12,000 feet of shoreline located in the Bayside Borough of Virginia Beach at the corner of Shell Road and Northampton Blvd. The area is a popular fishing destination.

Amenities:
- New boat ramp
- Formalized car and boat trailer parking
- Stabilization along the shoreline to prevent erosion and re-establish - native vegetation
- Several fishing and overlook platforms
- Floating crew dock
- Pedestrian Bridge to connect the north and south parcel
- Renovations to the existing soft surface trail along with installation of hard surface trails
- New playground and picnic shelter
- New park office and restrooms

Oceans East Bait & Tackle Shop

Location: Virginia Beach

Virginia's largest tackle shop with the best selection of saltwater bait and tackle in the region. Features a wide selection of Sassy Shads, jigs, bucktails and rockfish trolling baits.