The 7,000-acre wildlife preserve is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and by Back Bay on the other. Several trails, some decked, are available for hikers and bicyclists; a tram occasionally runs along the trails. A variety of waterfowl and other wildlife can be seen. Trails and refuge open daily, dawn to dusk; some trails are closed seasonally. Visitor center open Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am-4pm.
Location:
4005 Sanpiper Rd, Virginia Beach Virginia 23456
Telephone
757-721-2412
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Knotts Island) Currituck National Wildlife Refuge
(Knotts Island) Currituck National Wildlife Refuge
(Suffolk) Great Dismal Swamp
(Knotts Island) Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
(Elizabeth City) Pasquotank Animal Hospital
(Virginia Beach) Providence Square Veterinary Clinic
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02/21 Coming to The Virginia Beach area
Hampton Roads Greek Festival Hampton Roads VA May30-June2 Winner of the Peninsula Gold Award for best outdoor festival in 2012.
Virginia Pork Festival Emporia VA June12 The Virginia Pork Festival is one of the East Coast's largest food festivals, combines outstanding pork dishes with continuous live music from multiple stages.
66th Annual Hard Crab Derby Crisfield MD August30-September1 Held at the Somers Cove Marina. Crab Races, Crab Cooking Contest, Crab Picking contest, Parade, Skiff Races, Boat Docking Contest, Crafts, Carnival, Games, Swim Meet, Entertainment, Fresh Seafood
Richmond's Original Italian Street Festival Richmond VA September28-29 Richmond's 17th Street Market will be magically transformed into an authentic Italian village for this year’s 8th Annual Italian Festival.
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