VIRGINIA BEACH. The perfect. of work and. play play. play

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1 VIRGINIA BEACH The perfect balance of work and play play play

2 best place to live in america. -USA Today Weekend boston newark new york cleveland philadelphia pittsburgh baltimore washington, d.c. virginia raleigh virginia beach outer banks, nc ATLANTIC OCEAN While we believe that our dynamic business environment is reason enough to move here, our incredible lifestyle makes Virginia Beach a destination almost too good to resist. Virginia Beach is one of the most unique cities in America when you consider its draw as both a home for your business and a place to live and raise a family. This oceanfront city offers an amazing assortment of healthy outdoor activities, culture, an energized lifestyle, contemporary mindset and ideal mid-atlantic location. And since Virginia Beach didn t become a city until 1963, we re still in growth mode and our infrastructure is still relatively new. We re also one of the safest cities of our size in the country. What s more, our location means proximity to the nation s capital, American history and changing landscapes within a few hours drive. don t worry about being able to mix business with pleasure we ve already done it for you.

3 Virginia Beach is the fittest city in the country. -Men s Fitness Hell s Point Golf Club one of the best cities for the outdoors. -Forbes When your employees ask about health benefits, offer them an entire city. Thanks to our amazing assortment of outdoor recreation activities, Virginia Beach is one of the most fresh-air-oriented and healthy cities in the country. And fun? Oh, yeah. First Landing State Park Finding great outdoor fun and adventure here is easy. Deciding among all the options is the challenge! The waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay are obvious draws, but swimming and beach time is just the beginning. Did you know there s actually a surfing community in Virginia Beach, and that we host the annual East Coast Surfing Championships, North America s longest running surf competition? How about whale-watching and dolphin-watching we boast the Mid-Atlantic s largest population of Bottleneck Dolphins, which migrate off the Virginia Beach coast during the summer. Sailing, boating and fishing are nearly year-round activities here our waters have been called the Striped Bass Capital of the World while kayaking the ocean or remote lakes, rivers and marshes is another outdoor-lover s opportunity. On land, there are more than a dozen public golf courses and several club courses. There are miles and miles of biking and hiking paths, and in First Landing State Park you ll find where the English settlers first landed prior to founding Jamestown, the first English-speaking permanent settlement in 1607.

4 miles of 38shoreline miles of 79scenic waterways miles of 60biking trails And, the world s longest pleasure beach, according to Guinness Book of World Records.

5 You Mean there s even MOre to do? Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Virginia Beach named in the top 10 Boardwalks. -Sherman Travel Sandler Center for the Performing Arts Our ever-growing Town Center is a gathering place offering dining, shopping, residences and the 1,300-seat Sandler Center for the Performing Arts. The Virginia Beach Amphitheater is a 20,000-seat outdoor concert venue featuring national acts. Beach Street USA is a summer-long concert along the boardwalk, while all across the city, especially along our famous boardwalk, you can enjoy relaxing outdoor dining and our fresh-caught seafood. Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater Have an eye for art? The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia explores the significant art of our time with changing exhibitions from national and international artists, just minutes from the oceanfront. And for an up-close look at the amazing world of underwater life off our shores, the Virginia Beach Aquarium is 700,000 gallons of mystery and entertainment. The touch tanks, exhibits and live animal habitats make it one of the top ten visited museums in the country. Neptune s Park at 31st Street

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7 Top 25 most literate cities. -Central Connecticut State University #1 Best Place to Grow Up. -U.S. News and World Report The Best Cities to Buy a Home. -Good Morning America Virginia Beach has been ranked as the second best place to raise a family in America by Best Life magazine, and has been one of the safest cities of its size in the country for seven years running, according to the FBI. Our quality of life is equal to our quality of fun. Students here benefit from one of the nation s best public school systems, and 11 institutions of higher learning contribute thousands of skilled laborers to our workforce every years. And, residential offerings fit any lifestyle: from oceanfront beach houses to urban lofts or rural country homes. Our tax rate and cost-of-living are moderate, and lower than most other East Coast cities. Our economy is extremely stable and often immune to violent market reactions, thanks to our significant military and government presence. Did someone say sports? Two family experiences are the DLH Sports Complex home to teams, leagues and sports camps and the Virginia Beach Sportsplex, a central training spot for the U.S. women s national field hockey team, men s and women s pro soccer games, NCAA Division II Soccer Championships and more.

8 Just minutes away is the city of Norfolk and its vibrant riverfront downtown offering dining, nightlife and shopping, along with the renowned Chrysler Museum of Art, performing arts, Triple-A baseball, Town Point Park, brand new Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center with international destinations, and more. You re close to so much more here, too. Just up the road is Colonial Williamsburg and the historic triangle of Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown where you can visit the first permanent English settlement, see where Pocahontas met Capt. John Smith, and a history book s worth of our country s story. Colonial Williamsburg CHESAPEAKE BAY WILLIAMSBURG YORK POQUOSON NEWPORT NEWS JA ME SR 64 HAMPTON CH BR ESA IDG PE E T AKE UN BA NE Y L JAMES CITY ATLANTIC OCEAN 13 IVE R NORFOLK 95 ISLE OF WIGHT VIRGINIA BEACH 460 SUFFOLK FRANKLIN SOUTHAMPTON 58 PORTSMOUTH CHESAPEAKE 13 You re minutes away from norfolk. and the rest of the world. Chrysler Museum of Art

9 what a difference a day trip makes. boston newark new york cleveland philadelphia pittsburgh baltimore washington, d.c. virginia raleigh virginia beach outer banks, nc ATLANTIC OCEAN There s a big world to see, just hours from here. Washington, D.C., North Carolina s Outer Banks and a world of American history are all within driving distance and well worth the trip. Or head south to the Outer Banks for more sun and sand, and stops such as the Kitty Hawk site where the Wright Brothers flew the world s first powered airplane. Even enjoy Kite Surfing for a Washington, D.C. flight experience of your own.

10 least stressful city in the u.s. -MSNBC Report Great place to work. Perfect place to start your bucket list. We believe that few American cities offer the combination of powerful business environment and wonderful lifestyle that you ll find in Virginia Beach. This is a city that lets you and your contented employees enjoy the benefits of both worlds. Because, after all, all work and no play is just about impossible here. For more information or to arrange a personal tour, call or visit YesVirginiaBeach.com.

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