Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-11
NEW SUMMER RESORTS.
Virginia Beach, Ocean View and New.
port News-Hhat the Future Prom.
iSeS.
of THE EVENING STAR.


FORTRESS MONROE, Va. August II, 1885,
New Workers are imbued with the idea that
the metropolis is the Hub of the Universe. I"
and they seem to believe that nowhere is there
anything equal to those things which are to be
found in or about New York City. l lived in
that great city several years, and ever since
then have continued to have lively interest
in all doings and things in which New Workers
are absorbed or are even partially concerned.
Ana while 1t Is a fact that everything under the
sun can be seen or obtained ut New York, the
same is true (aithough in some respects on
smaller scale or in lesser degree) as to Washing
ton city.
But began this note for the especial purpose
OF making one particular comparison with New
York in favor of WashingtOn-that is as to con-
venient and attractive places of resort for recrea-
tion pleasure, sport, suitable to the desires or
tastes OF eVery body in the matter of Quietness
or lively social enjoyments. New York has it's
Coney island ROckaway Beach, Long Branch
and other similar places of resort. and also it's
beautiful Hudson river, &c. Washington aside
from the peculiar loneliness of the city itself
has its grand Potomac river. with it's many
charming beauties. especial attractions and
almost countless historical interests from above
''Harper's Ferry section" all the way to it's
broad mouth; and among the numerous noun
tain and river resorts nothing exists elsewhere
winch surpasSeS i'll interest and attractiveness
| the Old Point Comfort Within radius of a
States Soldiers Home, Zone of the most delight
fully situated as we'll as one of the most per-
fectly managed institutions in this country the
Hampton Normal School and it's Industrial
works. the town of HamptOn-which, having
been destroyed by fire during the war. is now q
new, thriving. enterprising place of about z. 500
inhabitants, with historical memories cherished
by community which has the proper go-ahead
| spirit-Ocean View. fine place for saltwater
bathing and eniOyments OF social nature.
6f all fO bo
| future, are Newport News and Virginia Beach.
Newport News will. within the next few years.
be the most important shipping point south of
New York and by next year it will take rank
as an attractive place of resort for seekers of
pleasure and recreaton-there being already at
this wel-sitGated. well-watered. accessible
town hotel not CXceed by any south of Phila-
delphia, and there are other attractions and
accommodations which will draw people thither.
not only In summer time but it is claimed in
winter also. Virginia Beach is to be. beyond
doubt. The resort for people in this section of
the country. if, In fact, it shall not draw from
| the northern seaside places many of the people
who indulge in surf bathing and who enjoy the
bracing air from the sea. This new place has lust
been opened to the public, but without the ex-
pectation of great amount of patronage this
season. 1t is situated on the ocean coast a
few miles south of Cape Henry. The managers
control eight miles of the best beach on the
Atlantic coast, are building a large attractive
hotel. and are preparing numerous and
ample accommodations for thousands of
guests who are expected to locate at
or visit the beach next season.
Piers are to be erected so that steamers from
Washington and elsewhere may land passengers
at the beach. Communication by railroad from
Norfolk is already open. One of the chief
points in favor of this place is that being stu
ated as it is upon the unObStructed coast of the
Atlantic ocean in southern latitude. it will be
the most desirable as well as the most delightful
place for ocean bathing, because of its prox-
unity to the gulf stream the warming influence
of which is felt IN the waters that form the surf
on Virginia Beach. IN q manner and to q degree
unknown at any other beach accessible to the
public.
The future greatness of Newport News as
shipping port. and the popularity of Virginia
Beach as a watering place. may safely be pre-
dicted. Only some, unforeseen disaster win re-
tard or prevent the fulfillment of this prognost-
cation. ........ c. W.