The Washington times., 1927-12-09
NORFOLK AND
VIRGINIA BEACH
IDEAL IN FALL
By G. H. HOOFNAGLE

The delights Of surf bathing and
other summer sports at Virginia
Beach and its neighboring resorts
near Norfolk have to a large ex.
tent drawn attention away from
the charming variety of diversions,
which may be enjoyed in Tidewater
Virginia during the rest of the
Sear.
The fall and winter months, in
the opinion of many. are the most
attractive Of all. Although it may
be too chilly for dips in the ocean
to be enjoyed by the average per-
son, there still remains golfing,
horseback riding. tennis, hunting
and fishing, hiking through glori-
Gus woodland trails, and the in
innitable oyster roasts of Cape
Henry.
ALL-YEAR CHARM
That this Ell.year charm is being
recognized to an increasing extent
by people with money to invest is
shown by tho number of fine hotels
recently built. under construction or
projected TO" the Tidewater section.
Already the luxurious Cavalier is
in operation at Virginia Beach and
has brought to Virg;nia's premier
seaside resort a higher type of pa.
Ironage than it has enjoyed in the
past. On the site of the old Cham
berlin Hotel at Old Point Comfort
there is being erected a modern
brick and steel structure of $50
rooms and two new large and up.
to-date establishments will he ready
Tor the next season at Ocean View.
Northern capitalists have built a
nplendid hotel and golf course az
Yorktown.
NOT SHARPLY DRAWN
One does not have to seek far to
find reasons for this growth of
faith in the future of Virginia's s
coastal territory as an .all-year re.
sort. For there are no sharply
drawn seasons in this country
rather one long delightful season,
bright with sunshine, sweet with
fresh salt ocean air. rich with
woodland tang. The day that golf
can not be played in comfort is
simply an "off day" for Dame Ma.
ture.
Many golf courses of varying de-
grees of sportiness are to be found
within radius of few miles. The
City of Norfolk maintains two rine.
hole municipal courses which may
be played upon for a nominal fee
and which are free to the public
on Sundays. The Norfolk Country
Club has a new 1S-hole course and
Is planning the laying out of an.
other.
The Portsmouth Country Club has
IN attractive course at Glensheelah,
within few minutes ride of the
heart of the city and a municipal
golf course is also maintained. The
Princess Anne Country Club course
at Virginia Beach is already famous
Tar and wide. It's velvet fairways
are carved from a forest of stately
pines. On it's east is the Atlantic
Ocean and to the west is a chain of
enhancing fresh-water lakes. One
has only to play the course to an.
preciate its beauty and its sporti.
ness. for Princess Anne at Virginia
Beach is rated among. professionals
as one OF the sportiest and most
picturesque courses in America.
NEW GOLF COURSE
Adjoining the Princess Anne
course the Cavalier Hotel is building
Its links of 18 holes on Linkhorn
Bay. beautiful body of fresh water.
Another exclusive course is being
projected by group of capitalists
Tor construction along the shores of
Crystal Lake, at Virginia Beach,
The Lynnhaven Country Club has
pretty course on Lynnhaven River
approximately midway between Nor.
folk and Virginia Beach.
The city of Norfolk is planning to
oulld an 1S-hole municipal course at
ocean View. and a private concern
ls now engaged in the construction
OF still another public course.