Evening star., 1942-06-14
Vacation Variety
Lies Nearby in
Old Virginia
Mountains, Shore
And History Share
In Attractions

who ere backing up the armed
forces, take vacations from arduouS
duties in office, factory and field.
The new watchword calls for all
men. women and children to keep
physically fit" 1t calls upon one
and all to remember that the three
Rs-rest, relaxation and recreation
are Just important to civilians, as
we'll as men in the armed forces.
Old Virginia offers a variety of
recreational places in the noun
tains, beside the ocean, in the roll
ing inland, and beside rivers and
bays-a place for men, women and
children of all ages to give positive
expression to the new three Rs.
Near these choice recreational
spots are host of historic shrlnes
and gardens dating to the birthplace
of the Nation and a fine array OF
scenic and natural wonders which
give inspiration to any vacation in
Virginia.
Dedicated to recreation and fun
and located near some of the Ma
tion's historic shrines, the Vr-
ginia seashore is the Old Domin-
IONS choice contribution to the
pleasure of those Americans. The
Virginia seashore proper is that part
of the State which includes Nor
folk. Virginia Beach. Cape Henry,
Ocean View, Willoughby, Old Point
Comfort and other cities and towlas
nearby.
Virginia Beach Notable
Among SeaShore Resorts.
Virginia Beach, l8 miles east Of
Norfolk. is one of the really notable
Sesshore resorts of the East, hav-
ing a temperature during the sum-
mer averaging rs degrees. Front
ing on the Atlantic Ocean, this
Dominion of Pleasure" has about
everything the Seashore vacation
offers. Along its l0-mile long beach,
with its 2'e-mile concrete board
walk" are more than 200 hotels and
hotel cottages. noted for their &C
commodationS and Virginia seafood.
Hundreds of private cottages and
summer homes. apartment houses
and tourist camps. situated along
the beach or nesting among the
pines in the adjacent countryside,
are open for the season, while there
are two modernly equipped casinos.
three ocean-front beach clubs, night
clubs and dance pavilions which re-
sound to music from nationally ia
nous bands.
A dip in the ocean. a plunge in
the surf or lolling on the clean
white sand beach are the most popu-
lar pastimes for visitors. Aquaplan-
ing is growing in popularity. Riding
the crest of the waves aboard a surf
board is another sport for those
seeking a thrill.
The golfer will find two courses,
the Princess Anne and the Cavalier,
which are played the year round.
The former, one of the sportiest in
the East. has a total yardage of
6.208 and a par of 72. 1t extends
through forest of pines over roll
ing country peaceful to the eye.
The Cavalier course, the latest to
be built, is 5000 yards and has the
novelty of being located on pen
insula almost entirely surrounded
by water, with more natural haz-
ards than are usually found in most
locations.
Variety of Sports
Available for Vacations.
Horseback riding and hiking
along pine-scented trails and
through semi-tropical regions OF
nearby Seasore State Park: tennis,
badminton, dancing to the tunes of
nationally famous orchestras, arch
cry, cycling along the boardwalk and
trails, fishing in the ocean for big
ones or in the inland salt and fresh
water lakes for smaller ones, motor
and sail boating-these are among
the many sports to be enjoyed at
this famous resort which boasts also
beach and surf clubs with its
cabanas and other features for those
who prefer this atmosphere.
Ocean View. together with neigh
boring Willoughby, has a frontage
of several miles on a beautiful white
sand beach overlooking the Lower
Chesapeake Bay and the Virginia
Capes. Saltwater fishing is no
where better in Virginia than OF
Ocean View. The famous Ocean
View spot, croakers, hog fish, SAL
mon trout. club, founder and many
other varieties are caught in abun-
dance. Deep-sea fishing also Is to
be enjoyed.
Bathing. swimming and other salt
water sports are most popular at
Ocean View, where the water has
a summer average of 10 degrees. At
night there is dancing and other
amusements.
The Virginia seashore's night life,
one of the most popular attractions
of the resorts, will be continued,
with subdued lighting and, prob
ably. earlier closing hours. En-
phasis upon daytime recreation ana
relaxation will be the rule, so per-
hitting vacationists to rest up lot
the arduous times that lie ahead.
The Shenandoah National PARK
In the heart of the Blue Ridge
Mountains of Virginia, rs miles west
of the Nations Capital. is the second
most popular national park.
The park may be entered AT Front
Royal lat Thornton Gap via U. ).
Route 211; at Swift Run Gap via
q S. Route 33: and at Rockfish Gap
via U. S. Route 250.
OF primary appeal to the motorist
Is the famous Skyline Drive. Fol-
lowing in general the crest of the
Blue Ridge. Skyline Drive commands
inn,lmerable vistas of the Piedmont
Plateau and the Shenandoah Valley,
which resemble patchwork quilts
when viewed from the mountain
tops, The scenery is varied by
wooded mountains. vast canyons or
hollows, and open areas OF great
beauty.
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