Both Cape Henry Lighthouses are located within Ft. Story (US ARMY) at North end of beach. Follow Atlantic north to bend in road. Turn off to right and continue to follow the beach to Ft. Story. Heightened security due to war and terrorism threats. Visitors must enter and leave fort at East Gate- this entrance. Bring photo ID. Be prepared for visual inspection of car - trunk, hood, underneath. Old lighthouse may be open during midday. Newer lighthouse is still in use. July 2004 dome of old lighthouse surrounded with yellow ribbon. Also on historic route, First Landing Cross.
Dolphins - may be visible at anytime - anywhere along beach in the summer. Watch for pointed fins. They swim in groups and may be seen leaping. Often we have seen them just beyond the pier at dawn. This year we saw them at 10:30 am at about 10th St. This year a storm washed up live whelks and a dead puffer fish. First time we ever saw them in over 40 years of VA beach visits.
Seashore State Park. Follow shore drive north of Ft. Story. Turn left at park entrance (camping on right).
Entrance $3. Wear bug repellant. Go early before heat. Go to visitor center. Take Bald Cypress trail- circle route around swamp 1.5 miles (road goes back to parking lot - don't cross the road for shorter route - or just go to first lookout if unable to hike) - boardwalk over wetlands - watch for Spanish moss hanging from Bald Cypress, Cypress "knees" - protruding roots, turtles, ducks, and listen to frogs. Pirates came here to get fresh water. Bike trail and longer trails available
Farmer's market 3640 Dam Neck. 12-5 Sun, 10-5 Mon - Sat.
Fresh corn, peaches, produce, cute shops, antiques, restaurant.
Williamsburg Pottery Factory - not worth the drive and hassles with tunnel traffic.