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Winter's here, but there's still so much to do on a winter vacation, whether it's for a week, weekend, or just a day!
Tourists are mostly absent thanks to cooler temps-- which means so are the crowds-- so it's the perfect time to get out and see what makes Virginia such a great place to visit...and live.
Yes, winter temps can be cool...and snow is always a possibility (except at the beach, where it's rarely seen) but you'll be able to enjoy miles of beach practically to yourself!
Here's a comprehensive guide to fun & festivities for the whole family during winter in Virginia:
1) See a whale! December to March is prime whale-watching season in Virginia Beach. You'll see rare fin and humpback varieties, which can get up to 85 feet long and weigh 70 tons.
And you can either see them on two to four-hour tours, or by taking advantage of a great hotel package deal which combines accommodations, whale-watching, and a visit to the Virginia Aquarium. For details, go to my Whale Watching page.
Visit an indoor Water Park. That way you can enjoy an adventure the whole family will enjoy, while staying nice and toasty in a setting that's 84 degrees all year long. Consider these wonderful family spots:
- Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg - Our Favorite Indoor Water park - Check out my review plus tips for ways to save at the park and keep the kids occupied for hours.
- Massanutten Resort - From Snow Sports to an Indoor Water park - another great water park, this one in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Take the Polar Plunge or participate in another area event! Check out this link:
Winter Events & Festivals in Virginia Beach (like the Polar Plunge and Restaurant Week!)
The Polar Plunge is your chance to check out frigid water temps and raise money for the special Olympics, while Restaurant Week allows you to dine like a king at top Virginia Beach restaurants for less.
Visit a museum - avoid the crowds by visiting off-season! Plus, most of them are inside where it's warm... like the Virginia Aquarium, Nauticus, the Virginia Air & Space Museum in Hampton Roads, or Richmond attractions like the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Virginia Historical Society.
And don't forget to Line up Discount Tickets for the Upcoming Season! Opening season for Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Kings Dominion, and Water Country USA are just a few months away, but it's not too early to find discount tickets to save you money on season passes.
Here's how to get discount tickets and save money on travel and fun in Virginia.
For more things to do, do check out my favorite museums and attractions, including many which are cheap or free (especially if you take advantage of my discount secrets).
Winter is also a great time to Shop Til' You Drop, finding great off-season bargains at these Virginia area shopping meccas!
Check out my shopping guide-- including Premier Outlets Williamsburg and the Williamsburg Pottery.
Virginia Beach Family Fun
Winter Vacation Ideas
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Heat Forces Metro Trains to Limit Speeds to 35 MPHThe recent heatwave is causing additional delays on Metrorail.
Latest Metro Shutdown to Affect Reagan National AirportSafeTrack is going to make life very difficult for people who need to get to and from the city's most convenient airport.
1 Taken to Hospital After Gallery Place Station Track FireOne person was taken to a hospital after a track fire broke out at the Gallery Place Metro station, officials say.
Metro to Hold Auditions for 'MetroPerforms!'Metro is holding auditions for the right to play outside its stations.
First Major Shutdown of Metro Maintenance Blitz to BeginThe first major shutdown of the nine-month maintenance blitz on Washington's subway system is about to begin.
SafeTrack Program Leads to Record Ridership on Capital BikeshareThe implementation of Metro's maintenance blitz has forced commuters to look for alternative methods of transportation.
SafeTrack Begins with Orange, Silver Line Service CutsMonday morning marks the first workday in which Metro's SafeTrack is in effect, and it's not off to a good start.
Man Charged with Groping Woman on Metro PlatformAn 18-year-old man was arrested and charged with grabbing a woman's buttocks at L'Enfant Plaza Wednesday night.
DMV Leaders to Create Metro Safety CommissionLeaders from Maryland, Virginia and D.C. are releasing draft legislation that would create a commission to oversee safety on Metro.
Metro Work to Close Orange Line Over WeekendThe Metrorail system will undergo dramatic repairs this weekend, and riders should plan accordingly.
Authorities Charge Man in Attack on Woman on Metro TrainAuthorities say they've filed charges against a man accused of assaulting and trying to rape a woman last month on a Metro train.
Significant Delays on Red Line Impacting Morning CommuteNumerous problems occurred simultaneously on the Red Line Tuesday morning.

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Love the overall design and style!
reminds me of district nine.. but better. love your stuff
Reminds me of a Zentraedi battle pod.</showingmyage>
Zentraedi Battle Pods have far slimmer legs! And ugly barrels sticking out of it´s torso! <probably the same age>
I'd kiss that cute face.
Man that's cool! such simple strokes, yet very effective!! loving the tubular bits sticking out from the back
Damn awesome design! I like it very much.
He looks so bored with his job D:
Looks so cool, it kinda reminds me to the Attack Pods in Robotech (Macross)
very nice!
Awesome mecha! Still not sure about it`s face, but design itself is cute for sure!
as always Killer work Prog
But it's ugly!!! :C
This pleases me greatly. Great design, excellent presentation. 100% win.
Very nice!
Looks very cool and kind of cute, indeed. xD
Such great design should make more like these :3
Cool stuff
Aww, he's such a cute little killing machine
(The face, cannot unsee )
(The face, cannot unsee )
I SEE IT! THE CUTE FACE!! two dots above the number "02"
Great work, really cool design. I like his silhouette, it's unique.
Don't know why it is cute, but oh well.
awesome !!
Nice work
Look out mech! You're about to be hit by 4 giant pills in the back!
awesome job!


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BREAKING DOWN 'Discount Points'
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Both lenders and borrowers gain benefits from discount points. Borrowers gain the benefit of lowered interest payments down the road, but the benefit applies only if the borrower plans on holding onto the mortgage long enough to save money from the decreased interest payments. Lenders benefit by receiving cash upfront instead of waiting for money in the form of interest payments over time, which enhances the lenders liquidity situation.
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