Visionworks Lynnhaven Mall

Creating a gourmet meal in your own kitchen doesn't have to be a challenge. Just visit the highly knowledgeable pros at Bella Monte International Marketplace & Cafe for a little guidance. They can advise you on which of their many fine products will help you create any dish. The store features an extensive selection of imported cheeses, wines, olive oils, meats, flavored vinegars, sauces and more. Plus, a stunning selection of cookware will offer you the right tools to create a gourmet masterpiece in no time. The store also features a deli and restaurant if you prefer to have someone else do the cooking!

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center offers visitors not only a chance to get familiar with some of the ocean's most amazing creatures, but to also get closer to them. In addition to offering various seasonal whale and dolphin watching tours, the facility also provides something even more unique. When the aquarium's researchers bring back the assorted haul of various fish and invertebrates from their latest deep sea collection trips, you can be there to see what unusual creatures they have brought back for further study. There is also an opportunity to take a pontoon trip around the Owls Creek Salt Marsh. Let your imagination be stirred by not only the many creatures and exhibits at the aquarium, but also by the science and oceanic-themed features that are available here. Not only will you gain a deeper knowledge and appreciation for the many forms of underwater life that you will experience here, you will also be impressed with the theater's cutting edge presentation and sound.

Gallop your way to a truly fun outdoor experience when you visit the East Coast Equestrian Training Center in Virginia Beach. Learn from the experts about how to properly ride a horse as well as all the other interesting and necessary information that is needed to ensure a safe and fun ride. And, the center is only seven miles from the closest beach, so you can plan to enjoy a relaxing (and memorable) horseback ride along some of Virginia Beach's most scenic stretches of coastline.