It's getting to be that time again. Summer is on its way for RU students. Now
comes the hard part. What do you do with your summer? Let's see. You could get ahead with your academics and take Summer classes. There's always the high paying summer job at McDonalds. You could always take that airplane ride to see Grandma. If none of these options entice you, it's time for a Road Trip.
Hampton Roads offers many different summertime activities within a
manageable distance. There are numerous activities in Hampton
Roads for visitors to choose from. The Virginia Beach Boardwalk offers a scenic
beach experience for those looking to soak up some summer rays. Be sure
to stop by 17th Street Surf Shop when down on the beach. For those
concentrating more on the sight-seeing end of things, you can travel to
Colonial Williamsburg and learn some history about this area. It is
really interesting and I recommend it. There are signs on I-64 for
Colonial Williamsburg. For those interested in theme parks, Williamsburg
offers Busch Gardens. This is full of roller coasters and numerous
different shops and activities. Busch Gardens is also easily accessible off of I-64.
Here is some important information that may help you plan your trip:
Travel Time
5 1/2 to 6 hours
Directions from RU
1. Take I-81 North to Exit 221 (I-64 East)
2. Take the Exit for I-295 towards Norfolk/Virginia Beach to bypass Richmond
3. Get back on I-64 East towards Norfolk/Virginia Beach
4. Take Route 44 East towards Virginia Beach
Places of interest on the way to and in Hampton Roads
1. Pierce's Pit Barbecue- Lightfoot Exit off I-64 East
2. Lynnhaven Mall- Exit Lynnhaven Parkway South off Route 44
3. Neighbor's Pizzeria- Exit 3A off Route 44 East. Take a right at Baxter Road. Take a left at Princess Anne Road. Take a left on Edwin Drive.
4. MacArthur Center- Downtown Norfolk's brand new shopping complex.
(Directions from Virginia Beach)- Route 44 East to I-264 East. Take City Hall Avenue Exit 10.
Radio Stations:
Top 40- Z104 104.5, 96X 96.1
Country- Eagle 97 97.3, WCMS 100.5
Rap- 103Jamz 102.9
Alternative- The Point 94.9
Soft Rock- 101.3 2WD
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Is there any sex in the champagne room at Grinders?
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If you want a road trip, you can't beat Hampton Roads. Watch out for the Police, they are really a pain in the ...alrighty then!
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oh and ps. Portsmouth is pretty cool. You don't have to go any farther than your lap to have fun. btw. Don't forget about Newport News, its the kississimee st cloud of hampton roads. ps check out the case mate m,useum at Fort eustis, very cool
Name:t.bear Major: spch Comments:
peirces is spelled piTT granted its nor spelled right and the graphiv designer did it wrong years ago. But peirces is so good and unique they can spell pitt any damn way they please, remeber to get slaw on the bbq
Name:Jack Comments:
By the way, Pierce's Pit Barbeque is on Rochambeau Drive. (honestly)
Name: I Love Portsmouth Comments:
Brian, are you talking about Rindersga? <-- pig latin
Name:PeeR Comments:
Let's not forget about a little town called PORTSMOUTH baby. Hell YEA. hat fond memories I have of the...err...scenery and stuff.
