{"id":45,"date":"2015-03-02T11:17:17","date_gmt":"2015-03-02T11:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2015\/?page_id=45"},"modified":"2015-07-27T02:36:17","modified_gmt":"2015-07-27T02:36:17","slug":"travel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2015\/guides\/travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel to Virginia Beach VA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.browncoatball.com\/2015\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Serenity-Over-Ocean.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-406\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.browncoatball.com\/2015\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Serenity-Over-Ocean.jpg?resize=401%2C200\" alt=\"Serenity Over Ocean\" width=\"401\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.browncoatball.com\/2015\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Serenity-Over-Ocean.jpg?resize=300%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.browncoatball.com\/2015\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Serenity-Over-Ocean.jpg?w=920 920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/a><strong>Air Transportation<\/strong> (<em>click links for details<\/em>)<br \/>\n<a title=\"Norfolk International Airport (ORF)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.norfolkairport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Norfolk International Airport (ORF)<\/a> &#8211; 12 miles<br \/>\n<a title=\"Newport News \/ Williamsburg International Airport - Patrick Henry Field (PHF)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flyphf.com\/content\/\" target=\"_blank\">Newport News Int&#8217;l Airport (PHF)<\/a>&#8211; 43.7 miles<br \/>\n<a title=\"Richmond International Airport (RIC)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flyrichmond.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Richmond Int&#8217;l Airport (RIC)<\/a> &#8211; 86.6 miles<br \/>\n<a title=\"Navy AMC Air Terminal Norfolk\" href=\"http:\/\/www.airtermnorva.navy.mil\/Travel.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Navy AMC Air Terminal Norfolk<\/a> &#8211; 19 miles<\/p>\n<p><strong>Train\/Bus Transportation<\/strong> (<em>click links for details<\/em>)<br \/>\n<a title=\"Greyhound - Virginia Beach Bus Station\" href=\"http:\/\/locations.greyhound.com\/bus-stations\/us\/virginia\/virginia-beach\/bus-station-331122\" target=\"_blank\">Virginia Beach Bus Station<\/a> &#8211; 3 miles<br \/>\n<a title=\"Amtrak - Newport News Station (NPN)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amtrak.com\/servlet\/ContentServer?pagename=am\/am2Station\/Station_Page&amp;code=NPN\" target=\"_blank\">Newport News Amtrak Station<\/a> &#8211; 28 miles<\/p>\n<p><strong>Car Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>No matter how you come, you&#8217;ll likely wind up taking 264 E in.\u00a0 264 becomes 21st, which dead ends into a light green Holiday Inn.\u00a0 Don&#8217;t get excited, that&#8217;s not yours.\u00a0 Turn left onto Pacific or Atlantic and head down to the Red brick Holiday Inn on 39th.\u00a0 That&#8217;s the one!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Directions from the North<\/em> &#8211; Take I-95 South to I-295 South, then take exit I-64 East (Norfolk\/Virginia Beach) to I-264 East (Virginia Beach Oceanfront).\u00a0 Continue until 264 becomes a regular road, turn left onto Pacific Avenue. In 18 blocks you&#8217;ll reach 39th Street, then turn right.\u00a0 The parking garage is on your left, but you can unload in front of the Holiday Inn &amp; Suites North Beach.<\/p>\n<p><em>Directions from the South<\/em> &#8211; Take I-95 North (Richmond) to I-295 North, then exit to I-64 East (Norfolk\/Virginia Beach). Exit onto I-264 East towards the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.\u00a0 Continue until 264 becomes a regular road, turn left onto Pacific Avenue. In 18 blocks you&#8217;ll reach 39th Street, then turn right.\u00a0 The parking garage is on your left, but you can unload in front of the Holiday Inn &amp; Suites North Beach.<\/p>\n<p><em>Directions from the West<\/em> &#8211; Take I-64 E (Norfolk\/Virginia Beach) then exit onto I-264 East (Virginia Beach Oceanfront) Continue until 264 becomes a regular road, turn left onto Pacific Avenue. In 18 blocks you&#8217;ll reach 39th Street, then turn right.\u00a0 The parking garage is on your left, but you can unload in front of the Holiday Inn &amp; Suites North Beach.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m24!1m12!1m3!1d3191.9785655863816!2d-75.9820393019519!3d36.86693187771269!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m9!1i0!3e0!4m0!4m5!1s0x89bae968160fe645%3A0xa7596d5e6c9f66a7!2s3900+Atlantic+Ave%2C+Virginia+Beach%2C+VA+23451!3m2!1d36.8669319!2d-75.97973259999999!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1429040131198\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Planning<\/strong><br \/>\nThe 2015 BCB Committee wants to help you make the Shindig. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2015\/tickets\/\">Layaway options<\/a> are available and check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/browncoatball.freeforums.net\/\">Travel Forum<\/a> to carpool, share hotel rooms or otherwise make attending a little easier \u2013 and more fun! (Please use common sense to avoid any Reavers!)<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to Pack<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don&#8217;t forget your bathing suit!<\/li>\n<li>A way to play an MP3 while walking.<\/li>\n<li>Have a bike and can bring it?\u00a0 You might want it! (And bike lock &#8211; local Reavers eat bikes so lock it up!!)<\/li>\n<li>Sunscreen and medications as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Packing is mostly up to you, we just wanted to remind you to bring your bathing suit! This time of year the ocean is at its warmest and swimming is a real possibility. (Cross your fingers it doesn\u2019t rain!) There is also the hotel pool and hot tub!<\/p>\n<p>The Ball itself is Black Tie preferred. Check out <em>Shindig <\/em>for Ensemble Inspiration to come up with your best outfit to mix and mingle with the <em>hoity toity<\/em> of the Shindig. For those who want a little more guidance, check out <a title=\"No-Sew Browncoat Ball Costuming\" href=\"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2015\/guides\/no-sew-browncoat-ball-costuming\/\">No-Sew Costuming<\/a>, <a title=\"Dress Like a Companion Without Sewing\" href=\"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2015\/guides\/dress-like-a-companion-without-sewing\/\">How to Dress Like a Companion<\/a>, or how to create <a title=\"Costuming Advice for the Thrifty\" href=\"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2015\/costuming-advice-for-the-thrifty\/\">Thrifty Ensembles<\/a>.\u00a0 Of course, no matter what you wear, you will be most welcome!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to Tell Us<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Badger&#8217;s Adventure<\/strong> is done in small groups.\u00a0 If you want to ensure you&#8217;re in a group with someone else, drop us a wave to let us know.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have a food allergy?<\/strong>\u00a0 Let us know.\u00a0 Depending on the allergy we can leave it off the menu entirely.\u00a0 Otherwise we can at least let you know what buffet items to avoid.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have a medical issue that might strike?\u00a0<\/strong> Let us know.\u00a0 If something befalls you, it&#8217;s good to hit the scene aware.\u00a0 If you&#8217;re prone to seizures, low blood sugar or anything else feel free to let us know.\u00a0 Staff understand the chain of command will come for them if they release your medical information to anyone other than an EMT.\u00a0 We can be discreet, but we want you to have the best time ever, so let&#8217;s keep you safe!<\/p>\n<p>Do you need something?\u00a0 Want to rent a bike?\u00a0 Worried about whether you can do Mr. Universe&#8217;s Wave?\u00a0 Really craving soda bread?\u00a0 Who knows what answers we might have &#8211; find a crew member for information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air Transportation (click links for details) Norfolk International Airport (ORF) &#8211; 12 miles Newport News Int&#8217;l Airport (PHF)&#8211; 43.7 miles Richmond Int&#8217;l Airport (RIC) &#8211; 86.6 miles Navy AMC Air Terminal Norfolk &#8211; 19 miles Train\/Bus Transportation (click links for details) Virginia Beach Bus Station &#8211; 3 miles Newport News Amtrak Station &#8211; 28 miles Car Transportation No matter how you come, you&#8217;ll likely wind up taking 264 E in.\u00a0 &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2015\/guides\/travel\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Travel to Virginia Beach VA<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1068,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-45","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/PavLpd-J","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2015\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/45","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2015\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2015\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2015\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2015\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45"}],"version-history":[{"count":31,"href":"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2015\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/45\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1355,"href":"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2015\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/45\/revisions\/1355"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2015\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1068"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.browncoatball.com\/2015\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}