Lifestyle

Hampton Roads Cost of Living (1st Quarter 2008)
Composite Index	109.5
Groceries	102.6
Housing	122.7
Utilities	98.0
Transportation	104.8
Health Care	104.0
Miscellaneous	105.7

National average = 100
Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index

Cultural Activities

Hampton Roads is rich with cultural treasures, reflecting the artistic diversity of its communities. Throughout the year, festivals celebrate the cultural heritage of the region. History, music, drama, and art treasures can be found in the theaters and museums of Hampton Roads.

Cultural Venues

Chrysler Museum of Art
Virginia Symphony
Virginia Arts Festival
Contemporary Art Center of Virginia
Ferguson Center
Chrysler Hall
Virginia Opera
Virginia Stage Company
Peninsula Fine Arts Center
Children's Museum of Virginia
Roper Performing Arts Center at Tidewater Community College

Sports

TPC - Virginia Beach
Harbor Park - Norfolk Tides
Norfolk Admirals
Mariners Pro Soccer
Norfolk Scope
Langley Speedway
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame

The Outdoors

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
First Landing/Seashore State Park
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
York River State Park

Other Recreation

Nauticus - The National Maritime Center
Virginia Marine Science Museum
Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater
MacArthur Center
Colonial Williamsburg
Busch Gardens
NTELOS Pavilion at Harbor Center
MacArthur Memorial
Hampton Coliseum
Virginia Living Museum
Virginia Air & Space Center
Ted Constant Center
Water Country USA
Jamestown and Yorktown Historic Sites

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