Air Transportation (click links for details)
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) – 12 miles
Newport News Int’l Airport (PHF)– 43.7 miles
Richmond Int’l Airport (RIC) – 86.6 miles
Navy AMC Air Terminal Norfolk – 19 miles

Train/Bus Transportation (click links for details)
Virginia Beach Bus Station – 3 miles
Newport News Amtrak Station – 28 miles

Car Transportation

No matter how you come, you’ll likely wind up taking 264 E in.  264 becomes 21st, which dead ends into a light green Holiday Inn.  Don’t get excited, that’s not yours.  Turn left onto Pacific or Atlantic and head down to the Red brick Holiday Inn on 39th.  That’s the one!

Directions from the North – Take I-95 South to I-295 South, then take exit I-64 East (Norfolk/Virginia Beach) to I-264 East (Virginia Beach Oceanfront).  Continue until 264 becomes a regular road, turn left onto Pacific Avenue. In 18 blocks you’ll reach 39th Street, then turn right.  The parking garage is on your left, but you can unload in front of the Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach.

Directions from the South – 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.  Continue until 264 becomes a regular road, turn left onto Pacific Avenue. In 18 blocks you’ll reach 39th Street, then turn right.  The parking garage is on your left, but you can unload in front of the Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach.

Directions from the West – 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’ll reach 39th Street, then turn right.  The parking garage is on your left, but you can unload in front of the Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach.

Planning
The 2015 BCB Committee wants to help you make the Shindig. Layaway options are available and check out the Travel Forum to carpool, share hotel rooms or otherwise make attending a little easier – and more fun! (Please use common sense to avoid any Reavers!)

What to Pack

• Don’t forget your bathing suit!
• A way to play an MP3 while walking.
• Have a bike and can bring it?  You might want it! (And bike lock – local Reavers eat bikes so lock it up!!)
• Sunscreen and medications as needed.

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’t rain!) There is also the hotel pool and hot tub!

The Ball itself is Black Tie preferred. Check out Shindig for Ensemble Inspiration to come up with your best outfit to mix and mingle with the hoity toity of the Shindig. For those who want a little more guidance, check out No-Sew Costuming, How to Dress Like a Companion, or how to create Thrifty Ensembles.  Of course, no matter what you wear, you will be most welcome!

What to Tell Us

Badger’s Adventure is done in small groups.  If you want to ensure you’re in a group with someone else, drop us a wave to let us know.

Have a food allergy?  Let us know.  Depending on the allergy we can leave it off the menu entirely.  Otherwise we can at least let you know what buffet items to avoid.

Have a medical issue that might strike?  Let us know.  If something befalls you, it’s good to hit the scene aware.  If you’re prone to seizures, low blood sugar or anything else feel free to let us know.  Staff understand the chain of command will come for them if they release your medical information to anyone other than an EMT.  We can be discreet, but we want you to have the best time ever, so let’s keep you safe!

Do you need something?  Want to rent a bike?  Worried about whether you can do Mr. Universe’s Wave?  Really craving soda bread?  Who knows what answers we might have – find a crew member for information.