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Choose Your Own Outdoor Adventure at Owl Creek Landing

With 38 acres of forest, a soaring lookout tower, a sky-high slide and playful paths for kids and grown-ups alike, choose your own kind of nature adventure at Owl Creek Landing in Virginia Beach. Whether entertaining guests, planning a family day out, looking for a different kind of workout or just wanting to unwind among the trees, Owl Creek Landing invites you to explore the attraction on your own terms.

Fun for the Whole Crew!

Planning a family outing or hosting out-of-town guests? Owl Creek Landing truly has something for everyone, including younger ones in strollers and those in wheelchairs! It’s the perfect place to meet the needs of diverse interests in one of Virginia Beach’s newest outdoor gems. From the sky-high Nautilus Lookout Tower and thrilling stainless-steel slide to peaceful nature trails and treehouses in the sky, it’s easy to spend the whole day making memories together. Whether your group is up for adventure or a relaxing stroll, Owl Creek Landing provides fun worth sharing.

Looking for Adventure?

Are you looking for a way to get your heart racing and share some memories with friends or family? Head to the Nautilus Lookout Tower Slide at Owl Creek Landing, the longest spiral slide in the U.S.! From the top of the Nautilus Tower, the slide spirals its way through the tower’s core.

Imagine hopping on your mat, whooshing down the slide as the trees blur nearby, hair flying, around and around, until your feet touch the ground. You’ll be grinning like a kid the whole time! Ready to go again?

Please note that an additional ticket is required to ride the slide. Tickets can be purchased in advance at a discount or onsite.

Take Adventure to Another Level

If you’ve still got energy to burn, head over to The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium, which is just a short walk from Owl Creek Landing. This treetop playground is a self-guided adventure course for those aged 5+ of any fitness level. With 258 treetop platforms and 33 ziplines crisscrossing the forest canopy, you have unlimited choose-your-own-adrenaline-level adventures!

For an added blast of excitement, explore the forest at night with our Glow in the Park evenings! Under twinkling lights, feel the vibe of the music blasting and experience the forest like never before. 

Get Your Heart Pumping

If you’re looking for a different kind of outdoor workout, Owl Creek Landing has two great options. If you really want to get your heart pumping, climb one of the Nautilus Lookout Tower’s interior staircases to reach the top, which is 65 feet or about six stories high. Take a flight at a time or challenge yourself to do the whole thing at once. Either way, your heart will be pumping and the endorphins flowing, and you’ll be proud of yourself for accomplishing something new!

Another way to get your heart pumping is to run or walk along the ground-level pathway that winds around the tower and through the forest. From the trail, you can watch others above you as they explore the Canopy Trail or climb the Nautilus Lookout Tower. Or just listen to the sounds of birds and trees rustling as you hit your stride. The walking trail continues along Owl Creek, so your route can be as long or as short as you’d like.

Explore the Woods on the Treetop Trail Canopy Walk

For a gentler walk suspended above the ground, explore the woods on the Treetop Trail Canopy Walk. Imagine being right in with the trees, just like the birds, as you stroll along the half-mile of wooden pathways 30-40 feet above the forest floor. If you’re a nature lover or you’d like to take a walk on another level (literally!), the Canopy Walk is a great option. You can access it from the fourth level of the Nautilus Lookout Tower. Almost half of the walk is wheelchair accessible.

Take a Quiet Path Through the Treetops

If you’re in the mood for a more contemplative experience, like forest bathing, you can experience that at Owl Creek Landing. If you arrive early, before the day gets busy, you’ll find the area at its most peaceful. There’s a special kind of magic in the forest when the world is just waking up or in the evening when the sun is setting. With the morning light filtering through the leaves and birds chirping from the branches, the hush of nature will invite you to slow down and breathe.

Begin on the ground-level nature trail, and then when Owl Creek Landing opens, make your way up into the treetops. The Canopy Walk becomes less of a path and more of an experience—one that lets you linger, reflect and feel completely present.

Treehouse Fun for Young Explorers

Owl Creek Landing is a dream playground for kids to play! A highlight is the Children’s Treehouse Village, a collection of elevated treehouses located in an offshoot of the Treetop Trail Canopy Walk. These four themed treehouses are designed for interactive play for children as young as two years old.

Watch their imaginations churn as they race from treehouse to treehouse! This safe and inviting experience will plant memories for the young ones. And when everyone is ready for a break, head down to the ground-level seated areas and enjoy a snack together.

Connect on a Nature-Filled Date to Remember

Looking for a unique date idea? Owl Creek Landing offers a refreshing alternative to dinner and a movie. Take a walk together through the treetops on the Canopy Walk, where your date will be impressed with the gorgeous backdrop. Or gently stroll hand-in-hand up the 65-foot-tall Nautilus Lookout Tower, pausing to embrace the area’s beauty. With the setting sun, chirping birds and quiet moments to connect, it’s an ideal way to be present with each other and nature.

Join Us at Owl Creek Landing

Owl Creek Landing is more than a place to visit—it’s a place to experience, connect and breathe in the fresh natural air. Whether you come for the thrill of the slide, a peaceful moment in the treetops or quality time with loved ones, it’s a destination that invites you to play, slow down or get your heart pumping—or all of the above However you spend your time here, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, connected and ready to come back. Read more about how you can experience Owl Creek Landing.

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