# False Cape State Park Autumn Tram Tours & Maritime Forest Family Hike > Event for families in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area (VA / NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM - Where: False Cape State Park (Departs Back Bay Refuge Visitor Center), 4005 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 - Ages: Ages 3+ and families (Comfortable open-air tram transport through remote coastal wilderness) - Price: $10 per person round-trip tram fare; Reservations strongly recommended through park office - Organizer: Virginia State Parks - False Cape State Park - Official page: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/false-cape - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/false-cape-state-park-autumn-tram-tours-and-maritime-forest-family-hik--listing-adde66ad175113347db71431 ## About Tucked between Back Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, False Cape State Park is one of the last remaining undeveloped coastal wilderness areas along the Mid-Atlantic. Inaccessible by private passenger vehicles, families during Thanksgiving weekend can experience this remote natural treasure aboard the park's guided open-air transport tram, departing from the Back Bay Wildlife Refuge visitor center. Park rangers narrate the journey through maritime forests, ancient barrier dunes, and historic Wash Woods—an abandoned 19th-century coastal village founded by shipwreck survivors. Along the route, children spot feral horses, white-tailed deer, and overwintering waterfowl feeding in pristine wetlands. A leisurely guided stop at the historic church steeple site and cemetery allows families to stretch their legs on soft forest trails beneath centuries-old live oaks. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Trams carry folded umbrella strollers; walking trails inside False Cape are natural dirt and soft sand better suited for baby carriers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Modern composting restrooms and shaded picnic shelters located at the Barbour Hill contact station midway through the tram excursion. • Age Suitability: Best suited for children ages 3 and up who can comfortably ride the narrated tram; older kids and teens will love the coastal history and wildlife. • Sensory Tips: Breezy open-air ride with engine hum and coastal winds; sensory ear protection is helpful for sensitive toddlers during the tram transit. ## Similar picks in Virginia Beach - [Chesapeake Holiday Light Display at Chesapeake City Park](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/chesapeake-holiday-light-display-at-chesapeake-city-park--listing-e55abfb92cf2911eb93500bc) — Nov 26 – Dec 31 · 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Chesapeake City Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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