Motor World Thrill Park
Motor World Thrill Park is a attraction in Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, best for families, groups, a high-energy evening off the Boardwalk.
A few minutes west of the Boardwalk, Motor World packs 11 go-kart tracks and 250 karts in 16 different styles — including a European-style adult speed track — alongside the Shipwreck Mini Golf course, billed as the largest and most challenging 36-hole layout in the resort area. Bumper boats and a run of kiddie and thrill rides round out a park built for a full afternoon rather than a quick stop, and its Birdneck Road location keeps it a short hop from Resort Strip hotels without the Boardwalk crowds. It runs a summer-weighted seasonal calendar, open daily 10am from March through September and until midnight between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
- Family Friendly
- Seasonal
Amenities
- 11 go-kart tracks (250 karts)
- 36-hole Shipwreck Mini Golf course
- Bumper boats
- Kiddie and thrill rides
Know Before You Go
- Best for: families, groups, a high-energy evening off the Boardwalk
- Parking: On-site free parking off S Birdneck Road.
- Accessibility: Outdoor seasonal thrill park; contact (757) 422-6419 for accessibility details on specific rides.
- Dogs: not allowed
- Location: 700 S Birdneck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, Virginia Beach, VA
Last verified 2026-07-10.
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