Vishakhapatnam is not a famous tourist spot. But there are some places to visit in Vishakhapatnam like Dolphin's Nose, Vishnu Temple, Araku Caves and Rishikonda Beach.

Ramakrishna Beach
This magnificent beach occupies the largest part of the sea front and is one of the most popular sites of the town. The Ramakrishna Mission is located nearby and there is also an imposing Kali Temple near the beach. An aquarium here is also worth visiting.

Lawson’s Bay
It is located to the north of Visakhapatnam and is considered ideal for swimming as well as surfing. The beach has changing rooms and facilities for fresh water bathing after a swim in the sea.

Ross Hill (Kanyamarykonda)
This highest hill on the Eastern Ghatsis named after Mr. Ross, a prominent personality who built a house here in 1864. the house was later converted into a Roman Catholic Church.

Darga Konda
This Magnificent hill has a mosque and ashrine dedicated to the Muslim saint Ishaque Madina, who is revered for his prophecies.Sri Venkateswara. According to the Telugu inscriptions, a British soldier Captain Blackmoor built this temple in 1886.

Kailasagiri
This charming Hill on the sea front affords breathtaking scenic views especially towards Bheemli. It has been developed as an attractive picnic spot. The well laid out hill park sprawls over an area of 350 acres, teeming with enchanting flora and tropical trees. There are magnificent statues of Shiva – Parvati, which are illuminated at night and are worth seeing. The 40 ft. high statue of Lord Shiva has a stream of water emanating from it, representing the descent of the river Ganga. The Sankham, Chakram and Namam measuring up to 40 mts. High are fully illuminated in the night and are visible from most parts of the city.

Vuda park
The Beautiful park on the Sun-n-Sea beach is one of the most important tourist attraction of the city. It is also called as Taraka Rama Park and has been developed by VUDA (Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority). The main attraction are a musical fountain, boating, swimming, skating rink, gymnasium, camel and horse rides etc. Every Evening cultural programmes like classical music, dance, and poetry are held at the Visakhi Kalavedika open auditorium.

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
The Zoo is located amidst scenic setting near the Sea-coast and is considered to be largest in-door zoological park of its kind in the country. The well planned park different sections for primates, carnivores, lesser carnivores, small mammals, ungulates and birds. A special mini-train carries the visitors to various sections of the zoo and is also a means of fun ride for the children.

Mudsarlova Water Park
This beautiful site near a lake nestles amidst hills and palm trees is about 10 kms. From the city. There are pretty parks full of beautiful flowers and different types of trees, fountain, birds and peacocks in cages as well as several picnic spots. An excellent Golf Course club is also located here.

Visakha Museum
It is housed in a 150 years old huge “Dutch Bungalow” on the beach road. The museum has a rich and varied collection of ancient armoury, crockery, coins, silk costumes, jewellery, manuscripts, stuffed animals, photographs, letters, diaries, records, documents, currency, sculptures and scrap books as well as periodicals, maps and historic memorabilia etc.

Submarine Museum
This unique museum is housed in the INS Kusura, a Russian built submarine and is the first submarine in Asia which has been converted into a museum. It is located at the Ramakrishna Beach and was set-up on 27^th Feb 2001.