Great Places to See and Visit in Virginia

The beautiful state of Virginia stretches out over 42,767 miles with a population of 6,872,900. Known as the “Old Dominion State”, Virginia is full of variety in culture and in climate. It is the birthplace of much of our Nation’s history, and was the very first colony founded in 1607. From award winning vineyards and breweries to preserved battlegrounds and lush nature trails, Virginia has something for everyone.

Richmond is the Virginia state capitol with over 400 years of history to take in. With world class museums and hundreds of restaurants, shops to choose from you won’t want to miss a beat. Stop in at Paramount’s Kings Dominion while you’re there for a blast of fun. Enjoy the full water park and over 13 of the most riveting coasters in the Mid-Atlantic.

Take a stroll back to the 18th century In Colonial Williamsburg and enjoy the many sites, gardens, shops and shows they have to offer. Original historic buildings and costumed colonists performing will have you feeling like you just stepped out of a time machine. Just around the corner lies Busch Garden’s Williamsburg, a European theme park with attractions, rides and entertainment for the whole family.

Voted “Best in the Nation”, visit one of Virginia’s 35 state parks for an exhilarating outdoor adventure. Virginia State Parks have everything from flourishing green mountaintops and waterfalls to Spanish moss covered lagoons or sandy palm covered beaches. You can go biking, fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, climbing, rafting and so much more. You can camp in one of the climate controlled cabins or just take a day on the trails.

The mountains of Virginia hold countless masterpieces, natural and unnatural for the visitor to relish and be a part of. Tour the caverns of Shenandoah for an underground experience of limestone, stalactites, stalagmite and an “endless” pond you won’t soon forget. Visit one of the local wineries to sample their best and view the rolling vineyard hills while taking a tour. Mt. Rogers is the highest peak in the state reaching 5,729 feet into the air.

For the adrenaline seeking adventurists, take a thrilling ride down the James River on a white water rafting excursion. To get a rush and see the skyline, there are several places to jump on a hot air balloon and go careening over the rolling, blue hued hills of Virginia.

Virginia has been the stage of some of the most pivotal events in American military history. You can visit literally hundreds of battlegrounds and memorials from the Colonial War to the Civil War to see what it was like in the life of a soldier. More civil war battles occurred in Virginia than any other state. Eight Presidents were born in Virginia, including, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

The Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s estate is alive and well in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. You can visit to take a tour of the house, the grounds and even the workers quarters is quite a site. The Monticello is an autobiographic jewel of Jefferson himself that had undergone many changes in his lifetime. His gardens were full of agriculture and industry for food and life on the plantation as well as an experimental showcase for decorative and useful plants from around the globe. Jefferson was known for treating his workers well and employed over 600 in his lifetime.

Pack up your beach chairs and head to Virginia Beach for a relaxing and fun filled seaside vacation. This city’s stunning 28 miles of public beach has plenty of room for everyone. It is actually the longest public beach in the world! The 3 mile long boardwalk offers a world of entertainment all available within a hop skip and a jump away. Award winning restaurants, shops, rides, fishing piers and live entertainment all line the boardwalk amidst the breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean to enjoy in the sand and the sun or under a moonlit evening. Hop on the Trolley for parasailing, jet skiing and dolphin watching or go on a whale watching cruise.