Featured Destination: Virginia
Featured Destination: Virginia
Fall in Love with the Old Dominion State
The famous travel slogan, “Virginia is for Lovers,” pretty much sums up how everyone feels after encountering the state’s many great destinations and top attractions. In Virginia—wherever your travels take you—you’ll rediscover your inner romantic. Virginians help keep the romance alive with their devotion to preserving the past and protecting the stunningly beautiful surroundings. From coastline to mountaintop, Virginia holds on to its colorful past while creating new experiences to keep you coming back.
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Select a City
Richmond:
The Main Attraction
When Thomas Jefferson made this city the state’s capital, it became the staging ground for history and culture.
Visit RichmondVirginia Beach:
Take to the Boardwalk
Families have a blast in this lively city with its famous boardwalk, culture, entertainment and amazing beaches.
Visit Virginia BeachWilliamsburg:
Colonial Favorite
Step back in time with some of history’s greatest figures as you immerse yourself in Virginia’s former capital.
Visit WilliamsburgWytheville:
Eccentric Retreat
Tucked away in the Appalachians, this one-of-a-kind town is ready to give you the vacation of a lifetime.
Visit WythevilleAbingdon:
Storied Countryside
Rich with history, this town also offers a strong music, arts and cultural scene that makes it a top destination.
Visit AbingdonAlexandria:
Memories and Monuments
Just across the river from Washington, D.C., you’ll find history and outdoor fun for the whole family to enjoy.
Visit AlexandriaAshland:
Escape to Slow Down
When you’re ready to get away from the busy life of nearby Richmond, head over to the peaceful countryside.
Visit AshlandChesapeake:
Little Hidden Treasure
You’ll have plenty to do in this intercoastal town where wildlife and city-dwellings co-exist in gentle harmony.
Visit ChesapeakeFredericksburg:
Blocked Out in History
Tour 40-square-blocks dedicated to important moments in U.S. history from the Revolutionary to the Civil Wars.
Visit FredericksburgNorfolk:
Vessel of the Chesapeake
Perched along the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, this town is known for it is whale-watching and naval history.
Visit NorfolkRoanoke:
A Start is Born
Follow the city’s illuminated star to discover this busy getaway in the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains.
Visit RoanokeSalem:
Small Town, Big History
On the Roanoke River is where to find this hub of museums, mountain music, historic battlefields and breweries.
Visit SalemWinchester:
Historic Orchards
Take a bite out of colonial history in the tree-lined wonderland known as the Apple Capital of the World.
Visit Winchester
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Things to do in Virginia
Things to do in Virginia
Life’s a (Virginia) Beach
Start at the coastline, the same one that the first settlers saw upon arriving in the New World. A stone cross marks the spot on Virginia Beach, but today this resort town also beckons visitors to enjoy more modern-day entertainment along the miles of golden sandy beach, amusement parks and boardwalk.
Capital of the Times
In Richmond, the state capital, the nation’s past and present collide. Among towering skyscrapers and technology headquarters, you’ll find a capitol building that was designed by Jefferson in the 18th century, along with beautifully maintained plantation mansions and antebellum homes of the era. When the Civil War broke out, Richmond became the capital of the South—the White House of the Confederacy stands today as an impressive museum with hundreds of artifacts.
Natural Beauty
Road trippers love Virginia, too—especially the Blue Ridge Parkway, known as “America’s Favorite Drive.” Start on the Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park for incredible views of the river below, and remember to get out of the car once in a while to see Virginia’s outdoor attractions up close. Surrounded by Virginia’s soft, rolling mountain range, tree-packed forests and hazy blue skies, you’ll soon understand why Virginia is for outdoor lovers, too.
Virginia Hotels
When everyone around you is in love with Virginia, it’s easy to get in on the sentiment. Now that you’re ready to see the sights and meet your match, check out Choice Hotels in Virginia for great rates, rewards and travel-essential amenities.
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Things To Do
- Arlington National Cemetery/Tomb of the Unknowns
- Busch Gardens
- Colonial Williamsburg
- Luray Caverns
- King's Dominion
- Mt. Vernon
- Shenandoah National Park
- Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
- Virginia Aquarium
- Virginia Zoological Park
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Universities
- George Mason University
- James Madison University
- Old Dominion University
- University of Virginia
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Virginia Tech