Virginia has been called the Gateway to the South. Located directly between New York and Florida, its climate produces four distinct seasons in which visitors can learn why “Virginia is for Lovers.” With three diverse regions to visit, The Tidewater Region, the Piedmont, and the Mountains, one can explore all that this state has to offer. Each holds its own natural treasures, first class destinations, and historical attractions to be enjoyed by any age at any time of the year.
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Western Virginia holds two mountain ranges, the Allegheny and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Running through the two is the Appalachian Trail and there are many state parks and campgrounds to be enjoyed by adventurous visitors to Virginia. Don’t miss the old Virginian cities of Blacksburg and Lexington where antique shops and quaint cobblestone streets are reminiscent of time past. Lying between the two mountain ranges is the magnificent Shenandoah Valley. Traveling through this region of Virginia are the Skyline and the Blue Ridge Parkways, arguably the most beautiful drives in the country. Nestled along this mountainous road are quaint inns and seasonal festivals drawing natives and tourists alike to explore the less populous part of the state. Be sure to visit Massanutten and the Homestead for two world-class resorts offering both summer and winter activities. | The Piedmont
The central part of the state, known as the Piedmont, holds Richmond, the capital of Virginia and former capital of the Confederacy. Here, you can enjoy Paramount’s Kings Dominion, a favorite theme park home to Virginia’s oldest roller coaster, the Grizzly. A newcomer to Richmond should never miss a drive down Monument Avenue. This historic tree-lined street takes you through the heart of Old Richmond. It travels past turn-of-the-century mansions and has monuments on every intersection of famous Richmonders like General J.E.B. Stuart, Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, and Arthur Ashe. One could not try to mention all the historical attractions found in Central Virginia nor try to visit all of them including Jefferson’s Monticello, Appomattox Courthouse and National Park, James Madison’s Montpelier, The Museum & Whitehouse of the Confederacy, or Henricus Historical Park, where Pocahontas grew up. However, if a pampering resort is more your idea of a vacation, be sure not to look over Wintergreen, The Boar’s Head Inn, or the famous Jefferson Hotel where “Gone With the Wind” was filmed. | The Coastal Region
The coastal region of Virginia is the “Birthplace of English-speaking America”. In Williamsburg the history buff will not be disappointed. Williamsburg is a fully functioning colonial town and one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. Walk down cobblestone streets to old-world restaurants, inns, or even have hand-blown glass prepared before your eyes. It is also home to the Jamestown settlement, the nations oldest colonial homestead. You can walk through a re-created Powhatan village or tour replicas of the three ships that carried the first Englishmen to Virginia-the Susan Constant, the Godspeed, and the Discovery. Or, visit the Yorktown Victory Center where the revolutionaries defeated the English in the Revolutionary War. Those looking to sunbathe or sail the Chesapeake should look no farther than Virginia Beach. With 29 miles of shoreline and the famous V.B. Boardwalk, there are plenty of attractions for the whole family with festivals, shopping, and sand!! |
No one should miss out on a vacation to such an important place in the history of our country. Pivotal in both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, one can learn much about the state, as well as, our country by visiting any of the historical sites found in Virginia. Her natural beauty is exemplified in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley and along the beaches of Chesapeake Bay and Hampton Roads. For a laid back vacation or a trip to some of the finest resorts on the east coast, visit Virginia.
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Virginia’s second largest lake, the Smith Mountain Lake, is a 40-mile long lake with 500 miles of waterfront shoreline nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of rural southwestern Virginia. It has pleasant weather year round and offers superb recreational activities. You can choose from power boating, canoeing, water skiing, wakeboarding, and jet skiing on your rented motorboats, paddleboats and canoes. Scouting, parasailing and yacht racing can also be enjoyed at the Smith Mountain Lake's Sailing Academy where you can rent a sailboat.
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