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Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel - Cape Charles, Virginia

Travel Writer — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 19:07:33 +0000

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Gives Scenic Shortcut. Traveling north and south, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel connects Virginia Eastern Shore with the Virginia mainland at Virginia Beach near Norfolk and provides a captivating attraction and an important travel convenience. From the early 1930's to 1954, a private corporation managed scheduled ferry service between Virginia's Eastern Shore and the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area. The Virginia General Assembly stepped in to create the Chesapeake Bay Ferry District and the Chesapeake Bay Ferry Commission as the governing body of the District. It later became the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District and Commission.

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Chrysler Museum of Art - Norfolk, Virginia

Travel Writer — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:37:31 +0000

Exhibitions and Attractions at the Chrysler Museum of Art. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, the Chrysler Museum of Art has a wide collection of in-house, permanent art pieces and several exhibitions and educational activities that are constantly changing to entertain art enthusiasts of any age. In addition to the Chrysler Museum of Art, there are also a number of historical houses, including the Moses Myers house and the Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House.

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Arlington National Cemetery - Arlington, Virginia

Travel Writer — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:21:33 +0000

Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia Provides Historic Attraction. Anyone staying in or passing through Arlington should make the Arlington National Cemetery a part of their vacation. The cemetery grounds are home to the Arlington House and some 25,000 grave sites. This is often chosen as a final resting spot for casualties of war and honorary war veterans from a number of different wars, explorers, and even prominent historical figures.

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Metro Richmond Zoo - Mosely, Virginia

Travel Writer — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:59:05 +0000

Take a Trip to the Metro Richmond Zoo. Depending on which location you are coming from in correlation to the Richmond area, the Metro Richmond Zoo is only a few miles away. Located in Mosely, Virginia, the Metro Richmond Zoo provides a wide variety of animals. In addition to providing animals for viewing purposes, there are several animals with which you can interact.

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Gwynn's Island Museum - Gwynn Island, Virginia

Travel Writer — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:49:00 +0000

Gwynn’s Island Museum on Gwynn Island Preserves the History of the Area. Much like Colonial Williamsburg, many smaller communities around Virginia are working hard to preserve the character and reputation of their own communities. These communities focus on the identity and heritage of people in their area, as well as making the towns into an appealing place to visit for local residents and tourists alike.

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Misty of Chincoteague - Chincoteague, Virginia

Editor — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:17:08 +0000

Misty of Chincoteague - Chincoteague, Virginia Have you ever read, or heard about, the book by Marquerite Henry which was published in 1947? It is the story of a Chincoteague Pony named Misty. And yes, there truly is a breed of horses named the Chincoteague Pony with an association that was formed in 1994 to maintain and promote it. The story tells of a family, the Beebe's, that raise a pony born to a wild horse. The book was so popular that it was made into a movie in 1961 called "Misty". The film was shot in Chincoteague using many of the locals as extras on the film. The horses live on Assateague Islands, which is under the care of the National Park Service. The horses are actually owned by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department. (...)

Monticelllo - Charlottesville, Virginia

Travel Writer — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:33:34 +0000

The Tours at Monticello. Monticello was the estate of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States and the primary writer of the Declaration of Independence. The estate sits on a small mountaintop near Charlottesville, Virginia. The name Monticello means 'little mountain' in Italian.

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Visit the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum at Virginia Beach

Travel Writer — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:03:07 +0000

If you love birds and art, you will enjoy a visit to the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum. This wonderful museum is located in an historic cottage right on the oceanfront at Virginia Beach. It is the ideal setting for displaying artifacts and artwork depicting the wide variety of wildfowl that migrate through Eastern Virginia each year. It is also a tribute and historical overview of a traditional American art form, bird carving.

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Explore Diverse Habitats at the Virginia Living Museum

Travel Writer — Tue, 13 May 2008 13:59:21 +0000

One of Virginia’s most spectacular attractions is the Virginia Living Museum located in Newport News, VA. Anyone who loves plants, wildlife and learning about natural environments will enjoy exploring the many exhibits on display at the Virginia Living Museum.

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Spend a Day at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

Travel Writer — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:57:32 +0000

On your next visit to Virginia Beach, plan to take a tour of the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. This is one of the best aquariums in the United States. It features live animal habitats as well as sea creature displays and 3D IMAX movies. There are outdoors as well as indoor areas to explore at the Virginia Aquarium and special events and exhibits are regularly hosted here, as well.

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