Virginia Tourism

Agecroft Hall – Richmond, Virginia

Editor — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:06:13 +0000

Agecroft Hall – Richmond, Virginia If you have wanted to see the elegance of a true Tudor estate you have the opportunity to visit one in Richmond. This house was built over 500 years ago in Lancashire, England in the late 15th century. It was the home of the Langley and Dauntesey families but at the... [Continue Reading]

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The Lyceum Alexandria’s History Museum – Alexandria, Virginia

Editor — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:50:30 +0000

The Lyceum Alexandria’s History Museum – Alexandria, Virginia The Lyceum was built in 1839 to provide a place for lectures, scientific experiments and quiet reading. The building has been used as a Civil War hospital, a private home and an office building adn the nations first Bicentennial Center. It didn’t become Alexandria’s History Museum until 1985. ... [Continue Reading]

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Carter Family Fold – Hiltons, Virginia

Editor — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:53:40 +0000

Carter Family Fold – Hiltons, Virginia Make a stop at the Carter Family Fold to enjoy the traditional music in this rustic, 1,000 seat music shed on Saturday nights. The music is dedicated to preserving the traditional mountain and folk music that everyone loves! This type of music is thought to be the foundation of the... [Continue Reading]

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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... [Continue Reading]

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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... [Continue Reading]

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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... [Continue Reading]

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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... [Continue Reading]

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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... [Continue Reading]

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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... [Continue Reading]

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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. The house and grounds has been a huge tourist draw for... [Continue Reading]

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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... [Continue Reading]

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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. The Virginia Living Museum consists of living exhibits in indoor and outdoor settings. You can tour... [Continue Reading]

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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... [Continue Reading]

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Enjoy Four Great Attractions at Shenandoah Caverns, VA

Travel Writer — Sun, 11 May 2008 13:53:14 +0000

Shenandoah Caverns is an ideal destination for anyone who enjoys visiting multiple attractions at one location. There are now four attractions on site at this remarkable underground caverns site. Shenandoah Caverns has been captivating visitors in the Shenandoah Valley since 1922. You can take a guided one hour tour of this fascinating and beautiful cave. ... [Continue Reading]

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Explore Wildlife and Enjoy Nature at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

Travel Writer — Sat, 10 May 2008 05:19:43 +0000

On your next trip to the Chesapeake Bay area of Virginia, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. This 14,000 acre Refuge is primarily located on the Virginia side of Assateague Island. It is a renowned birding area and top quality destination for viewing and photographing wildlife. Many diverse habitats support the... [Continue Reading]

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