Virginia

Just south of Washington, DC on the United States mid-Atlantic coast, arrival to Virginia is easy through Dulles International Airport in Northern Virginia. Virginia is rich in history, entertainment and offers something exciting for everyone!

Virginia’s wine and local cuisine are sure to satisfy you. Virginia’s reknowned wine trails are a way of life for travelers. Bed & Breakfasts are your home for Southern charm and small town life when you tour among our 130 wineries. If you are searching for fresh crab and oysters, Southern ham or the latest in sushi, salsa and soul food, Virginia will please the ‘foodie’ in you.

Since America’s beginnings at Jamestown in 1607, Virginia is a focal point for US history. Visit Yorktown, the site of the final battle of the American Revolution or observe Civil War reenactments statewide. History comes alive in Colonial Williamsburg and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and George Washington’s Mount Vernon welcome visitors throughout the year. As you cross Virginia, witness the sites of our music heritage, from the Southwest’s Crooked Road Music Heritage Trail to Winchester’s home of Patsy Cline and Norfolk’s jazz great Ella Fitzgerald.

For thrill seekers, take a ride at theme parks like Busch Gardens Williamsburg, and Kings Dominion near Richmond or go full speed at NASCAR races, special festivals and events!

Virginia’s temperate climate ensures year-round experiences. In the summer, surf waves at Virginia Beach, crab on the Eastern Shore or hike along Virginia's Appalachian Trail. Visit one of Virginia’s award winning state parks in the fall and witness brilliantly colored foliage blanketing our Skyline Drive and the Shenandoah National Park or cruise the Blue Ridge Parkway for more scenic beauty. Year-round, Virginia’s Mountain resorts offer four seasons of outdoor, epicurean and spa experiences.