The Great State of Virginia
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Virginia is in the southeastern United States and borders the Atlantic Ocean. Virginia Beach has the largest population in the state. Two thirds of the state is covered by forests, mostly broad leaf and deciduous trees. There are a variety of mammals and birds to be found there which include the grey fox, white tailed deer, bobcats, owls, cardinals, and wild turkeys to name a few. The resort city of Virginia Beach has miles of coastline and is a popular tourist place in the state. Its oceanfront includes endless numbers of restaurants, hotels and motels. It also contains a super mall, Lynnhaven Mall, with outdoor and indoor pedestrian areas and eateries. Virginia has many National Parks, among these is Great Falls Park, in Fairfax County and can be found along the Potomac River. It includes platforms where visitors can view the great falls of the Potomac River. Shenandoah National Park encompasses Skyline Drive, a scenic drive that runs along the whole park and is especially beautiful to visit in the fall when the leaves change color. There are many trails to visit, among these is Old Rag Mountain, which has gorgeous views, waterfalls, camping, horseback riding and bicycling.
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Virginia Attractions
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Arthur Ashe Athletic Center - Richmond
The Arthur Ashe Athletic Center is a 6,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Richmond, Virginia. It was built in 1982. It hosts locals sporting events and concerts. It is named after former tennis player and Richmond resident Arthur Ashe.
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Ash Lawn-Highland - Charlottesville
Ash Lawn–Highland, located near Charlottesville, Virginia in the US, and adjacent to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, was the estate of James Monroe, fifth President of the United States. Purchased in 1793, Monroe and his family permanently settled on the property in 1799 and lived at Ash Lawn–Highland for twenty-four years. Personal debt forced Monroe to sell the plantation in 1825. Before and after selling Highland, Monroe spent much of his time living at Oak Hill.
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Ashley Plantation - Daleville
The Ashley Plantation is an 18 hole public golf course in Botetourt County Virginia. This course is located in the city of Daleville, . Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 540-992-4653.
Address: P.O. Box 950, Daleville, VA 24083
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Avoca Museum - Altavista
Altavista is an incorporated town in Campbell County, Virginia. The population was 3,425 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Bacon's Castle - Surry
Bacon's Castle, also variously known as "Allen's Brick House" or the "Arthur Allen House" is located in Surry County, Virginia in the US. Soon after Surry County was formed in the Royal Colony of Virginia in 1652, Arthur Allen built a Jacobean brick house in 1665 near the James River, where he and his wife Alice Allen lived. He was a wealthy merchant and a Justice of the Peace in Surry County. Allen died in 1669, but his son, Major Arthur Allen II, inherited the house and property.
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Ball-Sellers House - Arlington
The Ball-Sellers House in Arlington, Virginia is a building from 1750. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
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Bassett Hall - Williamsburg
Bassett Hall is an 18th-century farmhouse located in Williamsburg, Virginia. It was the home of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and his wife Abby Aldrich Rockefeller during the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg, .
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Beaver Hill Golf Course - Martinsville
The Beaver Hill Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Martinsville City County Virginia. Built in 1952, this Martinsville course is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 540-632-1526. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 325 Beaver Hill Club Dr, Martinsville, VA 24112
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Beebe Ranch - Chincoteague
The Beebe Ranch is a horse ranch located at 3062 Ridge Road, Chincoteague, Virginia that now contains a mini-museum. The museum focuses on Misty and her foal Stormy, two Chincoteague ponies featured in the books Misty of Chincoteague and Stormy, Misty's Foal by Marguerite Henry. Misty and Stormy resided at the Beebe Ranch and now their taxidermically preserved figures are displayed at the museum. Misty stayed in the house at the ranch during the Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962, a major nor'easter that struck the coast and became the basis for the book Stormy, Misty's Foal.
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Belle Air Plantation - Charles City
Belle Air Plantation is an estate that can be found on the north bank of the James River in Charles City County, Virginia in the US. It is located along State Route 5, a scenic byway which runs between the independent cities of Richmond and Williamsburg, . Belle Air is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Virginia Hotels
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Virginia Articles
Published September 6, 2011
Charming Fredericksburg Virginia is a friendly town to visit that fits the bill for American history buffs, scenery lovers, and shopping enthusiasts.
Published September 5, 2011
The Blue Ridge Parkway traverses several states and can take days to explore, our family road trip was a loop in Virginia from Roanoke to Abingdon and back again.
Published February 14, 2011
Colonial Williamsburg is a wonderful family attraction and has recently been issuing combination admission packets that allows entry into Busch Gardens Amusement Park
Published January 19, 2011
Yorktown Virginia is an excellent spot for hands-on history. Kids are welcome to participate and questions in activities at the Victory Center and the Yorktown Battlefield.
Published January 11, 2011
Jamestown Virginia is part of the Historic Triangle alongside Colonial Williamsburg and Yorktown. If you visit the Williamsburg area, Jamestown is an easy day trip.
Published September 25, 2010
We left New Jersey where all three of our sons were born and raised heading West. Our road trip was through Newark Delaware, West Virginia, Natural Bridge, Baltimore - our goal was to reach Roanoke.
Published September 19, 2010
In Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, Christmas is celebrated exactly the way that it was celebrated in Virginia at the time of the Revolutionary War.
Published September 6, 2010
Colonial Williamsburg, the first capital of Virginia will take you back in time with its re-enactors complete with period costumes restored homes – shops – businesses - courts and foods.
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