Monday, February 6, 2012

Richmond

May 25, 2011 by  
Filed under Virginia Tourism

Bisected by the James River, and the capital of the state of Virginia, Richmond has many historical sights and attractions remaining from its turbulent past. The city dates from 1607. The Richmond Visitors’ Center on North 3rd Street, is a good place to start your tour and they have a range of brochures and offer [...]

Jamestown

May 26, 2008 by  
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Jamestown celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2007, where they had three days of festivities in the Historic Jamestowne, Jamestown Settlement and Anniversary Park. To commemorate the founding of Jamestown, Virginia as the first permanent English settlement in America, they featured cultural events, interactive exhibits, family oriented programs, interpretative demonstration and production shows among others. The [...]

Exploring Natural Bridge

May 26, 2008 by  
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Natural Bridge in Rockbridge County, Virginia is one of the oldest tourist spots in the US. It has been named as a National Historic Landmark and a Virginia Historic Landmark and is considered as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Natural [...]

Enjoying Tidewater and Chesapeake Bay

May 26, 2008 by  
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Tidewater and Chesapeake Bay is the area of Virginia where you’ll find the historic places of Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown. Other historic cities such as Hampton, Newport News, Portsmouth and Norfolk can also be visited. It’s also a great region to enjoy plenty of water activities in Virginia Beach, the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. [...]