Chincoteague Island is a peaceful yet exciting tourist destination. It's Virginia's only resort island, offering a relaxed atmosphere and unspoiled natural beauty. From relaxing on the beach to watching spectacular sunsets over Chincoteague Bay, there's always something to do there. According to the 2020 census, the population was 3,344 people.
Belle Grove Plantation is a late-18th-century plantation house and estate built in 1797, located near Middletown, Virginia, in the Shenandoah Valley. Built by Major Isaac Hite Jr. and his wife, Nelly Madison Hite—sister of President James Madison—the farm originally spanned 7,500 acres, cultivated by slave labor to produce grain, raise livestock, and operate milling plants.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is a popular theme park located in Williamsburg, Virginia. It provides a combination of thrilling rides, live entertainment, beautiful scenery, and immersive theming, creating an enjoyable experience for visitors of all ages.
The National Museum of the Marine Corps is the historical museum of the United States Marine Corps. Located in Triangle, Virginia near Marine Corps Base Quantico, the museum opened on November 10, 2006, and is now one of the top tourist attractions in the state, drawing over 500,000 people annually.
Triangle is a census-designated place in southeastern Prince William County, Virginia. The population was 9,589 at the 2020 census. It is bounded to the south by the Marine Corps Base Quantico, which surrounds the town of Quantico. Part of the National Capital Region, it is approximately 32 miles southwest of Washington, D.C.
Williamsburg is an independent city in Virginia. It had a population of 15,425 at the 2020 census. Located on the Virginia Peninsula, Williamsburg is in the northern part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. It is bordered by James City County on the west and south and York County on the east.
Mount Vernon in Fairfax County, Virginia, near Alexandria, was the plantation home of George Washington, first President of the United States. The estate is situated on the banks of the Potomac River across from Prince George's County, Maryland.
The Cape Henry Lighthouses are a pair of lighthouses at Cape Henry, the landform marking the southern entrance to Chesapeake Bay in the U.S. state of Virginia. The location has long been important for the large amount of ocean-going shipping traffic for the harbors, its rivers, and shipping headed to ports on the bay.
Get ready for non-stop thrills at the Massanutten WaterPark, always heated to 84° F. Slides, surfing, dining, games, shopping, & more await you at the three-level entertainment complex. A family floating in inner tubes at the Massanutten Indoor WaterPark.
Frederick County is located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 91,419. Its county seat is Winchester. Frederick County is the northern-most point in Virginia, a mid-point of the East Coast.
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center is devoted to offering quality educational, cultural and aesthetic experiences in the arts through rotating visual art exhibits, lectures, classes and performances.
Anne Spencer House, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, is the former residence of Anne Spencer, a prominent African American poet, teacher, civil rights activist, and gardener. Anne Spencer (1882-1975) was an influential figure in the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural, social, and artistic movement that took place in the 1920s.
Stabler Leadbeater Apothecary Museum occupies two early 19th century buildings in Old Town Alexandria. The buildings were the site of the Stabler and Leadbeater Apothecary business throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Alexandria Black History Museum is a cultural institution located in Alexandria, Virginia, dedicated to preserving and sharing the history and contributions of African Americans in the city and the broader region. It contributes to the city's efforts to create a diverse and inclusive narrative of its past and present.
Northwest River Natural Area Preserve is a 2774 acre Natural Area Preserve located in the city of Chesapeake, Virginia. The preserve protects upland forests as well as swamps and marshes along the river.
In 1989, the Lightship PORTSMOUTH was designated a National Historic Landmark. Now a museum, the ship's quarters are fitted out with period accessories, photographs, models, and other maritime artifacts.
Portsmouth Olde Town Historic District is a charming historic district in the heart of Hampton Roads where visitors near and far come to enjoy the incredible eateries, entertainment, and one-of-a-kind shops.
Arlington County is a county in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population was 238,643 as of the 2020 census. The county is located in Northern Virginia on the southwestern bank of the Potomac River directly across from Washington, D.C., the national capital. Arlington County is the geographically smallest self-governing county in the nation.
Bon Air Park features a beautiful memorial rose garden that features more than 120 different varieties of roses and is often a chosen location for weddings. Enjoy the azalea, shade, sun and ornamental tree gardens. This expansive 24-acre park also includes playgrounds, picnic areas with charcoal grills and a path.
The National Museum of the Marine Corps is the historical museum of the United States Marine Corps. Located in Triangle, Virginia. The National Museum of the Marine Corps is a lasting tribute to the commitment, accomplishments, and sacrifices of U.S. Marines. Situated on a 135-acre site adjacent to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.
