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The Top 5 Virginia Vacation SpotsAuthor: Adrian AdamsAre you visiting Virginia? Read this list of top vacation spots in the state of Virginia! Rich with Civil War history, the capital city of Virginia is a frequent travel destination for history buffs as well as vacationers. Start at the Virginia Historical Society to learn about the state's interesting past, and you can even research your family tree at the library while you're there. Other spots of interest in Richmond are the Richmond Canal Walk, the National Battlefield Park and the Civil War Visitor Center. Appomattox The Civil War practically comes to life at the Appomattox Court House National Park where General Lee surrendered to General Grant in 1865, ending the war. The Appomattox County Historical Museum is another must-see for lovers of history as it houses several artifacts and glimpses of the past such as a one-room schoolhouse. Appomattox also has plenty of fun and outdoor recreational activities at one of its two state parks, Holliday Lake and James River State Parks where guests can camp, swim, canoe, fish, hunt and go horseback riding. Shenandoah National Park Deemed as one of the most beautiful spots in the whole world, Shenandoah National Park features over 500 miles of trails with 100 of them being a part of the well-known Appalachian Trail. Don't miss Skyline Drive as it offers breathtaking scenery as it spans the entire length of the park along the crest of the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains. There's really something for just about everyone here, from fishing and tubing along the Shenandoah River to hiking, biking and even horseback riding. Spend the night camping under a blanket of stars or in one of the great lodges in the area. And another must-see not far from the park are Luray Caverns, which are the largest, and probably the most popular caverns in the eastern United States. Virginia Beach Perhaps the most popular destinations in all of Virginia are its magnificent beaches. Most visitors are drawn to the three mile boardwalk that features numerous hotels, restaurants and plenty of nightlife. Nearly every weekend from May through September there are free music concerts and festivals in addition to all of the fun to be had along the beach. The eastern shore of Virginia boasts both bayside and oceanfront beaches and accommodates just about any type of vacationer. The eastern shore is connected to the mainland by the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel which is nearly 18 miles long. Just north-west of there is Kiptopeke State Park, where one can fish 24 hours a day, explore the hiking trails and then in October, attend the famous Eastern Shore Birding Festival that draws bird watchers from all over the world. Other great destinations along Virginia's beaches include the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center, which offers fascinating discoveries for all ages, First Landing State Park which has over 200 campsites complete with biking trails and boat ramps, and of course the historic Cape Henry Lighthouse. This lighthouse has the distinction of being the oldest one built by the US government, and Cape Henry is also known for being the spot where the English settlers first came ashore back in 1607! Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/the-top-5-virginia-vacation-spots-120903.html About the Author:For more about charter fishing, family vacations and Chincoteague Island Virginia visit http://www.hooksandfeathers.com |
The Pride of Virginia: Tourism and its Well-loved HotelsAuthor: Nayan ChoureVirginia was referred to Queen Elizabeth I simply because she was regarded as the Virgin Queen. Virginia is an American State situated along the Atlantic Ocean of Southern U.S. it is also called the Old Diamond and sometimes the Mother of Presidents because it is noted as the birthplace of 8 United States presidents. The capital of Virginia is Richmond. Virginia is shaped by the Chesapeake Bay and the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is home to the state’s fauna and flora. Most of its rivers flow through the Chesapeake Bay including York, James, the Rappahannock and the Potomac. Geologically and geographically, the state is separated into some regions from east to the west by the Cumberland Plateau, Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge Mountains, Tidewater and Piedmont. The country has an economy that has numerous sectors such as the military bases in Hampton Roads, agricultural production and federal agencies like The Pentagon in the Northern Virginia. The historic Triangle includes the famous custom tourism destinations of the living music of the Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown and Jamestown. Virginia has numerous National Park Service Units like the Shenandoah National Park. It is established in the late 1935 and encompasses the Skyline Drive. Approximately 40 percent of the national parks area is protected as part of the NWPS or National Preservation System and designated as the Wilderness. About 30 trails and parks such as Prince William Forrest Park and Great Falls Park are coped in the NPS or National Park System. Virginia celebrates several festivals such as the Virginia State Festival, Neptune Festival, Norfolk’s Harborfest and the Virginia Lake Festival. The Virginia State Fair is celebrated every September at the Richmond International Raceway. Norfolk’s Harborfest is celebrated in June that features air shows and boat racings. The Virginia Lake Festival is celebrated during the third weekend of July at Clarksville. There are also two significant film festivals in Virginia such as the VCU Film Festival and the Virginia Film Festival celebrated at Richmond and Charlottesville respectively. Virginia is also home to several hotels and one of which is the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel. This hotel is situated about 20 minutes away from downtown Norfolk and the Norfolk International Airport. It is also 45 minutes away from Busch Gardens and Colonial Williamsburg. It is 5 minutes away from the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science. It is only 10 seconds away from the popular Virginia Beach boardwalk and oceanfront. The hotel features a full service concierge desk, a variety of outdoor and indoor dining as well as courtesy shuttle services to some famous beach destinations. The hotel’s guestrooms have a 32 inch flat screen television with premium cable channels, high speed Internet access, two telephones with voice mail, a coffee maker, hairdryer and iron with ironing boards. Quality Inn Virginia is situated about a mile from the center of town and about 20 miles away from the Norfolk International Airport. Some of the local attractions such as the boardwalk and the Virginia Maritime Science Museum are only 1 mile away from the hotel. The hotel features beach access, fax machine, interior corridor, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, indoor swimming pool, bicycle rentals and large vehicle parking areas. All guestrooms have refrigerators, iron with ironing boards, telephones, cable televisions, wireless Internet access, daily maid services, a balcony terrace and coffee maker. The Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel is 15 blocks away from the fishing pier, 1 mile away from the lighthouse and about 20 miles away from the Norfolk International Airport. It is a mile away from the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 4 miles away from the Seashore State Park and 11 miles away fro the Verizon Virginia Beach Amphitheater. This hotel features direct beach access, fitness center, room service, indoor pool and outdoor ocean view swimming pool and hot tub. All guestrooms have refrigerator, iron, telephone as well as cable television, microwave, coffee maker, balcony terrace, and broadband Internet access. Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/hotels-articles/the-pride-of-virginia-tourism-and-its-wellloved-hotels-1371680.html About the Author:For more information on Virginia" target="_blank">www./www.virginia-hotels.net/virginia-vacation-getaways.php">Virginia Vacation Getaways and Virginia" target="_blank">www./www.virginia-hotels.net/virginia-cruises.php?pname=virginiahotelscruises">Virginia Hotels cruises.Please visit our website. |
Great Virginia AttractionsAuthor: Jason MartinVirginia is a marvelous place loaded with lots of great attractions for the whole family. Whether you enjoy a fun roller coaster ride or want to relive fantastic events in the American Civil War, Virginia is the place to be. Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/great-virginia-attractions-439300.html About the Author:Want more information about visiting Virginia? Check out this Virginia Visitor's Guide from VirginiaTravelPlanning.com. For something more exotic, check out the Philippines Vacation Guide from PhilippinesVacation.org. If you're interested in buying Virginia travel content, visit TourismTycoon.com. |
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