Vacation Spots in Virginia

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Best Vacation Spots in Virginia

Looking for fun vacation spots in Virginia? From beautiful seashores to historic towns, Virginia is a state that offers diverse and fun vacation ideas that will make it the perfect destination for any family or couple. Blessed with a diverse landscape and loads of history, a vacation to Virginia can be a beach vacation, outdoor adventure vacation, or historical vacation. You can visit the coastline to enjoy the beach with shopping and nightlife. You can visit one of the state’s numerous historic landmarks like Jamestown or Appomattox. Or, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and nature of a national park. To narrow it down, consider one of these top vacation spots in Virginia:

Virginia Beach

If you enjoy the beach and the waterfront experience, then you may want to consider Virginia Beach. The city is home to a boardwalk that is three miles of nightlife, restaurants, accommodations and shopping options. Virginia Beach also boasts Chesapeake Bay, which provides beach lovers with gentle, calm waves, perfect for those wanting a tranquil beach experience.

While there don't forget to visit First Landing State Park, which features hiking trails, bicycle trails, kayak tours, cabins and campsites. Popular resorts in the area include the Ocean Key Resort, located at the south end of Virginia Beach Resort Area, and the Holiday Inn and Suites North Beach, located; you guessed it, at the north end of Virginia Beach Resort Area. Both have wonderful ocean view rooms.

Historical Virginia Vacation Spots

If you would prefer a more historic vacation, you're in luck. Virginia has numerous historical destinations from which to choose. Two popular historical Virginia vacation destinations include Jamestown Island and Appomattox.

Jamestown Island is the site of the very first English settlement, and was prominent in both the Revolutionary War, as well as the Civil War. There are numerous ways to explore Jamestown Island, starting with the 3- or 5- mile loop drive, which you can experience either with your car, on foot, or on a bicycle. You can also take one of several guided tours of the Island. Two really cool tours include the Archaeology Walking Tour, which gives you an up- close look at the excavation site of the rediscovered 1607 James Fort, and the Living History Tours, where you can step back in time with costumed interpreters, who portray Jamestown's 17th century residents.

Another popular historical Virginia vacation spot is the city of Appomattox, the location of the end of the Civil War, where you can visit numerous battlefields, as well as the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, which marks the site of the original courthouse where Gen. Lee and Gen. Grant negotiated the terms of surrender which led to the end of the Civil War. Be sure to round out your visit with a self-guided walking tour, "A Turn of the Century Walking Tour" of 50 stops beginning on Main Street in downtown Appomattox. You can download this tour, as well as a general visitors guide and outdoor recreation guide to Appomattox by going to tourappomattox.com.

Outdoor Virginia Vacations

If you prefer an experience with nature, then you will find many of those options as well, from lakes and seashores to wilderness areas to National Forests and Parks to scenic rivers and wildlife refuges. While there are too many wonderful outdoor vacation opportunities in Virginia to name on this page, there are several we'll highlight here:

Shenandoah National Park offers more than 500 miles worth of nature trails that you can enjoy either while hiking or biking. Additionally, the state park is the home to Luray Caverns, which are the biggest ones available on the Eastern United States. If you visit the national park, then you may want to enjoy cabins or camping for a truly historic experience.
The Potomac River offers whitewater paddling of all degrees of difficulty, and is the fourth largest river along the Atlantic coast.
Assateague Island National Seashore is a 37-mile-long barrier island along the Maryland-Virginia border; famous for the wild horses which roam the beaches, and have since the late 17th century. The island is perhaps most famous for wild horses that have roamed the beaches since the late 17th century. Those wanting a change of pace from over-commercialized tourist spots will love Assateague Island National Seashore, as 19 miles of its wind-swept, white-sand beaches have been set aside for hikers, beachcombers and sunbathers.

Richmond, Virginia

The capital of Virginia, Richmond, offers a combination of historic elegance and modern entertainment. You can visit locations like the National Battlefield Park or you can enjoy the waterfront at the Richmond Canal Walk. Consider modern luxury hotels or historic inns for your visit to the capital city. Consider such accommodations as the Crowne Plaza, the Grace Manor Inn, or the Emmanuel Hutzler House.

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