Good places to visit in virgina?

Answer 1

In the western part of the state I recommend the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is a great scenic drive through the Mountains and Shenandoah Valley. There is a lot of history along the route, mainly Civil War battle fields. There are also a few rivers that have great trout fishing.

In the central part of the state I recommend King's Dominion. They have some great rides and decent water park too. There are also two decebt lakes in this part of the state, Lake Anna, and Smith Mountain lakes. Both offer a relaxing time. Richmond is a must as well. It abounds with history. Everything from Edgar Allen Poe's house (now a museum), the Tredegar Iron Works, The White House of the Confederacy, to Hollywood Cemetery (the burial place of five Presidents). The falls of the James River also are located in Richmond. Along these falls are some great rapids, if you like white water rafting. Or, if you just like to relax on a river, Pony Pasture, Mayo Island, or Belles Island (once a Confederate Prison) are all great places with a ton of trails or rocks on the river to lay out or swim from. Richmond is also home to one of the best Victorian style neighborhoods in the country. It is called the fan district, and is located around the VCU campus. It has many restaurants, bars, and shops tucked away on almost every street, but at the same time it has a great local feel about it. I recommend Easy Street or Bogart's. If you like a bigger club seen, then Shokoe Slip and Shokoe Bottom is the place where all the clubs are. It is home to one of Dave Mathews Band's old haunts, what was the Flood Zone. (it is now Have a Nice Day Cafe)

If you are going to eastern part of the state I recommend Viriginia Beach. During the summer it is packed, but there is a lot to do. (Museums, parks, shopping, GREAT SEAFOOD, bars, clubs...) Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown are also great places to visit, especially if you enjoy history. There you get to see the first English settlement as well as the second oldest college in The United States, John Stewart's old school, William and Mary. Busch Gardens is also in Williamsburg. It is a great place for rides and shows, but is more of a theme park than an amusement park like King's Dominion. It too has a huge water park. If you get the chance, while in the eastern part I recommend going to the eastern shore as well. If it is only to eat the best seafood of your life, it is worth it. It is also a lot quieter than the beach. You also will want to see Norfolk, home of the country's largest Naval Base. It is one big city, but they have come a long way with restoration of the waterfront shops, clubs, and restaurants.

If you go to the southern part of the state, Bugs Island Lake, and Lake Gaston are really the only things to see. They are both man made lakes, thanks to the Kerr Dam and reservoir on the Roanoke River. They offer a great time as well, with lots of places to camp and rent boats. South Hill is closest "city" with any life in it, if you get a chance, eat at Kahill's, you won't be disappointed.

That only leaves the northern part of the state. Northern Virginia is a cross between small southern towns (Culpeper, Warrentown, Haymarket...) and the ever growing metropolis od Washington D.C. It has its fair share of battle fields (The Wilderness, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Manasas...) outlet shopping malls, and D.C. itself. If you must go to D.C. don't drive in. Get to the closest metro station, buy an all day pass, and ride into town. Traffic in Northern Virginia is some of the worst in the counrty.

I forgot to mention route 5. It is a road between Richmond and Williamsburg. It runs along the James River. On it you will pass several River Plantation houses. Many were the homes of Presidents or their wives. The Berkley Plantation is the supposed sute of the first Thanksgiving. I know people in Mass. like to claim that right, but I wouldn't argue with anyone in that area of Virginia about that.

I hope this helps. I know I kind of went a little crazy, but I have kived here most of my 31 years. Have fun!

Answer 2

Depending on where you are in Virginia....if you're a Dukes of Hazzard fan, the guy who played "Cooter" has a little road stop along the way to the Shenandoah Valley. I met him and got his autograph....also saw the "General Lee". It was hilarious!

Answer 3

WILLIAMSBURG , RICHMOND, MANASSAS CIVIL WAR PARKS .. ALSO U CAN VISIT WV Harper's Ferry also Kings Dominion and airspace museum at Dulles Airport

Answer 4

I loved Virginia Beach, check it out!