Virginia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
state of the United States of America
About Virginia
"Virginia Is For Lovers" is the enigmatic motto of the Virginia tourism council. What makes Virginia particularly suited foramourremains something of a mystery, but the state does have many great features: beaches, forests, some of the oldest towns inNorth America, and proximity to theMid-Atlanticand the deeper South. Here the love includesLGBT travel, with laws that affirm the right to marry and recognize diverse family structures. SeeVirginia LGBT info. Virginia was one of the thirteen original colonies, and one of the first states to ratify the Declaration of Independence. It is known as the "Mother of States" as its original territory included West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Tennessee. It is also known as the "Mother of Presidents," as eightU.S. presidentswere bor
Top Attractions in Virginia
Explore the best things to see and do in Virginia:
- ★Agecroft Hall
- ★Berkeley Plantation
- ★The College of William and Mary
Virginia Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 14 sections including: