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Virginia is steeped in history and tradition. It's the birthplace of the United States, and has played a lead role in nearly every major American drama, from the Revolutionary War to the Civil Rights movement.
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Richmond is a cultured city, and this splendid art museum is the cornerstone of the local arts scene. Highlights of its eclectic, world-class collection…
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Run by the NPS, this fascinating place is the original Jamestown site, established in 1607 and home of the first permanent English settlement in North…
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Entered through Colonial Williamsburg's former public hospital, this complex is home to two equally splendid museums: the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts…
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One of the biggest, most comprehensive maritime museums in the world. The on-site USS Monitor Center houses parts of the Civil War–era Monitor, one of the…
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Contains the world's largest collection of manuscripts and memorabilia of poet and horror-writer Edgar Allan Poe, who lived and worked in Richmond…
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Designed by Thomas Jefferson, the capitol building was completed in 1788 and houses the oldest legislative body in the Western Hemisphere – the Virginia…
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Dating from 1726, this plantation on the James River was the birthplace and home of Benjamin Harrison V, a signatory of the Declaration of Independence,…
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Virginia presents a wealth of things to see and do, and many of them are free. Here's our guide to the very best.
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From majestic tours of the Blue Ridge Mountains to easy getaways in the DC area and beyond, we’ve compiled a list of the best road trips in Virginia.
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