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Virginia is a state of extraordinary natural beauty and rich, elaborate heritage. It offers a mixture of exciting cities, thrilling theme parks, beautiful golden beaches, fascinating historic homes and villages, and as many recreational activities as you could possibly wish for.
Virginia is probably the most historic of all the US states, with more than 1,600 historical markers and about 100 historic buildings. Its colourful past attracts millions of visitors to see the birthplaces and homes of great leaders, the battlefields where brave men died, and the museums and historical sites filled with memories of the old days.
Virginia has a very diverse landscape - it covers an area from ocean beach to mountain crest, satisfying any interest a traveller could have. It's comfortable weather throughout the year adds to Virginia's appeal to travellers.
Your first visit to Virginia might be as a mere visitor, but you will without doubt want to return as a lingering traveller.
Did you know?
- Records provide proof that America's first Thanksgiving was held on 4 December 1619, on the site of what is now Berkeley Plantation
- Virginia was home to George Washington, the first of eight US presidents to hail from Virginia
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