Top Things to do in Virginia
Top Hotels in Virginia
- 1. Best Western Plus Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel
- 2. Coastal Hotel & Suites Virginia Beach - Oceanfront
- 3. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlottesville-UVA, VA
- 4. Hampton Inn Virginia Beach-Oceanfront North
- 5. Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront
- 6. Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
- 7. Comfort Inn Williamsburg Gateway
- 8. Hampton Inn & Suites Fredericksburg South
- 9. The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 10. Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
Top 10 Architectural Buildings in Virginia, United States
Virginia can make American history come alive. Visit Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, tour Civil War battlefields, explore the living history museum at Williamsburg… the possibilities are endless (if the kids object, break up the historical sightseeing with a visit to Busch Gardens). Arlington, site of Arlington National Cemetery, is just across the Potomac River from all the major sites in D.C. In addition to beaches and historical attractions, Virginia has plenty to offer outdoor enthusiasts. Active families will love the Blue Ridge Highlands, where hiking, canoeing and tubing are just a few of the activities offered. Couples might enjoy a romantic mountain cabin in Virginia after a day of hiking in Shenandoah National Park.
Restaurants in Virginia
1. Hale-Wilkinson-Carter Home
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Historic Christ Church
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5.0 based on 107 reviews
Dating from 1735, Christ Church is among America's most important examples of Georgian architecture.
Reviewed By 552pw - Norfolk, United States
Wonderful introductory film to provide context. The docents are personable and knowledgible. Get on their mailing lest for info on numerous special events for both adults and children.
3. Moss Arts Center
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5.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Srini52 - Bengaluru, India
Fantastic auditorium at Virginia Tech campus, Blacksburg. It is state of the art with regard to seating, sound systems and viewing. Large capacity hall for symphonies, cultural and other performances & celebrity talks.
4. Bacon's Castle
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4.5 based on 401 reviews
The Castle provides Guided Tours, Gift Shopping, & Tourist Information on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays between 10 a.M. And 5 p.M. And Sundays between 12 and 5 p.M. Grounds are open 365 days a year between dawn and dusk. Built in 1665, Bacon's Castle, originally known as the Arthur Allen Brick House, is British North America's oldest brick structure, North America's only surviving example of Jacobean Architecture, and has North America's oldest, preserved 17th-century English Formal Garden. Since 1973, Preservation Virginia restores, preserves, and presents the 40-acre historic site as a museum. The Site has a gift shop, restrooms, tourist information desk, guided house tours, Oldest Tidewater Virginia Barn (early-18th-century), 1850s Smokehouse, 1829/1849 Slave Quarters, and self-guided grounds and garden tours. Preservation Virginia's Bacon's Castle is proud to announce it is a Virginia Green certified Attraction and encourages others to participate in responsible practices. The grounds are accessible 364 days of the year between dawn and dusk.
Reviewed By Prbrad
What a great educational experience. Megan was our guide and did a fantastic job giving us the history and other insights to this historical property. She explained with wonderful detail as to the historical significance of what happened here. The self guided tour of the property was very good. This won’t be our last visit.
5. Virginia Capitol Building
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4.5 based on 1,060 reviews
Inside the white, columned state capitol building, designed by Thomas Jefferson to resemble a first-century Roman temple in France, is the only sculpture of George Washington produced in his lifetime.
Reviewed By ReviewerHS - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This free tour was really interesting and you’re allowed to have a wander round afterwards too! The air con is quite vicious upstairs so be sure to take a jacket or something. Food in cafe very reasonable and my sandwich was great. More of a sit down lunch place for employees though.
6. George Washington's Mount Vernon
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4.5 based on 4,640 reviews
Come share the fascinating moments of America’s first family with yours at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Explore the beautiful mansion and grounds and get to know the man, the ideas and the values that founded a nation. Dive into history through action-packed theaters, fascinating exhibits and meet characters from Washington’s world. Admire the view of the peaceful Potomac, or hop on board a sightseeing cruise. It’s a place where history truly comes to life.
Reviewed By breinhaugen - Fargo, United States
This was the second time we have visited Mount Vernon. While both visits were during the same time of year, both tours were completely different. A few years ago we did the Candle Light tour, but this year we decided to do a day tour which included the extra Dinner with the Washingtons tour. I would highly recommend either tour. Day or night, Mount Vernon is very worth visiting. During the Candle Light tour we were led by a tour guide, obviously by candle light around the property. Actors dressed as the Washington and servants played their parts well at each stop. During the Dinner with the Washingtons tour we were led around by a very knowledgeable tour guide who gave us an in-depth look at how the property sustained itself. Of course no matter which time you choose to go, you need to tour the house itself as well. There is a really nice, new visitor center on the property. There is a food court, shops, and various movie theaters showing short films on various topics around the Washingtons and that time period. We were able to easily get an Uber to and from Mount Vernon from Old Town Alexandria. It was quite inexpensive.
7. University of Virginia
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4.5 based on 1,254 reviews
Reviewed By BuckG_12 - Charlotte, United States
Great school; beautiful campus; prestigious academic history; numerous courses of study; variety of graduate degrees; will inspire visiting high school students looking for a great college education and experience.
8. Wilton House Museum
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
For more than 100 years, members of the Randolph family called Wilton home. Built c. 1753 for William Randolph III, Wilton was the centerpiece of a 2,000 acre tobacco plantation and at one point was home to the largest enslaved population in Henrico. It was here that the Randolph family entertained some of colonial Virginia’s most elite social and political figures. After the ownership of six families, Wilton was purchased, relocated, and restored in the 1930s by the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Today, Wilton continues to serve as an example of Georgian architecture, headquarters to the Virginia Dames, and host to public programs and educational exhibits. Guided house tours are available on the hour, with the last tour entering the building at 3:00 p.m. An outdoor grounds audio tour is available free of charge. Visit our website for more information on tours and bringing your group to Wilton.
Reviewed By Dreamersdoit1 - The Villages, United States
Step back into the time art 1753. Listen to the curator tell the history during a guided tour where you walk through the rooms that George Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette and others walked and discussed the strategy for the American Revolution. This was the meeting place where Leaders met as they were discussing the strategy of the Yorktown campaign that brought the War to an end and ushered in the start of this country.
9. Abram's Delight
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4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By ryanneb614
Visited the house and grounds with our toddler. Walking around the grounds is free. To go into the house you pay a small entrance fee. Historical signs are around the grounds to read about the site. It is close to the park and the visitors center is right next door.
10. Wren Building
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4.5 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By DennyS510 - Frankfort, United States
Dating to 1695, it is the oldest academic building in continuous use in the United States. Located across the street from Market Square at the end of Duke of Gloucester street, the Wren building is the cornerstone the College of William and Mary. Boasting names like Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, John Marshal, and John Tyler as graduates of William and Mary, and thus attending the Wren Building, you are walking in the footsteps of the past. Every year at least one (and usually more) classes are held here to make sure it continues to be the oldest active college building. Be sure to visit the classroom, but also the Wren Chapel. This is history alive, my 9 and 11 year old grandchildren were impressed (and, that's not easy), but partially because they had a link to the place, as I had taken a class there in 1970, while stationed at Ft. Lee. Do go see this wonderful building, you will not be disappointed.
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