Friday, July 6, 2012

Top 8 Tourist Places to visit in Virginia, United States



Are you trying to decide where to go in coming vacation...? If you have decided to go to Virginia, United States then there is a lot to see and to do in Virginia. No matter where you go in Virginia, you will see an abundance of nature at its finest. It has a lot of beautiful places where you can go and enjoy your vacation to the fullest. Here is the list of some of the places which you can cover if you don't have enough time to visit everywhere. These are the places which you must see.

1. Colonial Williamsburg:






Colonial Williamsburg is a Williamsburg tourist attraction. It allows people to step back in time to the country’s beginning. Here you’ll get a chance to see what life was like colonial times. Here, there is a Kimball theatre that shows a variety of programs that will tell you the stories of the past. Colonial Williamsburg is the private foundation which represents the historic district of the city of Williamsburg, Virginia, USA.


 

2. Natural Bridge:

 


 


It is one of Virginia’s natural wonders. Natural bridge has been designated a Virginia historic landmark and a national historic landmark. It offers many things to do and a variety of restaurant choices too.

 

3.Hollywood Cemetery:

 


 

Hollywood cemetery is very large. It was opened in 1849. In 1869, a very high granite pyramid about 90-foot was built as a memorial to the more than 18,000 enlisted men of the confederate Army buried in the cemetery. Hollywood cemetery is one of Richmond’s major tourist’s attractions.


 

4. Mount Vernon:

 


 

The House of the first President of United States is available for the visitors to enjoy. Mount Vernon is a census designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United states.


5. Kings dominion:

 


 


It is an amusement park located in Doswell, Virginia. Kings dominion opened in 1975. It offers over 60 rides, shows and attractions including 15 roller coasters and a 20-acre water park. Kids’ rides are also available here.

 

6. Wintergreen:

 


 


Wintergreen resort is a four -season mountain retreat on the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains. For winter sport junkies, it is really a very good place for skiing and snowboarding. It is not just a winter resort. During the summer, golf, swimming, tennis and spa services are also available. One better thing is that lessons are provided for the new comers.

 
7. Luray Caverns:

 


 


Luray cave is a large and celebrated commercial cave just west of Luray, Virginia, USA. It was discovered in 1878. The caverns are best known for the great stalactite organ, a litho phone made from solenoid fired strikers that trap stalactites of various sizes to produce tones similar to those of tuning forks or belts. Nature can be seen here in a very interesting form.

 
8. Busch Garden:

 


 


It is the name of two amusement parks in United States. One of the parks is in Williamsburg, Virginia, and the other is in Tampa, Florida. It is a home to exotic animals, shows, rides and a concert area. This park is divided into various countries that highlight areas of Europe.



 

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