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Shenandoah Caverns

Virginia
shenandoahcaverns.com 888-422-8376
Discover an underground world of wonder with personally guided tours! Shenandoah Caverns reveals its wonders along a one-mile tour circuit where a comfortable 56-degree temperature is maintained year-round. Plus, we offer the only cavern system with elevator service as well as the added convenience of level walkways and no stairs. So don't hesitate to plan your trip for explorers of every age and physical ability -- everyone can enjoy the underground wonders at Shenandoah Caverns. Shenandoah Caverns has thrilled visitors from around the world since it opened in 1922. Groups, families and. . .

Natural Bridge Of Virginia

Virginia
naturalbridgeva.com 540-291-2121
The immensity is startling…the majesty is striking. 20 stories of solid rock, carved by the fingers of nature---Virginia's Natural Bridge. Treasured by kings, purchased by patriots, this great stone monument is the looking-glass of history. Gentle breezes stir and the mammoth archway whispers stories of America's origins at this sentinel of Shenandoah. Elevate your senses as you pass the sheer walls along the beautiful and serene Cedar Creek Trail. Feel the presence of legends who passed this portal. Washington, Jefferson, the Civil War men of the blues and grays. Explore the histo. . .

Busch Gardens

Virginia
buschgardens.com 800-343-7946
Celebrate a world rich with tradition Busch Gardens is a celebration of traditions both old and new—from the exquisite charm of European villages to breathtaking state-of-the-art roller coasters. Cultures that helped mold America Get a taste of the places that gave birth to so much food, music and culture that have become part of American life. Whether you're strolling along a village street, enjoying an authentic European meal, or taking in a show featuring the sights and sounds of European culture, you'll recognize echoes and reflections that continue to live on here in the United State. . .

Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center

Virginia
historyisfun.org 757-253-4838
Experience the story of America's beginnings at Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center. Through film, artifact-filled galleries and outdoor living history, these museums engage visitors in nearly two centuries of our nation's history - from the founding of America's first permanent English settlement in 1607 to the decisive Revolutionary War victory in 1781 and implementation of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.. . .

Water Country USA

Virginia
watercountryusa.com 800-343-7946
Grab your suit and jump in to the coolest kind of summertime fun it's Water Country USA, Virginia's largest water park, just minutes from Busch Gardens. Water Country USA is a flashback to the surfin' safari days of the '50s and '60s with splish-splashin' slides, a way-out wave pool, and hours of fun in the summer sun. More than 30 water rides and attractions, all sorts of live entertainment and hoppin' restaurants, make a trip to Water Country USA a day that's ready to rock your socks off.. . .

Virginia Beach Boardwalk

Virginia
virginiabeach.com/news/boardwalk.php
As soon as you arrive at the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, you realize you're on vacation. Immediately, you hear the sounds of young ones screaming at the top of their lungs as they whirl around on the gigantic "Skyscraper". Strap into this huge two-armed spinning machine, and you're going for a ride. The carnival like atmosphere is simply contagious, and you can't help but feel like you're going to have a good time. The Virginia Beach Boardwalk isn't actually made out of boards at all. It's a concrete walkway that is more than 3 miles long. Starting at 3rd Street and continuing along the ocea. . .

Arlington National Cemetery

Virginia
arlingtoncemetery.org 703-607-8000
More than four million people visit the cemetery annually, many coming to pay final respects at graveside services, of which nearly 100 are conducted each week, Monday through Friday. A first stop on a trip to the cemetery should include the Visitors Center, located by the cemetery entrance, where maps, guidebooks, exhibits, information services (to include grave locations), a bookstore and restrooms can be found. Please note that the cemetery does not provide wheelchairs or strollers and if you require this service you will need to bring your own. Before your visit, take time to acquai. . .

Virginia Beach Amusement Park

Virginia
virginiabeach.com/attractions/amusement-parks/virginia-beach-amusement-park
If you are walking on the boardwalk, you are bound to see the 15th street amusement park, and while this is no Great Adventures or Busch Garden, it is a place you might want stop in on with your kids being as it offers a fun little diversion during your trip. It is located on the boardwalk right across from the pier on 15th Ave in Virginia Beach's Oceanfront. There is only one pier on the boardwalk, so it is hard to pass by once you get there. Even if you approach from Atlantic Avenue you should not have any trouble seeing the rides from the street. For your GPS or MapQuest the address is 233 . . .

Colonial Williamsburg

Virginia
history.org/ 757-229-1000
Scores of original buildings, hundreds of homes, shops, and public buildings are reconstructed over 301 acres - most on their original foundations. Rare animal breeds, trades, and gardens add layers of authenticity to the recreated town. Find yourself fully in the nation's yesterdays as you dance with an 18th-century instructor, walk with curators and gardeners, take part in a witch trial, or march with the Fifes and Drums. Find these programs and many more offered daily in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. The distinctive collections of the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum a. . .

Monticello

Virginia
monticello.org 800-243-0743
Monticello is the autobiographical masterpiece of Thomas Jefferson, designed and redesigned and built and rebuilt for more than forty years. Organized room-by-room, this section contains architectural and decorative information, as well as virtual reality tours (posted as they become available to us), of Monticello's first floor. To explore this section, click on any room above, or select a room from the accompanying list.. . .
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