Virginia Essential Info

Overview

Old Dominion is rich with history and stunning scenery! Hit up Colonial Williamsburg for a real trip back in time, take a cruise down Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park for some of the park's most captivating views, make a wish at Luray Caverns, and top off your trip with stop by the seashore in Virginia Beach.

Basics

Best Time To Go

May-Jun, Sep-Oct

Current Weather

44 °F

Mostly Cloudy

Fun Facts

1. Virginia was named after England's "Virgin Queen," Elizabeth I.
2. Seven U.S. Presidents are buried in Virginia,.
3. More than half of the 4,000 grueling battles that were fought in the Civil War took place on Virginia soil.
4. Virginia's nickname is “Mother of Presidents” because eight U.S. presidents were born in the state.
5. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel in Virginia, is the world's largest bridge-tunnel complex.

Popular Foods

1. Pork O Rama
2. Ham Biscuits