Colonial Williamsburg

Restored 18th-century capital of Virginia interprets events on the eve of the American Revolution.
Visit: http://www.history.org

Historic Jamestowne

Explore the first permanent English settlement in America and watch as archeologists uncover its remains.
Visit: http://www.HistoricJamestowne.org

Jamestown Settlement

Museum of 17th-century Virginia, featuring exhibits and living history in re-created Powhatan Indian Village, palisaded colonial fort, and on three replica ships.
Visit: http://www.historyisfun.org

Yorktown Battlefield

Explore the fields and fortifications marking the climactic clash of the American Revolution.
Visit: http://www.nps.gov/yonb/

Yorktown Victory Center

Museum of the American Revolution featuring exhibits and living history in re-created Continental Army encampment and 1780s farm.
Visit: http://www.historyisfun.org

Theme Parks

Busch Gardens

More than 50 rides and attractions including the newest thrill ride, Curse of DarKastle.
Visit: http://www.buschgardens.com/va

Water Country USA

Virginia’s largest water park set to a 1950s and ’60s surf theme.
Visit: http://www.watercountryusa.com

Other Attractions

College of William & Mary

Founded in 1693, America’s second oldest educational institution in the United States and home to the Sir Christopher Wren Building.
Visit: http://www.wm.edu

Colonial Parkway

The Virginia Peninsula’s 23 mile scenic Colonial Parkway connecting Historic Jamestowne and Yorktown Battlefield.
Visit: http://www.nps.gov/colo/

Area Attractions

Historic Attractions

Berkeley Plantation

Virginia’s most historic plantation
Visit: http://www.berkeleyplantation.com

Monticello

The home of Thomas Jefferson
Visit: http://www.monticello.org

Montpelier

The lifelong home of James Madison
Visit: http://www.montpelier.org

Mount Vernon

George and Martha Washington’s home
Visit: http://www.mountvernon.org

The Mariner’s Museum

The international maritime history museum
Visit: http://www.mariner.org

Shirley Plantation

Virginia’s oldest plantation
Visit: http://www.shirleyplantation.com

Virginia Living Museum

Portrays natural heritage of Virginia
Visit: http://www.valivingmuseum.org

Watermen’s Museum

Preserving the heritage and culture of the watermen of the Chesapeake Bay
Visit: http://www.watermens.org

Other Attractions

Historic Yorktown and Riverwalk Landing

Experience 300 years of history in historic Yorktown. Enjoy retail, restaurants, and scenic waterfront on the York River.
Visit: http://www.yorkcounty.gov/tourism/

Virginia Beach

Enjoy 28 miles of beaches with hotels, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.
Visit: http://www.vbfun.com/visitors/default.asp