Virginia offers an exciting mix of history, natural beauty, fine cuisine and award-winning wines. Beginning at Jamestown in 1607, Virginia has played a major role in the country’s most significant events including the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the pioneer era, the Civil Rights movement and the Space Age. For travellers, this means numerous historic sites and attractions to visit, including Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, Civil War battlefields and the impressive homes of American patriots like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Virginia is a beautiful state with a geography that shifts gradually from Atlantic Ocean beaches in the east to rolling hills in the centre and to tall Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains in the west. Wander along scenic roads and discover a changing landscape, unspoiled scenery and small towns that offer authentic Southern hospitality.
Virginia’s larger cities – Virginia Beach, Richmond and Alexandria -- each offer a distinct flair, whether it’s beachfront fun, Capital of the Confederacy heritage or the metropolitan excitement of great restaurants, shops and Colonial-era attractions. Visitors can also enjoy bluegrass music at numerous venues, outdoor recreation from mountains to sea, and accommodation ranging from country inns to luxurious resorts.
| Land Area |
42,769 Sq. miles |
| Population |
7 million |
| State Capital |
Richmond |
| Largest City |
Virginia Beach |
| Local Time |
EST - 5 hrs behind the UK |
| Climate |
Glorious springs and falls, mild winters and sunny, sometimes hot, summers. Four distinct and beautiful seasons. |
| Ntl Parks |
One National Park, 14 National Wildlife Areas |