By Shae Lynn
Virginia Beach
It's not easy to narrow down the best places to vacation or honeymoon in Virginia. Some of the most popular are the wide, busy
beaches of the coast; Richmond, Jamestown and Appomattox, all steeped in history; and Shenandoah National Park, known for its beauty.
Virginia Beach
Virginia beach, on top of being sunny and beautiful, offers activities such as swimming, boating and surfing. The boardwalk, spanning 3 miles, is dotted with restaurants and entertainment. Festivals and concerts are abundant here. If you'd prefer a more quiet visit, try Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, a 9,108-acre refuge of barrier islands, dunes, marshes and beaches. Nearby is the 4,321-acre False Cape State Park, which has 6 miles of beaches in an ocean-to-freshwater bay habitat.
Richmond, Jamestown and Appomattox
Virginia's capital, Richmond, is abundant with Civil War history, including the Richmond Canal Walk and the National Battlefield Park. The Civil War Visitor Center or the Virginia Historical Society are great places for information and guidance. Jamestown was thought to be the first English settlement in the United States. You can experience "living history" on the site as well as at the Yorktown Victory Center. The Appomattox Court House National Park will bring the Civil War to life before your eyes with re-enactments, exhibits and theater. Nearby, you can find swimming, horseback riding and fishing at Holliday Lake.
Virginia Historical Society
P.O. Box 7311
Richmond, VA 23221-0311
(804) 358-4901
www.vahistorical.org
Jamestown
2218 Jamestown Road, Route 31 S.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(888) 593-4682
www.historyisfun.org
Appomattox Court House
Hwy. 24, P.O. Box 218
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-8987, ext. 26
www.nps.gov/apco
Shenandoah National Park
Known for its breathtaking beauty, Shenandoah National Park is part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The park has more than 500 trails, 101 miles of which are on the Appalachian Trail. You can hike, bike, fish, camp and tube down the Shenandoah River. Check out Luray Caverns, the largest in the eastern United States.
Shenandoah National Park
3655 U.S. Highway BSN 340
Luray, VA
(866) 875-8456
www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm
Luray Caverns
970 U.S. Hwy. 211 West
Luray, VA 22835
(540) 743-6551
www.luraycaverns.com
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About the Author:
Shae Lynn is a nurse and has been a freelance writer for 15 years in NY.
She writes for various online writing sites, an online magazine and is a greeting card writer.
Shae Lynn also dabbles in poetry and is an advisor at Just Answer.com. Her main areas of writing
include travel, parenting, fitness, weight loss, health, spirituality and relationships.
Photo Credits:
the sunrise at virginia beach image by Gary from
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