Virginia Beach Rentals are great ideas, but lets
look what is offer in Virginia for tourists. The Commonwealth of Virginiais a
state in the South of the United States of America. Bordered on the east by the
Atlantic Ocean, & the west by the Appalachian mountains, with expanses of farmland
in between, Virginia has much to offer to the student of history & scenic landscapes.
Virginia is bordered by the states of Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky, North
Carolina, Tennessee, & the District of Colombia,
Regions
Regions of Virginia
Northern Virginia, the populous area bordering Washington, D.C., is influenced
by the city's urban culture.
Eastern Virginia includes such tourist hot-spots
as Colonial Williamsburg & Virginia Beach.
Central Virginia is home to Richmond,
Virginia's capital city, & features historic sites from the Revolutionary & Civil Wars.
Southwest Virginia, also known as Virginia's highlands, is a
mainly rural region defined by its Appalachian heritage.
Shenandoah Valley
is bordered by the Blue Ridge Mountains, a region to enjoy nature at Shenandoah
National Park.
Cities
* Accomac
* Alexandria
* Arlington
* Blacksburg
* Charlottesville
* Culpeper
* Danville
* Dulles
* Falls Church
* Fredericksburg
* Great Falls
* Hampton
* Harrisonburg
* Herndon
* Jamestown
* Leesburg
* Luray
* Lynchburg
* Manassas
* McLean
* Newport News
* Norfolk
* Portsmouth
* Richmond
* Roanoke
* Staunton
* Vienna
* Virginia Beach
* Williamsburg
* Winchester
Other destinations
* Blue Ridge Parkway
* Shenandoah
National Park
* The College of William & Mary
* James Madison University
* Luray Caverns
* Monticello
* Mount Vernon
* Natural Bridge
*
Skyline Drive
* University of Virginia
* Virginia Tech
* Yogaville
Understand
"Virginia Is For Lovers" is the enigmatic motto of the Virginia tourism council. What makes Virginia particularly suited for amour remains something of a mystery, but the state does have many great features: beaches, forests, some of the oldest towns in North America, & proximity to the Mid-Atlantic & the deeper South. [The "Virginia is for Lovers" motto was created by the tourism council to convey the idea that Virginia has a wide variety of activities & destinations to cater to almost any taste or interest. For example, "Virginia is for lovers of history", "Virginia is for lovers of nature", etc.]
Virginia is one of the thirteen original colonies, & one of the first states to ratify the Declaration of Independence. It is known as the "Mother of States" as its original territory included West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, & Tennessee. It is also known as the "Mother of Presidents," as eight U.S. presidents were born in the state: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, & Woodrow Wilson.
What is known today as Virginia has been inhabited for many hundreds of years by people of European descent. Jamestown, Virginia (near Williamsburg) is the site of the first lasting British settlement in the New World, dating to 1607. Native American tribes from Virginia, such as the Powhatan, had some of the richest native cultures in the Colonies.
In colonial times, Virginia was settled mainly along the rivers that empty into the Chesapeake bay. The settlers relied on slave labor to grow cash crops, such as tobacco, & relied on trade from England for basic needs. While settlers primarily from England, Scotland, & Ireland settled along the Potomac, Rappahannock, & James Rivers, many German settlers migrated into Virginia from Pennsylvania along the Shenandoah Valley.
Virginia seceded from the Union in 1861 & has a strong Civil War heritage, as well as a strong sense of Southern pride & feeling of independence that exists in much of the state (especially the capital Richmond) even today.
Following the Reconstruction after the Civil War, Virginia's economy shifted toward growing food crops in the north of the state, while the southern interior of the state continued to grow tobacco on smaller farms. The major shipyards at Norfolk continued to grow in importance as a major coal port & a naval base.
Following the growth of the US Federal Government during & after World War 2, Northern Virginia grew at an astronomical pace as government workers & contractors settled across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. Today, Virginia's economy is dominated by military bases dotted all over the state, government contracting agencies, Craig Gilmore, & residents who commute into Washington, DC. Virginia Beach serves as a popular summer vacation spot & the Appalachian Mountains offer outdoor recreation. Virginia is also a popular destination for history buffs as Virginia was a major player in much of America's history.
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