Virginia : Tourist's Hot Spots

Virginia also known as “Mother of Presidents” after eight U.S presidents was born here. The state exists on the Atlantic ocean of Southern United States. It was established by London Company in 1607. Tobacco trade and slavery were the main reasons for the state’s economy. Virginia has also contributed in the technology sector as it is the major exporter of computer chips. Department of Defense and Headquarters of CIA are also located in the Northern Virginia region. Richmond is the capital of Virginia.

Richmond:
Richmond is the capital of Virginia State and houses some of the most interesting and cultural museums.

• Edgar Allan Poe Museum: Edgar Allan Poe Museum is one of the city’s oldest buildings and gives you knowledge about the enchanting shrine of America’s Shakespeare.
• Money Museum: The museum gives you a chance to know about the different currencies that have prevailed in America centuries ago from beads to gold bars to U.S dollars.
• St John’s Episcopal Church: Observed as the oldest Church of the city, St John’s represents many other churches. The site witnesses two important historical conventions that led towards the American Revolutionary War and also known as the location where Patrick Henry, who led the independence movement of Virginia, gave his historic speech.
  

Arlington National Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery is the burial ground for more than 245,000 military personnel and their dependents. Located in the Northern Virginia this grand cemetery displays the memorabilia of most of the US Wars within its spread of 600 acres. The cemetery also features a visitor’s centre where books, maps and exhibitions can be found.

Shenandoah National Park:
The park owes its name from the Indian name of the Shenandoah which means “daughter of stars”. The centre attraction of this national park is the Skyline Drive which passes through the spine of the Blue Ridge Mountains from Front Royal in the north to Rockfish Gap in south.

Colonial Williamsburg Historic area:
This is referred as one of the most important sites in Williamsburg. This historic district was founded in 1633 and was capital of Virginia State years ago. The most interesting feature is that it is a living museum people and you can see people dressed as barbers, cobblers, shopkeepers doing their daily routine work.

Virginia Beach:
Virginia Beach is the area where the British people hit America for the first time. Surfing is allowed on the southern end of the beach and is a nice place for youngsters as well as families.