From state-of-the-art skyscrapers and world-class shopping malls to meandering scenic byways and trails that encompass the Revolutionary War, Civil War, music and wildlife-watching, the commonwealth is a state of contrasts. Not only has Virginia nurtured more leaders who became President of the United States than any other state, but its leadership has continued into the space-age with the training of the first astronauts at NASA and the election of the nation’s first elected black Governor.
Virginia is known for its Presidential estates, Colonial Williamsburg, Civil War history, the Blue Ridge Mountains, outdoor recreation, beaches, oysters and wine country. Its key cities include Richmond (capital city), Virginia Beach (largest city), Norfolk, Lynchburg, Alexandria. Wherever you roam in Virginia, you are greeted by exceptional scenery, exceptional attractions and exceptional people.