Virginia
- Resort type: City resort
- Landscape: Swamp, Mountains, Valley, Broadleaf Forest, Oceanfront, Plain, Riverside, Coniferous Forest, Hills, Bay Coast, Cliffs
- What to do: Aquaparks, Natural Parks & Reserves, Historical & Architectural Monuments, Hiking, Caves, Nightlife, Oceanariums & Dolphinariums
Virginia is a state in the east of the United States of America. The capital city is Richmond. The largest cities of the state are Virginia Beach, Alexandria, Lynchburg, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Chesapeake, Roanoke and Newport News. Virginia borders such states as North Carolina, Tennessee, Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky and the District of Columbia. The state is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. In the east of Virginia, there is Delmarva Peninsula, which is separated by the Chesapeake Bay.
More than half of the territory of the state is covered with thick woods. The eastern part is marshy. The largest rivers in Virginia are the Potomac River, the Rappahannock River, the Shenandoah River and the Roanoke River.
The state finds favour with the lovers of the excursion tourism. They will see such sights as Virginia State Capitol, Masonic Temple, Branch House and Bunker of Grinbrayer.
Families with kids and those who prefer beach holidays should stay in Virginia Beach. The city beach is the longest in the world. You and your kids will have a great time in Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Ocean Breeze Waterpark, Neptune Park.
The ecological tourists will be impressed by Luray Caverns and the Great Gloomy Swamp. On the territory of the state, you will find Shenandoah National Park.
Cafes and restaurants in Virginia serve the best dishes of the world cuisines.
Those who prefer the night entertainments should stay in large cities with their bars, clubs and discos.