Places to Visit in Virginia:The Old Dominion

Known as the “Old Dominion” the state of Virginia is a historical state and contains many cities that are tourist spots because of this fact. One of the historical places to visit in Virginia is the 1708 Galley. This benefit museum offers the chance to up and coming artists to have a place to display their work.

In addition, the 1708 Gallery has stage plays as well as many displays that are all available to the general public. The various festivals that are held here are part of the draw of this region of the country. The Neptune festival is one you will enjoy. From 1st Street to 30th Street the Neptune Festival is a weekend on the Virginia boardwalk. The festival is the last weekend of September and the cost is free.

The festival last a month and features many activities that are great fun for the whole family. The sporting events, food, air show, the parade and fireworks are part of the celebration and are responsible for being one of the top festivals in the southeast. Volleyball games abound on the beach and as you walk to the north you will see all the great sand castles that are entered in the competition to be the best.

Along with the music in the area during the Neptune Festival, this is one of the great places to visit in Virginia for a look at the sandcastles that are available for judging. This is a huge draw every year. The sandcastles get bigger and better with each progressing year.

The northern part of the country is known for the surfing. Competitions abound and the bandstands are plentiful here as well. There are numerous carnival rides and the art festival has many works that are available for purchase.

Come to Busch Gardens, one of the best places to visit in Virginia and see what this adventure park with over 350 acres has in store. The rides number over 50 and the shows that are featured here are just what the kids ordered. The Griffon, which is the world’s tallest dive coaster is also the first one that is floorless.

Explore the Curse of DarKastle. Standing on the hills covered in snow in Bavaria is the castle that has been standing frozen. Due to the spell of a curse that is centuries old this castle has been empty for many years - at least by those who are living. Take the sleigh ride and enjoy the 3-D effects and surprises in store for you when you visit DarKastle.

The younger set will love the Sesame Street section with rides that are more in tune with their age. In addition, there are many places for shopping and eating inside the Busch Gardens theme park.

When finding places to visit in Virginia, one of the places that is perfect for the whole family to stay is the Lansdowne Resort. This is a resort with many activities that can be enjoyed by the adults and the children. A golf course, an indoor aquatic complex and many activities held especially for the kids will provide hours of entertainment.

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