The original American colonies started in Virginia, and to this day, the Virginia tourist attractions all over the state keep its rich history alive, preserving the memory of our Nation’s humble beginnings. No classroom can match the first hand impression of witnessing up close and personal the atmosphere and experience of life and culture in 18th century America.

Colonial Williamsburg is a living history museum in a town that is a must-see destination for the whole family on your Virginia vacation. Kids and adults alike will be thrilled by the painstaking re-creations of the lifestyle and culture in the early United States. Next stop, tour the rest of the Historic Triangle of Virginia by also visiting the first permanent English settlement in the city of Jamestown, Virginia, and site of the final battle of the Revolutionary War in Yorktown, Virginia.

There are plenty of fun vacation destinations in the state of Virginia for the outdoor [...]