Virginia is a beautiful state with a long history. You’ll find places that are tied to the original settlement of the country, the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, as well as beautiful state parks and modern museums.

21. Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge (Virginia Beach)

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge was began as a place for migratory birds to feed and nest. Duck, swan, and geese stop here during the fall and winter migration period. In addition to bird watching and amazing photography opportunities, you can also do limited hunting as well as boating, cycling, and biking. Spend a day here with the birds.

22. Candy Kitchen (Virginia Beach)

In business since 1937, Candy Kitchen still make salt water taffy, chocolate, and fudge the old fashioned way. They also sell gummies, insanely delicious chocolate and candy covered pretzels, and candy novelties. Stop in when you’re on the boardwalk and stay long enough to have a snack.

23. The Whiskey Jar (Charlottesville)

At The Whiskey Jar, the pride themselves on simple, delicious, handmade food. They offer brunch, lunch, and dinner menus, including some choices for the kids. There’s also a full service bar to enjoy for when you’re there without the kids. Stop by and have a meal or spend an evening drinking at the bar.

24. Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (Chantilly)

A companion to the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum in Washington DC, this museum consists of 2 hangars displaying thousands of aviation and space travel artefacts. There’s also an observation tower and and an IMAX theater. If you are a fan of aviation of space travel, you’ll love spending the morning here.

25. Edgar Allan Poe Museum (Richmond)

Richmond was Poe’s hometown and the museum built to honor him there is as unique and interesting as the man himself. There’s even a garden designed to replicate the one in Poe’s poem “To One in Paradise.” The museum boasts the largest public collection of artifacts related to Poe, like his childhood bed, clothing, old letters and drafts. You’ll spend an hour or so here.

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