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.

36. Ash-Lawn Highland (Charlottesville)

This was the home of the fifth President, James Monroe. A 40 minute house tour where you’ll learn about the man responsible for securing the Louisiana Purchase and the Missouri Doctrine as well as see a collection of 19th century artifacts.

37. Shenandoah Valley (Various)

This 200 mile long region is bordered by the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains. There’s endless things to do – shopping, caverns, scenic drives, orchards, wineries – just to name a few. You couls spend a day or a week exploring this valley from top to bottom.

38. National Firearms Museum (Fairfax)

This museum has 15 galleries containing 3,000 firearms. The museum has displays ranging from a trench on the Western Front in WWI, a town in Normandy in WWII, and Hollywood guns. There’s free admission and spending 2 hours here will be enough time to learn about the extensive history of firearms.

39. Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond)

The resting place of presidents James Monroe and John Tyler as well as Jefferson Davis, Hollywood Cemetery offers various tours of famous graves, monuments, and the gardens. Plan on spending about 2 hours here.

40. Governor’s Palace (Williamsburg)

The Governor’s Palace was home to seven royal governors and two elected Virginia state governors. It was built to impress and now provides various activities, self guided tours, ox wagon rides, and a garden maze. Spend about two hours here and step back in time.

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