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.

56. Arlington House (Fort Meyer)

This was the home of Robert E. Lee and his family before the Civil War. You can walk around residence on you own or take a guided tour, which are offered every hours and last 30-45 minutes. There’s also an exhibit of artifacts from the Lee family and access to the slave quarters to see a different side of the story.

57. Chincoteague Pony Swim (Chincoteague Island)

This is a once a year event that takes place in the summer. It lasts nearly a week with a slew of events leading up to the actual swim. The wild ponies are rounded up, checked by a vet, and then swam to Chincoteague Island. There’s a parade, an auction, and some celebration, then the ponies swim back to Assateague Island to live free for another year. You could spend a day or the week here to see this rare event.

58. Occoquan (Occoquan)

Occoquan is an idyllic small town with a quaint Main Street and a history of being warm and inviting. The area was originally settled in 1765 and as of 2010, the population was less than 1,000 residents. There’s plenty of hiking and bike trails available in the area as well as semi annual art shows and a Mill House Museum. Come and spend a day in this friendly small town.

59. Greenstreet Gardens (Alexandria)

A garden center and gift shop, Greenstreet Gardens offers tours of their main facility. In their 2 Alexandria locations, you’ll find everything you need for your garden as well as watergarden supplies and fish, a gift shop with everything from jewelry to home decor, Christmas trees, and even visits from Santa. Stop in for an hour and get all your garden supplies.

60. The Christmas Attic/The Urban Attic (Alexandria)

On the first floor is the Urban Attic, which sells a variety of eccentric home decor and wines. On the second floor, you’ll find the Christmas Attic which sells unique and high quality holiday items year round. If you’re in the mood to shop, spend an hour or two looking through the their amazing collections.

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