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.

81. Edith J Carrier Arboretum (Harrisonburg)

Located on the campus of James Madison University, you’ll find 125 acres of beautiful forests and gardens here. It’s a quiet sanctuary where you can request a guided tour to learn about the various plants and gardens in the park. Spend about 2 hours here relaxing.

82. Mariner’s Museum and Park (Newport News)

This museum is dedicated to all things maritime. Here you’ll find 90,000 square feet full of ships, models, figureheads, and artifacts. There’s also Lake Maury to visit and the beautiful trail to walk. You’ll also learn about the USS Monitor, an ironclad build and used during the Civil War. IT will take you about 2 hours to get through the museum. Allow some extra time for a walk around the lake.

83. Military Aviation Museum (Virginia Beach)

Here you’ll find an extensive collection of WWI and WWII Era aircraft. The offer flight demonstrations and demos throughout the year. There’s various hangars to explore and tour are offered occasionally. They also host various events, like a Valentine’s Day Hangar Dance. Spend 2-3 hours here learning about the planes.

84. Beach Street USA (Virginia Beach)

Beach Street USA is a summertime celebration on the streets of Virginia Beach. It features magicians, jugglers, characters, and a lot of vendors and musicians. Come and join the party, spend an evening here while in Virginia Beach.

85. Chrysler Museum of Art (Norfolk)

Photographs, paintings, and sculpture are all here at the Chrysler Museum of Art. They have pieces by Monet and Van Gogh as well as more modern conceptual art and posters. Admission is free, so stop by for an hour or two when you’re in Norfolk.

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