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1. Shenandoah Caverns ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Shenandoah Caverns
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2. George Washington's Mount Vernon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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George Washington's Mount Vernon
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3. Norfolk Botanical Garden

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Norfolk Botanical Garden
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4. Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

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Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
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5. Edith J. Carrier Arboretum

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Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
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6. Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
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7. Colonial Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg
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8. The Mariners' Museum & Park

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The Mariners' Museum & Park
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9. Historic Jamestowne

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Historic Jamestowne
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10. Military Aviation Museum

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Military Aviation Museum
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11. Maymont

Maymont
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12. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
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13. Chrysler Museum of Art

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Chrysler Museum of Art
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14. The Tomb of the Unknowns

The Tomb of the Unknowns
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15. Governor's Palace

Governor's Palace
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16. Arlington National Cemetery

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Arlington National Cemetery
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17. The Art League

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The Art League
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18. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
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19. Virginia Living Museum

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Virginia Living Museum
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20. U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial

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U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
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21. Virginia Zoo

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Virginia Zoo
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22. Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
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23. The National D-Day Memorial

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The National D-Day Memorial
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24. National Museum of the Marine Corps

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National Museum of the Marine Corps
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Virginia lets visitors go back in time and see the land of famous historical figures, including eight U.S. Presidents. Virginia visitors will come across captivating museums, hiking trails, wineries, beautiful parks, lakes, beaches, and unique attractions. The state welcomes visitors throughout the year and is a perfect destination of a fun-filled vacation steeped in history.

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