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VIRGINIA.WIKI

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Virginia.

Blue Ridge mornings. Atlantic beaches. Colonial streets. Small towns, big cities, unforgettable history — and thousands of reasons to explore.

Things to do Places to visit Historic Virginia Mountains Beaches

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Popular destinations

Four very different ways to experience Virginia.

HISTORY • FAMILY • FOOD

Williamsburg

Colonial streets, Busch Gardens, Jamestown, Yorktown, restaurants, resorts, and one of Virginia's best-known visitor destinations.

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BEACH • FOOD • OUTDOORS

Virginia Beach

Atlantic beaches, boardwalk mornings, seafood, coastal neighborhoods, nature, nightlife, and summer escapes.

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CITY • CULTURE • FOOD

Richmond

Museums, historic neighborhoods, restaurants, breweries, arts, architecture, and the James River.

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MOUNTAINS • TRAILS • SCENERY

Shenandoah

Skyline Drive, Blue Ridge overlooks, waterfalls, wildlife, hiking trails, and mountain escapes.

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Explore Virginia by region

Historic Triangle

Williamsburg, Jamestown & Yorktown

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Blue Ridge

Mountains, overlooks & small towns

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Shenandoah Valley

Scenic roads, farms & mountain towns

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Northern Virginia

Cities, history & Washington gateways

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Chesapeake Bay

Waterfronts, seafood & coastal Virginia

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Southwest Virginia

Mountains, music & outdoor country

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DO

Things to Do

Attractions, trails, beaches, historic sites & memorable experiences.

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Places to Visit

Cities, small towns, mountains, beaches & historic communities.

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LIVE

Living in Virginia

Communities, neighborhoods, schools, transportation & local life.

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THE COMMONWEALTH

Virginia at a glance

Virginia stretches from Atlantic and Chesapeake Bay shorelines to the Blue Ridge and Appalachian highlands. The Commonwealth is organized into 95 counties and 38 independent cities, with Richmond as its capital.

Capital
Richmond

Largest city
Virginia Beach

Population
8.88 million (2025 est.)

Statehood
June 25, 1788

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