Passions certainly shaped experiences in Central Virginia. Hear the echos from our nation's Founding Fathers at the following History and Heritage sites:
- Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
- James Monroe's Ash Lawn-Highland
- James Madison's Montpelier
- Patrick Henry's Red Hill
Many early settlers came to Central Virginia as early as 1617, and today's living history interpreters love telling how life was like at:
- Henricus Historical Park - where Pocahontas grew up!
- Flowerdew Hundred
And take the Civil War Trails that follow the campaigns and preserved battlefields through Richmond, Petersburg and finally, on to Appomattox:
- Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
- Museum & White House of the Confederacy
- Appomattox Court House & National Historical Park
- Monument Avenue - one of the most famous avenues in the nation!
The National D-Day Memorial was build in Bedford to honor the community that lost more solders per capita than any other during the invasion of Normandy during World War II.
And since Richmond is considered "The Birthplace of Black Capitalism," don't miss sites honoring African Americans who helped shape the nation as we know it today:
- Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
- Black History Museum & Cultural Center
- L. Douglas Wilder Library at Virginia Union University
While in the region, you might even hear the roar of racing engines at NASCAR tracks at Richmond, Martinsville and South Boston. Other Outdoors & Sports in Central Virginia offer everything from ballooning and camping to horseback riding and tennis, 11 State Parks and beautiful gardens. Children of all ages love Paramount's King's Dominion with 12 world-class roller coasters, too!
For cultural interests, see the spectacular Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, tour more than 20 Vineyards & Wineries, and enjoy events such as heritage festivals, steeplechase races and arts and crafts fairs.
Two of the most prestigious resorts are in Central Virginia - Wintergreen and Boar's Head Inn - as well as the famous Jefferson Hotel, which has been a priemere hotel for more than a century.
Enjoy your stay in Central Virginia, and please come back soon!
