Thursday, February 5, 2015

Virginia

Virginia City List                                                               Virginia State Park Admission Fees

Richmond

Virginia Beach 

Interesting fact about Virginia, eight United States Presidents were born in Virginia:
  • George Washington 
  • Thomas Jefferson 
  • James Madison 
  • James Monroe 
  • William Harrison 
  • John Tyler 
  • Zachary Taylor 
  • and Woodrow Wilson.

FREE to See Virginia Beach



Interesting fact about Virginia Beach: The Guinness Book of Records lists Virginia Beach as having the longest pleasure beach on the planet.

Virginia Beach is also the largest city in Virginia.

FREE Music Festivals:
  • PANorama Carribean Music Festival
  • SonRise Music Festival
  • Last Night on the Town
  • Salute to Summer

Cape Henry Lighthouse

The Cape Henry Lighthouse at Fort Story is free to see, however they do charge admission if you want to go inside and climb to the top. One thing to keep in mind, since it is inside of a military base, be prepared for a complete vehicle inspection upon arrival and have photo id, vehicle registration and proof of auto insurance with you.

Museums and More offering free admission:



Virginia Legends Walk

What else is FREE to See:
  • Virginia Legends Walk
  • Grommet Island
  • 14 miles of Free public beaches
  • King Neptune Statue - intersection of the Virginia Beach Boardwalk and 31st Street

Budget Travel in Virginia Beach:
  • Old Coast Guard Station - Adults $4/Children $2
  • Ferry Plantation House(1740) - Adults $5/Children free
  • Adam Thoroughgood House (1680) - Adults $4/Children $2
  • Lynnhaven House(1725) - Adults $4/Children $2
  • Francis Land House(late 1700s) - Adults $4/Children $2 


Other Attractions:



Monday, February 2, 2015

Free to See Richmond, Virginia

Interesting fact about Richmond, it is one of 38 Virginia cities that are considered to be independent, and not located within a county.







Monument Avenue is a must see Richmond, Virginia. Monuments include:

  • Robert E. Lee
  • J.E.B. Stuart
  • Jefferson Davis
  • "Stonewall" Jackson
  • Matthew Fontaine Maury
  • Arthur Ashe

Monument Avenue is the only street in the U.S. to be designated a National Historic Landmark.  Visit Branch House and the other mansions on Monument Avenue from Birch Street to Roseneath Rd.

Visit the Federal Reserve Bank for The Fed Experience, an educational tour which includes simulations and interactive exhibits.  Admission is free.

Tour Virginia's 18th Century Historic Capitol Building.

Hollywood Cemetery is the resting place of over 18,000 confederate soldiers, Confederate President Jefferson Davis, President James Monroe, President John Tyler and several Virginia Governors.

Pedestrian Bridge to Belle Isle


What else is FREE to SEE:
Festivals:
  • Richmond Bluegrass Jam
  • Annual Mardi Gras Parade
  • Innsbrook's St. Paddy's Palooza
  • Richmond Jazz Festival
  • Richmond Folk Festival

Budget Travel Nearby: