Things to Do in Virginia
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An Evening of Dance at the Palace
Williamsburg, Virginia
There's a drama unfolding at a ball held at the Governor's Palace, and it's as intriguing to young ladies as anything on the Disney Channel. A dashing guest at a country ball held by the Tomlinson's is prepared to declare his love...
Historical Landmark
Flag Ponds Nature Park
Chesapeake Bay, Virginia
Walking along the path from the parking lot feels less like you're walking to the Bay and more like you're going on a forest hike....
Park
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Boating
Ghosts of Williamsburg Candlelight Tour
Williamsburg, Virginia
There's nothing more enchanting -- and eerie -- than walking through Williamsburg at night. The main thoroughfare does have some electric lighting, but for the most part the historic area is lit only by candles in the windows, the glow of the moon...
Historical Landmark
Ghost Tour
Grand Medley of Entertainments
Williamsburg, Virginia
Be transported back to the eighteenth century with an evening of period entertainment that is said to have elicited raucous laughter from the likes of George Washington and his contemporaries. The Grand Medley is a bit of a variety show -- complete sillin...
Comedy
Live Music Venue
Historic Jamestowne
Williamsburg, Virginia
The real deal, Historic Jamestowne is the actual site of the English settlement, and while not as shiny and interactive as Jamestown Settlement, it is still a must-see. The history on this little piece of land is astounding...
History Museum
Jamestown Settlement
Williamsburg, Virginia
On the banks of the James River not far from the archeological site where the first English colony in America was settled, Jamestown is recreated as a huge hands-on living history exhibit. Kids can explore the huts in the Powhatan Village...
History Museum
Special Collection
Lynnhaven House
Chesapeake Bay, Virginia
Kids are drawn into the experience with a simple question: "Would you have liked to be a kid in the 1700s?"...
Historical Landmark
Maryland Science Center
Chesapeake Bay, Virginia
The sometimes-long ticket line at this museum may make out-of-town visitors wonder if it's worth the wait; unquestionably, it is. ...
Science & Nature Museum
Planetarium
Mermaids on Parade
Chesapeake Bay, Virginia
Fans of the mysterious sirens of the sea will love walking around downtown Norfolk in search of the 17 uniquely decorated mermaid statues that now grace the city streets....
Walking Tour
Roadside Landmark
Parade
National Aquarium, Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay, Virginia
Don't worry about being able to find this aquarium -- you can't miss the four-story glassed-in Australian river gorge ecosystem that forms the front of the National Aquarium. ...
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