Whether you are visiting Virginia for the first time or have lived here all your life, take a look at some places in Virginia that will help you uncover history.

Virginia boasts a wide range of thrilling-seeking and entertaining attractions, as well as peaceful landscapes and a whole host of history. Virginia is home to many historical events and we've got the museums, re-enactments, and memorials to prove it. Consider visiting some of these well-known places in Virginia to discover history.

Hampton Roads Naval Museum

Location: Norfolk, VA

Begin your tour with the Battle off the Capes in 1781, which made the victory at Jamestown possible. Exhibits take you through the Civil War, the 20th century, including World War II, and conclude with information about today's Navy. During this tour you will find artifacts and information. Highlights of the museum include USS Greer in North Atlantic waters, USS Wisconsin and its use in Operation Desert Storm, USS Merrimack during conversion to ironclad CSS Virginia, US Navy F-14 Tomcats, and much more. The museum admission is free. Click here for more information.

Mount Vernon: Home of George Washington

Location: Mount Vernon, VA

Be transformed to a time in history when George Washington lived at this breath-taking mansion. The mansion features 8,000 acres and 21 rooms. You are able to tour the Mansion house, stroll four gardens, hike the Forest Trail, and four-acre working farm where you will get a re-creation of Washington's 16-sided treading barn. There are also 25 galleries and theaters, which are recent additions to the tours. Visit Mount Vernon online for full details and attractions and admission.

Jamestown Settlement/Yorktown Victory Center

Location: Williamsburg, VA

You can experience the beginning and the end of Colonial America in a single day.

The Jamestown activities include:

• Establish a new colony
• Learn survival from the Powhatans
• Prepare and defend the fort
• Help America win its independence
• Establish of farm of your own
• Plus much more

The Yorktown activities include:

• Interactions with Continental Army soldiers
• Try on a military coat and hat
• Participate in wooden-musket drills
• Browse through gallery exhibits
• Learn the process of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights
• Discover a glimpse of home life after the Revolution
• Plus much more

Packages are available for one or both tours.

Presidents Park

Location: Williamsburg, VA

Meet each president at this unique museum. The museum is located outside and features all 42 presidents who stand between 16 ft. to 18 ft. tall. Each president site includes interesting facts about the president himself, as well as what was happening during his office term. You can go on a self-guided tour at your leisure, or join a group tour and gain as much knowledge as you can from expert tour guides. Click here for package information, admission, and hours.

The Natural Bridge

Location: Natural Bridge, VA

Thomas Jefferson bought this land from King George III to preserve it as a mountain retreat. It was among one of our nation's most visited natural wonders at one point in history. Today, it can still take your breath away. The two-room cabin that Jefferson built for guests has transpired into a hotel. A main attraction these days is the "Drama of Creation," where colorful lights dance across the rocks and there is music and narrations. Activities in and around the Natural Bridge include:

• Red Fox Tavern
• Gift Shop & Cafe
• Toy Museum
• Miniature Golf
• Monacan Indian Village
• Caverns
• Professor Cline's Haunted Monster Museum
• Dinosaur Kingdom
• Wax Museum and Factory Tour
• Foamhenge - A full-size replica of Stongehenge

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