Central Virginia

Central Virginia offers families a wide variety of vacation possibilities including scenic rolling hills; lakes, rivers, and streams; a rich historical heritage; and cities that include the capital, Richmond, which was also the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War. In central Virginia visitors will find numerous historic sites, great museums, Southern charm, and good shopping.   The central section of the state, flanked by the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west and tidal rivers to the east, is particularly distinguished for being the home of notable patriots and presidents. Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry were born and lived here; James Madison and James Monroe made their...
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