Stretching from Chesapeake Bay to the Appalachian Mountains, Virginia is one of the United States’ thirteen original colonies.

This scenic southeastern state is known for its rich history and its numerous cultural and historic landmarks.

Chief among these is Monticello - founding father Thomas Jefferson’s iconic Charlottesville plantation, which, along with the nearby University of Virginia, forms a popular UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Virginia is also home to Jamestown, the first English settlement in the USA; Colonial Williamsburg, a 300-acre living history museum featuring numerous restored historic buildings; and Yorktown, where the American Revolutionary War ended.

While outdoor enthusiasts enjoy exploring the many forests, old towns and beaches along Virginia’s pristine Atlantic coastline, visitors seeking more sedate activities will find countless museums and galleries, exceptional shopping and nightlife opportunities and over 280 excellent wineries where visitors can enjoy wine-tasting paired with locally-sourced cuisine.