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Northern Virginia:
Alexandria
Arlington
Get shopping! Northern Virginia
Other historical sites
Tidewater / Hampton Roads:
This
year marks the 400th
Anniversary of Jamestown.
Other nearby attractions:
Virginia Beach
Norfolk
Newport News, Hampton and Portsmouth:
Central Virginia:
Richmond
is considered "The Birthplace of Black Capitalism". Don't
miss sites honoring African Americans who helped shape the nation as
we know it today:
Take the Civil
War Trails that follow the campaigns and preserved battlefields through
Richmond, Petersburg and
finally, on to Appomattox:
Charlottesville:
The National
D-Day Memorial was built in Bedford to
honor the community that lost more solders per capita than any other
during the invasion of Normandy during World War II.
Two of the most prestigious
resorts are in Central Virginia Wintergreen
and Boar's
Head Inn as well as the famous Jefferson
Hotel, which has been a priemere hotel for more than a century.
And don't miss Paramount's
Kings Dominion Theme Park just north of Richmond. Outdoors & Sports in
Central Virginia offer everything from ballooning and camping to horseback
riding and tennis, 11 State
Parks and beautiful
gardens.
For cultural interests, see the spectacular Virginia
Museum of Fine Arts, tour more than 20 Vineyards & Wineries,
and enjoy events such
as heritage festivals, steeplechase races and arts and crafts fairs.
Chesapeake Bay:
Charter a boat from
one of the many charter captains who live in this region a great
way to really see why it's so famous! Click here for innovative Virginia's
Outdoor & Guide Search.
One of Virginia's
most prestigious vineyards is located here Ingleside
in the Northern Neck. Another agri-tourism site is Westmoreland
Berry Farm & Orchard, with its famous jams, jellies and climbing
goats!
You'll love the wonderful
assortment of B&Bs
in this region as well as the world-reknowned The
Tides Inn resort.
Eastern Shore:
One of the most beloved
sites on the Eastern Shore is the Chincoteague
National Wildlife Refuge, where the annual Pony
Swim and Auction takes place. This event was made famous by author
Margurite Henry's Misty of Chincoteague. Walk on Assateague's
beaches and watch wild ponies feeding on the wild marsh grasses.
Accommodations
are cozy here at B&Bs and inns, and the seafood can't be beat! You'll
also love the out-of-the-way beaches,
where you might not meet another human for miles!
Shenandoah Valley:
The History
& Heritage of the region includes many sites devoted to the pioneers
who traveled westward, settled and farmed the fertile valley:
During the Civil War,
this region was nicknamed "The Breadbasket of the Confederacy."
Special sites devoted to this period in our nation's history include:
Other historical sites
of the region include the Birthplace
of President Woodrow Wilson, the Museum
of American Presidents and Theater at Lime
Kiln in Lexington.
The Shenandoah Valley
features picture-postcard farms and inns along country roads and the popular
Skyline
Drive and Blue
Ridge Parkway, probably the most beautiful parkway in the nation.
One of the natural wonders of this world is the 100-million-year-old Natural
Bridge! Be sure to visit the region's many caverns, which include
Luray,
with the only stalacpipe organ, and Shenandoah,
with an elevator to take you underground!
If you're interested
in the great
outdoors, you'll love the hiking trails, paddle sports and horseback
riding in the Blue Ridge Mountains, too!
Three popular resorts
are in the Shenandoah Valley, Bryce,
the Homestead
and Massanutten,
which offer year-around activities. And
don't forget the beautiful Shenandoah
National Park with its portion of the Appalachian Trail.
Blue Ridge Highlands:
As the
Birthplace of Country Music, take The Crooked Road, Virginia's
Heritage Music Trail, on a musical journey through the Blue Ridge Highlands
to:
The beautiful Blue
Ridge Parkway "America's Most Scenic Drive"
runs through this region of Virginia, with an abundance of outdoor
recreational opportunities, the Mount
Rogers Scenic Byway, Mount
Rogers Highlands and plenty of places to see wildlife, such as:
Abingdon has so much
going on all the time, but is known around the world for its Barter
Theatre, The State Theater of Virginia, its two-week-long Virginia
Highlands Festival and Abingdon
Historic District with its charming residences and craft shops.
Before you leave the
region, be sure to visit Saltville,
"The Salt Capitol of the Confederacy" and its Museum
of the Middle Appalachians, which pretty much sums up the geology,
heritage and economic history of the region.
The Blue Ridge Highlands
premiere Primland
Resort offers mountain-top chalets, elegant dining and Orvis-Endorsed
activities such as flyfishing and wingshooting as well as mountain biking
and ATV trails.
Appalachia:
The music is celebrated
with the newly mapped "The Crooked
Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail" that takes
you to mountain-music venues for some serious flat-footin', fast fiddle
and banjo tunes and lonesome tenor echo's.
If you enjoy adventure,
this region is loaded with places to canoe
and kayak, camp
and see wildlife.
For an upscale stay
at a resort with golf and horseback riding, Dan
Hall Mountain Resort & Country Club is awesome!
Southern:
Civil War Trails:
African American:
Native American:
Other sites:
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 Bed and breakfast inns are offering special discounts and packages that are designed to help elevate your gas woes...
BnB specials from Baltimore...
BnB specials from Washington DC...
Baltimore - Blue Door on Baltimore
Stay 3 nights and we will help with your transportation. Stay 3 nights or more at the Blue Door on Baltimore and receive a $50 discount for your stay to offset costs of your trip. Offer cannot be combined with other promotions or special stay pricing.
(06/15/2008 through 09/01/2008)
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Richmond - Grace Manor Inn
Tanks A Lot!
$20 Mid-Week Gas Credit! Stay any 2 Nights Sunday - Thursday in your suite of choice and receive a $20 discount off your room with mention of this special promotion!
(02/24/2008 through 06/30/2008)
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Luray - Piney Hill Bed & Breakfast
Gas Relief Special
Stay 3 or more night weekday; Sunday through Thursday receive not only the $10 off per night, also enjoy 2 FREE tickets to the Luray Caverns -a $38 value. No other discounts apply. Excludes holidays. http://www.pineyhillbb.com/attractions.html Please mention this special when making your reservation.
(05/12/2008 through 09/25/2008)
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 Potomac Highlands West Virginia
Cabins - North Fork Mountain Inn
Only One Tank of Gas from DC
Come enjoy breathtaking mountain views from our 3 story log Inn located by the Monongahela National Forest. Hike to North Fork Mtn Ridge to see the view of the rock formations and valley below, relax in the hot tub on the deck of the Inn, enjoy Ed's latest culinary creation by having dinner at the Inn, play a game of pool, gaze at the brilliant stars (telescope provided), sleep soundly on our comfortable beds. Don't miss the homemade cookies! We're only on gas tank from DC metro area, but will seem like another world.
(03/02/2008 through 09/30/2008)
From Southern West Virginia = Getaway to Virginia's Coal Mining Legacy
West Virginia and Virginia share a coal mining heritage that has forged the rugged mountain people who are proud to celebrate their heritage in music and literature and in their sense of community. Visit Pocahontas, Virginia's first coalfield "boom town!" Take a guided tour of the Pocahontas Exhibition Mine & Museum and learn how the coal taken from these mountains provided the energy to make this country great. Follow along the Coal Heritage Trail to learn more.
You'll enjoy the heritage exhibits, Appalachian crafts and food products found at Historic Crab Orchard Museum Pioneer Park also in Tazewell County. Native Americans once settled here, and many of the museum's artifacts were unearthed during construction of the highways.
Shenandoah Caverns
From Eastern West Virginia = Getaway to the Heart of the Shenandoah Valley
The beautiful scenery of the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding mountains along 30 miles of I-81 will enhance your visit to natural wonders, historic sites, great wineries and other unique places.
For example, explore nature's artistry at Shenandoah Caverns, the only Virginia cavern with an elevator. Right next door is American Celebration on Parade, truly a one-of-a-kind museum with floats from various parades. Just one ticket will gain you admission to both attractions!
From Northeastern Tennessee = Getaway to the Virginia Creeper Trail
Get out your backpack, hiking boots and mountain bike because it's time to explore Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains from Abingdon to Damascus along the Virginia Creeper Trail.
This 34.3-mile trail is level for more than 15 miles, with the only uphill portion leading to Whitetop Mountain. Many folks ride up to the top of the mountain and bike all the way back down. This is great fun for all ages and skill levels. And what a wonderful way to see the fall foliage, too!
From Northwestern North Carolina = Getaway to Patrick County's Great Outdoors
Whether you are looking for an adrenaline rush or just escaping the rush of every day, there is a destination awaiting you in Patrick County! Visit Fairy Stone State Park, home to the famous "lucky fairystones" and Philpott Lake.
With plenty of hiking trails looping through the park, you need not backtrack to return to the car. Some of the trails allow you to see old iron mines as well as wildlife, too.
From Northcentral North Carolina = Getaway to Buggs Island Lake
Take your pick of five campgrounds on the Virginia side in Mecklenburg County, and enjoy hiking, horseback riding and fishing. Locals say it offers the "best bass fishing in the state."
Plantations, Native-American heritage, beautiful gardens and museums surround Buggs Island Lake, so if you get bored with camp life, enjoy these suggested side trips in Mecklenburg County.
 From Northeastern North Carolina = Getaway to Chesapeake
Take a walk on the wild side along the new Dismal Swamp Canal Trail. It is a nature and history devotee's delight and a natural playground for serious and casual outdoor recreation enthusiasts alike. The new trail runs 8.5 miles along the historic Dismal Swamp Canal and accommodates horse owners, bicyclists, walkers, joggers and boat owners.
The boat ramp at Ballahack Road is the perfect spot to launch your kayak or canoe and view the beautiful Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge's waterway.
From Southern Maryland = Getaway to Northern Virginia Wineries
The various wineries in Virginia's hunt country showcases an entire lifestyle full of gracious gardens, inns, shopping, history and the arts. Your getaway includes some of the best Virginia has to offer!
With 24 wineries located in Fauquier and Loudoun counties, polo matches, wonderful restaurants and B&Bs, fall foliage events and unique shopping in the quaint village of Waterford, this getaway is worth a lot more than a tank of gas.
For Virginians
With Virginia.org's new MapQuest feature, find a destination you want to visit in your own county or neighboring county. On the destination's Webpage, click "What's Nearby" in the righthand column.
A map pops up with the destination featured as a red star. The other attractions in the area are featured by the green binoculars icon. Click on the binoculars to find out what other sites you can visit.
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina
An extraordinary Eastern Shore experience awaits you at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina. Beautifully situated on the banks of the Choptank River in Cambridge , Maryland , our 400-acre resort is the ideal locale for meetings, family retreats, or romantic getaways. Enjoy pampering spa treatments, championship golf, sailing, and fishing. Take a swim in our gorgeous indoor and outdoor pools. Explore our wildlife refuge and nature trails. Then dine on seafood specialties and other regional favorites at our many restaurants.
Ready to see more of the Eastern Shore? The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay is within easy reach of St. Michaels, Oxford, and historic Annapolis as well as the museums and quaint shops of downtown Cambridge.
Our Four-Diamond resort offers unparalleled service and amenities, making it the most distinctive retreat among Maryland hotels. Take advantage of our Chesapeake Bay Experience package, which includes luxurious guest room accommodations, a family pass to Blackwater Wildlife Refuge, a S'mores kit, and a resort gift consisting of a kite and $25 gas card. We'll make it a $50 gas card if you arrive in a hybrid or bio diesel car. For reservations to the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina, call 800-55-HYATT or visit chesapeakebay.hyatt.com. To book the Chesapeake Bay Experience package, ask for code CBEXP8.
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Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA
There's no excuse to be bored this summer. Busch Gardens in Williamsburg has the 2008 season in high gear with fun for the whole family all day, every day.
With more than 50 thrilling rides and attractions, nine stage shows, award-winning food and merchandise from around the world, Busch Gardens offers fun and excitement at every turn. Voted the world's most beautiful theme park for the past 18 years, Busch Gardens has packed the summer with special events. In July and August, visit Busch Gardens for the family-friendly Summer Nights Concert Series and Sock Hop Nights. Both concert series feature fan favorites like Rick Springfield, The Charlie Daniels Band, Peter Frampton and Chubby Checker to name just a few. In September the first-ever Bud and BBQ rolls into the park featuring delicious BBQ from around the country as well as great live music. October brings with it the frights and chills of Howl-O-Scream, which is the parks' annual tribute to all things scary and spooky.
For a detailed schedule of park activities and to find an admission pass perfect for you, visit buschgardens.com/va or call (800) 343-7943.
Other sites to check out for One Tank Getaways:
modweekly.com
richmond.com
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