Exploring Foreign Lands But Forgetting Our Own

Virginia is a city filled with rich history, famous landmarks and greenery. This rich background has brought in an abundance of tourists from various sides of the globe. The state has generated twenty billion dollars in visitor spending, supported two hundred thousand jobs and produced almost two billion dollars in state and local taxes for the communities from tourism.

It is a tourist’s beehive and a place well worth exploring for residences of this state. Many people always want explore and experience different cultures but in the process we forget to experience our own. In the summer or the winter holidays people always make up travel plans for another states and countries. Why not experience what Virginia has to offer before trekking off to another places. 

Virginia is a beautiful state and you should shed some time to explore the depths of what it has to offer. We have museums like the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Virginia Historical Society and much more. These museums help you learn about the rich history of Virginia. 

If you are not interested in history, then go explore the famous landmarks surrounding Virginia. We have the Tomb of the Unknowns, Colonial Williamsburg, and Marine Corps War Memorial. Colonial Williamsburg consists of many of the buildings that formed the original colonial capital of Williamsburg in James City County from 1699 to 1780. The Marine Corps War Memorial depicts one of the famous moments of World War II, this memorial is dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives in the service of the United States since 1775. 

If you landmarks do not fulfill your wishes rather you would prefer to bask in serenity surrounded with greens then national parks is where you should visit. We have the Great Falls Park which is eight hundred acre park and has a wonderful view wrapped with various activities like hiking, rock climbing, bicycling etc. We also have the Manassas National Battlefield Park which is five thousand acre park with a story to tell as well as scenic vistas.  

Virginia has many things to offers, the only thing left to do is look for it and you are bound to find it. So give Virginia a chance before you start exploring other places, you might have a new appreciation for our state.

By Abhinav Mishra