Top 5 Must Visit Places in Virginia

There is so much to see and do in Virginia. Trying to decide what to do and what to see can get a little difficult. No matter where you go in Virginia, you will see an abundance of nature at its finest and pleasant people just waiting to greet you. There is just not enough time to experience all that Virginia has to offer in one vacation. I have narrowed it down to the top 5 must see and must do things in Virginia. So make sure to experience these top 5 things during your vacation, then if time permits fill in the gaps along the way with the other wonderful places in Virginia.

5. Virginia Living Museum

The Virginia Living Museum is a must see attraction for any nature lover. Offering a very unique combination of nature ranging from a zoological park all the way to a planetarium. Experience the wonderful smells and beautiful sights inside the Living Museum's botanical gardens. While visiting the Living Museum take the time to step outdoors and walk on the three fourth mile boardwalk that crosses the lake. During this walk keep your eyes open to the wildlife you can witness, such as river otters and even bald eagles.

4. Historic Jamestown

History buffs will love visiting Historic Jamestown. Take a step back in time to the first permanent English settlement. A National Park Service ranger will take you through a walking tour of the original settlement. Really step back in time when you visit the Jamestown Settlement which is a living-history museum offering new galleries and board replicas of three ships that crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 1607. Want to see history unfold right before your eyes? Stop and watch real life archaeologists hard at work uncovering the past.

3. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum