Cultural Vacation Attractions

World-renowned museums, music, amazing architecture and more! With Virginia's Choice Hotels^® you'll be a stone's throw away from it all. Take a peek at the cultural attractions the state of Virginia offers.

In Central Virginia

Magnolia Grange
10020 Iron Bridge Road
Chesterfield, VA   23832
804-777-9663

Visit this mansion to explore the world of Virginia's past. From inside this historic plantation home, you'll witness the goings-on which have made Virginia part of America's core history. The plantation was commissioned in the early year of 1691.

The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar
500 Tredegar Street
Richmond, VA   23219
804-780-1865

Explore the history of one of the greatest wars of our time - the Civil War. Fought between the northern and southern encampments, the war was the bloodiest to be ever fought on American soil. Learn about Richmond's role in this fascinating piece of history.

In Chesapeake Bay

Heathsville Blacksmith Forge
73 Monument Place
Heathsville, VA   22473
804-580-3377

One of the most fascinating glimpses into the history of the state of Virginia can be found at Heathsville Blacksmith Forge, where faithful reconstructions pit guests in front of a real, working blacksmith shop. Learn about the tools of old and how they came into existence through heated rods and temperatures that will make vacationers gasp with shock.

Rosewell Ruins
5113 Old Rosewell Lane
Gloucester, VA   23061

Witness firsthand one of America's grandest mansions, built between the early years of 1725-1738. The mansion was almost completely gutted by a devastating fire in 1916, which left behind four gargantuan chimneys and one wall, which, in conjunction with an impressive vaulted cellar, remain silent testaments to a grand era of history.

In the Eastern Shore Region

Eyre Hall Gardens
3215 Eyre Hall Drive
Cheriton, VA   23316

Experience the world of Eyre Hall Gardens, only in the Eastern Shore region of Virginia. Eyre Hall is one of Virginia's most exemplary remaining colonial homes. Approach this gorgeous structure down an old-fashioned lane lined with American scent cedar trees and you'll be taking the same exact walk that Thomas Eyre took in 1622 when he landed at Jamestown.

In Northern Virginia

Herndon Depot Museum
Old Train Depot
717 Lynn Street
Herndon, VA   20170
703-437-6366

One of the most fascinating remaining displays on the history of the railroad can be found at Herndon Depot Museum. Learn all about the history of trains, from the days of their early inception to the role they play in the 21st century and beyond - only at the Herndon Depot Museum, which has been providing viewers fascinating exhibits for over 150 years.

St. James House
1300 Charles Street
Fredericksburg, VA   22401
540-373-1569

Eager to experience a piece of Virginia history? Visit the St. James house, where you'll find history in living color at a beautifully reconstructed 18th century gentleman's home. Enjoy the elegance of this historic manor, which has been outfitted with an outstanding collection of antiques.

In the Tidewater/Hampton Roads Region

Chelsea Plantation
874 Chelsea Plantation Lane
West Point, VA   23181
804-843-2386

Experience the hospitality of Old World Virginia through New World eyes at the Chelsea Plantation, which stands as a glorious ode to the industrial past of this historical state. A shining example of early 18th century Georgian architecture, you won't want to miss this fine chance to acquaint yourself with a world which has all but disappeared.

In the Shenandoah Valley

Conrad's Store
Elkton Main Street Program
W. Spotswood Trail & Shenandoah Ave.
Elkton, VA   22827

Conrad's Store is a little more impressive than you might imagine it based on the name alone. In fact, this general store has been in existence in some form or other since 1785 - just years after the inception of our country. In former lives, the building was a post office and a meeting place for soldiers during the Civil War.

In the Blue Ridge Highlands

Carroll County Historical Museum
515 N. Main Street
Hillsville, VA   24343
276-728-4113

Experience the beauty and the majesty of Old World Virginia at the Carroll County Historical Museum, which showcases the fascinating past of Virginia in exhibits which will dazzle, delight, and entertain. Learn about the past through fascinating artifacts and displays which will surprise even the most acculturated of guests.

In the Heart of Appalachia Region

Dante Coal Mining and Railroad Museum
30 Streight Hollow Road
Dante, VA   24237
276-495-8103

Dive into the past of Virginia's industry at the Dante Coal Mining and Railroad Museum. Learn about locomotives from the folks who know them, and afterwards educate yourself on the various ups and downs of coal mining. Memorabilia, antiques, engaging exhibits and more await visitors who make a bold dash down to this fantastic museum.

In Southern Virginia

Tobacco Farm Life Museum of Virginia
306 W. Main Street
South Hill, VA   23970
800-524-4347

Experience one of the most fascinating museums in the state of Virginia at the Tobacco Farm Life Museum of Virginia. Learn about the tobacco industry and the heavy role it played in Virginia's past at the museum, which places an emphasis on the lifestyle and activities of the typical turn-of-the-century farm family.

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