From mile after mile of sandy Atlantic beaches through rolling green countryside to the misty Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah National Park, Virginia offers its visitors spectacular scenery in every season. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike the Appalachian Trail, go kayaking, search for whales & dolphins off Virginia Beach, and sample Virginia wines at more than 85 farm wineries. Add to this the opportunity to experience the whole scope of American history by visiting historic sites from Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in America - and now preparing to celebrate its 400th anniversary in 2007 - to Williamsburg, the 18th century colonial capital, and Yorktown, site of the British surrender at the end of the American War of Independence.

Dream about indulging in some soft adventure, visiting theme parks, playing spectacular golf courses and enjoying world class shopping and you have some idea of the memorable experiences that await you in Virginia.

Civil War history buffs should request a copy of the Virginia Civil War Trails brochure before their visit.