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Things to do

DC Night Tour: 10+ National Mall Monuments, Entry Ticket Upgrades

DC Night Tour: 10+ National Mall Monuments, Entry Ticket Upgrades

￥9,874
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
DC Night Tour: 10+ National Mall Monuments, Entry Ticket Upgrades
Colonial Williamsburg Admission

Colonial Williamsburg Admission

￥6,080
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Colonial Williamsburg Admission
Washington DC: Washington Monument Top View Reserved Entry

DC: Washington Monument Skip-the-Line Tickets & Guidebook

￥3,863
per adult
DC: Washington Monument Skip-the-Line Tickets & Guidebook
Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Observation Deck Tickets

Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook

￥2,821
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook
Washington: Small-Group Major Landmarks by Night Tour

Washington DC Icons at Night: Small Group & Eco-Friendly Electric Cart Tour

￥9,733
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Washington DC Icons at Night: Small Group & Eco-Friendly Electric Cart Tour
DC at Dusk Night Tour

DC at Dusk Night Tour

￥10,187
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
DC at Dusk Night Tour
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin

Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin

￥6,683
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
The White House

Washington, D.C. Day Trip with Transportation from NYC

￥21,159
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Washington, D.C. Day Trip with Transportation from NYC
Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket

Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket

￥4,530
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket
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1. Virginia Beach Boardwalk

The Virginia Beach Boardwalk stretches for 3 miles (5 kilometers) along Virginia Beach. Lined with bars, restaurants and hotels, this concrete esplanade features an adjacent bike path for cyclists and skaters. Enjoy a meal at a charming restaurant overlooking the ocean, watch buskers perform and inspect the sculptures and monuments along the boardwalk.
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2. Naval Station Norfolk

Get close to destroyers, aircraft carriers, amphibious assault vehicles, submarines and frigates by taking a bus tour of Naval Station Norfolk. Navy personnel narrate details of vessels, their histories and roles, as well as providing a few insights into life at this sprawling military base.
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3. Shenandoah National Park

As you travel along Skyline Drive on the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah National Park, stop to enjoy views of forested ridges, one behind the other. Challenge the family with the question, “How many ridges can you see?” As you observe hills near and far, you’re likely to see nothing but forest stretching for miles and merging into a blue haze at the far horizon.
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4. Sandbridge Beach

Sandbridge Beach is a serene, golden-sand beach just south of busy Virginia Beach. A secluded alternative to its popular neighbor, Sandbridge Beach is an ideal place to get away from the crowds. Kayak or hike in nearby Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, dine on fresh seafood and spend an evening stargazing.
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5. Arlington National Cemetery

For many, the most sobering experience of their Washington is gazing across the seemingly endless rows of small, white headstones, all marked with U.S. flags. Here, in the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery, the graves of veterans from America’s wars, past and present, are lined up in military precision.
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What to do in Virginia

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Virginia Beach Boardwalk

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Soak up the atmosphere as you stroll along this oceanfront strip, the heart of Virginia Beach’s dining and entertainment scene.
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Where to stay in Virginia

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Sandbridge

Travelers enjoy Sandbridge for its beaches and parks. Consider checking out Sandbridge Beach while you're in the area.

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Northeast Virginia Beach

While visiting Northeast Virginia Beach, you might make a stop by sights like First Landing State Park and Neptune Statue.

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Tysons

Travelers love Tysons for its popular shops, and you can see more of McLean by jumping on the metro at Greensboro Station or Tysons Corner Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria.

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Downtown Richmond

Downtown Richmond is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Capitol Square and Canal Walk while in the area.

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Short Pump

Travelers come to Short Pump for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Short Pump Town Center and Short Pump Village while you're in town.

Popular day trips from Virginia

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Bluefield

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Lynchburg

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Norfolk

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Richmond

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Roanoke

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Washington

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Alexandria

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Hampton

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