Virginia is one of the 13 original colonies. With over 100 national landmarks, Virginia is filled with so much history. Notable sites include Mount Vernon, Colonial Williamsburg, Confederate Capitol, House of President Gerald R. Ford, Monticello (Thomas Jefferson’s Home), and more.
250 Years, powered by A-1 Tours has put together a list of historical landmarks, monuments, and other attractions in Virginia that we think are worth visiting:
George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon was the former residence of George Washington and his wife Martha.
Arlington National Cemetery
This is the largest cemetery in the United States and is 639 acres.
The Poe Museum
This is a museum dedicated to the famous poet Edgar Allen Poe. It is located in Richmond, VA.
National D-Day Memorial
Located in Bedford and serves as the national memorial for American D-Day veterans.
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Located in Alexandria and is a memorial dedicated to the memory of George Washington.
Tomb of James Monroe
Located in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond and burial place of the U.S.President James Monroe.
The Pentagon
Located in Arlington County and headquarters of the United States Department of Defense.
Historic Jamestown
Location of the 1607 James fort and the later 17th-century town of Jamestown in America.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Located in Arlington and the burial site of a World War I soldier whose remains were unidentifiable.
American Civil War Museum
Located in Central Virginia and dedicated to the history of the American Civil War.
