Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic Region

An Area Rich in Heritage and Fun!

If you are looking to expand upon your vacation in Williamsburg, Virginia, there is a wealth of adventure and opportunity for every different desire. (All links open in new windows)

VIRGINIA BEACH AND MORE — THE BEACHES
The wide open Atlantic Ocean beckons about an hour away at the famous resort town of Virginia Beach, or just beyond lies the ever-popular Outer Banks of North Carolina where surf or deep-sea fishing stories are made! And if you just want to dip your toes in the Chesapeake Bay and enjoy a small, family-oriented beach, there's Buckroe Beach in Hampton just 40 minutes away!

NORFOLK —THE ZOO AND GARDENS
Norfolk is home to the Virginia Zoo where extensive renovations have made it a very popular destination. And Norfolk Botanical Gardens adjacent to the Norfolk Airport offer thousands of acres of gorgeous garden delights.

RICHMOND
NASCAR and other sports, year-round events, and a 400-year history — Virginia's capital has a lot to keep everyone entertained!

WASHINGTON D.C.
An easy day's outing can be enjoyed in Washington D.C., and King's Creek Plantation offers a bus tour is you don't want to venture out on your own. Please inquire at the Front Check-in Desk or ask our Concierge about the tour availability.

If you want to venture out on your own: Washington D.C. is only 2 ½ hours away from the resort. Get the latest information on events, attractions, and create your own experience during your visit to Washington, DC.

Here are just a few places to check out!

Smithsonian Museums
Natural History Museum
National Museum of American History
American Art
Air and Space Museum
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture ...
Smithsonian Institution Building, the ...
African Art Museum
Portrait Gallery

The Newseum
'Yes, Virginia' — Get into the holiday spirit for a day of special events and activities inspired by Francis P. Church's classic New York Sun editorial "Is There a Santa Claus?"

White House Tours
Public tours are available. Requests must be submitted through one's Member of Congress and are accepted up to six months in advance and not less than 30 days in advance. For the most current tour information, please call the 24-hour line at 202-456-7041.

International Spy Museum

The National Zoo

National Shrine

Hillwood estate, Museum and Gardens

United States Botanical Garden

Madame Tussaud's, Washington D.C.

National Aquarium, DC