Do you want to know how to find attractions in Virginia? If so, look no further. On this page you will find information on the various tools that can help you find attractions and activities in Virgina. You will find addresses and phone numbers that will come in handy when planning your Virginia vacation. Aside form this, you will also find a detailed summary of various tourist attractions in Virginia.

Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the eastern United States. The state has a total population of 7,769,089 people and at 24,231 square miles it is the 41st largest state in the U.S. Virginia has many tourist attractions and activities and deciding which ones to go to can get a little challenging. Virginia's most favorite activities among visitors and residents include whitewater rafting, skiing and golfing. Some popular attractions in Virginia include Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, New River Gorge National River, the Naval Telecommunications Station and White Sulphur Springs. The tools provided on this page will help you plan your trip. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/51000.html http://www.city-data.com/states/West-Virginia-Location-size-and-extent.html

One option you have when planning your vacation is to get a travel agent to help you. A travel agent can advice you on where to go, what to do, where to stay and where to eat. They can make all your travel arrangements for you and often they have access to travel deals and travel discounts that are not available to the general public. However, if you prefer to make your own travel arrangements, you can start looking at travel websites such as Expedia.com, Travelocity.com, Priceline.com, Hotwire.com and Kayak.com. You will be able to make your own hotel and airfare reservations and rental car bookings.

You will find a lot of useful travel and tourist attraction information on this page. Keep in mind that the various prices quoted on this page might change over time. This page will be updated regularly, but it's best to contact the attraction or product provider to check on current pricing.

When looking for Virginia tourist attractions, start by looking at Books. You can look for guide books that provide information on all the top tourist attractions within the state. There are numerous books available. You will find photo only books on Virginia, books that focus on certain activities in Virginia and books that focus on various cities within Virginia. Some guide books even provide hotel and restaurant reviews. Choose the book that seems most suitable for your needs and that will keep you within your spending budget. You can purchase travel books online or at your local book store. If you don't want to spend any money, you can always look for books on Virginia attractions at your local library. Some of the different books available include:

• ■ Virginia Off the Beaten Path, 10th: A Guide to Unique Places (Off the Beaten Path Series) by Judy Colbert. Price: $10.17 on Amazon.com. This travel guide gives information on out of the ordinary tourist attractions.http://www.amazon.com/Virginia-Off-Beaten-Path-10th/dp/0762748818/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269068138&sr=1-5

• ■ Frommer's Virginia (Frommer's Complete) by Bill Goodwin. Price: $12.81 on Amazon.com. The 352 page travel guide gives instructions on the top tourist attractions within the state. You will find the best fishing, golf, hiking, river rafting, and foliage tours.http://www.amazon.com/Frommers-Virginia-Complete-Bill-Goodwin/dp/0470507365/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269068138&sr=1-1

• ■ Fodor's Virginia & Maryland, 10th Edition: with Washington, D.C. (Fodor's Gold Guides) by Fodor's. Price: $12.89 on Amazon.com. This complete travel guide directs you to the most enjoyable places and attractions in Virginia and Maryland. The guide also contains travel tips.http://www.amazon.com/Fodors-Virginia-Maryland-10th-Washington/dp/1400008166/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269068138&sr=1-2

The next tool you can use to find attractions in Virginia is the Internet. The Internet can often be accessed right from the comfort of home and is available 24/7. You can simply type in any search engine 'Virginia tourist attractions' and various sources will show up. For complete information on any state, you can visit the state's official tourism website. The tourism website for Virginia provides information regarding:

• ■ things to do
• ■ places to stay
• ■ events
• ■ attractions
• ■ maps
• ■ travel packages

If the Official Virginia website leaves you with unanswered questions, you can always contact:

• Virginia Tourism Corporation
• 901 E. Byrd St.
• Richmond, VA 23219
• Phone: (800-847-4882)

AAA:

If you are a member of AAA, or are planning on becoming a member, you can visit the AAA location when you are in Virginia. AAA is not just handy when it comes to roadside assistance, they also provide full service when it comes to travel including providing information on tourist attractions. A membership to AAA can come in handy because you can get many discounts on various items including certain car rentals. One AAA location in Virginia is:

• AAA Mid-Atlantic
• Richmond-Willow Lawn
• 1601 Willow Lawn Dr #700
• Richmond, VA 23230
• Phone: (804) 281-7100

For more AAA locations in Virginia, visit the AAA website.http://ww2.aaa.com/scripts/WebObjects.dll/AAAOnline.woa/wo/6.9.13.10.11.0.9

This Mahalo page would not be complete with out a mention of several Virginia tourist attractions. Following is a summary of some attractions you might find interesting:

• Luray Caverns
• Box 748
• Luray, VA 22835-0748
• Phone: 1 (540) 743-6551

This tourist attractions shows formations of stalactites and [stalagmites]] in the Luray Caverns. Admission is $19 (adults), $9 (ages 13 and under).http://www.planetware.com/luray/luray-caverns-us-va-luray.htm

• Busch Gardens and Water Country USA
• One Busch Gardens Boulevard
• Williamsburg, VA 23187-8785
• Phone: 1 (757) 253-3350 / 3000

This amusement park has numerous rides, roller coasters, horses, shows, shops and theater performances. Tickets are $21.95 (adults), $44.95 (ages 3 - 6) and kids 2 and under are free.http://www.planetware.com/williamsburg/busch-gardens-water-country-usa-us-va-busch.htm

• Colonial National Historic Park
• Colonial National Historical Park, Box 210
• Yorktown, VA 23690
• Phone: 1 (757) 898-2410

This national park remembers historic Jamestowne, Yorktown, and exhibits the Cape Henry Memorial. Cost is $10 (adults), kids 16 and under are free.http://www.planetware.com/yorktown/colonial-national-historic-park-us-va-chp.htm

• Virginia Beach

This seaside resort is very popular amongst tourists and therefore quite crowded. The Virginia Marine Science Museum is also located here.http://www.planetware.com/virginia/virginia-beach-us-va-vb.htm

• Virginia State Capitol Square
• General Assembly Building 2d Floor
• 910 Capitol Street
• Richmond, VA 23219
• Phone: 1 (804) 698-1788

You can take a guided tour of the Virginia State Capitol building. The cost is free.http://www.planetware.com/richmond/virginia-state-capitol-us-va-sc.htm