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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Virginia [2025]
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial
4.6
/5
165 reviews
6.0
Based on 6,557 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +12024266841
Address: 16 E Basin Dr SW, Washington, DC 20242, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Admire ancient Roman domed architecture at the Tidal Basin
Visit the landmark Thomas Jefferson Memorial
29% positive reviews
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Came here on September 22, 2017.
I first knew about this place when I was a kid playing Red Alert 2. I was deeply impressed by the shape of this building, and I recognized it at a glance when I came to Washington.
Among the "national attractions" in the center of Washington, this place is not particularly popular, and the layout of the entire memorial is relatively simple, so just take a simple walk.
By the way, there are still extra gains when coming here. We all know President Jefferson's famous saying "Knowledge is power", but after coming here, I learned that this famous saying has a second half: knowledge is happiness.
The Jefferson Memorial is located on the Tidal Basin. It was built to commemorate the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. It is an ancient Roman temple-style dome building, all white. It was raining heavily that day, and time was tight, so we looked at it from a distance across the Tidal Basin and took some photos.
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The Pentagon
4.2
/5
108 reviews
5.4
Based on 1,225 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +17035456700
Address: Washington, VA, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Military history & 9/11 memorial
Symbolic headquarters of US military
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Wujiaochang is located in Yangpu District, Shanghai. Its full name is "Jiangwan-Wujiaochang". It is one of the four sub-centers of Shanghai. Its southern part is one of the ten major commercial centers in Shanghai. It is named after the intersection of five divergent avenues, Handan Road, Siping Road, Huangxing Road, Xiangyin Road, and Songhu Road, in the northeast corner of Shanghai. Wujiaochang was originally planned in the "Greater Shanghai Plan" implemented by the Nanjing government during the Republic of China to break the monopoly of the Shanghai Concession in the city center. It is now divided into three major blocks, namely the southern commercial center, the central knowledge innovation center, and the northern business center.
I didn't do a careful guide when I came here. The Pentagon can be visited. There is a visitor center that needs to be booked 2 weeks in advance. It's a pity that I was not allowed to enter at the last minute. The guard was a standard American soldier, tall, handsome and friendly. He repeatedly explained that you need to make a reservation on the computer in advance. There is a big police dog next to you that will follow you. It was very dazzling and made people dizzy. I followed the pedestrians and walked forward unknowingly to the office area. I met a black official who politely said that you can't take pictures here and you can visit the visitor center. When I left Washington, I saw the full view of the Pentagon on the plane. I was very moved. It is really pentagonal.
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Shenandoah National Park
4.8
/5
15 reviews
5.3
>100 km from downtown
Phone +15409993500
Address: Virginia, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Trails & presidential retreat nearby
Skyline Drive: miles of valleys & forests
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The Shenandoah National park with the hiking and the beautiful views from the tops of the hikes. In the good weather, the park is really enjoyable. Hawksbill Mountain, Stony Man, Bearfence Mountain, and Mary’s Rock will give you amazing views and feel. The sunsets also amazing there if you have an opportunity to catch one on a hike. Simply amazing
Really beautiful National Park. it’s very spread out so expect a long drive driving. Autumn is the most beautiful season.
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Luray Caverns
4.7
/5
13 reviews
5.1
Based on 4,980 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +15407436551
Address: 101 Cave Hill Rd, Luray, VA 22835, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Explore unique & mysterious caves
Prehistoric karst cave, 400 million years
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luray caverns is absolutely magical for visitors of alBusiness Hours:l ages. it's changing rapidly because see it soon before it's due too late. does get a bit chilly also, make sure you are wearing shoes and I have good grip and are easy to walk in. it's slippery and from the spot. SO wonderful. I feel like the fairies had taken me to their fae for the afternoon.
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
4.4
/5
33 reviews
4.8
Based on 4,908 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +17037802000
Address: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA 22121, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Experience 18th-century farm lifestyle
Washington's 45-year historic home & 16-sided barn exhibit
25% positive reviews
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This is my third time in Washington, D.C. I have visited all the classic attractions. Someone recommended that I visit Washington's former residence, which is a little far from the city center. You need to buy a ticket here, which seems to be more than 20 US dollars per person. You don't need to make an appointment in advance. You can go in directly after buying a ticket. It is very large inside. It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes.
First, there is a museum. You can take a look at the introduction and pictures first. There is also a small theater. You can first understand the overview of the entire former residence park. Then you can go around with a map. There are real people explaining in some places. They are dressed like manor servants. You can ask them to explain. They are very professional.
Mount Vernon is home to Baltimore's most prestigious cultural institutions including: The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra，The Walters Art Museum， The Lyric Opera House, Centerstage, Spotlighter's Theater
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USS Wisconsin BB-64
4.5
/5
4 reviews
4.3
Based on 1,727 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +17576641000
Address: 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Tour the magnificent design of the Iowa-class battleship
Get up close to the sailors' living environment
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Wisconsin played an important role in World War II, the Korean War and the Gulf War. In the Pacific battlefield of World War II, it participated in key battles such as the Battle of Lingayen Gulf, the Battle of Iwo Jima and the Battle of Okinawa, and contributed to the victory of the anti-fascist war. The battleship Wisconsin is a warship with an important historical status and excellent performance. Its existence is not only of great military significance, but also plays an important role in cultural and historical heritage.
It is also a tourist attraction. I recommend this one. It is good.
No.
7
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Air Force Memorial
4.0
/5
19 reviews
4.2
Based on 617 reviews
Foxcroft Heights | >100 km from downtown
Phone +12406120478
Address: 1 Air Force Memorial Dr, Arlington, VA 22204, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
View Arlington Cemetery & skyline
Thunderbird stunt simulation
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absolutely beautiful tribute to the brave soldiers who fought in WWII from each state, make sure you stop by.
The U.S. Air Force Memorial, located near the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery, has a very unique shape.
From a distance, it looks like three swords rising from the ground and piercing the sky.
Looking closely, it is the upward flight trajectory of three planes of the U.S. Air Force "Thunderbirds" aerobatic team, which cleverly shows the strength of the Air Force~
No.
8
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Arlington National Cemetery
4.6
/5
81 reviews
4.2
Based on 9,713 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +18779078585
Address: Arlington, VA, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Lee's historic home & cemetery
Tribute wall honors women soldiers
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It should be another famous attraction near Washington. It has been seen in many American movies and TV shows. I happened to encounter the changing of the guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. There were some tourists gathering. Although there were many people in the whole park, the overall tour was still good because the place was large.
Arlington National Cemetery is as beautiful and peaceful as a park. With Arlington Hill as its center, the cemetery is spread over slopes and flat lands, covering a total area of 612 acres (about 2.48 square kilometers), with green grass everywhere and trees all around. By the 1990s, a total of 225,000 people were buried here, with an average of 18 people buried each week. Those buried here are first of all soldiers who died in wars, politicians, state workers who died at work, and those who made outstanding contributions to the country.
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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
4.5
/5
4 reviews
4.2
Based on 3,649 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +17573853474
Address: 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
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the greatest thing about this place was the sea turtle exhibit. I could sit and watch them swim all day. The staff was very friendly
Very good place, worth recommending, better than the regular popular attractions
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