Virginia is for Lovers of Shopping!
Just outside Washington D.C. in McLean, Virginia, Tysons Corner is home to more than 300 specialty and department stores, and is known as the Rodeo Drive of the East Coast. Visit the Plaza and enjoy free movies, concerts and a children’s play area. It may be known for its historic sites, but Williamsburg is also home to one of the largest outlet centers in the state, Williamsburg Premium Outlets. Take your pick from over 100 designer and name brand outlet stores tucked into a beautiful boutique promenade that reflects the colonial heritage of Williamsburg. By the same token, the Premium Outlets in Leesburg feature 110 outlet stores in a quaint and charming outdoor village atmosphere. From Virginia’s upscale retail outlets to main street shopping in small towns, Virginia is for lovers of great shopping.
More Than Just Shopping
Drive scenic roads through the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park, including the famous Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive, respectively. Visit unique towns brimming with history, such as Monticello and Richmond, and see historic reenactments in Colonial Williamsburg. Thrill seekers will love the rides at Busch Gardens, a popular theme park.
Highlights Include:
- Wine Tastings: Virginia is the fifth largest wine producing state in the U.S. with over 250 award-winning wineries.
- Culinary: Experience the Virginia Oyster Trail and discover seven distinctive flavours, one unique opportunity! Virginia is brewing some really tasty craft beer and the nation is noticing. The craft beer industry in Virginia has boomed very quickly from just a handful of craft breweries a couple of years ago to more than 100.
- Music: The Crooked Road, Virginia’s music trail, winds through almost 482 kilometres of scenic terrain in southwest Virginia, including 19 counties, four cities, and 54 towns.
- Golf: Virginia’s temperate climate year round makes it the perfect destination for a visit throughout the year or golfing year round!
Virginia is for lovers of shopping and so much more!