Hotels in Virginia

Since the early days of the country, Virginia has played a great role, and we offer the best variety of accommodations to today's visitors. History lovers enjoy exploring the Thomas Jefferson-designed capitol building and staying in a nearby Richmond hotel for convenience. Stay at a discount Arlington hotel if you're introducing your family to historic sites such as The National Cemetery and The Pentagon; a hotel near Colonial Williamsburg works if you are spending time exploring it along with Jamestown Settlement. We boast a great selection of oceanfront Virginia Beach resorts as well. For the best prices and variety, our guide can not be beaten!

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With a mild climate and mid-Atlantic coast setting, Virginia is one of the country’s favorite vacation destinations. Add in the fact that it was instrumental in the founding of the U.S. as well as in the Civil War, and visitors can enjoy an amazing selection of historic sites dating from the 1600’s as well as an amazing selection of Virginia hotels.

Richmond’s capitol building was designed by no less than Thomas Jefferson (8 Presidents hail from Virginia!); browse the 1.25 mile long Canal Walk for a history lesson extraordinaire. Two hours southeast you will find the largest city in the state, Virginia Beach, right on the Chesapeake Bay. This resort city combines with Norfolk and Newport News to create a metro area population of over 1.5 million, and attractions abound, including historic lighthouses and plantations to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. National surfing, soccer and beach volleyball contests are held here as well.

Midway between Richmond and Virginia Beach is the very popular Colonial Williamsburg Jamestown Settlement area where you can experience living history portraying the lives of early settlers. Arlington is located in the very northeast corner of the state, just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. The National Cemetery, The Pentagon and many other federal agencies are headquartered here. The history of the area is memorialized in a great number of landmarks and parks throughout the state. Manassas National Battlefield Park, site of the first battle of the Civil War in 1861, is only a half hour west of Arlington. Shenandoah National Park features 75 overlooks with amazing views along the scenic Skyline Drive, and 500 miles of trails for hiking. The park is a couple hours northwest of Richmond.

The Virginia State Park system has been voted “best” in the nation, a testament to the value placed on preserving and enjoy the outdoors year-round. Considered one of the finest in the nation, Douthat State Park in the George Washington National Forest offers Alleghany Mountain scenery, miles of hiking trails (some of which open to mountain bikes) and trout fishing in a 50-acre lake. Grayson Highlands State Park, in southwestern Virginia, is adjacent to Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Experience guided canoe trips, horse trails and trails leading to amazing vistas, waterfalls and a centuries-old cabin. As the song goes, “Carry me back to Old Virginia” – this will be your tune after the best vacation ever!

Busch Gardens

This popular theme park gives you a unique tour around the world on high-tech simulator Europe in the Air. Always near or at the top of the list of best steel coasters, Alpengeist boasts 67 mph speeds and 6 inversions, while Apollo’s Chariot offers a 4 G experience. Animal encounters and demonstrations are featured as well, including lorikeets, wolves and eagles; visit Highland Stables to see sheep, border collies and Clydesdales. First-rate events and concerts can be enjoyed, as well as all kinds of delicious food. Sister park, Water Country USA, is less than 5 miles away. Find Discount Hotels near Busch Gardens.

Colonial National Historical Park

Locations of the first Permanent English Colony, Jamestown Settlement, and final major battle of the American Revolutionary War, Yorktown, may both be explored here. Visitor Centers and guided tours are available in both places. Also popular are self-guided drives along the 24 mile scenic Colonial Parkway, connecting Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg and Yorktown. Don’t miss the Cape Henry Memorial and the historic lighthouses! Find Discount Hotels near Colonial National Historical Park.

Douthat State Park

Arguably Virginia’s best state park, Douthat is tucked into the Allegheny Mountains. A 50-acre lake is offered to swimmers and fishermen; 40 miles of wooded hiking trails are available, many open to mountain bikers. Camping, RV, cabin and lodge facilities are superb. During the summer the park offers guided hikes, canoe tours and programs for kids. A 125-seat amphitheater is popular for weddings and other events. Find Discount Hotels near Douthat State Park.

Kings Dominion

The Intimidator 305 is just the newest of 15 outstanding coasters at this park; a whitewater rafting experience and pay-per-ride XTreme SkyFlyer are simply icing on the cake. Planet Snoopy provides fun for the little ones and several exciting live shows entertain families all day long; watch for seasonal events and concerts. As if that’s not enough, WaterWorks is free with admission, letting you float down a lazy river on a raft, slide down tubes and generally have a lot of wet and wild fun. Find Discount Hotels near Kings Dominion.

Manassas National Battlefield Park

In July 1861, the first major land battle of the Civil War took place here; August 1862 brought a Confederate victory and a move into the north. Spend some time in the Visitor Center exploring the battle map and seeing interesting museum artifacts. Daily walking tours are given; if time is limited, take a self-guided, one mile cell phone Henry Hill Loop Trail tour. Find Discount Hotels near Manassas National Battlefield Park.

Shenandoah National Park

Woodlands, rivers and streams are preserved amidst the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, providing spectacular wildlife, vistas and recreational opportunities. Scenic Skyline Drive features over 75 overlooks, and you can hike 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Watch for 570 million year old lava flows which cap many of the park’s peaks, known as Greenstones. Find Discount Hotels near Shenandoah National Park.