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Blue Ridge Mountains |
Virginia is the next stop after the Carolinas and the beginning of the last leg of our trip. The invisible line between the North and South is drawn here and every acre is packed with some saga of national significance, be it the USA’s colonization, Revolution or Civil War.
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Jefferson Davis Monument - Richmond |
According to the Lonely Planet
"Richmond is welcoming, warm and offers the chance to witness an almost unique phenomenon: the gradual absorption of a traditional Southern city into the international milieu of the Northeast Corridor".
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Richmond |
Richmond is home to many significant structures, including some designed by notable architects. The city contains diverse styles, including significant examples of Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, among others.
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Virginia State Capitol |
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The Landmark Theater |
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Lutheran Church - Richmond |
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Main Street Station - Richmond |
Williamsburg was the capital of Virginia from 1699 to 1780. The city's tourism-based economy is driven by Colonial Williamsburg, an open-air, living history museum in the restored Historic Area of the city.
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Governors Palace - Williamsburg |
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Historic District - Williamsburg |