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- 1. Best Western Plus Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel
- 2. Coastal Hotel & Suites Virginia Beach - Oceanfront
- 3. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlottesville-UVA, VA
- 4. Hampton Inn Virginia Beach-Oceanfront North
- 5. Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront
- 6. Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
- 7. Comfort Inn Williamsburg Gateway
- 8. Hampton Inn & Suites Fredericksburg South
- 9. The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 10. Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
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Top 10 Cemeteries in Virginia, United States
Virginia can make American history come alive. Visit Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, tour Civil War battlefields, explore the living history museum at Williamsburg… the possibilities are endless (if the kids object, break up the historical sightseeing with a visit to Busch Gardens). Arlington, site of Arlington National Cemetery, is just across the Potomac River from all the major sites in D.C. In addition to beaches and historical attractions, Virginia has plenty to offer outdoor enthusiasts. Active families will love the Blue Ridge Highlands, where hiking, canoeing and tubing are just a few of the activities offered. Couples might enjoy a romantic mountain cabin in Virginia after a day of hiking in Shenandoah National Park.
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1. Arlington National Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9,443 reviews
Veterans of every American war from the Revolution to the country's most recent conflicts are buried at Arlington, which was officially declared a military cemetery in 1864. Among the more than 260,000 dead are three unidentified service members, buried at the Tomb of the Unknowns, and John F. Kennedy, whose gravesite is marked by an eternal flame.
Reviewed By Bill8071 - Lakewood Ranch, United States
No one can visit Arlington National Cemetery without realizing you are paying respect to many many fallen heroes. Every where you go you are reminded of the events, and the heroes involved, that changed the course of history of the United States. There is the tomb of the unknown soldier that is one of the most reverent sites there. The changing of the guard ceremony is done with a solemn precision that adds dignity and respect to the fallen soldier Don’t visit Arlington without watching the changing of the guard. You will also see memorials to those who perished in our space program. You will see a special section dedicated to those who served on the Supreme Court. You’ll see the grave sites of civil rights leaders who gave their lives for the cause of freedom for the African Americans. You’ll see generals buried next to privates and both will have nothing more than the simple, but elegant, grave marker provided by the government. From President Kennedy’s grave site, and the eternal flame, you will look up and see the home of General Robert E Lee and you will turn around and see the majestic view of Washington DC and the United States Capital building. The tour guides are excellent. You can do self guided but be ready for some serious hill climbing. We chose the tram and are glad we did. The guides point out many of the grave markers that are historical in our lifetime as well as some from fallen times before us. The tour also includes a visit to the Marine memorial which is a bronze statue of the flag raising at Iwo Jima. The memorial is huge and surrounded with pictures and history. One of the most beautiful monuments I have ever seen. When you visit, give yourself plenty of time to just stand at certain sites and reflect on men and events. The changing of the guard ceremony takes at least 30 minutes of your time. The Iwo Jima memorial another 30 minutes, and just walking around all the other sections and reflecting will consume s couple hours. Give a half a day minimum to your visit. With the many funerals they have there every day you will probably see a caisson and horses that are mounted by impeccably dressed soldiers moving thru the cemetery going to or coming from a burial. It’s just a beautiful, perfectly manicured, cemetery.
2. Quantico National Cemetery
3. Blandford Church and Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By Happy10958 - New Hampton, United States
The Blandford Church, sitting atop one of the highest points in Petersburg, features 13 beautiful Tiffany stained glass windows, each one representing a different state of the Confederacy. The artwork is beautiful, and the only question I had was why St.Thomas the Apostle ... famed as Doubting Thomas .... represents Georgia and not the show-me state, Missouri. The accompanying cemetery has some intriguing grave markers and, while Petersburg is best known for its Civil War, Blandford played an important role in the closing phases of the Revolutionary War.
4. Presbyterian Cemetery
5. Culpeper National Cemetery
6. Hampton National Cemetery (VAMC)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By RobertP120 - Chesterfield, United States
The smallest national cemetery in the United States is the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery on the campus of the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Hampton, Virginia. My wife and I visited this unique cemetery on a Saturday while visiting in the area. We saw the 3rd smallest national cemetery at Ball’s Bluff Battlefield in Leesburg, Virginia a couple of weeks ago and the thought of the smallest cemetery piqued our curiosity. The Department of Veterans Affairs manages this 0.30-acre cemetery. There are 22 interments at the site. It is currently not accepting new interments. The government established the cemetery in 1898 at the location of the Southern Branch of the National Home for Volunteer Soldiers and Sailors. Built during a yellow fever epidemic quarantine, every individual who died around the quarantine period was interred there because no one could leave or enter the station during the quarantine. By 1899, twenty Civil War and Spanish War veterans were buried in the cemetery including eight victims of yellow fever. The others died of other causes during the quarantine. Two civilians who died in 1909 and 1912 brought the total number of internments to twenty-two. The cemetery is not easy to find. There are no street signs or markers to guide visitors to the site. Several people we spoke to kept directing us to the Hampton National Cemetery adjacent to Hampton University. It occupies a small area at the intersection of Emancipation Drive and Harris Avenue on the medical campus. There is a self-propelled, tracked howitzer adjacent to the cemetery. It has “The Hampton” stenciled on the side. There is a parking lot immediately adjacent to the cemetery. Because of its size, there is not much to see but it the Veterans Administration keeps it well groomed, neat, and clean. We owe a measure of respect and appreciation to those veterans who gave it all in the service of their country. If you are in the Hampton area, please take a few moments to stop by and pay your respects.
7. Thornrose Cemetery
8. Shockoe Hill Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By urbanguy - Richmond, United States
I always thought that Richmond's Hollywood Cemetery was "the" oldest cemetery in Richmond. No, Hollywood was established in 1847, whereas Shockoe Hill dates from 1822. Hollywood certainly has more notable figures buried there and a greater diversity of cemetery architecture. But, Shockoe Hill being only 12.7 acres (compared to Hollywood's 135 acres) is easily walked in a short amount of time. The more historic figures to be buried at Shockoe Hill, I believe, are Chief Justice John Marshall, Peter Francisco, a Revolutionary War hero, and Elizabeth Van Lew, a Richmonder who was famous for being a spy for the Union Army.
9. Fredericksburg National Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Federal soldiers who died in the Civil War are buried here.
Reviewed By VickiA156
It was a very sobering place to visit. Realizing all of the lives that were lost at this battle. Sits high on a hill. A must see when in this area!
10. Yorktown National Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Over 2,000 Civil War soldiers are buried at this site.
Reviewed By OleMissTexas - Lewisville, United States
Came across this as part of the Yorktown Battlefield tour we were doing. Presently surprised that it was a Civil War cemetery and not a Revolutionary War one. Great experience and real humbling to see all the burial sites, especially the one that were marked as Unknown Soldier buried here. History plaques give real good info on this site.
