Virginia Travel Information

Alcohol Laws
Licensed on-premises establishments serve beer, wine and mixed drinks until 2 am. Offpremises establishments such as convenience stores, sell wine and beer until midnight. Persons must be 21 years old to buy beer, wine and distilled spirits. Persons under 21 are prohibited from purchasing liquor and wine for themselves and others.

Banking Hours
Most banks are open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, and additional hours on Friday till 6 pm. Some banks transact business until noon Saturday.

Climate
Although generally moderate, the climate in Virginia varies from mild to hot in the summer, and in winter from moderate to very cold. Spring and fall are exceptionally beautiful. Average annual rainfall is 42" (106 cm); average snowfall is 20" (50 cm); temperature average is 57 degrees-F (18° C) with temperatures reaching the 80s (34° C) during the summer and dropping to the 40s (10°-C) during the winter.

Credit Cards
Internationally recognized credit cards such as MasterCard, American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club and Visa are widely accepted. In Europe, these cards may be known as En Route, EuroCard or Access. In some cases, visitors may be able to convert credit into cash.

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