Virginia for the Holidays Celebrates Four Centuries

Welcome to Virginia for the Holidays, where holiday observances and traditions celebrate nearly four centuries, showcasing historic homes and communities — all decked out for your holiday visit.

December in Virginia presents hometown holiday parades, popular performances, spectacular light displays and animations guaranteed to put you in the spirit of wonder, just like the children in your life!
~ Holiday Home Tours
~ Christmas in Alexandria

10 Holiday Shopping Tips

Virginia localities want to make it easy for you this season with 10 ways to enjoy the holidays while checking everything off your list. From Holiday Open Houses at Wineries and Virginia's Discount Outlets to Museum Shops and Antiques & Collectibles, you'll put a different spin to your holiday whirlwind with the following suggestions:
~ 10 Holiday Shopping Tips

Open Virginia's Delightful Winter Packages

Wintergreen Resort invites you to "Ski Free" if you stay two nights at the resort! This package is the ultimate winter vacation or weekend getaway, Nov. 25-Dec. 21. Other great winter packages include Holiday Traditions at the Beach — with one of the most festive holiday light displays on the East Coast — and Celebration in Lights Package in Newport News.
~ More Winter Holiday Packages

The American Civil War Center at Tredegar

Virginia's newest museum is The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar in Richmond. Its permanent exhibit — "In the Cause of Liberty" — tells the whole story of the conflict from three perspectives: the Confederates, Unionists and African Americans. Its legacy displays view how the War continually shapes our nation, even today.
~ More Virginia Museums

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