eNewsletter for Virginia                                       May 2005

Whether you enjoy traditional beach vacations with plenty of events and activities to keep you on the go, or prefer secluded, quiet beach vacations with nothing but the wild ponies to keep you company, you'll love Virginia's Beaches along the Atlantic Coast, Eastern Shore and the Chesapeake Bay!
Complete Story and listing of Beaches & Oceans.

Pamplin Civil War Camp

What kind of soldier would you have made during the Civil War? If you want to find out, travel back 140 years and experience the only ongoing immersion program of its kind — Civil War Adventure Camp — at Pamplin Historcial Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier — named as one of the top sites to visit in Virginia by the Travel Channel. Participants dress, sleep and eat like the soldiers did and also take part in Civil War drills and pastime activities! More Civil War Sites and Virginia's Civil War Trails

Get Back to Nature - Camp in Virginia

Camping in Virginia can be back-to-basics primitive, on well-developed tent sites with electric/water hookups or on RV sites with resort-style amenities, such as cable television! Most Virginia State Parks offer campsites, as do Virginia's National Parks and Forests. A variety of privately owned campgrounds — such as KOA and Jellystone Parks — provide swimming pools, miniature golf and other family fun amenities! Complete Story and listing of Campgrounds.

Tour Virginia Wineries

Virginia is home to 90 Wineries & Vineyards that span from the Eastern Shore to the Heart of Appalachia. So wherever you are in Virginia, you can visit a nearby winery. Many of them offer free wine tastings, hors d'oeuvres, wine discounts and gift specials. Some of Virginia's most popular annual events are sponsored by wineries — such as May's Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Beach Music in the Courtyard and Mayfest. Mothers are treated royally at many a winery's Mother's Day events, too! Complete Listing of Wineries and Shopping at Wineries.

Visit Us Online

Everything you want in a vacation you can find in Virginia!
Visit Virginia on the web at www.virginia.org.