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Each year Virginia ranks among the top U.S. states in tourism. Millions of visitors come not only from neighboring states and major U.S. markets but from all corners of the world, traveling with the intent of spending their time and money in Virginia. The result is $20.4 billion in visitor spending, $1.3 billion in state and local tax revenue and 207,000 jobs supported annually by tourism in Virginia.
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Historic Garden Week 2013 will feature approximately 200 private homes and gardens open on 32 separate tours throughout the state of Virginia over eight consecutive days.
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Virginia is for lovers of music. Nowhere is that more true than along The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail.
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Steven Spielberg's movie LINCOLN was filmed entirely in Virginia, in and around the cities of Richmond and Petersburg. Virginia’s LINCOLN Movie Trail and interactive Web site lead visitors to actual filming locations as well as restaurants, bars and shops that were favorites of the stars including Daniel Day-Lewis, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Sally Field, James Spader and other celebrities.
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Virginia is taking dining to a new level this March with LOVE by The Glass: Virginia Wine & Dine Month. For epicurean travelers, March is an ideal time to visit Virginia, as restaurants and wine shops statewide put local Virginia wines front and center on menus.
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