Go ahead. Explore Virginia. Visit Colonial Williamsburg to experience what life was like in an 18th-century town. Just a short distance away is historic Jamestowne where you can explore the first permanent settlement in North America. Visit one of the numerous national parks in the state dedicated to Revolutionary War and Civil war battles. If your idea of a great vacation includes sand and surf, sun and seafood, Virginia's beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay are waiting for you. Or, if you want a relaxing day, tour one of Virginia's over 75 wine vineyards.