Virginia
Fall Vacations & Unique Travel Spots
Luray Zoo
The Luray Zoo, is well known for it's personable atmosphere and loads of animal fun! It also boasts one of the best snake
collections on the East Coast, has an interactive petting zoo, live educational animal shows, and mammals and exotic birds
from around the world. The Animal Encounter Theater is a new addition to Luray Zoo. This amphitheater was built for the
purpose of educating school groups, private groups and the public. The theater allows visitors of all ages to meet
up-close some fascinating animals and maybe even touch a few! There also is the Pettinz Zoo, The Petting Zoo is an
interactive area where kids and adults can pet and feed some of the Zoo's most friendly animals.
Location: 1087 US Hwy 211 West - Located 1/2 mile West of Luray Caverns on state Rt. 211. Luray, VA
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Appomattox Court House - National Historical Site
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is comprised of many original historic structures along with several
reconstructed builings on approximately 1700 acres in rural southside Virginia. The village of Appomattox Court House
was the site of the surrender of General Robert E. Lee and the event that signaled the end of four years of Civil War.
Location: Located in south central Virginia approximately 95 miles west of Richmond, VA
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Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
This historical site is known as 'The Bloodiest Landscape in North America'. Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness,
and Spotsylvania - more than 85,000 men wounded; 15,000 killed. No place more vividly reflects the Civil War’s tragic
cost, in all its forms. These places reveal the trials of a community and nation at war. The December 13, 1862 battle is
known as General Robert E. Lee’s easiest victory. A visitor center contains exhibits, 22 minute movie and bookstore to
help orient visitors to the battle. A five mile driving tour and several walking trails provide access to the key spots on
the battlefield.
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
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Virginia Discovery Museum
A hands-on children's museum, with exhibits on the arts, sciences, humanities, history and nature.
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia on the East End of the Downtown Mall.
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Science Museum of Virginia
Exhibits, programs, IMAX theater and much more. Surviving the Tour de France - See how cyclists use muscle and mind to
overcome adversity and accomplish the near impossible. Fighter Pilot - Operation Red Flag: Hold on to your popcorn and
prepare for the ultimate in aerial combat! Greece: Secrets of the Past - Join a team of archaeologists as they piece
together the puzzles of an ancient civilization.
Location: Richmond, VA
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