Virginia By Owner Vacation Rentals

Old Dominion
"Sic Simper Tyrannis" (Thus Always to Tyrants)
 

Capital-	Richmond
Biggest City-	Virginia Beach
State Bird-	Cardinal
State Song-	Carry Me Back to Old Virginia
Major Sports Teams-	University of Virginia Cavaliers, Virginia Tech Hokies
Time Zone-	Eastern Standard Time
Famous Virginians-	University of Virginia Cavaliers, Virginia Tech Hokies

The first permanent New World colony was set up in what is now the great state of Virginia and it’s still a thriving and exciting vacation rental site for any visitor. A vacation rental in Virginia is one full of our nation’s history, a thriving wildlife population, majestic mountains, beautiful bays, and a unique Virginia culture.
 
The Birthplace of eight U.S. Presidents, Virginia is a history-lover’s paradise and is full of historical landmarks and historical monuments to visit during your vacation rental in Virginia. Alexandria is home to the Lee-Fendall house, the boyhood home of Robert E. Lee; Appomattox is home to the famous Appomattox Courthouse where Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant in 1865, signaling the end of the United States Civil War; and Richmond is home to Saint John’s Church, where Patrick Henry gave his world renowned "Give me liberty or give me death" speech. You can stop by Colonial Williamsburg during your vacation rental in Virginia, a restored historic area, the USS Wisconsin in Norfolk, or Monticello, the home of President Thomas Jefferson, in Charlottesville, Virginia.
 
A vacation rental in Virginia doesn’t always have to mean a history lesson. Old Dominion is home to many unique attractions and community festivals as well. Blacksburg, Virginia is home to the International Street Fair and Parade on the first Saturday of every April – here you can sample food, crafts, and music from over 110 countries. Fairfax, Virginia is home to the Chocolate Lover’s Festival every year around Valentine’s Day. And Chincoteague, a scenic island on the eastern shore of Virginia, is home to Pony Penning Days every summer – during this community festival the wild ponies of a neighboring barrier island are herded through the heart of the city by the Salt Water Cowboys and the foals are then auctioned off.
 
And as far as outdoor fun goes, Virginia can’t be beat! Check out Smith Mountain Lake, a large, artificial lake near Lynchburg – this scenic lake, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a recreational paradise! There are many opportunities for skiing, wakeboarding, and swimming. And this inland lake, featured in the movie What About Bob? is home to some championship striped bass fishing. Or stop on by Virginia Beach – it’s listed in The Guinness Book of World Records as being the longest pleasure beach in the world. Virginia Beach has held the East Coast Surfing Championships and the North American Sand Soccer Championships on its sandy shores. And it’s also home to the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Museum which is home to 70.000 galloon sea turtle aquarium!
 
So from the Blue Ridge Mountains to Chesapeake Bay; from Shenandoah National Park to the Appalachian Plateau; Virginia is your premier vacation rental site.