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The cradle of American democracy, the "mother of Presidents," and the birthplace of the Internet, Virginia has as rich a history as any state in America. With a heritage rooted in Scots-Irish, English, African, German, Hispanic and Native-American cultures, our Commonwealth is home to diverse people and places.
From Norfolk to Norton, Great Falls to Greensville and all of the points in between, the Commonwealth of Virginia is a mix of urban, rural, and suburban landscapes filled with pristine beaches, mile-high mountains, fun water parks, zoos, high-quality wineries, busy shopping malls, notable historic homes, and fast-moving highways. For travelers, Virginia is a day's drive or less from most cities east of the Mississippi River, and with a variety of airport, rail, and bus options, the rest of the nation and the world are only a ride away.