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Inconvenient Rules Richmond

1 Review I understand ban on photography put because of serious security reasons (like in some military objects, although... in times of spy satellites...) or because of someones' privacy. But I can't...

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Awkward Hours of Operation Richmond

2 Reviews I think it's unfortunate that you were not able to tour the Governor's Mansion. I attended a reception there once just before Christmas (George Allen was in office) and it was beautiful inside and...

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Museum at Agecroft Hall Richmond

1 Review Because the ladies at the museum were so nice, I almost hate to classify this as a tourist trap. After the tour was over, I wanted to buy me a booklet on Agecroft Hall which goes more in depth than...

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Construction and Renovations Richmond

1 Review Unfortunately the Virginia State Capitol building was closed when we got there on our first day in Richmond in October, 2004. There was a fence erected around the Capitol on Capitol Square and the...

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Virginia Beach Souveneir Shops

by Astrobuck

A great very many souveneir shops are located along the strip. Some close early, others are open very late (I saw one open until 11PM). Everything from T-shirts to picture frames are located throughout these shops. You are bound to find something memorable from your trip here. Check out as many shops as you possibly can. Although some of these shops carry some pretty nice things, others carry a lot of cheap junk. Check out the prices, items and anything else you can think of. Be sure to find the best bargains for you.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

by chewy3326

Many visitors of southeast Virginia head to Busch Gardens Williamsburg, an overcrowded expensive theme park that isn't that worth visiting. This might just be because of my general distaste towards theme parks, but it does seem overpriced and you spend too much of your time waiting in lines. Admission to the park is around $40 per person (prices are always rising, check before you go). We visited on a summer weekend (bad idea). To get the most out of your trip, visit during the low season (fall, spring) and not during a weekend. We spent over an hour waiting in line for a three-minute ride; it was ridiculous. Go instead to the historical and less expensive (but not by much) Colonial Williamsburg, which is very nearby.

No specifically Virginian tourist trap but...

by matcrazy1

I haven't been sucked in any tourist trap specific to Virgina. But before my trip I asked my VT-friends about hurricanes which rarely may reach Virginian Atlantic coast and costal area at the time I arrived (October - November). I've got to know that in the North Atlantic, a distinct hurricane season occurs from June 1 to November 30, sharply peaking from late August through September. The statistical peak of the North Atlantic hurricane season is September 10. But it's unlikely to be involved in any hurricane so far up as Virginia is placed in late October and in November when I was there.Although huriccanes fastly weaken inland and last usually a few hours they may cause longer lasting local flooding with lack of electricity as well as they may damage cars, houses and roads. Later on I saw damaged roads and houses along Gulf Coast especially in Alabama and northern Florida. In Richmond...

Natural Bridge

by phastphreddy

Ok, I admit that the natural bridge would be a nice place to visit, but it costs ten dollars. It’s just not worth it. I don’t know how they justify it, and I really don’t know how they keep getting people to shill out a sawbuck a pop to look at the thing, but somehow they do. It’s one big con. There are tons of cool places to see and visit in the Appalachian Mountains; you don’t need to waste your money at this one.You know, the scary thing is that they apparently keep getting people to come here. They’ve go a hotel, a wax museum, and a ridiculously large gift shop. You get a real “South of the Border” vibe here. It’s like they’re a trap and they know it so they’re going to get as much out of you in one visit as they can.The craziest thing about it all though, is that they offer season tickets. P.T. Barnum must be pleased. Just don't. Buy a postcard or something. Visit any of the many...

Mt Trashmore

by Jersey_John

A horrible idea, gone wrong. There once was a landfill in Va Beach. Someone decided to turn it into a park. They put dirt over all of the trash and grew grass on it to make itMT TRASHMORE. I spent alot of good times at this park as a kid, as you couldnt tell just by looking at it that it was once a landfill. Unfortunately, this huge tourist attraction, and lovely park, is now leaking and closed off to the public. If and when it is reinstated I suggest that if you want to go, go. It is actually really nice. In summertime though it is horribly over populated. Theres a park for the kids and a nice little comforting lake to feed the ducks......so its not all bad I guess.

VIRGINIA BEACH!!!!!

by Jersey_John

The whole thing! The beach is GORGEOUS but EVERYTHING is way overpriced! I used to go to the beach when i was in highschool all the time and surf (the little waves they have) all the time. I went back this summer and it was NOTHING like what i remembered, except for the water. Also beware of parking rates! $5 for 3hrs!!!! Its horrible what they have done to such a once AWESOME beach! If you want a nice NON-COMMERCIAL beach, ask for directions to Chicks Beach. Its really nice and they actually get decent waves.

Unless you have money to burn,...

by Eseg

Unless you have money to burn, just about every major hotel in the city is a tourist trap. With more than 100 Embassies here, as well as the World Bank, the IMF, and major universities, the hotels are always of a 'the sky's the limit' mentality. Check out small hotels and out-of-centre places for best deals.

any place selling...

by DC_Hunter

any place selling souveniers...they are always over priced but if you want something for the folks back home there isn't much you can do just remember that VA has the lowest sales tax in the eastern seaboard 4.5%

It's unfortunate that our...

by seagoingJLW

It's unfortunate that our beautiful Natural Bridge (which was one of Thomas Jefferson's favorite places) has become a real tourist trap. I remember it fondly as it used to be back in the 40s.

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The Jefferson Hotel Richmond

8 Reviews and 515 Opinions the jefferson hotel was built in 1895 by tobacco tycoon lewis ginter. ginter hired the famous...

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Williamsburg Inn Williamsburg

5 Reviews and 227 Opinions I couldn't afford to stay here. But if you want luxury, and are willing to spend $300 or more per...

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Lorien Hotel & Spa - a Kimpton Hotel Alexandria

1 Review and 666 Opinions King Street, the heart of Old Town Alexandria has numerous higher-end hotels for travelers to chose...

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