Virginia

 Virginia BY: JE

l. State Information

The state of Virginia would be very nice to visit. This state is filled with history and beauty. It is nicknamed “Mother State.” Additionally, Virginia was tenth to join the union and applied for statehood on June 25, 1788. The state motto is “Thus Always to Tyrannis.” While visiting Virginia, guest will often see the state bird, the cardinal, perched on a blooming American dogwood which is the state flower.



 Virginia's history has great significance to the United States. First, Jamestown was the original colony established in 1607. The ​settlers depended on tobacco for their livelihood. Next, in 1676 Bacon's Rebeeion was fought. The results left the colony of Jamestown almost destroyed. Furthermore, in 1781, the Battle of Yorktown took place in Virginia. This battle was fought during the American Revolution. The Americans and the French overpowered the British in military forces, causing the British to surrender. Additionally, in the Second Battle Of Manassas, General Jackson ordered an attack at Prince William County. This battle lasted about three days. . Finally, Jamestown celebrated their 400th anniversary of the founding of the nation in 2007.

Virginia is a perfect place to visit because it offers relaxing beaches, a pleasant climate, historical sites, entertaining family attractions, and amazing food. The Virginia beaches are an extremely desirable vacation spot. The climate is tolerable with an average in Junr of 71.5 degrees Fahrenheit and a maximum of 82.6 degrees. This state has an abundance of attractions that include historical museums and exhilarating water parks. Virginia's rich in history and heritage. When I visit, I will plan to see the Assetegue Lighthouse and the Arlington Historical Society Museum. Furthermore, Virginia is fortunate to landscape a variety of amusement parks. I will plan to spend a whole day at one. Because I love water parks, I have to go to the Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburgand Kinds Domminion in Doswell. The restaurants in Virginia are award winning, and there is an extensive variety. I am looking forward to dining out a lot.

II. Intinerary

6/20/10-Mechanicsburg to Virginia Beach Depart from Mechanisburg, PA at 7:00am. The trip is about 6 hours and 30 minutes including a 30 minute lunch break. Arrive at Virginia Beach, Virginia at 2:30pm and check in at Courtyard by Marriot Virginia Beach Ocean Front. 6/21/10-Virginia Beach We will go to the Beach untill 1:00 pm and then go eat at the restraurant at our hotel. Then at 3:00 we will go to The Shops at Hilltop. We will get done around 6:00pm. It is time to eat again, and our family choice is at Cobalt Grille. Finally, back to the hotel and to sleep.

6/22/10-Virginia Beach After a wonderfull night of sleep, we will spend the whole day until 6:00pm at the Ocean Breeze water park. We will eat there at one of the local restaurants. I can wait until this.

6/23/10-Virginia Beach We will leave for the beach at 10 am. We will eat breakfeast at the hotel. We will bring sandwiches to the beach and stay until 4 pm. We will go back to the hotel and clean up. Then we will enjoy a nice dinner at Angelo's. It is Italian. I am ordering lasagna!

6/24/10- Virginia Beach Today we are going to stay away from the beach and go to Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. We will start at 10am and stay until 4pm. Then go back to the hotel and enjoy a nice homemade meal. During our meal, I plan to talk about our favorite sites of the Virginia trip so far.

6/25/10- Virginia Beach This is our last day at the beach so we should spend a lot of time there. Everyone will enjoy boogie boarding and building sand castles. We will be there from 10am to 4pm which gives us enough time to enjoy the sun. To close the night, we will stroll on the boardwalk and reminisce our time in Virginia.

6/26/10- Richmond Leave our hotel at 7am. Arrive at Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Airport at 9am and check in. Then we will go to Lewis Ginter Botanic Garden until 3pm. Finally, we will eat a nice family friendly dinner at TGI Friday's.

6/27/10-Richmond to Mechancisburg Today we will spend the whole day until 4pm at Cobblestones Park. It is a really cool water park. It has one of the biggest slides in Virginia. Finally check out of the hotel is required by 10:00 am, and it is time to hit the road for home.

lll. Travel Plans

[|Directions from Mechanicsburg to Virginia Beach] [|Virginia Beach to Richmond] [|Richmond to Mechanicsburg PA]

IV.Accommodations

1.Courtyard by Marriot Virginia Beach Oceanfront A. 3737 Atlantic Ave. Virginia Beach,Virginia 23451 B. 888-travelocity C. $279/night/room D. 1. Heated indoor and outdoor pools 2.Non Smoking 3. Fitness Center (gym) 4. High Speed Internet 5, Resturant

2. Hilton Garden Inn A. 441 International Center Dr, Sandston Va 23150 B.(804)222-3338 C. $116/night /room D. 1.Heated Pools 2.Fitness Center (gym) 3. High Speed Internet 4. Whirlpool 5. 32 inch flat screen TVs in room

V.Pre-Trip Planning

1. Clean out refrigerator for perishable items. 2. Ask Colin, my neighbor, to bring up trash cans and collect mail 3. Turn of lights 4. Lock doors 5. Turn off computers 6. Charge Psp and Ipod 7. Pack some snacks for trip 8. Close garage doors 9. Bring any balls and toys in from the outside 10.Turn on alarm and answering machine

Vl. Estimated Cost

Gas: $106.00 Hotel: $3160.00 Food: $2272.00 Entertainment: $1661.00 Shopping:$250.00 Miscellaneous:$100.00 Total:$7549.00 See my Graph:

Vll. Bibliography

Infoplease." //Infoplease//. Part of Family Education Network, 11 Nov. 2009. Web. 11 Nov. 2009. .

//Virginia.gov//. Common Wealth of Virginia, Nov. 1998-2009. Web. 29 Nov. 2009. [|www.virginia.gov].

//Travelocity.com//. Travelocity, the Stars Design, and The Roaming Gnome Design are trademarks of Travelocity.com LP., 1996-2009. Web. 1-5 Dec. 2009. .

Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center//. Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center Foundation, 6 Dec. 2009. Web. 6 Dec. 2009. .//

//Ocean Breez Water Park//. Ocean Breez Water Park, 2009. Web. 6 Dec. 2009. [].

//Cobblestones Park//. William Morris Media, 2007. Web. 6 Dec. 2009. .