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Virginia is for Lovers is a statement of fact as well as the state motto. Couples will find a myriad of activities to renew their senses and to create a wonderful bond of romance, adventure and memories.
Imagine a day cruise - warm air caressing your face, the light taste of salt on your lips, the snapping sound of sails billowing overhead, the brilliant shades of red, mesmerizing blues and soft yellows of an Atlantic Ocean sunset. Could there be anything more romantic? Head to Norfolk, where couples can embark on a unique and romantic tall-ship cruise with American Rover Tall Ship Cruises. They offer daily narrated tours of 2 or 3 hours in duration. A cocktail lounge, restrooms and a souvenir shop on board the ship are provided for your convenience.
For a memory neither of you will ever forget, try a llama trek! Applewood Inn Bed & Breakfast in Lexington offers such an excursion. Stay in one of their unique rooms C (some with fireplaces), sample an abundant home-cooked breakfast, take a dip in the cool, blue pool and arrange for a delectable picnic to be carried on your llama trek. The guests lead the llamas, which carry the picnic, on guided tours, usually two or three hours in length. Packages of varying lengths and amenities can be arranged for your getaway.
Stalactites, stalagmites, dripping water, cool caves C can this be romantic? Of course! Luray Caverns is a beautiful, colorful and romantic destination. The Caverns were discovered over 126 years ago and have been thrilling visitors ever since. Tour guides, carrying lanterns, lead visitors on narrow paths lined with ever-changing formations and small natural ponds. The highlight of the tour is the worlds largest musical instrument C the Great Stalacpipe Organ C an invention which involves stalactites throughout the cave being electronically tapped with rubber mallets, creating beautiful symphonic melodies.
Cuddling by a brisk fire, sipping hot cocoa, relaxing after a fun-filled day on the ski slopes - if this is the type of romance you dream of, Virginia can make your dreams a reality. There are numerous ski resorts and slopes in the state C including Wintergreen Resort and Massanutten, among others. Besides the variety of snow activities available during the season, both of these are year-round resorts, offering activities and lodging for everyone, all year long.
Colonial Williamsburg provides another great escape. Take your time, wandering through the village, exploring the buildings, observing the craftsmen. Soak up the atmosphere and sample the period cuisine in an 18th-century tavern or fine dining in one of the elegant inns. Accommodations are romantic too. Guests can choose from the historic Williamsburg Inn, where they can be pampered with fine dining, spa treatments, golf, swimming or a stay in one of the unique Colonial Houses, furnished with period antiques, which allows guests to totally immerse themselves in the 18th century.
Virginia Beach is another destination perfect for couples. For active lifestyles, the options are endless C from boating, biking, golfing, fishing, swimming, scuba diving and touring to shopping, dining, exploring and more, there is something for everyone. A day at the beach, with sun, sand and surf, then a stroll along the boardwalk lined with shops and restaurants all add up to a relaxing and romantic day.
A warm spring day, sunshine on your back, a picnic in a wicker basket and a winding, gentle lane with only you and your loved one pedaling along on bicycles. If biking, or the great outdoors in general, is your idea of romance, then Nelson County would make a great destination. The centralized county offers a variety of adventures for romance-seeking couples including the numerous bicycle trails, horseback riding, hiking, boating and exploring Crabtree Falls C the highest vertical-drop waterfall east of the Mississippi.
The Heart of Appalachia region, the western tip of Virginia, is home to bluegrass music, Daniel Boone, Pocahontas, coal mining and the Cumberland Gap and makes a wonderful destination full of museums, attractions and shows. Americas Most Scenic Drive, the Blue Ridge Parkway, is in this region of the state, offering visitors an abundance of outdoor activities and numerous areas to observe wildlife or be a part of nature.
If you are looking for romance, Virginia is for lovers!
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