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### **Virginia Trip Guide - July 2024** ### **Virginia Trip Guide - July 2024**
#### **Trip Overview** #### **Trip Overview**
- **Destination:** Virginia - **Destination:** Virginia
- **Duration:** July 1 - July 31 - **Duration:** July 1 - July 31
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| Noah Davis | 20051715316 | TBD | | Noah Davis | 20051715316 | TBD |
#### **Flight Details** #### **Flight Details**
- **To Richmond:** - **To Richmond:**
- **Date:** Monday, July 1 - **Date:** Monday, July 1
- **Airline:** Southwest Airlines - **Airline:** Southwest Airlines
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- **Confirmation #:** 4C4ZXP - **Confirmation #:** 4C4ZXP
#### **Accommodations** #### **Accommodations**
- **Cate & Mike Hawks:** 310 Locksley Ln, Reedville, VA 22539 - **Cate & Mike Hawks:** 310 Locksley Ln, Reedville, VA 22539
- **Alison & Vinny Nemec:** 123 N Main Street, Richmond, VA - **Alison & Vinny Nemec:** 123 N Main Street, Richmond, VA
### **Itinerary & Points of Interest** ### **Itinerary & Points of Interest**
#### **Richmond** #### **Richmond**
- **Virginia State Capitol** - A historic building designed by Thomas Jefferson that serves as a symbol of Virginia's government and history. - **Virginia State Capitol** - A historic building designed by Thomas Jefferson that serves as a symbol of Virginia's government and history.
- **Virginia Museum of Fine Arts** - Renowned for its comprehensive collection spanning 5,000 years of art from cultures around the world. - **Virginia Museum of Fine Arts** - Renowned for its comprehensive collection spanning 5,000 years of art from cultures around the world.
- **Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden** - Features beautiful themed gardens, a conservatory, and a butterfly exhibit, making it a great place for relaxation and education. - **Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden** - Features beautiful themed gardens, a conservatory, and a butterfly exhibit, making it a great place for relaxation and education.
#### **Washington D.C.** #### **Washington D.C.**
- **U.S. Capitol and Capitol Hill** - The center of American democracy, offering guided tours that explore the legislative process and American history. - **U.S. Capitol and Capitol Hill** - The center of American democracy, offering guided tours that explore the legislative process and American history.
- **National Mall** - Known as "America's Front Yard," it's lined with iconic monuments and museums, providing a rich historical and cultural experience. - **National Mall** - Known as "America's Front Yard," it's lined with iconic monuments and museums, providing a rich historical and cultural experience.
- **National Air and Space Museum** - Holds the largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft in the world, making it a must-visit for those interested in aviation and space exploration. - **National Air and Space Museum** - Holds the largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft in the world, making it a must-visit for those interested in aviation and space exploration.
#### **Virginia Beach** #### **Virginia Beach**
- **Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center** - Offers engaging exhibits including a wide variety of marine species, an IMAX theater, and interactive science experiences. - **Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center** - Offers engaging exhibits including a wide variety of marine species, an IMAX theater, and interactive science experiences.
- **Sandbridge Beach** - Provides a quieter, more natural beach experience compared to the bustling Virginia Beach Boardwalk, ideal for relaxation and nature walks. - **Sandbridge Beach** - Provides a quieter, more natural beach experience compared to the bustling Virginia Beach Boardwalk, ideal for relaxation and nature walks.
- **First Landing State Park** - Historic site of the Jamestown colonists' first landing, offering a variety of outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and educational programs. - **First Landing State Park** - Historic site of the Jamestown colonists' first landing, offering a variety of outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and educational programs.
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- **Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve** - Known for its pristine natural environment and diverse ecosystems, it's a great spot for bird-watching and enjoying unspoiled coastal landscapes. - **Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve** - Known for its pristine natural environment and diverse ecosystems, it's a great spot for bird-watching and enjoying unspoiled coastal landscapes.
#### **Events & Cultural Experiences** #### **Events & Cultural Experiences**
**Richmond:**
- **Richmond:**
- Richmond Folk Festival: An annual event celebrating the roots, richness, and variety of American culture through music, dance, traditional craft, and food. - Richmond Folk Festival: An annual event celebrating the roots, richness, and variety of American culture through music, dance, traditional craft, and food.
- Fourth of July Celebrations: The city hosts numerous events including fireworks over the James River and live music at Dogwood Dell. - Fourth of July Celebrations: The city hosts numerous events including fireworks over the James River and live music at Dogwood Dell.
**Washington D.C.:**
- **Washington D.C.:**
- National Cherry Blossom Festival: Although it typically occurs in the spring, the festival's cultural presentations and activities extend into summer with various Japanese cultural events. - National Cherry Blossom Festival: Although it typically occurs in the spring, the festival's cultural presentations and activities extend into summer with various Japanese cultural events.
- A Capitol Fourth: The nation's premier Fourth of July concert and fireworks display, held on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. - A Capitol Fourth: The nation's premier Fourth of July concert and fireworks display, held on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
**Virginia Beach:**
- **Virginia Beach:**
- American Music Festival: Features national, regional, and local acts on stages along the oceanfront at the end of summer. - American Music Festival: Features national, regional, and local acts on stages along the oceanfront at the end of summer.
- Stars & Stripes Explosion: On July Fourth, this event combines symphonic tunes and spectacular fireworks on the beach. - Stars & Stripes Explosion: On July Fourth, this event combines symphonic tunes and spectacular fireworks on the beach.
**Northumberland County:**
- **Northumberland County:**
- Reedville Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks: A charming local celebration with a parade in the morning and fireworks over the water in the evening. - Reedville Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks: A charming local celebration with a parade in the morning and fireworks over the water in the evening.
- Northern Neck Seafood Festival: Held in May, but the region continues to celebrate its seafood heritage throughout the summer with various smaller events and community gatherings. - Northern Neck Seafood Festival: Held in May, but the region continues to celebrate its seafood heritage throughout the summer with various smaller events and community gatherings.
#### **Dining Recommendations** #### **Dining Recommendations**
**Richmond:**
- **Richmond:**
- **Mama J's Kitchen**: Must-try item - **Fried Catfish**: Known for its crispy, flavorful crust and tender, juicy inside, served with a side of soulful collard greens. - **Mama J's Kitchen**: Must-try item - **Fried Catfish**: Known for its crispy, flavorful crust and tender, juicy inside, served with a side of soulful collard greens.
**Washington D.C.:**
- **Washington D.C.:**
- **Ben's Chili Bowl**: Must-try item - **Half-Smoke**: A D.C. specialty, this smoky sausage is grilled and served in a warm bun, topped with mustard, onions, and the famous spicy chili sauce. - **Ben's Chili Bowl**: Must-try item - **Half-Smoke**: A D.C. specialty, this smoky sausage is grilled and served in a warm bun, topped with mustard, onions, and the famous spicy chili sauce.
**Virginia Beach:**
- **Virginia Beach:**
- **Waterman's Surfside Grille**: Must-try item - **Orange Crush**: A refreshing cocktail made with fresh orange juice, triple sec, vodka, and a splash of Sprite, perfect for sipping while overlooking the ocean. - **Waterman's Surfside Grille**: Must-try item - **Orange Crush**: A refreshing cocktail made with fresh orange juice, triple sec, vodka, and a splash of Sprite, perfect for sipping while overlooking the ocean.
**Northumberland County:**
- **Northumberland County:**
- **Crazy Crab**: Must-try item - **Steamed Blue Crabs**: Fresh from the Chesapeake Bay, these crabs are steamed with Old Bay seasoning and served with butter, capturing the essence of local seafood cuisine. - **Crazy Crab**: Must-try item - **Steamed Blue Crabs**: Fresh from the Chesapeake Bay, these crabs are steamed with Old Bay seasoning and served with butter, capturing the essence of local seafood cuisine.
#### **Transportation Options** #### **Transportation Options**
- Richmond: GRTC Transit System - Richmond: GRTC Transit System
- Washington D.C.: Metro rail and Metrobus - Washington D.C.: Metro rail and Metrobus
- Virginia Beach: VB Wave Trolley - Virginia Beach: VB Wave Trolley
#### **Packing List** #### **Packing List**
- Water shoes - Water shoes
- Swimming suit - Swimming suit
- Sunscreen - Sunscreen
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- Required tech - Required tech
#### **Local Insights & Notes** #### **Local Insights & Notes**
- **Weather in Richmond and Surrounding Areas:** July is typically hot and humid, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the high 90s Fahrenheit. Afternoon thunderstorms are common. It's advisable to prepare for variable conditions, especially if engaging in outdoor activities. - **Weather in Richmond and Surrounding Areas:** July is typically hot and humid, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the high 90s Fahrenheit. Afternoon thunderstorms are common. It's advisable to prepare for variable conditions, especially if engaging in outdoor activities.
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