The official website of the commonwealth of virginia Virginia was named for queen elizabeth i of england, the “virgin queen” and is also known as the “old dominion.” Learn about virginia government, contact a state agency, and find the services and resources you need.
Virginia | Capital, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
Visit virginia’s official tourism website for travel info and vacation planning
Explore our cities and towns, find fun things to do, and discover unique places to stay.
Virginia, constituent state of the u.s., one of the original 13 colonies It is bordered by maryland to the northeast, the atlantic ocean to the southeast, north carolina and tennessee to the south, kentucky to the west, and west virginia to the northwest The state capital is richmond. Explore america's history in williamsburg, unwind at virginia beach's shores or wander through shenandoah's picturesque trails for an unforgettable journey.
Governor governor glenn youngkin contact governor youngkin phone Visit virginia for one of the most varied vacations in the usa Things to do include seeing historic attractions, enjoying natural beauty and pristine coastlines, shopping and wine tasting. Planning a trip to the old dominion
Don't forget to add shenandoah national park, richmond, charlottesville and more to your virginia itinerary.
Virginia became a colony in 1624 and entered the union on june 25, 1788, the tenth state to do so
