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I'll take any excuse to travel and President's Day, while being a little cold, is a great time to spend some time reflecting on U.S. Presidents with a trip to beautiful Virginia. Virginia's beauty and history is often overlooked by travelers who head for the big sites in Washington D.C.
My first visit to Mt. Vernon, the home of George Washington, was so inspiring that I bought a yearly pass. And then moved 3,000 miles away. I've still gone back time and time again, and my husband wisely took me to dine at the fine restaurant there the night that he propose.
Virginia is one of few states which hasn't cut off its tourism office in the current economic crisis. And planning a visit is as easy as going to their website: www.virginia.org.
Virginia is the birthplace of 8 U.S. Presidents. Even if you just attempt to visit places associated with George Washington, you will have a hard time making it to all of them. If you do visit in February, be sure to check out the list of celebrations associated with President's Day, including free admission to Mt. Vernon. And even if you are going to visit the area for other reasons, you can easily check out the nearby historical sites with the website's feature that allows you to search by city.
So beat the Spring Break rush. Take a President's Day getaway to Virginia.
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