List of Hotels in Virginia

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Known as the "Old Dominion," Virginia has a diverse history as well as landscape. Home of the Shenandoah National Park, this anomalous state has five distinct climate regions. Each year outdoor lovers visit the Blue Ridge Mountains and Chesapeake to take in a variety of adventures while experiencing and learning about the nation's past. Finding a place to stay is not a problem.

Skyland Resort

Shenandoah National Park Photo: Lin Mei

Founded in 1888, Skyland Resort was originally a summer retreat for conservationist George Freeman Pollock Jr. Located on the highest point of Skyline Drive at 3,680 ft., Skyland Resort continues to provide guests with a reprieve from the summer heat and scenic views of the Shenandoah Valley. The 36 acres of trails enable outdoor enthusiasts to step outside their room and hike or horseback ride through the old growth of Shenandoah National Park. Guest rooms and cabins are available with pet-friendly options.

Skyland Resort
Mile 41.7 Skyline Drive
Shenandoah National Park, Luray, VA 22835
(888) 896-3833

The Jefferson Hotel

Located in the heart historic downtown Richmond, the Jefferson Hotel is only blocks from the state capital building and historic Shockoe Slip. Opened in 1895, this remarkable hotel has survived from some very turbulent times, but is continually visited by distinguished guests, including Sir Edmund Hillary one of the first climbers to summit Mount Everest. Patrons of the Jefferson are pampered with deluxe rooms and a temperate swimming pool. Adventurous travelers can enjoy the mountain bike and hiking trails of neighboring Belle Island.

The Jefferson Hotel
101 W. Franklin St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(800) 424-8014

Historic MacArthur Inn

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Set in Narrows, Virginia, the Historic MacArthur Inn sits among thousands of acres of National and State Forest land. A mecca for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and kayaking on the New River, the MacArthur Inn provides outdoor enthusiasts with an indulgent outdoor adventure getaway. Named after General MacArthur, this remarkable hotel features 28 guest rooms and a complimentary hearty country breakfast.

Historic MacArthur Inn
117 MacArthur Lane
Narrows, Virginia 24124
(540) 726-7510

Surfside Inn

Travelers looking to beat the heat and hit the sand will find comfortable accommodations at Virginia Beach's Surfside Inn. These ocean front rooms offer a free deluxe continental breakfast, complimentary wireless Internet, on site bike rentals and an enclosed seasonally heated swimming pool.

Surfside Inn
1211 Atlantic Ave.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451-3539
(757) 428-1183

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Article Written By Patricia Poulin

Patricia Poulin is a freelance writer based out of the western slope of Colorado. Poulin's travels and insight have chronicled in print media resources, such as "Inside Outside" and "Breathe" magazine. She is also a regular contributor for other various publications including "USA Today." Poulin holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

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