Top 3 Weekend Escapes in Virginia

Weekends are the perfect time to get away with your special someone or with the family. I will give you three ideas to consider in the Virginia Area if you are considering a weekend getaway this year. These sound like great weekend getaways to me and I hope you enjoy the ones I have chosen if you choose to use them!

1.) Richmond, Virginia

Linden Row Inn

While visiting the Richmond area you can stay at this beautiful historic inn located in downtown Richmond. Not only does this historic inn of 70 rooms and 7 suites offer you the historic sense of the area, it allows you the luxury of today's accommodations. Rates will vary depending on dates but usually average around $169.00 a night for a King Room in the Main House.

Contact Information:

100 E. Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-783-7000
Reservations: 800-348-7424
Website: http://www.lindenrowinn.com/contact.php
Reservation Website: https://reservations.ihotelier.com/istay.cfm?hotelid=10073

Eagle Cruises

While Staying in Richmond you can take a cruise on this 149 passenger cruise line along the Historic James River. You can make reservations on this cruise line for lunch, dinner or moonlight cruises. As this cruise travels about 8 miles downriver it will take you past the King of Sausage (Jimmy Dean's) Riverfront home. Dress attire for this cruise is business casual with the woman being advised not to wear heels. Not only is this a great cruise for your romantic getaway weekend, you can also reserve it for small events and weddings.

Contact Information:

Capt. Bert Lewis
3101 Wharf St.
Richmond, VA 23231
Phone: 804-222-0223
Website: http://www.eaglecruises.net/welcome.html

Henricus Historical Park

Established in 1611 by Sir Thomas Dale this historic colony is now a park for you to visit and re-live 1611! This park is open Tuesdays thru Sundays from the hours of 10:00am to 5:00pm and tickets are not sold after 4:00 pm each day in order to give you time to fully enjoy your visit to the park.

Price for entering the park are as follows:

$7.00 for Adults
$5.00 for Children ages 3-12
Free for children under age 2

The also offer a $1.00 discount on the admission price for the following people:

Chesterfield and Henrico Residents
Senior Citizen
AAA Members
Teachers (with appropriate Id)
Military (with appropriate Id)

Contact Information:

251 Henricus Park Road
Chester, VA 23836
Phone: 804-748-1613
Website: http://www.henricus.org/

2.) Abingdon, VA

http://www.abingdon.com/index.htm

This town lies just west of the Blue Ridge Mountains

Martha Washington Hotel and Spa

While staying the historic Virginia town of Abingdon this Hotel offers all the romance and history for a weekend getaway. Not only was this hotel first a private residence, it was also use for a finishing school, a hospital during the Civil War, and a woman's college before it became the Historic Hotel and Spa it is today. This hotel offers 51 rooms and 11 Suites. They provide many luxury amenities at this fine hotel during your stay.

The rates for this hotel range from $235.00 to $560.00 a night and if you would like to do the spa package for your stay which includes 2 evening stay, dinner for 2, $150 spa credit and a complimentary breakfast and afternoon tea the rates range from $595.00 to $ 640.00.

Contact Information:

130 West Main Street
Abingdon, VA 24210
Phone: 276-628-3161
Reservations: 1-888-999-8078
Website: http://www.marthawashingtoninn.com/
Reservation Website: https://indecorp.ibe.netbooker.com/web/DisplayRoomRateSelection.do?pageIndex=1&conversionFactor=&roomsSortOrder=RateType

Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

While you are taking in the sites in historic Abingdon, make sure to stop by this beautiful national forest to take in the wonderful scenery while biking, hiking, horse back riding, fishing, hunting or taking a scenic drive through the park.

Contact Information:
3714 Highway 16
Marion, VA 24354-4097
Phone: 276-783-5196
Website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/mr/

3.) Williamsburg, VA

Parkside Resort

This family friendly resort is just 4 minutes from Busch Gardens and Water Country USA. All the Condo's come fully equipped for you stay with a Kitchen, washer and dryer, fireplace and televisions. They offer spacious and luxurious 1 or 2 bedroom condo's. The resort has the following specials on rates right now which vary with dates and season...

1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom starting at $72.00 a night
2 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom starting at $128.00 a night

Contact Information:

Parkside Williamsburg Resort
1827 Merrimac Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 757-345-5573
Website: http://www.parksidewilliamsburg.com/index.php

Busch Gardens

This park offers lots of fun things for the family such as rides, shows, concerts, animal attractions, kid friendly attractions, dining and gift shops. A fun time to be had by all the members of your family regardless of age!

The 2010 rates for Busch Gardens are:

Regular $61.95
Children age 3-9 $51.95
Children 2 and under enter for free
Parking is $12.00

Contact Information:

Busch Gardens Williamsburg
One Busch Garden Blvd.
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8785
Phone: 800-343-7946
Website: http://www.buschgardens.com/bgw/Explore/Default.aspx