Career Center and Human Resources Department
Working & Living in Virginia
Photo Information: Collage of images that includes the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington by Mark Downey, A Family Riding Bicycles in Virginia Beach by Douglas Peebles, Mabry Mill - Blue Ridge Parkway in Meadows of Dan by Tim Thompson and the Skyline across the James River in Richmond by Buddy Mays.
Photos provided courtesy of Virginia Tourism Corporation.
From the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains to the sandy beaches on the coast to the bustling activity in the nation's capitol, Virginia has much to offer!
Enjoy the outdoors? Try hiking or mountain biking on the Appalachian Trail. Indulge in snow skiing at Wintergreen or Massanuten. Water lovers will enjoy swimming, boating or waterskiing at Virginia's beaches and lakes. Get adventurous and try caving or rock climbing! It's all waiting for you here in Virginia!
Enjoy historical sites? Immerse yourself in Virginia's rich historical sites, including the homes of Presidents (Virginia was birthplace to eight Presidents!) and historic battlefields dating back to the Revolutionary War.
Enjoy the arts? Virginia has a multitude of museums with impressive permanent collections and visiting international collections. Enjoy art and crafts shows throughout the state, as well as local theatre and symphonies.
Enjoy amusement parks? Virginia has small amusements parks as well as large, including Busch Gardens and Paramount. No matter where you go, you'll find something exciting in Virginia!
Richmond, Virginia's capitol, was founded in 1607 and is located centrally - a convenient distance from many of the Commonwealth's sites. The Richmond metropolitan area is home to approximately one million citizens and is described by Style Magazine as "a beautiful and graceful southern city, that it is hopelessly mired in tradition, that it is a vibrant center of commerce and arts."
To find out more, visit the Commonwealth of Virginia. http://www.virginia.gov/cmsportal/
Learn more about Richmond, Virginia's capital. http://www.richmond.com
Other Virginia Locations
- Abingdon
- Alexandria
- Arlington
- Bristol
- Charlottesville
- Danville
- Fairfax
- Fredericksburg
- Hampton
- Harrisonburg
- Leesburg
- Lynchburg
- Manassas
- Marion
- Martinsville
- Norfolk
- Portsmouth
- Roanoke
- Staunton
- Virginia Beach
- Winchester
