Richmond

In addition to its much-beloved clutch of seven Fabergé eggs, the VMFA is home to a sizable and eclectic permanent collection. — Travel + Leisure

This 100-acre property is one of the top activities for Richmond travelers. — U.S. News & World Report

In an elegant neighborhood overlooking the James River, Agecroft Hall is a late-15th-century Tudor manor house built in Lancashire, England, brought here piece by piece in the 1920s. — Frommer's

From 1904 to 1934, this restored 28-room brick building was the home of a pioneering African-American businesswoman and educator whose endeavors included banking, insurance, and a newspaper. — Fodor's

The museum uses Richmond history to explore changing social themes in the fabric of American life through its exhibits. — Michelin Guide

Inside what was once the Tredegar Iron Works, this is the best place to get maps and other materials on the Civil War battlefields and attractions in the Richmond area. — Fodor's

Poe grew up in Richmond, and although he never lived in this early- to mid-18th-century structure. — Fodor's

Before visiting Richmond's other Civil War sites, I recommend going through this museum. — Frommer's

"Give me liberty, or give me death!" Proclaimed Patrick Henry. Few know that St. John's Church is where that speech was delivered. During the spring and summer there are live re-enactments on site. — Afar Magazine

A visitor-friendly museum mounts regularly changing exhibits and has permanent exhibitions. — Fodor's

Alexander and Virginia Weddell had this 16th-century manor house, originally built on the site of a 12th-century English monastery, shipped across the Atlantic and up the James River in the 1920s. — Fodor's

Gorgeously pristine white, the Virginia Capitol is a special state capitol worthy of a visit. — Afar Magazine

The Federal-era brick residence was home to the third US Supreme Court chief justice John Marshall (1755-1835). — Michelin Guide

In keeping with the museum's aim to further "tolerance through education," the museum details the experiences of Holocaust survivors from across Virginia. — Fodor's

Highlights the achievements of African American Virginians and displays collections of African arts, textiles and artifacts. — Lonely Planet