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Richmond
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One of the oldest cities in the United States, as evidenced by its historic district.
Overview of Richmond
It is one of the oldest cities in United States, as evidenced by its historic district.
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- Type of place: city.
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- Population: 223,170 inhabitants (2016).
- Area: 162 km².
- Altitude: 45.7 m.
- Website: https://www.visitrichmondva.com
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Chesapeake Bay
The largest estuary in the United States, straddling Maryland and Virginia, renowned for fishing, boating, and swimming.
The largest estuary in the United States, straddling Maryland and Virginia, renowned for fishing, boating, and swimming.
Fredericksburg
The small town has a historic downtown spanning about forty blocks, where 350 buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries still stand. Several Civil War battles took place in the surrounding area.
The small town has a historic downtown spanning about forty blocks, where 350 buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries still stand. Several Civil War battles took place in the surrounding area.
"Historic Triangle of Colonial Virginia"
Three key sites tracing the beginnings of American history: Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. Very close to one another, they are connected by the Colonial Parkway, a 37 km (23 mi) scenic route.
Three key sites tracing the beginnings of American history: Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. Very close to one another, they are connected by the Colonial Parkway, a 37 km (23 mi) scenic route.