Top Virginia Art & Culture

Visit Niagara Falls on a full-day, independent trip from Washington, D.C. with plane tickets, ground transfers, lunch and a sightseeing cruise. Enjoy views of New England during the scenic, 80-minute flight, and take in the falls at your own pace. Get close to the thundering white water with tickets for the Maid of the Mist boat, then browse the shops and attractions that surround the falls. Pause for a 2-course lunch at Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls, and spend the afternoon exploring the historic town before flying back to D.C.

Face the ghosts of Williamsburg’s past on an evening haunted history tour in one of America’s oldest cities. After nightfall, visit centuries-old sites in Colonial Williamsburg and on the College of William and Mary campus while a guide shares reports of ghostly activity, from the days of early settlers through the Civil War. Beyond just chilling anecdotes, all sightings are based on paranormal research and thoroughly documented for a spine-tingling evening experience.

This is a uniquely creative way to enjoy a fun time with friends in an intimate setting while creating a tangible memory. No skills are necessary to create your masterpiece. A truly therapeutic and relaxing experience. Please call to book as a private paint party.

Spend the evening exploring the historic streets of Colonial Williamsburg on a candlelit guided ghost tour. The ghost tour reveals a lesser-known side of the historic streets and takes you to parts of the town most tourists wouldn’t be comfortable visiting on their own. Along the way, a guide entertains the group with family-friendly stories and local legends.

Meet the ghosts who occupy one of the oldest cities in the United States on this after-dark ghost tour of Colonial Williamsburg. Hear tales of the city's haunted history as you walk past Williamsburg's spookiest sites, all of which have been researched by professional historians and vetted by renowned psychics and investigators.

The only ghost tour in the world based on the first ever photo-study of ghosts! Real ghost photos, featured in the books Haunted Historic Colonial Williamsburg Virginia with Breakthrough Ghost Photography, Parts 1 & 2, are shown at each stop on a large computer notebook (Samsung Galaxy). Guides will point out the exact location around or in the house or building where the photo was taken and encourage travelers to take their own photos. Tour guides will give relevant historical information pertaining to the haunting as well as personal stories encountered by the book's author and others, including interpreters and security guards from Colonial Williamsburg. Travelers will be given choices about where they would like to stop based on their interests--no tour is ever the same! The East Tour starts at the Capital and continues down Duke of Gloucester Street to the Courthouse of 1770 and walking across the Market Square to the last stop--Williamsburg's most haunted: Peyton Randolph House.

Touring the historic Hollywood Cemetery in an electric Gem Car lets you see more sights in less time than a walking tour without compromising visibility. Cruise through the cemetery at a low speed en route to the final resting places of U.S. Presidents and other monuments, all while your guide shares stories about the lives of those who are buried here.

RVATukTuk provides private tours on open-aired tuk tuks. These are fun and unique electric vehicles. We are Virginia Green Travel certified and a woman-owned business.

Enjoy a day of family fun at the Virginia Living Museum during your visit to Williamsburg. Explore indoor and outdoor animal exhibits and see more than 250 species of wildlife native to Virginia, including bald eagles and endangered red wolves. Kid-friendly highlights include discovery centers, interactive hands-on exhibits, and an outdoor Dinosaur Discovery Trail with life-like dinosaurs, dig pits, and fossils.

After a 25-30 minute Segway training session in our repurposed tobacco warehouse location, you will take a ride from the River District up Main Street to Millionaire's Row & historic Old West End. There you will be transported back in time to see and hear stories of Victorian mansions and churches. Please allow 2 hours for the entire experience.

Uncover the stories that shaped America's early colonial past on the original cemetery tour in Williamsburg. Visit not just one but three different burial grounds in this historic city to pay tribute to early settlers and and others who left a lasting mark on New England. Prepare to hear some spine-tingling tales and ghostly legends, as well as some surprising facts about Williamsburg’s hidden history.

On Foot RVA running tour showcases the James River and the unique running experience we have in Richmond, VA. It's designed to be informative and our narrative focuses on current history and how Richmond has grown in recent years, while recognizing the historic artifacts along the way. Runners know that the best way to get to know a city is on your feet, exploring the city where the cars can't go. We will run on bridges, crushed gravel trails, paved trails and a few roads along the way. If you are visiting Richmond and you're a runner, you can combine your passion with a fun tour that will give you an overview of what RVA has to offer to visitors and residents. We welcome runners of all paces and we will make frequent stops for photo ops! We welcome the opportunity to book private tours for individuals and groups at times not listed on our site. Give us a call to book your unique running experience today!

Begins at Acree's Warehouse on Bridge St. (paved with cobblestones) then to JTI Fountain, Wreck of the Old 97 mural, former Riverside Mill and Dan River Mill buildings, old Fire Station #1 (Danville's first), former Worsham St. Bridge site, Dibrell Brothers Tobacco Headquarters, the old train trestle and pedestrian bridge, Southern Railroad freight station and passenger depot, Danville Science Center, Craghead St. marketplace which served tobacco farmers, and the Tobacco Mural. Then we'll ride up Main St. to Millionaires' Row/Old West End historic district. There you'll see beautiful pre-Civil War to Victorian-era mansions and churches built by tobacco barons, bankers and merchants at the height of Danville's golden age. Sites include Episcopal Church of the Epiphany (where Confederate President Jefferson Davis worshiped); Temple Beth Shalom; Sutherlin Mansion - the Last Confederate Capitol, and the Langhorne House, the childhood home of Lady Nancy Astor and Irene Langhorne Gibson.

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After a 25-30 minute Segway training session in our repurposed tobacco warehouse location, you will take a ride from the parking deck down  cobblestoned Bridge Street to the Crossing at the Dan and Craghead Street. There you will be transported back in time to see and hear stories of the 1880s Historic Tobacco Warehouse District. Please allow 2 hours for the entire experience.

Visit and view 16 murals as your guide gives artist-approved narratives on each artwork. Each artist has a story and every piece has a spirit. At Vibrant Shore Brewing Company we will view the brewing facilities as we explain the components of founder Rhett Rebold's refined brewing process. Each guest will receive four beer selections served in 5 oz glasses in their "flight". Vibrant Shore offers a wide variety of brews including several fruit-infused Gose offerings that please even those who aren't big fans of craft beer. Plus three non-alcoholic options.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Did you know that Williamsburg was the original capital of Virginia? Or that Lassie is among the famous visitors of Colonial Williamsburg. This pup rode through the Historic Area by carriage in 1966? You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Some of the rustic restaurants provide colonial recipes such as Carolina Fish Muddle, Shepherd's Pie, and Peanut Soup. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Williamsburg. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

Enjoy a unique pedestrian experience of art, culture, and community. Hear brief, artist-approved, narratives relevant to 26 artworks. Hear brief, artist-approved, narratives relevant to 26 artworks and their creators. We begin outside the Chrysler Museum's main entrance on our 2-hour, 2-mile stroll through the streets and hidden conduits of the Neon District. Mike will be your guide: Having hosted over 900 tours and hikes in and around my hometown of Norfolk, I've spent seven years exploring and sharing. Each artist has a story and each piece a spirit. The artists with works featured on our tour were provided with the narrative related to their work. Some responded with valuable feedback and others a kind nod. So what we will convey about the art is synced with the creator's visions and is genuine.

Visit the Mary Washington House in Fredericksburg, Virginia, to see where George Washington's mother lived at the end of her life. Now part of the Washington Heritage Museums, the house was purchased by the future president for his mom in 1772.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Did you know that Williamsburg was the original capital of Virginia? You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Did you know that Lassie is among the famous visitors of Colonial Williamsburg. This pup rode through the Historic Area by carriage in 1966? What is the most famous historical couple of Williamsburg? George Washington and Martha Washington! This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

The only ghost tour in the world based on the first ever photo-study of ghosts! Real ghost photos, featured in the books Haunted Historic Colonial Williamsburg Virginia with Breakthrough Ghost Photography, Parts 1 & 2, are shown at each stop on a large computer notebook (Samsung Galaxy). Guides will point out the exact location around or in the house or building where the photo was taken and encourage travelers to take their own photos. Tour guides will give relevant historical information pertaining to the haunting as well as personal stories encountered by the book's author and others, including interpreters and security guards from Colonial Williamsburg. Travelers will be given choices about where they would like to stop based on their interests--no tour is ever the same! The West Tour starts at the Cheese Shop in Merchants Square and continues to various buildings in Colonial Williamsburg to the last stop--Williamsburg's most haunted: the Peyton Randolph House.

We start along the Elizabeth River where it's deep waters attracted a British Naval Shipyard in 1767. In constant operation since 1767 today it's known as the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Walk the cobblestone streets of our Freemason District visiting the Seldon House and the Cary-Weston House. Next, we stroll the Ghent District where a Victorian building boom populated the shores around 1900. We visit the home of Norfolk visionary Peter Write circa 1899. Then we venture into the Chrysler Museum of Art to see the Norfolk Mace. Finally, we return to Norfolk's Downtown District to St. Paul's Episcopal Church which displays on of Cornwallace's cannonballs from 1776 still lodged in its wall.

Housed in an impeccably-preserved pre-Revolutionary building, the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop is a museum dedicated to colonial medical history. Find out from the museum’s guides about all the fantastic, grisly and deeply weird ways that American settlers dealt with illness and injury. Located in Fredericksburg, a roughly hour-long drive south of Washington DC, make sure to book your admission tickets in advance so you don’t miss out on a chance to visit this small but fascinating museum.

What better way to enjoy your travels than to create a memorable experience with your friends and loved ones? Painting together creates memories you'll enjoy laughing about for years to come and everyone walks away with a gorgeous painting they can be proud of.