| Virginia is full of history that reaches centuries back | | | | Ocean. The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science |
| into the history of our country. There are several | | | | Center is an educational adventure you will not forget. |
| historical sights that can be visited throughout the year. | | | | They are one of the top ten most visited aquariums in |
| There are also several events that take place in the | | | | the country. They feature 800,000 gallons of |
| month of February and are great if you are looking for | | | | aquariums, live animal habitats, 300 hands-on exhibits, |
| something fun to do on the weekend or on your family | | | | ½ acre aviary, a 1/3-mile nature trail and a 6-story |
| vacation. The Mid-Atlantic Sports & Boat Show is an | | | | IMAX movie screen. |
| annual event that is held in Virginia Beach at the | | | | Head down to the Shenandoah Valley for a romantic |
| Virginia Beach Convention Center. The event is the | | | | dinner at the winery for a romantic Valentine's |
| largest boat show in the region. You can see the latest | | | | experience. Local chefs cater the gourmet dinner and |
| boat models as well as other related marine equipment | | | | the winemaker himself presents the wines that are |
| that you need for your boat. The convention center is | | | | served with each course. The North Mountain |
| new and features 150,000 square feet of exhibition | | | | Vineyard Wine Maker's Dinner is located in |
| space. | | | | Maurertown. In Gordonsville, you will find the Horton |
| The Annual Polar Plunge is found on the Oceanfront at | | | | Vineyards Mardi Gras and Gumbo Celebration. Dress |
| Virginia Beach as well. This event has raised more | | | | in purple, green and gold and don't forget your masks |
| than $2.5 million for the Special Olympics in Virginia. | | | | and hats. There will be traditional Mardi Gras games |
| Over 17,500 people have plunged into the Atlantic | | | | and prizes. |