Day One – Lynchburg, Virginia PM: Begin your Central Virginia journey at Poplar Forest, the retreat home of a great

American founding father and president Thomas Jefferson. This beautiful, octagonal

home was built and designed by Jefferson himself after deeming Lynchburg “the

most interesting spot in the state.” Next, honor the brave soldiers who participated

in the invasion of Normandy during World War II with a visit to the moving National

D-Day Memorial. Hear powerful stories from members of the ‘greatest generation’

and take in the memorials and gardens while surrounded by majestic views of

Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Complete the day with a visit along “America’s

Most Popular Scenic Drive,” the picturesque Blue Ridge Parkway. Returning from the

parkway, enjoy one of the many local orchards or wineries, and indulge in tastings

of award-winning Virginia wines. Top off the evening with a memorable dinner at

Shoemakers Restaurant located along downtown Lynchburg’s riverfront. Shoemakers

is part of the historic Craddock-Terry…Virginia’s only shoe-themed hotel!

Day Two – Lynchburg, VirginiaAM: Head out for Appomattox Court House National Historical Park where you can

walk the same dusty trails once trod by Generals Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant.

Here, in the original village of Appomattox Court House, these men signed the terms

of surrender which brought an end to the bloodiest chapter in U.S. history…the

American Civil War. The past is brought to life as museum docents portray historical

figures from the 1860s in this peaceful, 1,700 acre setting. Less than a mile away

you’ll find the cutting-edge, interactive Museum of the Confederacy where you will

see the actual uniform and sword used by General Robert E. Lee, along with many

other unique Civil War artifacts. Time for lunch: order a ‘General Lee Sandwich’,

an ‘Appomattox Station Club’, or a “General Custer Salad” for a leisurely lunch at

the charming Babcock House, a unique and historic restaurant decorated in period

antiques from the Civil War era.

Experience the best this country has to offer from bustling cities to pristine beaches! These cities are classic Americana and offer first-rate restaurants, museums, shops, fun festivals and outdoor activities for all!

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Three destinations…

From top: White Marlin Fishing in the Gulf Stream, National D-Day Memorial, Craddock-Terry Hotel

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PM: Whether your idea of a perfect afternoon consists of soaking in some culture

or searching for adventure, Lynchburg has something for you! Relax and float the

James River by inner tube or kayak, enjoy a hot air balloon ride over the Blue Ridge

Mountains, choose a scenic trail for some afternoon hiking or biking, or head up to

Snowflex to participate in or just watch exciting year-round snow sports. For those

looking to continue their history lessons, enjoy afternoon tea at the local Ploughcroft

Tea Room and then visit the Anne Spencer House & Gardens, History Sandusky

and Civil War Center, and the impressive Point of Honor estate. End your day with

gracious southern cuisine while listening to live piano music and song in the intimate,

‘speakeasy’ setting of Lynchburg’s own ‘Jimmy on the James’ Restaurant.

Day Three – Lynchburg / Norfolk, Virginia AM: Before leaving, be sure to stop by Lynchburg’s most visited attraction, Old City

Cemetery. This 26-acre cemetery contains history laden, interpretive walking trails,

a Confederate section with the graves of more than 2,200 Civil War soldiers, five

interactive museums, and beautiful antique roses that date back to the 1500s. Don’t

forget to hit the gift shop to buy a little casket of “Died and Gone to Heaven Honey,”

or their cookbook full of cemetery stories and original ‘comfort food’ recipes entitled

“Food to DIE For!”

PM: Arrive in Norfolk, Virginia. Set sail aboard a sunset cruise on the American Rover

Tall Ship or the Spirit of Norfolk. Sail down the Elizabeth River with a guided tour of

Norfolk and learn about maritime history. Then experience Norfolk’s finest cuisine

on a food tour of “Restaurant Row” or Historic Ghent, tasting and sampling local

favorites with up to five different locally owned restaurants. Sip wine at Virginia’s first

urban winery, the Mermaid Winery.

Day Four – Norfolk, Virginia AM: Experience the life of a sailor at Naval Station Norfolk. Take a 45-minute bus

tour of the world’s largest naval station, as an enlisted sailor takes you onto the base

and shows how our Navy works,

lives, and protects our country.

Then step back in history with

more than 5,000 years of art

at the Chrysler Museum of Art.

Explore the largest collection of

Tiffany glass on the East Coast

and stop by the glass blowing

studio to see artists at work.

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Driving Distancesfrom Washington, D.C. to the Outer Banks, North Carolina

CityLynchburg, VirginiaRichmond, VirginiaNorfolk, VirginiaOuter Banks, North Carolina

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From top: Snowboarding at Snow Flex Lodge, Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival, Tubing down the James RiverLeft: The Spirit of Norfolk with downtown Norfolk in the background

PM: Tour Nauticus, an interactive science center. Then walk the decks of the

Battleship Wisconsin, one of the last and largest built by the U.S. Navy. Stand

beneath her 16-inch guns and feel the excitement of being aboard a historic

warship. Catch a performance with the Virginia Symphony, Virginia Arts Festival,

the Virginia Stage Company, or the Virginia Opera to end your evening.

Day Five – Outer Banks, North Carolina AM: Before you pack your bags and head for the beach, stop at Norfolk Botanical

Garden and experience more than 20 themed gardens on a tram or boat tour.

Then take off, and in just a 1.5-hour drive you will be on the storied Outer Banks.

Along the way stop at one of the farmers markets for fresh fruit, vegetables

and seafood!

PM: Head for Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head for a breathtaking

panoramic view of the barrier islands atop the tallest sand dunes on the East

Coast! Be a daredevil and hang glide off the side of the dune or just catch the

view at sunset and you’ll be amazed at the colors you will see. Be sure to enjoy

the many diverse menus from more than 100 local restaurants on the OBX found

nowhere else, including locally sourced meats and vegetables, craft brews and

native wines! Of course, our island seafood is gathered from surrounding waters

daily by the same families who harvested fresh fish, shrimp and scallops for

generations. Along with our world-class seafood, you can find lots of restaurants

that serve a full range of flavors and cuisines you’d expect from a premier

island destination.

Day Six – Outer Banks, North Carolina AM: What invention has had more influence on travel and society than the birth

of powered flight? Today, you can experience where it transformed from a dream

to reality on the OBX. See where Orville and Wilbur Wright, two bicycle makers,

perfected their flying inventions over the course of four years before taking to

the air on December 17, 1903 in the aptly-named Wright “Flyer” in an event that

forever changed the world.

PM: Take in a beach day on America’s first seashore, the Cape Hatteras

National Seashore, 70 miles of unspoiled beaches covering 30,000 acres; rent

a paddleboard and surf the waves at the famous S-Turns or take a lesson in

kiteboarding and learn to harness the wind across the open water of the Pamlico

Sound. After your day at the beach, climb or visit the tallest brick beacon on the

American coast, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, standing at 208 feet high. Catch a

bird’s-eye view of Cape Point and the Graveyard of the Atlantic like nowhere

else. It’s all about pirates and lost booty at the nearby Graveyard of the Atlantic

Museum; take a behind-the-scenes tour to see artifacts from historical shipwrecks,

unique beach finds and locally carved ships’ models.

From top: U.S.S. Wisconsin, Nauticus in NorfolkBelow, from left: Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Beach at Rodanthe, Paddleboarding at the S-turns, Wright Brothers National Memorial

Transportation Contact InformationLynchburg Regional

Convention and Visitors BureauCourtney Hunter

Sales Manager

Phone: 1-800-732-5821

Email:

chunter@discoverlynchburg.org

www.discoverlynchburg.org

VisitNorfolk Melissa Hopper

Associate Director of Tour

and Travel

Phone: 800-368-3097

Email:

mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com

www.visitnorfolktoday.com

Outer Banks Visitors Bureau Lorrie Love

Tourism Sales and

Events Manager

Phone: 877-629-4386

Email: love@outerbanks.org

www.outerbanks.org

AirportsDulles International Airport (IAD)http://www.metwashairports.com/dulles/dulles.htm

Dulles is a major hub for domestic and international air travel with a mixture of legacy

and low fare carriers which provide air service throughout the world.

Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)http://www.lynchburgva.gov/index.aspx?page=85

With 12 daily arriving and departing flights, Lynchburg Regional Airport provides a

variety of flight times for all passengers. With regional carrier service provided by US

Airways Express, their affiliation with a major flagship airline means easy connection

and ticketing no matter where you’re headed.

Norfolk International Airport (ORF)www.norfolkairport.com

Norfolk International Airport is the major airport serving coastal Virginia including

Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Williamsburg, Newport

News and Hampton, as well as Virginia’s Eastern Shore, northeast North Carolina

and the Outer Banks. Air service is provided by American, Delta, Southwest, United

Express and US Airways offering access to 22 non-stop destinations with connections

to hundreds of cities worldwide on a daily basis. The airport served nearly 3.2 million

passengers in 2011.

Amtrak StationsWashington, D.C. – Union Station (WAS)

Lynchburg, Virginia (LYH)

Norfolk, Virginia (NFK)