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Travelers to Virginia will find Richmond to be central to our state's many attractions, and luxury bed and breakfast Maury Place at Monument to be the ideal lodging choice while visiting here. Virginia is a great place to visit, with rich history and culture, world class universities, vineyards, and natural beauty.

Nearby Virginia Attractions:

Richmond is just a short drive to the historic Jamestown Settlement, America's first permanent English settlement, and Revolutionary War sites in Colonial Williamsburg and Yorktown.

Virginia was the birthplace of eight U.S. Presidents, more than any other state. Richmond is within a day’s drive to the homes of several:

• Mount Vernon, home of George Washington
• Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson
• Montpelier, home of James Madison
• Ash Lawn, home of James Monroe
• Berkeley Plantation, birthplace of William Henry Harrison
• Sherwood Forest, home of John Tyler
• Manse, birthplace of Woodrow Wilson

Virginia’s wine industry is booming and has grown from six wineries in 1979 to over 200 wineries today. The number of wineries in Virginia has almost doubled since 2005, making Virginia our nation's fifth largest wine producer.

Maury Place is proud to exclusively offer Virginia wines as our complimentary wine that we offer each guest, and in our wine and champagne packages. We would be happy to assist you in planning a day trip touring nearby vineyards.