Farmville

Farmville is located approximately 130 miles (209 kilometers) from Washington, the capital of the United States of America, and about 50 miles (80 kilometers) from Charlottesville.

Enjoy Farmville's sights. Visit the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts and Longwood University.

Don't restrict yourself to Farmville; Central Virginia has a wealth of scenic and cultural attractions which await the savvy traveler. Keysville, 19 miles (31 kilometers) to the north, and Amelia Court House, 25 miles (40 kilometers) to the west of Farmville are also waiting to be discovered.

Organize some transportation and spend half a day in Lynchburg, a transport and retail hub for the area, situated 40 miles (64 kilometers) from Farmville. This regional center offers plenty of visitor attractions, for example Lynchburg College, Liberty University and Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest. Candlers Station and Red Hill Patrick Henry National Memorial are also good places to spend a little time.

If you're looking for indoor entertainment, you can't better Central Virginia's excellent history museums. These are ideal places to learn about the local lore and culture and perhaps find a special souvenir.

Head outside and get amongst it in the Farmville area. Try hiking or give horse riding a spin. For those leading a fast-paced life, the perfect holiday often means making time to breathe deeply. When it's time to unwind, copy the locals and try shore fishing or bird watching.

Sadly, vacations can't go on forever, so when it's time fly home, head to the nearest major airport in Lynchburg, 45 miles (72 kilometers) to the west.