Veterans get to visit Virginia sites for free

Richmond (WBQB/WFVA/AP)  -- Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon and Montpelier are among a group of Virginia destinations offering free admission to former and active-duty service members to honor them on Veterans Day. Virginia tourism officials said that the former colonial capital as well as the estates of presidents George Washington and James Madison are among prominent sites and museums offering free admission to veterans and members of the Armed Forces. Hotels and other lodging businesses, as well as restaurants, are offering discounts.