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Potomac River Crossing

Aerial views of the wide Potomac River as the plane heads south from Northern Virginia.

Chesapeake Bay

Vast blue vistas of the largest estuary in the United States stretching toward the horizon.

The Northern Neck

Viewing the rural, water-locked peninsula between the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers.

Mobjack Bay

Distinctive coastal inlets and marshes near the mouth of the York River.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel

A glimpse of the massive 17.6-mile bridge-tunnel complex connecting the Eastern Shore to Virginia Beach.

Quantico Marine Base

Large military installation and airfield visible shortly after departure from Dulles.

Fredericksburg

Views of the historic city situated on the fall line of the Rappahannock River.

Colonial Williamsburg

Look for the cleared land and historic structures of the colonial capital and nearby Busch Gardens.

Newport News Shipbuilding

Massive dry docks and aircraft carriers under construction or repair on the James River.

Naval Station Norfolk

The world's largest naval base, often visible on the final approach into ORF.