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  1. 15 Best Places to Visit in Virginia

    Middleburg. #15 in Best Places to Visit in Virginia. Middleburg, an easy weekend getaway destination from Washington, D.C., is known for its horses and its wine. Often referred to as "the nation's ...

  2. Outdoor Activities

    For those who prefer a more relaxing type of outdoor recreation, Virginia boasts more than 3,000 miles of scenic roadways, taking travelers to coastal beauty, mountain vistas, quaint small towns and peaceful countryside. Two of the country's most legendary scenic drives, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive, are filled with scenic mountain overlooks, abundant wildlife, historic ...

  3. 15 Best Places to Visit in Virginia, According to Locals

    From a national park to a wine trail, here are the best places to visit in Virginia. ... but it also boasts one of the most interesting outdoor entertainment venues. Once an abandoned limestone ...

  4. THE 10 BEST Outdoor Activities in Virginia (Updated 2024)

    6. Norfolk's Combo Pass - Battleship Wisconsin & Virginia Zoo. Come experience the best of Norfolk, Virginia with a combo attraction pass to admission to Norfolk's top attractions! Through…. 7. Hiking the James River in Richmond, VA. Discover Richmond's most interesting and unique feature - the James River!

  5. 21 Top Things to Do in Virginia

    Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., residents often flock to Shenandoah National Park for a mountain getaway. You can reach the park in about two hours from the nation's capital, giving you ...

  6. THE 10 BEST Virginia Parks & Nature Attractions

    The Appomattox Courthouse village and Historical Park areas are very well laid out and it is easy to follow the infor... 2023. 17. First Landing State Park. 1,113. State Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas. Northeast Virginia Beach.

  7. Best Natural Attractions In Virginia: Outdoor Bucket List

    Without further ado, we present to you some of the best natural attractions in Virginia. 1. Visit Savage Neck Dunes. Our list of some of the best natural attractions in Virginia starts at Savage Neck Dunes. White sandy beaches and an expansive view of the Chesapeake Bay await you at Savage Neck Dunes, a hidden gem of a preserve on the Eastern ...

  8. Things To Do in Virginia

    Things. To Do. Virginia is for mountain hikers, beach-chair-sitters, oyster-shuckers, brewery-hoppers, museum goers, and…well you get the idea. We've got lots of fun things to do, whether you're here for a quick visit or plan on staying awhile. You could find yourself at an at an iconic historic site, in a garden, visiting an art museum ...

  9. Best places to visit in Virginia

    6. Virginia Beach. Best for fun in the sun. Everyone loves a good beach, and you can't ask for much better than sunny Virginia Beach and its not one but two coasts: the Atlantic and the Chesapeake. Expect golden sands, lapping blue waters and plenty of room to sunbathe, play volleyball and splash in the waves.

  10. 15+ Vibrant Places to Visit in Virginia (Best Vacation Spots!)

    Luray. Nestled in the western mountains of Virginia, the town of Luray is most famously known for the caverns of the same name. A ticket to see the stunning Luray Caverns will also gain you admission to the Car & Carriage Caravan Museum, Shenandoah Heritage Village, and Toy Town Junction. READ NEXT.

  11. THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Virginia

    8. Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Hit Virginia Beach's three-mile-long oceanfront promenade to people-watch, shop, and eat in a relaxed ambience. The boardwalk features a separate bike path—perfect for cycling and rollerblading.

  12. 18 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Virginia

    The mountains are prime places to visit for hiking and other outdoor sports, and the long golden beaches are popular summer destinations. Plan your visit to this fascinating state with our list of the top attractions in Virginia. ... Virginia Travel Guide. MORE DESTINATIONS. 15 Best Cheap Beach Vacation Spots in the USA. 11 Top-Rated Weekend ...

  13. 25 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Virginia

    Before you start exploring the area, head to the visitor center where you can get hold of a trail map detailing the seven routes on the peaks, taking in a waterfall, high crags, meadows, lakes, riparian environments and parcels of old-growth forest. 9. Williamsburg. Source: Wangkun Jia / shutterstock. Williamsburg.

  14. Outdoor Activities in Virginia Beach

    Explore outdoor activities in Virginia Beach with beautiful coastal waters, a variety of hiking trails, state parks, national refuges, home to the largest estuary in the U.S., and to one of the last great salt marsh habitats on the East Coast. Find all things to do outdoors in Virginia Beach.

  15. 50 Fun Things To Do & Places To Visit In Virginia

    16. Edith J. Carrier Arboretum. Stephen Little / flickr. The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum is among the top things to do in Virginia. It is located in Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg, on the campus of James Madison University, and is one of the few dog-friendly locations in Virginia that you can visit.

  16. The 11 Most Incredible Natural Attractions In Virginia

    10. Devil's Bathtub. Kentucky Woodsman/YouTube. Devil's Bathtub is a hidden gem in Virginia, and accessing this site is far from easy. The swimming hole is located in Fort Blackmore and involves a strenuous hike and lots of creek crosses. Nevertheless, its astounding blue waters make it one of Virginia's natural gems.

  17. 50 Extraordinary Things to do in Virginia in the Spring

    Spring is the start of a new year of festivals across Virginia. Find one or more that piques your interest and plan a spring getaway. Daffodil Festival - Gloucester - First weekend of April. Rocktown Beer and Music Festival - Harrisonburg - Late April. The Virginia Hot Glass Festival - Staunton - Memorial Day Weekend.

  18. 10 Breathtaking Towns to Visit in Virginia

    10 Breathtaking Towns to Visit in Virginia. One of the original Thirteen Colonies, the Commonwealth of Virginia is an incredibly beautiful US state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions stretching between the Appalachian Mountains and the Eastern Seaboard. Dotting the spectacular 42,774.2 sq. mi terrain of the Old Dominion, are innumerable breathtaking towns that often remain unnoticed ...

  19. Top 14 Outdoor Adventures in Northern Virginia

    9. Hike Potomac Overlook Regional Park. With 67 acres of wild and cultivated land to explore, Potomac Overlook Regional Park is the perfect way to learn about Virginia's flora and fauna while hiking the afternoon away. 10. Hit the Mount Vernon Trail. Bike, walk or jog on the award-winning Mount Vernon Trail.

  20. 15 Cool Bucket List Things to Do in Northern Virginia

    Hiking in Great Falls National Park. Great Falls National Park is a lovely place to hike in the spring, summer, and fall, when the weather really showcases all that is beautiful and lush about Virginia. The air is crisp and it's a great place to watch white water kayakers out in full force- or to do it, yourself.

  21. Our Favorite Outdoor Activities in Virginia Beach

    Ziplining @tribble2000, Instagram. The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium is the largest of its kind in Virginia and features multiple zip lines and aerial ropes challenge courses, perfect for thrill-seekers ages five and up. Zip through the air, up to 150 feet up, through a variety of leveled courses. Look up to see platforms in the trees connected by cables, wood and rope, that are forming ...

  22. Fun Things To Do Outside in Northern VA

    Outdoor Activities & Things to Do in Northern Virginia. Hiking: Cross County Trail, Burke Lake Park's trail system and more. Camping: Bull Run Regional Park, Lake Fairfax Park and more. Biking: Fountainhead Regional Park is one of the most popular. Horseback Riding: Washington & Old Dominion Trail is a must. Boating, Fishing & Lakes: Bull Run ...

  23. 15 Most Charming Small Towns To Visit In Virginia

    Kilmarnock has one of the most bustling small-town Main Streets in Virginia. The town has over 50 businesses for visitors and locals alike to busy themselves with during a day walking the Steptoe ...

  24. 20 Must See Northern Virginia Hidden Gems Rich in Nature and History

    10. Seneca Regional Park, Great Falls. Plan your visit: Hike Seneca Park and the Potomac Heritage Trail in Northern VA. Historic Canal Wall, Seneca Park. An entryway of woven branches welcomes hikers, birders, and equestrians to the beautiful woodland and riverside trails at this Northern Virginia hidden gem.

  25. Virginia State Parks Blog

    December. 2012. August. September. Virginia State Parks are family friendly places offering outdoor fun, cabins, camping, great trails, peace and quiet, and so much more. Plan your visit now. blog.