Need to come go to my lovely state? Listed below are 15 locations to journey in Virginia from the seashore to the mountains. Don’t neglect to cease by Charlottesville and say hello to me!
I’ve been residing in Virginia for over a decade now – since 2010! Whereas I’m not as a lot of a neighborhood as my native-born-and-raised husband, I do think about this my new dwelling state.
There’s rather a lot to like about Virginia from coast to mountains. The climate is pretty delicate 12 months spherical (we had an 80 diploma day this February!) and the panorama is gorgeous. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, it’s a nice vacation spot for nature lovers. (I’d reside within the mts however I’m crew coastal!)
What’s Virginia Well-known For?
Virginia is a state wealthy in historical past, making it some of the fascinating vacationer sights within the nation. Whether or not your hobbies lie within the outside or the historic, there’s something for everybody right here.
It’s not shocking Virginia is definitely well-known for lots of issues. Amongst vacationers and locals alike, the state is thought for its pure panorama, its historical past (a number of presidents known as Virginia dwelling), and its many cool cities, every with their very own distinct persona relationship again tons of of years.
Listed below are a few of the greatest locations within the state to plan your subsequent weekend getaway.
15 Locations To Journey In Virginia
Old Town Alexandria
Alexandria is an ideal vacation spot spot if you’d like historic structure blended in loads of outlets and eating places. Situated on the Potomac River and simply minutes from Washington DC, it provides you the texture of a significant metropolis with the attraction of historic Virginia.
Whereas in Alexandria, you possibly can stroll the King Avenue Mile and seize a chew at considered one of its many eating places. In the event you’re on the lookout for one thing Instagrammable, head on over to the Spite House, the skinniest house in America. After all, you possibly can all the time take a sightseeing cruise on the water for a singular view.
Alexandria is nice to go to 12 months spherical. Through the hotter months there may be loads to stroll to and discover and throughout the holidays all the things is festive and embellished. You’ll probably wish to keep away from any cruises throughout the coldest instances, nevertheless, so hold that in thoughts when planning.
Weblog put up: Old Town Visit
Arlington National Cemetery
Situated in Arlington, Virginia, Arlington Nationwide Cemetery is considered one of two navy cemeteries operated by the Military in america.
Spanning 639 acres, this cemetery is dwelling to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and is the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy and First Woman Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, in addition to a number of different notable figures.
Many individuals make the journey right here to pay their respects to the almost 400,000 individuals buried right here. Open day by day from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, paid excursions can be found all through the period. Basic admission is $19.50 for adults and $10.75 for kids ages 4 -12 with reductions for Army and Veterans.
In case you are planning on exploring the big cemetery, I might advise not going throughout the hottest instances (like August), as that might make strolling round difficult.
Mount Vernon
Virginia has no scarcity of Presidential houses, together with that of the nation’s first President George Washington. Situated in Mount Vernon, Virginia, this historic website is about 22 miles outdoors of Washington, DC. and you can simply plan a cease right here in your solution to or from visiting the nation’s capital.
Visiting Washington’s house is by guided tour solely. The mansion tour takes round 20 minutes and the grounds one other hour, so plan accordingly. It’s also advisable to buy your tickets forward of time. They’re open day by day and tickets are $28 for adults, $15 for teens 6 – 11, and free for kids below the age of 5.
Middleburg
Are you a fan of horses? Middleburg, VA may very well be the town you by no means knew you wanted to go to. Situated lower than 50 miles outdoors of Washington, DC, it’s additionally a fantastic vacation spot for meals and wine.
With greater than 20 wineries inside half-hour of Middleburg, it is among the wine locations. Add within the lovely setting with each the Blue Ridge and the Bull Run Mountains because the backdrop and you’ve got a fantastic possibility for a beautiful weekend getaway.
In the event you love the vacations, Christmas in Middleburg attracts a big crowd annually and is certain to please any horse lover.
Chesapeake
Chesapeake, Virginia is a coastal metropolis with over 22 miles of waterways. In the event you love the outside, it’s an ideal place to go to in Virginia. From mountaineering to fishing, you possibly can get pleasure from exploring all of the Chesapeake Bay space has to supply.
Shenandoah National Park
Simply north of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Shenandoah Nationwide Park boasts over 200,000 acres of protected lands with loads of mountaineering choices to discover. It’s exhausting to imagine it’s positioned solely 75 miles from Washington, DC!
Whether or not you’re trying to camp out, glamp out, or just take a scenic drive on the Skyline Drive, there are many choices. Climate can have a huge impact on what you do, so make sure and verify out their site when planning.
Staunton
A hidden gem positioned within the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Staunton is a enjoyable spot for a fast getaway. In case you are a theater lover, it’s dwelling to the American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse. Why not catch a play when you’re right here?
Staunton can be dwelling to a number of eating places, like The Shack, a recipient of two James Beard Award nominations, and a variety of breweries. It’s straightforward to make a weekend out of a go to to Staunton.
Charlottesville
After all, no point out of locations to journey in Virginia could be full with out my very own city of Charlottesville. It’s a lot greater than being dwelling to the College of Virginia. There are a selection of fantastic eating places right here, in addition to numerous breweries inside strolling distance of the historic Downtown. If beer isn’t your factor, you possibly can all the time enterprise out to the various close by wineries with beautiful mountain views. It’s actually no shock it is a prime vacation spot spot for weddings and bachelorette events.
When you are in Charlottesville, it’s value stopping by Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Designed and redesigned over the span of 40 years, the mansion and gardens are a well-liked vacation spot within the space. There are a number of excursions accessible, just like the From Slavery to Freedom Interactive Tour or the Self-Guided Go of the grounds.
Because the climate in Charlottesville is delicate, it’s all the time fairly good to go to, however I might be mindful it tends to get busy on the wineries throughout wedding ceremony season, some wineries hold winter hours, and the city itself can ebook up for UVA occasions like Commencement and large soccer or basketball video games.
You can too try my put up on the Best Day Trips from Charlottesville if you wish to tack on some extra objects to your Cville go to.
Weblog put up: Visit to Monticello
Richmond
Richmond is an unimaginable metropolis with a ton to supply beginning with their many museums. In case you are an artwork lover, try The Virginia Museum of Tremendous Arts. In case you are a literary buff, you’ll most likely wish to add the Edgar Allan Poe Museum to your listing. For these into historical past, the Virginia Holocaust Museum and the American Civil Battle Museum (Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy throughout the Civil Battle) ought to go in your listing. These are just some of many choices!
Along with their museums, Richmond can be identified for its nice eating places (it’s a foodie’s dream), their distilleries, and their many breweries. You’ll be able to eat and drink your means by way of this walkable metropolis.
Take a look at these posts: Fun Things To Do in Richmond, VA and Day Trip To The Richmond Metro Zoo
Williamsburg
Whether or not you might be on the lookout for household pleasant or a romantic weekend getaway, Williamsburg works as a vacation spot metropolis on a number of totally different ranges.
Take a step again in time with a Colonial Williamsburg tour full with costumed interpreters. Study all concerning the essential position Williamsburg performed main as much as and throughout the Revolutionary Battle. The Excursions differ all year long (all the time value seeing throughout the vacation season) so make sure and check out their website for choices.
If adrenaline is extra your factor, hop on over to Busch Gardens for considered one of their many curler coasters. Park hours differ throughout sure months so all the time check their calendar for hours and choices when planning.
As you’ll discover is a standard theme for Virginia, there are additionally plenty of eating places, distilleries, wineries, and breweries, like considered one of my favorites, the Alewerks Brewing Company.
Take a look at: A Weekend In Colonial Williamsburg
Jamestown
In case you are heading to Jamestown, chances are high it’s to take a look at Historic Jamestowne. Jamestowne was the primary everlasting English settlement in North America means again in 1607. The panorama has modified, however the colony has been preserved and is a well-liked vacation spot for households and historical past buffs alike.
Tickets are $30 for anybody 16 and over (15 and below get in free) and embody all public excursions and applications until in any other case famous. One of many extra fascinating facet to make sure and take a look at is something associated to the archaeology of the historic website.
Take a look at this put up: Supper at the Settlement
Roanoke
Roanoke is one other nice Virginia vacation spot in the event you like the outside. The realm affords over 1,000 miles of trails for mountaineering and biking. The truth is, it’s known for being one of the best spots for mountain and road biking. The good local weather in Virginia makes it particularly excellent.
After a day of biking, Roanoke is a straightforward spot to additionally seize a beer and calm down, as they’ve a number of breweries inside city.
Virginia Beach
Who doesn’t love a seashore journey? Whereas I usually consider the Blue Ridge Mountains once I consider Virginia, this state can be dwelling to Virginia Seashore. Sitting on the Atlantic Ocean, this resort metropolis affords a ton of lodges and eating places.
In the event you hate crowds and don’t wish to swim, the Fall and Winter are your greatest bets for visiting. Nonetheless, in the event you go in Could, June, or September you’re more likely to hit much less of a crowd (although it may nonetheless get fairly busy).
Take a look at a visit I took when I was pregnant with Mazen!
Norfolk
Nofolk is thought for being dwelling to the world’s largest naval base. Subsequently it ought to come as no shock that plenty of the sights must take care of the water. You’ll be able to journey your bike alongside the Elizabeth River Trail, 10.5 miles following alongside the waterfront. You can too tour the Battleship Wisconsin, one of many largest and final battleships constructed by the US Navy or you possibly can expertise the water your self with an American Rover Sailing Cruise.
You’ll most likely wish to attempt to go to in Could, as that’s when the climate is at a pleasant and delicate level. In the event you go for July or August you possibly can count on it to be highly regarded.
Chincoteague
Chincoteague Island is Virginia’s solely resort island. The island is just seven miles lengthy and also you aren’t going to be having a wild time when you’re right here; in truth, this spot is the definition of a quiet seashore city the place you possibly can soak up a serene setting and calm down. Plus…it has ponies.
Sure, Chincoteague is dwelling to the well-known Chincoteague Ponies! The ponies reside within the wild on the neighboring Assateague Island (additionally identified for its seashore) and are value seeing in the event you love horses. After all, there are many out of doors issues to do on the Island. From biking and mountaineering to boating and clamming, you’re certain to have a good time.
Because the summers could be muggy and the winters are chilly, September is an effective time to go to. July and August are the busiest instances on the Island.
As you possibly can see, there isn’t any scarcity of locations to journey to in Virginia. Irrespective of your pursuits, you’re certain to search out one thing for everybody. I hope you get pleasure from!
Have you ever been to Virginia and the place did you go?! Staff mountains or crew coast?
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