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Welcome to Virginia, the Old Dominion State! Virginia is bordered by Washington, D.C., the nation's capital, and Maryland to the north; the Atlantic Ocean to the east; North Carolina and Tennessee to the south; and West Virginia and Kentucky to the west. It is a vastly changing state with 9 regions flows from the mountainous to level terrain. Western Virginia is covered by the Allegheny and Blue Ridge mountains with the great Shenandoah Valley falling between the ranges. The central piedmont region, has rolling hills, and then flattens out into the sandy coastal plain toward the Atlantic Ocean.

Virginia’s motto “Virginia is for lovers”, is why so many visitors flock here to vacation. There are ample beaches, and 2,500 miles of scenic drives through mountains, countryside and rolling hills. Come enjoy historic Gettysburg and Colonial Williamsburg, antique shops, amusement parks, and the small towns that are full of great local diners, wineries, soda fountains, and quaint B&Bs.
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Jamestown National Historic Site
Jamestown National Historic Site Top Attraction!
National Park in James City County, VA USA

National Historical Park Jamestown National Historical is a part of Historic Jamestowne, site of the First Permanent English Colony in North America. The National Historic Site consists of 22.


Brew Ridge Trail
Brew Ridge Trail Top Attraction!
Brew pub restaurant in Nelson, VA USA

5 brewery trail in Nelson Co. and Charlottesville VA Virginia's original craft beer trail, the Brew Ridge Trail celebrates the craft beer industry in Nelson and Albemarle Counties in the Blue Ridge Mountain area of Virginia.

Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway Top Attraction!
Scenic in Lynchburg, VA USA

The Blue Ridge Parkway, with its many picturesque overlooks and point of interest, is ranked America's most scenic drive. Dubbed "America's Favorite Drive, The Blue Ridge Parkway follows the Appalachian Mountains for 469 miles in Virginia and North Carolina. The Parkway provides some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, ranging from 650 to 6,000 feet in elevation.

Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre
Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre Top Attraction!
Skiing in Lynchburg, VA USA

VA's Premier Year-Round Destination for Mountain Activities! Located atop Liberty University's serene 5,000-acre mountain, Liberty Snowflex is Virginia's premier destination for year-round skiing, snowboarding, and tubing.

National D-Day Memorial
National D-Day Memorial Top Attraction!
Tour in Bedford, VA USA

Paying tribute to the allied forces, the 9-acre complex features a lush English Garden, haunting invasion tableau with statuary and landing scene, a powerful, permanent tribute to the valor, fidelity and sacrifice of D-Day service men and women. Located in the town suffering the highest per capita D-Day losses in the nation, the National D-Day Memorial pays tribute to the Allied Forces participating in the largest land,sea, and air operation in history: the invasion of Normandy, June 6, 1944.


A Walk You'll Remember! Annual 5K Benefit Run and Concert
A Walk You'll Remember! Annual 5K Benefit Run and Concert
Sport in Harrisonburg, VA USA

A 5K benefit run dedicated to Barbara Louwers!

A. Korotky Studio
A. Korotky Studio things to do on a rainy day in Central, VA
Arts and Craft in Charlottesville, VA USA

A weaving and surface design textile studio My name is Andrea Korotky and I am the proprietor of A. Korotky Studio, a weaving and surface design textile studio. My studio is located on the garden floor of my home in the heart of Fry's Spring, in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Adventure Brewing Company
Adventure Brewing Company things to do on a rainy day in Northern, VA
Brewery or Distillery in Fredericksburg, VA USA

Adventure Brewing Company brings full flavored beers to the Fredericksburg VA region. Producing 600-1000 barrels per annually, our lineup of beers includes four year round styles and a number of seasonal or special batches.

Animal Kingdom of Virginia
Animal Kingdom of Virginia
Nature in Pounding Mill, VA USA

exotic animals Animal Kingdom of Virginia is a small privately owned and operated exotic animal facility located in southwest Va. We are dedicated to the conservation of endangered exotic animals and provide a safe healthy educational exhibit for the community.


Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
National Park in Appomattox, VA USA

National Park Walk the old country lanes where Robert E. Lee, Commanding General of the Army of Northern Virginia, surrendered his men to Ulysses Grant, General-in-Chief of all United States forces, on April 9, 1865.

Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Tour in Arlington, VA USA

Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Experience one of the country’s most famous cemeteries at your own pace on this hop-on hop-off trolley tour of Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC. Visit the most notable graves and memorials and learn about the cemetery’s history from an onboard guide.

Bogati Bodega
Bogati Bodega
Winery in Round Hill, VA USA

Wine Tastings, tapas, and a beautiful place to enjoy them! Inspired by the culture and the wines of Argentina, Bogati Bodega is designed to provide guests a welcome respite from the everyday. Our passion encompasses more than the honored tradition of making wine and embraces innovation in our quest to produce world class wines.

Booker T Washington National Monument
Booker T Washington National Monument
National Park in Hardy, VA USA

National Park On April 5, 1856, a child who later called himself Booker T. Washington, was born in slavery on this 207-acre tobacco farm.

Buzzing Bee
Buzzing Bee things to do on a rainy day in Northern, VA
Shopping in Ashburn, VA USA

Our firm Buzzing Bee provide supplies We carry a thorough line of Bee suit, beekeeper jacket, beekeeping gloves, veils, and also some on demand items like hive kits and hives along with beekeeping tools, tracheal mite controls and queen rearing equipment’s .

C&O Railway Heritage Center/Museum
C&O Railway Heritage Center/Museum things to do on a rainy day in Shenandoah-Valley, VA
Museum in Clifton Forge, VA USA

Railway Museum The C&O Heritage Center is located in historic Clifton Forge, VA, nestled in the scenic mountains of the Alleghany Highlands.

Cape Henry Memorial
Cape Henry Memorial
National Park in Fort Story, VA USA

National Memorial After four and a half months crossing storm swept seas 144 weary Englishmen made land-fall in April 1607. They anchored their ships in the protected waters of the bay and landed a small party upon the shore.

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
National Park in Middletown, VA USA

National Historic Park

Colonial National Historical Park
Colonial National Historical Park
National Park in Jamestown, VA USA

National Historical Park Colonial National Historical Park (NHP) administers two of the most historically significant sites in English North America.

Colonial National Historical Park
Colonial National Historical Park
National Park in Yorktown, VA USA

National Historical Park Colonial National Historical Park (NHP) administers two of the most historically significant sites in English North America.

DADA 2.0
DADA 2.0 things to do on a rainy day in Northern, VA
Art Gallery in Alexandria, VA USA

Del Ray Artisans Exhibit DADA 2.0 features art by local artists that expresses absurdity and discontent through the lens of Dada. For two years, life in the U.S. has been bizarre, confusing, and at times downright disturbing.

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Best Time to Visit Virginia


The best time to visit Virginia is in the fall and summer. Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the low 80's. Summer nights are cool with lows in the mid 60's.

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Monthly Temperatures in Virginia


Month Low Avg High
January 26.8 35.9 45.0
February 28.9 38.8 48.6
March 35.8 46.5 57.2
April 43.8 55.3 66.9
May 53.2 64.0 74.9
June 61.8 72.2 82.5
July 66.6 76.6 86.6
August 65.2 75.1 85.0
September 58.8 69.0 79.1
October 46.6 57.7 68.7
November 37.9 48.4 58.8
December 30.5 39.8 49.1

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