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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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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.

Emma and George Days
Emma and George Days things to do on a rainy day in Central, VA
Recreation in Hopewell, VA USA

A two-day educational learning event Weston Plantation will be hosting Emma and George Days August 8-9, 2017 from 9-12:30 p.m.

Ferguson Center for the Arts
Ferguson Center for the Arts things to do on a rainy day in Coastal, VA
Culture in Newport News, VA USA

The new and beautiful cultural beacon of Newport News. Christopher Newport University's Ferguson Center for the Arts has become an important cultural beacon in the Commonwealth. This $60 million, 300,000-square-foot facility attracts and presents the finest artists and entertainers in the world.

Festive Greens Workshop
Festive Greens Workshop things to do on a rainy day in Shenandoah-Valley, VA
Recreation in Harrisonburg, VA USA

Festive Greens is an exciting annual EJC Arboretum workshop Festive greens is an exciting annual workshop at the EJC Arboretum led by Abby Chick, owner of Blakemore's Flowers, voted by DNR readers as a Best in the Valley Flower Shop.

Flora and Fauna
Flora and Fauna things to do on a rainy day in Northern, VA
Art Gallery in Alexandria, VA USA

Art Exhibit The Flora & Fauna art exhibit (March 4-26) explores the interdependence of plants and animals, combining art and environmental science. In recent years, climate change and pollution have endangered the complex interactions between plants and animals.

George Washington Memorial Parkway
George Washington Memorial Parkway
National Park in McLean, VA USA

National Park

Give Me Shelter
Give Me Shelter things to do on a rainy day in Northern, VA
Art Gallery in Alexandria, VA USA

Art Exhibit During the pandemic we all have learned what it means to shelter in place. Shelters are often structures, yet sometimes just a state of where one is. For many it is a way to connect to our dwellings, and for others it merely means finding refuge.

Horse Lovers Paradise - Shangrila Guest Ranch
Horse Lovers Paradise - Shangrila Guest Ranch
Horseback Riding in South Boston, VA USA

Shangrila Guest Ranch provides all inclusive horseback riding vacation packages and hourly or day trail rides by appointment. Perfect getaway for that special occasion, family vacation or friends group.

Isley MugClub Meeting
Isley MugClub Meeting things to do on a rainy day in Central, VA
Brewery or Distillery in Richmond, VA USA

every Wednesday 4-10pm! MugClub Meeting: every Wednesday 4-10pm Open Mic: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month 6:30pm . . .

Jeremy Toussaint-Baptiste - Set It Off
Jeremy Toussaint-Baptiste - Set It Off things to do on a rainy day in Central, VA
Art Gallery in Richmond, VA USA

newly commissioned multi-site exhibition at 1708 Gallery Set It Off is a newly commissioned multi-site exhibition at 1708 Gallery and the Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University (ICA). This exhibition consists of two variations of a monumental, immersive, sonic sculpture installed across both sites.

July and August Exhibits at Art Works
July and August Exhibits at Art Works things to do on a rainy day in Central, VA
Art Gallery in Richmond, VA USA

Summertime exhibits on display and scavenger hunt fun. Enjoy Southern Summers (It’s summertime and the living is easy) exhibit by Virginia artists. We are also presenting Emily Baker, the Chester Artists Association EX-PO and Glenda Creamer Out West/Back East.

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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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