South · VA
Virginia
The Old Dominion
Capital
Richmond
Best Time to Visit
April-June, September-November
01 Must-See Spots
Shenandoah National Park
Skyline Drive, fall foliage, and Appalachian Trail access
Colonial Williamsburg
a living-history museum of colonial America
Arlington National Cemetery
a solemn tribute to America's fallen
Monticello and the University of Virginia
Thomas Jefferson's architectural legacy
02 Hidden Gems
Natural Bridge State Park
a 215-foot natural stone arch once owned by Thomas Jefferson
Chincoteague Island
wild ponies, pristine beaches, and a charming fishing village
Luray Caverns
the largest caverns in the eastern US with a stalactite organ
Virginia Creeper Trail
a 34-mile rail trail descending through gorgeous mountain scenery
03 National Parks & Sites
04 Insider Tips
Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway connect for one continuous mountain drive
Virginia's wine country (Charlottesville, Loudoun County) has over 300 wineries
Virginia Beach has a great boardwalk, but the Eastern Shore is where you find solitude
Smith Mountain Lake is Virginia's best-kept secret for lakeside vacationing