Fall in Virginia

  • Vibrant colors explode across Virginia each fall, one of the most scenic times of the year. Such beauty calls for outdoor recreation, photography, leaf-peeping drives, and times of reflection. Draw close to the ones you love and embrace togetherness. This is where LOVE lives.

     

  • Fall LOVE resized - FINAL

    Step into an autumn paradise where every Sunday drive is beautiful, every bottle of wine is a handcrafted treasure, and every moment shared together is irreplacable. Spend your fall where love lives. Find your perfect fall getaway.

    Scenic Drive in Shenandoah National Park

    Skip town for a great scenic drive this fall. From the mountains of the Blue Ridge to the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia's natural beauty is unmatched. See what you're missing. 

    Jack-o-Lanterns

    Pumpkins galore! Fall is incomplete without a giant orange pumpkin. Scour the pumpkin patches and try winding your way through a corn maze or two for a day of family fun. Halloween is coming, so carve away!

    Fall Festival

    Virginia hosts many fall festivals. From food and music to wine and culture, there will be many choices to satisfy your desire. Plan today. 

    Fall apples

    Apples are abundant in Virginia. Find an orchard to pick them fresh or a festival to taste renowned Virginia recipes.

    Family at Sherando Lake

    Getaway with your family to a beautiful fall destination like Sherando Lake. Discover ways to enjoy each other and the natural beauty that surrounds you. More suggestions. 

    biking in fall foliage

    As the leaves change this year, come see the Old Dominion decked out in all her autumn glory. Find places to hike and bike Virginia.

    Fall Main Street

    Virginia's Main Street communities are some of America's most beautiful. Explore the locally-owned shops for artisan-made crafts, jewelry, paintings, and more, then take a taste of the town in a nearby cafe. Learn more.

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  • Fall Foliage Report

    From the Virginia Department of Forestry
    For the week ending November 10, 2011

    This will be our last report for the Fall season.
     

    A deciduous tree’s beautiful autumn colors are a prelude to the loss of its leaves.  Thin leaf tissue freezes easily, and trees constantly lose water through the leaves, so a tree must seal them off and drop its leaves to preserve its own health through the winter cold. Some trees tend to cling to their dead leaves for a while, but the water vessels are sealed off, so the trees are not harmed. For example, white oaks may wear a “skirt” of brown leaves on their lower branches well into winter. And beech trees may cling to their papery amber leaves until the new buds swell in spring.  

    Here's the latest update on fall color in Virginia. In the upper Piedmont, considerable color can still be seen, though colors are past peak. In the lower Piedmont, colors are at or just past peak. In the Coastal Plain of Virginia, significant color can be seen on the Peninsula. On the Eastern Shore, roughly fifty-percent of the trees have color.

    Fall Fire Season began October 15th. When burning leaves, the Virginia Department of Forestry recommends burning small piles, have water on hand and a cell phone nearby to dial 911 if it gets out of control.

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    Virginia Fall Images

     

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    Click this link to send your photo to Flickr. Help us show off Autumn in the Old Dominion!

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    Leaf Colors

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  • Fall Experiences

    Couple at Legacy Museum, Lynchburg

    Couples' Getaways

    Fall is a romantic season in Virginia. Take a nice drive, a crisp walk, and enjoy your time together. LOVE lives in Virginia.

    Couples' Getaways
    King Family Vineyards

    Wine Getaways

    From the mountains to the shore you'll find the perfect wine-themed getaway. Virginia's wineries number nearly 200, and they're all great!

    Wine Getaways
    Skyland Resort at Shenandoah National Park. Photo by Kelly J. Mihalcoe LLC.

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    May 21, 2012

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