Fall Media Kit
Forty Reasons to Visit Virginia This Fall
For release August 1, 2009
Fall is a brilliant season to visit Virginia – this year especially, as the state celebrates 40 years of Virginia is for Lovers. Make plans on Virginia.org/fall to savor the season with vibrant foliage, hundreds of festivals and significant travel savings. Here are 40 reasons to visit Virginia this fall:
- 15 Million Acres of Foliage – color of this magnitude is not to be missed.
- 2,500 Miles of Scenic Drives – take a spin through some of the most breathtaking natural beauty Virginia has to offer.
- Close to You – Virginia is within a day’s drive or less for 60 percent of the U.S. population, making it a perfect for a weekend getaway.
- Glorious Weather – fall weather in Virginia is a delight – crisp and gentle, enticing travelers to get out and savor the season.
- Travel Deals – Save up to 40 percent off on fall travel in Virginia with offers at more than 200 destinations across the state, all listed at www.Virginia.org/40off
- Festival Favorites – Virginia hosts hundreds of fall festivals with seasonal culinary favorites, hayrides, corn mazes, apple picking and more.
- Get Cozy – Virginia’s cabins, cottages and parks offer a way to cozy up surrounded by Virginia’s natural beauty. Find one today at www.Virginia.org/fall.
- Blue Ridge Parkway – this grande dame of American scenic drives shows off spectacular color each fall.
- Skyline Drive – sister to the “Parkway”, Skyline Drive winds through the glory of Shenandoah National Park, full of color and natural beauty.
- Weekend Escapes – break free for a weekend trip built around wine trails, historic downtowns, luxury resorts or favorite fall festivals.
- Virginia Wine Month – October pays homage to the grape with tastings and celebrations at Virginia’s 140+ wineries and festivals.
- Virginia State Parks – always voted among the most beautiful in the nation, Virginia’s state parks are excellent fall getaway spots for nature lovers.
- Beautiful Bounty – fall is harvest time in Virginia, when everything from grapes, pumpkins, apples and more are found fresh and local at farm stands across the state.
- Famous Stew – Brunswick Stew is a traditional fall favorite, celebrated at festivals across the state and especially in Brunswick County, Virginia!
- Free Favorites – live passionately for free this fall at one of the many attractions and destinations that offer up fun at no charge.
- Zip It – zip through the foliage of the Blue Ridge mountains on Bryce Resort’s 3,000 feet of zip line.
- Farmers Markets – Virginia’s historic downtowns and Main Streets are renowned for authentic farmers markets – where local is a way of life, and has been for years.
- Green Getaways – take your passion for the environment on vacation with you in Virginia, with more than 500 hotels, B&Bs, museums, restaurants and more certified as Virginia Green. More ideas at www.Virginia.org/green.
- Walk it Off – take a hike this fall along some of Virginia’s celebrated hiking trails, with more miles of the Appalachian Trail than any other state, and pedestrian trails in every corner of Virginia.
- It’s A-Mazing – corn mazes make fall fun in Virginia, with news shapes and challenges each year.
- Aw Shucks! – oyster season takes hold in fall, with festivals and furious shucking classics such as the Urbanna Oyster Festival, November 4 - 6, the Chincoteague Oyster Festival on October 10 and the Oyster Point Oyster Roast on October 23, to name a few.
- Wine Trails – add some reds and whites to color tours on one of Virginia’s 13 wine trails that stretch across the state, from the Appalachian Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay.
- Football Favorites – football and fall go hand in hand in Virginia, go to a game at one of the state’s universities or colleges and stay for a weekend of fall fun.
- Relax – take time to wind down with a fall trip to Virginia – spas, resorts, wineries and cozy cabins offer tons of great R&R.
- Make Some Hay – hayrides delight travelers of all ages at fall festivals across the state.
- Reconnect – time is well-spent in Virginia, at fall festivals, celebrations and great “togethering” spots across the state.
- Fall Packages – Virginia.org/fall makes fall travel easy, with ready-made fall travel packages that include lodging, meals, activities and special extras.
- Beach Front Bliss – head to Virginia’s many beaches this fall, the weather may be cooler, but the views are still breathtaking.
- Haunts and Spooks – Halloween is big in Virginia, with more sites on the National Haunted Registry than any other state, fall is a great time to indulge the darker side of travel.
- Heal What Ales You – Virginia’s micro-breweries, local pubs and Oktoberfest celebrations will add rich flavor to fall travel.
- Shopping bargains – shopaholics, art connoisseurs and antique hunters will find bargains galore on fall getaways in Virginia.
- Musical Delights – music that appeals to everyone can be found at Virginia’s fall music festivals like the Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion, September 19 -20 and GrahamFestUSA, September 6 – 7 to name a few.
- Blossom and Butter – savor the best apple butter in the state, along with music, crafts and the freshest of apples at the Winchester Apple Festival, September 19 - 20.
- Gobble Gobble – Thanksgiving traditions are on full display in Virginia, from Colonial settings to master feasts at resorts and parks across the state, Virginia is a great place to celebrate Turkey Day.
- Historic Hotels – Virginia’s landmark legends such as The Jefferson, The Homestead, Hotel Roanoke and The Mimslyn Inn make fall getaways unforgettable.
- U Pick Fall Fun – farms found in Virginia’s countryside let travelers pick their own fun, with apple picking, pumpkin patches and gardens to find all of the fall favorites.
- Elegant Environments – relax in the hospitality and comfort of Virginia’s historic B&Bs found in small towns, historic hot spots and charming cities throughout the commonwealth.
- Creative Color – try a biplane ride over the countryside. or take a hot air balloon or horseback ride along the trails to take in fall color creatively.
- Go Nuts – celebrate legendary Virginia peanuts at two major festivals in Suffolk in Hampton Roads and Emporia in Central Virginia, with every peanut dish known to man.
- Forty years of Virginia is for Lovers – since 1969, Virginia is for Lovers has stood for a love of life and a passion for travel. Live out your travel passions this fall on a getaway to Virginia. Go to www.Virginia.org/fall or call 1-800-VISITVA to plan a trip and get more Virginia travel information.
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