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• Favorite Soothing Swimming Holes
  false If waterparks are a little too fomal or busy for your vacation style, here are some natural water holes that will soothe your travel-weary feet and soul. Blue Ridge Highlands | Eastern Shore | Chesapeake Bay Northern Virginia | Shenandoah Valley | Southern Virginia Hear   Read More
• 4th of July Festivals
  Spend your Independence Day celebrating at a Virginia festival. From car shows and ice cream socials to concerts and community picnics, these events will have you singing like Lee Greenwood before the day is done!   Read More
• July in Virginia
  See what's going on around Virginia this July!   Read More
• Virginia's Mountain Resorts
  Bryce, The Homestead, Massanutten and Wintergreen are Virginia's winter sports havens. Thrill-seekers take the plunge to enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, snowmobiling, cross-country, ice skating, snowshoeing and much more!    Read More
• Food Festivals
    Enjoy the tastes of Virginia at a food festival. Peaches, apples, pumpkins, and a few other specialties await!   Read More
• Virginia's Waterparks
  Your kids will be over-the-top excited when you take them to a Virginia waterpark. Bring the camera, sunblock, and plenty of laughs for these wet and wild adventures! Tidewater/Hampton Roads | Central Virginia Northern Virginia | Blue Ridge Highlands Shenandoah Valley ^   Read More
• Labor Day in Virginia
  Time for one last summer hurrah! Make it a weekend of fun in Virginia.   Read More
• June in Virginia
  Find an event to enjoy this June in Virginia.   Read More
• July Winery Events
  Enjoy Virginia's finest wines right where they're made.   Read More
• July 4th in Virginia
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• Virginia Wine Festivals
  Virginia wines are flowing at a festival near you.   Read More
• Historic Virginia Homes
  false Virginia celebrates historic homes each and every year. Virginia Governor's Mansion, Richmond Abram's Delight, Winchester Dodona Manor, Leesburg Lee Hall Mansion, Newport News Shirley Plantation, Charles City Considered the “Mother of Pres   Read More
• Virginia Foods
  There's a lot more to Virginia Cuisine than Peanuts!    Read More
• NASCAR in Virginia
  Virginia loves NASCAR fans!   Read More
• The Crooked Road: Festivals
  The Crooked Road features many festivals during the spring, summer and fall.   Read More
• The Crooked Road: Major Venues
  There are eight major venues along the Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail   Read More
• Virginia Main Street Communities
  Visit these unique Main Street communities in Virginia.   Read More
• Cozy Virginia Cabins
  Settle in to a cozy Virginia cabin for a wonderfully serene weekend reprieve.   Read More
• Father's Day in Virginia
  Fulfill Dad's passion for fishing, fancy cars, good food and maybe even a glass of fine Virginia wine this Father's Day.   Read More
• Horse Riding Lessons
  Saddle up! Learn to ride or have your little one learn to ride.   Read More
• Virginia County Fairs
  Celebrate agricultural heritage and the rural life as you watch tractors pull, pigs race and chickens parade around at Virginia's affordable family fun spots - county fairs!   Read More
• Spring Drives
  If you're looking for beautiful spring color, take a laid-back Sunday drive down any of these popular byways for fantastic photo ops and breathtaking views. Mountain Drives Meander the 105 miles of Skyline Drive along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains starting at Front Royal   Read More
• Virginia Trail Riding
  false Northern Virginia | Shenandoah Valley | Central Virginia | Blue Ridge Highlands Southern Virginia | Heart of Appalachia       Northern Virginia Delaplane - Sky Meadows State Park offers a bridle trail for riders. Hume - Marriott Ranch offers guided trial r   Read More
• Blue Ridge Parkway
  false Meandering 469 miles from Shenandoah National Park in the northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina, the Parkway follows the Appalachian Mountains and boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. A hundred speci   Read More
• The Crooked Road - Virginia's Heritage Music Trail
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• Virginia's Lakes
  Spend the day (or week!) at the lake!    Read More
• National Scenic Byways in Virginia
  Four Scenic Byways in Virginia have been added to the National Scenic Byways list.   Read More
• Bluegrass & Country Music
  Enjoy Bluegrass, Country and Gospel Music at annual festivals, weekly concerts and live radio shows along the Crooked Trail.   Read More
• Winter Warm-Up Packages & Deals
  Getaway this winter to luxury accommodations, fantastic snow sports havens and more.   Read More
• Thanksgiving in Virginia
  false The very first Thanksgiving occurred in Virginia. Celebrate and give thanks in original fashion. Virginia Thanksgiving Festival Virginia Thanksgiving Festival Virginia Thanksgiving Festival   Join in the festivities at the Virginia Thanksgiving Festival hosted   Read More
• Virginia Wine Month
  October is dedicated to viniferous passions. Discover your local crush.   Read More
• Holiday Winery Events
  What better time to warm up with a glass of wine than now in Virginia? Shop for the wine lover in your life and take home a few bottles for yourself. It's one-stop, slightly selfish shopping at its best. How grand!    Read More
• 10 Holiday Shopping Tips
  Make your holiday shopping experience stress-free and from the heart.   Read More
• Fall Music Festivals
  false   Shenandoah Valley | Blue Ridge Highlands Chesapeake Bay | Central Virginia Eastern Shore | Hampton Roads Northern Virginia | Heart of Appalachia | Southern Virginia       Shenandoah Valley Staunton - Aug. 25 - Summer Blues & Brews Festival - Th   Read More
• Virginia's Fall Festivals
  false   Shenandoah Valley | Blue Ridge Highlands Chesapeake Bay | Central Virginia Eastern Shore | Hampton Roads Northern Virginia | Heart of Appalachia | Southern Virginia       Shenandoah Valley Salem - Sept. 8 - Olde Salem Days - Featuring over 400 craf   Read More
• Virginia College Sports
  From the mountains to the shores ... Virginia’s colleges feature some of the finest athletes in the nation participating in a variety of sports.   Read More
• Scenic Fall Drives
  Stroll through Virginia's scenic byways and roads less traveled for photogenic foliage opportunities, great eats, and other hidden treasures.   Read More
• Fall Wine Getaways
  For wine lovers, fall is the perfect time for a long weekend because it's harvest season! Savor the best of Virginia's wine during Wine Month in October, or anytime throughout autumn.   Read More
• Fall Travel Deals
  Fall is a beautiful travel season in Virginia. Make your getaway affordable with a package or deal.   Read More
• Apple Picking
  Juicy, fresh-picked apples are hard to beat. Visit Virginia's orchards to pluck your own, or find an apple themed festival for ready-to-eat treats!   Read More
• Virginia's Ghostly Haunts
  false Virginia ranks at the top of the Haunted Places list from the National Register of Haunted Locations, with nearly 170 spooky sites claiming paranormal happenings! Hollywood Cemetery Gadsby's Tavern Fort Monroe Historic Kenmore In addition to the haunte   Read More
• Virginia Welcome Centers
  Welcome to Virginia! You have made your travel plans using Virginia.org but surely you have overlooked a key "must" to be experienced along your journey. The fix? Make the nearest Virginia Welcome Center your first-stop destination!   Read More
• Hot Springs & Spas
  Take to the waters of Virginia's relaxing hot springs and spas.   Read More
• Virginia Cottages
  Sweet sea-side cottages, river retreats and farm guest quarters are just what you're looking for!   Read More
• 40 or More Free Travels: Inspiring Drives
  These scenic and inspiring drive suggestions are just the tip of the iceberg!   Read More
• 40 or More Free Travels: History Lives Here
  Virginia's rich history includes more than the Civil War. The fight for equality in education was waged in Farmville, air and space is chronicled in Dulles, and Virginia's coal mining heritage is displayed daily in Big Stone Gap. Discover something new in Virginia's diverse history.   Read More
• 40 or More Free Travels: The Great Outdoors
  Jump in with both feet! Virginia's outdoors beckon couples and families to splurge on fun for free.   Read More
• Hiking in Virginia
  Virginia's Best Hikes as determined by Facebook and Twitter followers! Crabtree Falls New River Trail State Park High Bridge Trail State Park Virginia has great hiking, but please, don't take our word for it.   Read More
• Geocaching and Letterboxing
  Geocaching and Letterboxing in Virginia are the ultimate treasure hunt and can add excitement and fun to your driving, camping and hiking experiences.   Read More
• Virginia State Park Cabins, Cottages, Lodges & Yurt
  false Touted as "America's Best," Virginia State Parks invite you to more than just a day visit. Book a cabin, cottage, or yurt! As a general rule, Virginia State Park cabins are available for weekly rental only from   Read More
• Fall Hiking and Biking Getaways
  false Become one with Virginia's fall foliage scene as you hike and bike your way through the mountains and valleys. Biking in Lynchburg Natural Tunnel State Park Heart of Appalachia | Blue Ridge Highlands | Shenandoah Valley | Eastern Shore Hampton Roads | Central Virgi   Read More
• Virginia Tree Farms
  false Make a family memory when you go on the hunt for the pefect Christmas tree in Virginia. Shenandoah Valley | Blue Ridge Highlands | Hampton Roads Northern Virginia | Central Virginia       Shenandoah Valley Luray - Take your pick from six vari   Read More
• Civil War in Virginia
  Virginia saw more major Civil War battles than any other state, and was both the beginning and the end of the War. Visit the one-time Capitol of the Confederacy in Richmond, and also the Last Capitol of the Confederacy" - Sutherlin Mansion in Danville.   Read More
• Last Minute Summer Deals
  false Mountain Lake Hotel, Pembroke Holladay House B&B, Orange It's not too late to spend a weekend in the mountains, enjoy a family dinner, have a couples retreat, or do a little dancing. The following are examples of ways to end the summer in Virginia on a wonderful note and   Read More
• Scots-Irish Heritage
  The Scots-Irish were Scots who settled in Northern Ireland - Ulster - after 1600. Most of them were Presbyterian farmers who had lived under oppressive English rule. They started migrating to Virginia in 1715.   Read More
• Virginia's Drive-Ins
  Retro is Today Recall those drive-in memories of yesteryear? Make some new memories with family and friends. Moonlite Drive-In in Abingdon Hull's Drive-In in Lexington Drive-in movie theaters are classic fun and becoming all too rare. Pop into one of Virginia's treasured big s   Read More
• Fly Fishing in Virginia
  If you’ve ever wondered how to cast a fly or catch that trophy trout, then you’re in luck. Fly fishing is becoming increasingly popular throughout the country and Virginia is home to some of the best fly fishing waters. If you’ve ever wondered how to cast a fly or catch that trophy trou   Read More