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Fall Family Getaways

Family at Dark Hollow Falls in Shenandoah National Park 

Virginia is a kid's playground!

From parks (both natural and amusement) to education (history, arts and sciences), your children (and you too!) will have a blast this fall as you take in the scenery along the way.

  • Family Fun Awaits in Loudoun
    Visit Loudoun for a weekend of fun for everyone... more
  • Fredericksburg's Fall Haunts
    Perfect for an October adventure, this itinerary has a little something special for everyone in your party - a multi-generational trick-or- ... more  
  • Getaway to Birds & Pumpkins, Gardens & Grapes
    Everyone needs an escape from the daily grind, and Stafford offers an all-American weekend getaway without ...more  
  • Mountain Getaway to Virginia's Blue Ridge
    Make it a family getaway to include mountain visits, downtown sites and stunning fall ...more
  • Mountains 2 Main Streets Fall Escape
    Explore the Main Streets of Harrisonburg, Waynesboro and Luray or discover all the fun at Massanutten ...more  
  • Fall Foliage, Food & Football
    Take the roads “less traveled” to get to Harrisonburg; routes like the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive are some of the most beautiful ...more    
  • Wild Side of Natural Bridge
    Getaway with a visit to the Natural Bridge, a spectacular immense natural wonder and nature trail ...more  
  • Family Fun in Virginia's Blue Ridge
    The family will have all kinds of fun in the Roanoke Valley in Virginia's Blue Ridge. With an outstanding selection of museums,... more
  • Fall in Love with Luray
    Looking for miles of colorful countryside, Civil War trails, vista overlooks, rivers, parks, ...more  
  • Autumn at Skyland Resort
    Mountain explorations are especially refreshing in the fall. Take the scenic drive of Shenandoah National Park, but then park the car and become one with ...more  
  • Claytor Lake State Park Getaway
    Enjoy three miles of lake frontage ... more
  • Unexpected Pleasures of Historic Appomattox
    Explore history and so much more with a visit to the Appomattox Court House National Historic Park and ... more  
  • Fantastic Fall Fun in Southern Virginia
    Have fun this fall with the entire family in Martinsville-Henry County, Virginia... more
  • Jeepers Creepers Leaf Peepers
    From scenic drives to area attractions, from dew-drenched vineyards to evenings of jazz, come and discover ... more  
  • Getaway to Mathews and the Chesapeake Bay
    Celebrate life on the Chesapeake Bay ...more  
  • Tides of History
  • Colonial Parkway delivers you from the settlement of 1607 to the decisive 1781 Revolutionary War battle, but the York River ...more
  • Visit Genuine Smithfield for Hams, History, Hospitality & HeART
    A visit to charming Smithfield offers visitors a "step back in time" to a true small town experience. And with all of the free historic and ...more
  • Escape to Yorktown and Sail into the Sunset Together!
    Nestled beside the York River sits one of Virginia’s best kept secrets. Yorktown is known for its history—but you’ll also find fresh seafood, specialty shops, and ... more
  • A Fall Weekend Outdoors in Virginia Beach
    With the summer season coming to a close, we set our sights on what may be the best time of year to make a visit to Virginia Beach. more
  • Experience Virginia's Eastern Shore
    Come ... Taste fresh-from-the-tides seafood. Smell the ocean's breeze. Feel complete relaxation wash ...more
  • 48 Hours of Shenandoah Living
    Recharge all your senses with a relaxing escape to the Shenandoah Valley’s Rockingham County ... more
  • Shenandoah Valley: Your Base Camp for Outdoor Adventure
    The Shenandoah Valley is a paradise for the Outdoor Lover. Secluded trails, scenic byways,... more
  • Norfolk Family Getaway
    Enjoy a fun-filled 3 day adventure in Norfolk! more
  • 48 Hours with the Family at Belle Isle State Park
    A visit to Belle Isle State Park will be filled with sounds of birds singing, kids laughing, paddles hitting the water, and fires crackling... more

Last Updated: 10/24/2019

More Fall Information

  • Fall in Virginia
    From the rough and tumble on the mountains to the paved or sandy shores, there’s no end to the scenic views and adventures Virginia has to offer.
  • Fall Getaways
    What can you do in 48 hours? Steal away for a few-day getaway. You deserve an enjoyable scenic drive through the foliage, the opportunity to savor Virginia's culinary and beverage delights, and above all, the time to reconnect with your loved ones.
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    Fall Festivals
    Witness local farms and Main Street communities transform into family playgrounds for fall festivals.
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