Virginia Welcomes You!

Virginia is ready to welcome you this fall! At this time, some national parks, historic sites, and federal attractions may experience adjusted hours, closures, or limited services. Please visit the links below for the latest operational status updates so you can plan your trip with confidence.  From local parks, museums, dining, and shopping to unique regional experiences, you’ll find plenty of options to make the most of your trip to the Commonwealth.

Various

• Blue Ridge Parkway – Open
• National Parks and Battlefields - Limited Service

Blue Ridge Highlands

• Blue Ridge Music Center – Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays–Sundays through November 2
  Alternative: Rex Theater

Virginia Mountains

• Peaks of Otter Lodge & Restaurant – Open

Shenandoah Valley

• Shenandoah National Park – Limited Service - Byrd Visitor Center (mile 51) is open 9 am - 4:30 pm, Thursday - Sunday. Park store within Byrd Visitor Center is also open. Additionally, park rangers are available to speak with visitors.

Central

• Appomattox Court House National Historical Park – Limited Service
• Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site – Closed
• Richmond National Battlefield Park – Limited Service
• U.S. Army Women's Museum - Closed
• U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum - Closed
• Petersburg National Battlefield Park – Limited Service

Chesapeake Bay

• George Washington Birthplace National Monument – Limited Service

Coastal Virginia – Eastern Shore

• Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge – Limited Service
  Alternative: Saxis Wildlife Management Area
• Assateague Island National Seashore – Limited Service
  Alternative: Saxis Wildlife Management Area
• NASA Wallops Visitor Center – Closed

Coastal Virginia – Hampton Roads

• Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge – Limited Service
  Alternative: Dismal Swamp Tract – Virginia DWR
• Historic Jamestowne – Limited Service
  Alternative: Jamestown Settlement
• Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge – Limited Service
  Alternative: False Cape State Park
• Fort Monroe – Open
• Colonial National Historic Park – Yorktown Battlefield – Limited Service
  Alternative: American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
• Colonial National Historic Park – Colonial Parkway – Limited Service
  Alternative: Jamestown Settlement / American Revolution Museum
• Colonial National Historic Park – Cape Henry Memorial – Limited Service
• Virginia Air & Space Science Center – Open
• Yorktown Battlefield - Limited Service

Northern Virginia

• Prince William National Forest – Limited Service
• Arlington National Cemetery – Limited Service
• National Museum of the Marine Corps – Closed
• National Museum of the US Army – Closed
• National Air & Space Museum – Udvar-Hazy Center – Closed
• Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts – Open
• Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial – Closed
• Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park – Limited Service
• Great Falls Park – Limited Service
• Manassas National Battlefield Park – Limited Service

Please note: This list is not comprehensive and may not reflect the latest information for all locations. We encourage you to check official websites or contact destinations directly before visiting to confirm hours, closures, or updates.

Please travel responsibly by following Leave No Trace principles: plan ahead, pack out your trash, stick to trails, and respect wildlife.