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SUMMER IN VIRGINIA

From the beaches to the mountains and everywhere in between, Virginia is the perfect destination for your next summer vacation. Pack up the kids for a memorable road trip and discover breathtaking scenery, LOVEworks, and hidden gems along the way, or simply relax and reconnect on a family lake vacation.

For outdoor enthusiasts looking to jam-pack their vacation with activity, head west to the mountains for endless hiking, biking, water sports, and swimming holes to cool off after a big day of adventure.

For families and individuals looking to avoid crowds, explore our lesser-known summer vacation ideas below.

Summer Events and Festivals

Kerr/Bugg's Island Lake

Five Refreshing Summer Lake Getaways

Virginia’s lakes are excellent summer destinations for families, couples, friends, reunions … you name it! Take a few-day getaway…

Jackson River Scenic Trail

Spring & Summer Activities Under $20

With a reasonable budget in mind, we researched fun activities that are also friendly to the wallet and came up with these 13…

Claytor Lake State Park Kayaking

Kayaking Adventures To Explore This Summer

Discover nature as you’ve never seen it before. Kayaking is one of the best ways to explore unique wildlife and much more—and we…

Colonial Beach is located at the northern tip of Virginia's Northern Neck and is one of the few remaining small seaport towns on the Potomac River. Fishing, boating, sailing, swimming and crabbing are just a few of the water activities enjoyed here. It is also the birthplace of George Washington and James Monroe.

Lesser-Known Summer Vacations

All around the state you will find hidden gems perfect for warm weather, sun bathing and new adventures. These lesser known…