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Sunset over Roanoke, Virginia

Virginia’s rich history and spectacular scenery make it a perfect playground for your holiday. Don’t miss its award-winning wines.

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From soaring mountains to beach resorts along the Atlantic coast, Virginia is diverse enough to feed every passion. And with more than 300 wineries and nearly 300 craft breweries, it has something for every taste.

Discover outdoor adventures, mouthwatering restaurants and winding wine trails. 

And did we mention Virginia was home to historical figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson? This land also saw several hard-fought battles during the Civil War, marked today by historic sites and trails; six National Parks reflect on these events.

Colonial Williamsburg brings 18th-century heritage to life through historical re-enactments, tours and museum collections. Nearby, gain a glimpse into America’s origins at the first permanent English colony — Jamestown — and Yorktown, where the American Revolution was won.

 

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Getting Around

Get a feel for Virginia by viewing the map below, and explore a map of the state here.

A widespread Amtrak network means you can reach cities like Lynchburg, Norfolk, Roanoke and Fredericksburg with relative ease.

Get out and explore Virginia’s 39 state parks, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, and winding rivers and tributaries. Shenandoah National Park, near Luray in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a recreational gem covering 200,000 acres of protected lands.

Annual Events

Summer’s Virginia Arts Festival brings world-renowned arts to nine cities across the commonwealth, including the Virginia International Tattoo in Norfolk (28 April–1 May) where you’ll revel in the sights and sounds of dancers, military bands, bagpipers and drum corps. 

Don your fanciest hat for the Virginia Gold Cup (7 May), as glistening steeds take on steeplechase obstacles to thrill spectators. 

The world’s tall ships sail to Norfolk Harborfest (10–12 June) for a festive weekend of parades, boat races, fireworks displays and entertainment.

Richmond’s annual VA PrideFest (June) celebrates the LGBTQ community with days of family-friendly fun, including music, drag performances and more.
 

What’s New in Virginia

Right off the Metrorail, the new Capital One Center in Tysons Corner features the Capital One Hall performing arts centre, Watermark Hotel and The Perch, a park in the sky with green space, a games plaza, its own amphitheatre and the Starr Hill Biergarten. 

Shenandoah County celebrates its 250th anniversary while the beautiful Shenandoah Caverns ring in 100 years, making 2022 a fantastic time to visit the famous Shenandoah Valley. Look for fun events throughout the year, with a special celebratory festival in September 2022.

Arlington’s Amazon HQ2 is slated to open in 2023, bringing an immersive, botanical public plaza touting shops, special events and community gathering places like tree-shaded forest rooms.
 

To explore the rest of the Capital Region, visit our Washington, DC and Maryland pages.

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07 Oct 2023

Chincoteague Oyster Festival

Chincoteague, Virginia

Celebrating the arrival of the oyster season and the local seafood industry, the Chincoteague Oyster Festival features oysters all ways – raw, steamed, fritters, singled fried, and more.

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13 Oct 2023 - 15 Oct 2023

Richmond Folk Festival

Richmond, Virginia

The Richmond Folk Festival is one of Virginia's largest events, drawing visitors from all over the country to downtown Richmond's historic riverfront.

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01 Oct 2023 - 31 Oct 2023

Virginia Wine Month

, Virginia

Virginia celebrates its more than 300 wineries and vineyards throughout the month of October with wine specials and events at wineries, restaurants and retailers across the state.

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03 Nov 2023 - 04 Nov 2023

Urbanna Oyster Festival

Urbanna, Virginia

The “official” oyster festival of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Urbanna Oyster Festival draws oyster-lovers from near and far.

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02 Dec 2023

Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

Alexandria, Virginia

Old Town Alexandria’s historic waterfront will shine for the 22nd Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights sponsored by Amazon as more than 50 boats cruise along one mile of the Potomac Rive

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17 Nov 2023 - 31 Dec 2023

Kings Dominion WinterFest

Doswell, Virginia

Kings Dominion transforms into a winter wonderland with millions of shimmering lights, breath-taking décor, and lavish displays.

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10 Nov 2023 - 07 Jan 2024

Busch Gardens Christmas Town

Williamsburg, Virginia

The World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park will once again be transformed by the season with over 10 million twinkling lights, one of the largest light displays in North America.

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20 Nov 2023 - 07 Jan 2024

Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights

Richmond, Virginia

Part of the magic of winter nights is how a twinkle of light can transform the darkness. In the natural world, seeds hold a similar mystical power.

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