The 14 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 7 guides that rank for "best places to visit in virginia"
Named by 5 of 71. Virginia BeachVirginia, United StatesA lively boardwalk with ocean views, plus kayaking with dolphins and year-round surfing.Lonely Planet calls it a popular shore destination for families.
Named by 5 of 72. Blue Ridge Mountains and ParkwayVirginia, United StatesThe writer says outdoor lovers should focus on the Blue Ridge Mountains.The Blue Ridge, Shenandoah and the Appalachian Trail suit biking, hiking, horseback riding and camping.
Named by 4 of 73. Shenandoah National ParkVirginia, United StatesKnown for scenic drives, waterfalls, views, hiking and wildlife.Skyline Drive is a 105-mile paved scenic drive through the park.Best time to visit Shenandoah National Park
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4. Charlottesville and Monticello
Virginia, United States
Monticello is Thomas Jefferson's mountaintop estate and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
One writer's favorite season to visit Charlottesville is fall.
Named by 3 of 75. Colonial WilliamsburgVirginia, United StatesA living 18th-century city with period streets, trades and homes.Together with Jamestown and Yorktown, it covers the colonial era and the last Revolutionary War battle.
Named by 3 of 76. RichmondVirginia, United StatesCapital of the Confederacy in the Civil War, with Revolutionary War significance.The James River runs through downtown with rapids all year.
Named by 3 of 77. AlexandriaVirginia, United StatesOld Town is a lively historic district with many shops and restaurants.The city offers plenty of historical tours.
Named by 2 of 78. ArlingtonVirginia, United StatesHome to Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.The Marine Corps War Memorial is also in Arlington.
Named by 2 of 79. Old Rag MountainVirginia, United StatesOne of the most popular hikes in Shenandoah National Park, with excellent views.The hike involves some rock scrambling.
Named by 2 of 710. Assateague Island and ChincoteagueVirginia, United StatesChincoteague National Wildlife Refuge has bird watching and the chance to spot the famous ponies.The adjoining Assateague Island National Seashore has a beach for swimming and surf fishing.
11. BristolVirginia, United StatesHome to the Birthplace of Country Music Museum.
12. LurayVirginia, United StatesLuray Caverns offers guided tours of one of the best show caves on the East Coast.
13. Jamestown and YorktownVirginia, United StatesYorktown was the site of the last Revolutionary War battle.
14. Great Dismal SwampVirginia, United StatesOffers bird watching, and hiking and biking trails, in one of the largest forests in the East.
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Named by 5 of 71. Virginia BeachA lively boardwalk with ocean views, plus kayaking with dolphins and year-round surfing.Lonely Planet calls it a popular shore destination for families.
Named by 5 of 72. Blue Ridge Mountains and ParkwayThe writer says outdoor lovers should focus on the Blue Ridge Mountains.The Blue Ridge, Shenandoah and the Appalachian Trail suit biking, hiking, horseback riding and camping.
Named by 4 of 73. Shenandoah National ParkKnown for scenic drives, waterfalls, views, hiking and wildlife.Skyline Drive is a 105-mile paved scenic drive through the park.Best time to visit Shenandoah National Park
