Virginia is a beautiful state with a long history. You’ll find places that are tied to the original settlement of the country, the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, as well as beautiful state parks and modern museums.

1. Shenandoah National Park (Stonewall)

Camp, hike, birdwatch, and explore the outdoors at Shenandoah National Park. This park is 105 miles long and the scenic Skyline Drive will take you through the length of the whole park. You could spend a few hours here hiking or camp out for a whole weekend.

2. Colonial Williamsburg (Williamsburg)

A town straight from the American Revolution, you’ll get an authentic experience here as you meet the citizens and learn about life and war during the American Revolution. There’s 20 different tours, guided and unguided, as well as shopping, dining, and museums. If you want to make a weekend out of it, stay overnight and spend some time in the spa.

3. Busch Gardens (Williamsburg)

Roller coasters, kiddie rides, animal shows, and more – Busch Gardens is a theme park with something for everyone. If you like thrill rides or prefer a train or a riverboat, you’ll find it here. You could easily spend a weekend here if you want to make sure you see everything.

4. Monticello (Charlottesville)

Monticello is the home of Thomas Jefferson and several tours are offered here daily. It includes a tour of the gardens and the home of the Hemings family, the most documented slave family in the US. There’s also an extensive exploration of the plantation and slavery. Spend a day here immersed in history.

5. Blue Ridge Parkway (Various)

A 469 mile long road that comes through Virginia and joins Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah National Park to the Great Smoky Mountains in the south. You can stop at Mabry Hill or Humpback Rocks or stop at many trails along the way. You could spend a day or two exploring up and down the state.

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