There is so much to love about Virginia.
Virginia is a travel destination offering the whole package and a stay here looks incredibly different from traveler to traveler. Throughout all four seasons, Virginia’s various regions remain vibrant with exciting events and activities, including annual festivals, music performances, art exhibits, local celebrations and much more.
With 2026 marking our nation’s 250th anniversary and special commemorations well underway across the state, with Williamsburg as the epicenter of celebrations for the entire country, this is a particularly remarkable time for visiting beautiful Virginia. VA250’s robust calendar of activities, featuring signature events like the multi-city Sail250® as well as a wide variety of other enriching experiences at Virginia’s historic places such as Stratford Hall Plantation. (See our list of the top 250th commemorative events happening in 2026 in Virginia.)
Conveniently located in the southeastern, mid-Atlantic region of the United States, Virginia is a widely accessible area with an abundance of outstanding transportation options, including Amtrak Virginia train service, 60 public-use airports, numerous roadways and ferry shuttles. The Commonwealth also boasts a wide selection of accommodations and amenities, perfect for a rustic camping retreat near great hiking trails, a family-friendly beach vacation with countless attractions or a history-rich getaway just steps away from remarkable living history museums.
With vastly diverse natural landscapes ranging from scenic coastlines along the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay to breathtaking vistas in the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia’s outdoor recreation is simply spectacular. Featuring 44 state parks and 22 national parks, Virginia is home to endless nature trails and waterways with fun opportunities for explorers of all ages and skill levels. Get ready for some of the best hiking, biking and paddling in the country!
Dynamic cities like Richmond and Arlington, or charming towns such as Historic Yorktown and the Town of Lebanon, all have something special to offer visitors, whether it’s interesting local flavors, cultural experiences or something else that’s amazing. Nature, history, food, wine, art—Virginia welcomes people with all kinds of loves. In fact, the Commonwealth’s iconic motto, “Virginia is for Lovers,” has been growing strong for more than 50 years, and is widely depicted with 300+ LOVEworks visible throughout the state’s communities in various shapes, sizes and colors. Welcome to Virginia and enjoy discovering why there’s so much love here!
All year long, whatever the season, Virginia’s amazing towns stay vibrant with activities and events, from large music festivals to cozy art exhibits, so there is always something interesting to do. A trip to Virginia could look very different, depending on the traveler. It might involve hiking a trail at one of Virginia’s incredible 41 state parks or 22 national parks; strolling down the main street of one of its quaint towns or viewing historic sites along Richmond Liberty Trail; relaxing by the ocean in the warm sands at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront; or hanging with the family at a world-class theme park such as Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
Author: VisitVirginia
