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Virginia travel guide

Colonial history, Shenandoah's mountains and Atlantic beaches.

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Capital
Richmond
Best time to go
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Daily budget
$$ about $150–220 a day
Fly into
IAD Dulles
DCA Reagan National
RIC Richmond
ORF Norfolk

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Top places to visit in Virginia

  1. Shenandoah National Park

    Skyline Drive along the Blue Ridge.

  2. Colonial Williamsburg

    A living 1700s town.

  3. Jamestown

    The first permanent English settlement.

  4. Monticello

    Thomas Jefferson's hilltop home.

  5. Virginia Beach

    Long boardwalk and ocean beach.

  6. Old Town Alexandria

    Historic streets right next to D.C.

What to eat in Virginia

  • Virginia ham biscuits
  • Peanut pie
  • Brunswick stew
  • Chesapeake oysters

When is the best time to visit Virginia?

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct is usually the best time to visit Virginia. Moderate: about $150–220 a day for one person, including a shared hotel room and meals.

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Budgets are rough mid-range costs per person, including a shared hotel room and meals. Always check opening times and prices before you go.