Horseback riding through the vineyards of Charlottesville
Virginia’s rich history and spectacular scenery make it a perfect playground for your holiday. Don’t miss its award-winning wines.
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.
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.
Claim to Fame
Home to eight US presidents and the first permanent English colony in the nation, Virginia is known as the Birthplace of America.
The state’s 42 state parks and numerous national parks boast amazing settings, from the scenic Appalachian Mountains in the west to long stretches of sandy beaches along the Atlantic coast.
Shenandoah National Park, near Luray in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a recreational gem covering 200,000 acres of protected lands.
The state also enjoys a robust wine country with 300-plus wineries and more than 50 distilleries to accompany its unique place in the country's whiskey history. And all of this is in addition to Virginia's reputation as the Oyster Capital of the East Coast.
Annual Events
Discover a range of beach adventures at the 50th anniversary of the Neptune Festival in Virginia Beach with oceanfront concerts, beer and wine tastings, a sandsculpting championship and Neptune’s Surfing Classic (27 Sept.–6 Oct.).
Celebrate the beauty of spring at the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester (26 April–5 May) as you watch the parade dance to live music, savour delicious food and drink, and cheer at sports competitions.
Make Virginia’s Historic Triangle (Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg and Yorktown) ports of call in 2024 as Princess Cruises adds this historic stop in honour of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the USA and its revolutionary ideas. Special events will be held across the state through July 4, 2026, with the Historic Triangle acting as a major focal point.
What's New
Try your luck at the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol where slots and table games meet the fun, partying edge of the Hard Rock with delicious food and live music in the official birthplace of country music.
Caesars Virginia is set to open a new resort casino in Danville in 2024, which will feature a full-service spa in addition to its world-class gaming floor.