30 days in Virginia Itinerary

Located just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., the county of Arlington blends big city and sprawling suburban environments.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Arlington: Chantilly (Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center & Ono Brewing Company), George Washington's Mount Vernon (in Mount Vernon) and National Museum of the Marine Corps (in Triangle). Spend the 4th (Sun) exploring nature at Great Falls Park. There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Arlington National Cemetery, wander the streets of Old Town, appreciate the history behind U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, and get to know the fascinating history of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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Phoenix to Arlington is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Phoenix to Arlington is 2 hours. Traveling from Phoenix in June, you will find days in Arlington are colder (86°F), and nights are slightly colder (69°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Chincoteague Island.

Famous for a wild breed of horses--Chincoteague Ponies--Chincoteague Island embraces the mystery of some of North America’s oldest inhabitants.

Spend the 6th (Tue) exploring nature at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. There's lots more to do: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, get engrossed in the history at Museum of Chincoteague, get a taste of the local shopping with Tryfan Gallery, and look for gifts at MamerSass.

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You can drive from Arlington to Chincoteague Island in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of subway, train, bus, and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 82°F in June, and nighttime lows around 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Virginia Beach.

Holding a record for the longest pleasure beach in the world, Virginia Beach showcases 35 miles of coastline and maintains a longstanding reputation as a family-friendly vacation destination.

Step out of Virginia Beach with an excursion to Town Point Park in Norfolk--about 36 minutes away. There's still lots to do: take in the waterfront at Virginia Beach Boardwalk, observe the fascinating underwater world at Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and learn about all things military at Military Aviation Museum.

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You can drive from Chincoteague Island to Virginia Beach in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 85°F in June, and nighttime lows around 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Williamsburg.

Founded in 1632 as a fortified settlement on the high ground between two rivers, Williamsburg served as a colonial capital of Virginia for over 80 years.

Step out of Williamsburg with an excursion to The Mariners' Museum and Park in Newport News--about 38 minutes away. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 13th (Tue) at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 16th (Fri) at Water Country USA. There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Colonial Williamsburg, take a tour of Jamestown Settlement, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and make a trip to St. George Tucker House.

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Traveling by car from Virginia Beach to Williamsburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In June in Williamsburg, expect temperatures between 87°F during the day and 68°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Charlottesville.

Situated at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville is perhaps best known as the home of three of the United States' founding fathers, including Thomas Jefferson.

Get out of town with these interesting Charlottesville side-trips: Central Virginia Wine Tours & Transportation (in Orange), The Cheese Shop (in Stuarts Draft) and Luray (Luray Caverns & River Hill Wine & Spirits). There's lots more to do: admire the natural beauty at Monticello, see the interesting displays at Camera Heritage Museum, view the masterpieces at Earth, Fire, & Spirit Pottery, and look for all kinds of wild species at Virginia Safari Park.

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You can drive from Williamsburg to Charlottesville in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 84°F, and evening lows to 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can drive to Shenandoah National Park.

Shenandoah National Park showcases a particularly scenic section of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.

Venture out of the city with trips to Raptor Hill Falconry (in Stanley) and Grand Caverns (in Grottoes). There's lots more to do: trek along Old Rag Mountain Hike, take in the dramatic scenery at Dark Hollow Falls, stroll through Whiteoak Canyon Falls, and skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour.

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You can drive from Charlottesville to Shenandoah National Park in 1.5 hours. In June, daytime highs in Shenandoah National Park are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Bedford.

Bedford is an incorporated town and former independent city located within Bedford County in the U.S. state of Virginia. Kick off your visit on the 26th (Mon): brush up on your military savvy at Bedford Boys Tribute Center, see the interesting displays at Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library, then pause for some photo ops at National D-Day Memorial, and finally stop by Historic Centertown Bedford.

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Getting from Shenandoah National Park to Bedford by car takes about 2.5 hours. In June in Bedford, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 62°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to drive to Abingdon.

Abingdon is a town in Washington County, Virginia, United States, southwest of Roanoke. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Abingdon: Grayson Highlands State Park (in Mouth of Wilson) and South Holston River Company (in Bristol). And it doesn't end there: trek along Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Appalachian Trail, take in the exciting artwork at The Art Depot, and examine the collection at Star Museum.

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Getting from Bedford to Abingdon by car takes about 3 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 82°F, and evening lows to 63°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.