60 days in Virginia Itinerary

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Arlington
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Chincoteague Island
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Virginia Beach
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Richmond
— 8 nights
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Charlottesville
— 7 nights
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Luray
— 7 nights
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Shenandoah National Park
— 6 nights
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Lynchburg
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Abingdon
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Arlington — 6 nights

National History, Local Flavor

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Arlington: Burke Lake Park (in Fairfax Station), National Museum of the Marine Corps (in Triangle) and George Washington's Mount Vernon (in Mount Vernon). There's lots more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, stroll through Raven Rocks, grab your bike and head to Mount Vernon Trail, and see the interesting displays at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.

To find maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read Arlington trip itinerary maker website.

Birmingham to Arlington is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Birmingham to Arlington is 1 hour. When traveling from Birmingham in May, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Arlington: temperatures range from 76°F by day to 58°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Chincoteague Island.
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Chincoteague Island — 6 nights

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Chincoteague Island: Onancock (Ker Place & Hopkins & Bros. Store). Spend the 9th (Tue) exploring nature at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Next up on the itinerary: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, stroll around Donald J. Leonard Park, go for a walk through Chincoteague Island Waterman's Memorial, and make a trip to Chincoteague Cultural Alliance.

For more things to do, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read our Chincoteague Island holiday builder app.

Traveling by car from Arlington to Chincoteague Island takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of subway, train, bus, and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 72°F in May, and nighttime lows around 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Virginia Beach.
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Virginia Beach — 7 nights

The Resort City

Explore Virginia Beach's surroundings by going to Newport News (U.S. Army Transportation Museum, The Noland Trail, &more), Yorktown (Boat Tours & Water Sports & Yorktown Battlefield) and Oak Grove Lake Park (in Chesapeake). There's lots more to do: take in the waterfront at Virginia Beach Boardwalk, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Luke's Historic Church & Museum, and examine the collection at Military Aviation Museum.

To see maps and tourist information, read our Virginia Beach route maker tool.

Traveling by car from Chincoteague Island to Virginia Beach takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In May in Virginia Beach, expect temperatures between 77°F during the day and 60°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can go by car to Richmond.
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Richmond — 8 nights

The River City

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Richmond: iLoveKickboxing.com (in Glen Allen), Williamsburg (Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building, Bassett Hall, &more) and Colonial Parkway (in Yorktown). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, take in nature's colorful creations at Maymont, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Hollywood Cemetery.

To find maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Richmond trip planner.

Traveling by car from Virginia Beach to Richmond takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. May in Richmond sees daily highs of 78°F and lows of 57°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can drive to Charlottesville.
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Charlottesville — 7 nights

Hoo-Ville

Explore Charlottesville's surroundings by going to Bear Creek Lake State Park (in Cumberland), Canal Basin Square (in Scottsville) and Fluvanna Heritage Trail (in Palmyra). Next up on the itinerary: take in nature's colorful creations at Monticello, get engrossed in the history at James Madison Museum, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and play a few rounds at Cascades Golf Course at The Homestead.

For more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Charlottesville road trip site.

Drive from Richmond to Charlottesville in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 76°F, and evening lows to 55°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can go by car to Luray.
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Luray — 7 nights

Cabin Capital of Virginia

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Luray: Winchester (Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters & Rocking S Ranch), Long Branch Plantation (in Millwood) and Sky Meadows State Park (in Delaplane). The adventure continues: explore the stunning scenery at Luray Caverns, hike along Massanutten Storybook Trail, let little ones run wild at A Dream Come True Playground, and tour the pleasant surroundings at White Oak Canyon Trail.

For photos, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Luray trip itinerary tool.

You can drive from Charlottesville to Luray in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In June in Luray, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 62°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to drive to Shenandoah National Park.
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Shenandoah National Park — 6 nights

Venture out of the city with trips to SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts (in Elkton) and Grand Caverns (in Grottoes). Next up on the itinerary: hike along Old Rag Mountain Hike, admire the sheer force of Rose River Falls, tour the pleasant surroundings at Appalachian Trail, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Hawksbill Mountain.

To find traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Shenandoah National Park attractions planner.

You can drive from Luray to Shenandoah National Park in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in June, and nighttime lows around 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Lynchburg.
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Lynchburg — 6 nights

Get out of town with these interesting Lynchburg side-trips: Bedford (National D-Day Memorial & Bedford Boys Tribute Center), Buffalo Mountain Ziplines (in Floyd) and Natural Bridge (Natural Bridge State Park, Virginia Safari Park, &more).

To find where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Lynchburg online road trip planner.

Drive from Shenandoah National Park to Lynchburg in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June, plan for daily highs up to 84°F, and evening lows to 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can drive to Abingdon.
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Abingdon — 6 nights

Venture out of the city with trips to Jo Jo's Attic (in Wytheville), Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve (in Floyd) and Beaver Dam Creek Walking Trail (in Hillsville).

To see reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Abingdon day trip planning app.

Getting from Lynchburg to Abingdon by car takes about 3.5 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Abingdon can reach 82°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to fly back home.
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Virginia travel guide

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Old Dominion
The home of the first permanent English colony in the New World, Virginia is a prime holiday destination for those looking to immerse themselves in American heritage. Proud of its colorful history, distinct culture, and southern drawl, Virginians see their state as the place where the imaginary line between the north and the south is drawn. With scenic beauties as diverse as its people, Virginia is a land of rolling hills, rugged mountains, lush valleys, dense forests, and secluded beaches along picturesque bays. Bordered on the east by the Atlantic and the west by the Appalachian Mountains, with rolling farmland in the middle, the state offers countless places to visit for history buffs, nature lovers, and passionate foodies.
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