Our family is always looking for a fun adventure or a short road trip. We have visited some great places that you may not know about in Virginia and wanted to share. Check back often, as we will continue to update the list as we venture around the state.
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Road Trips: (in ABC order)
Home to miles of great hiking trails and beautiful views, including the Appalachian trail.
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Germanna - 4 Trails, Garden & Salubria House
Germanna’s colonial and Civil War-era historic sites are open to the public during daylight hours, year-round.
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The wide open spaces provide ample space to explore and nature watch. There are trails, a river for fishing and campgrounds nearby.
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These caverns are located inside a park, you also have access to multiple shelters with picnic tables, a playground, walking and biking trails, and public restrooms. They also have a seasonal outdoor pool and mini golf available.
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Easy family access to high elevation views with hiking trails and the occasional wild pony!
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A beautiful wooded area surrounds a 108 acre lake with campgrounds, cabins, hiking trails, boat launch, biking trails and a beach area.
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This lake offers beautiful views with a 1.5 mile stroll around the lake, wildlife, and fishing.
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Monroe Park - Gold Mining Museum
Tour the area, enjoy "gold mining", have a picnic, and play on the playground.
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A gorgeous walk along paths formed under the 215-foot bridge, alongside Cedar Creek. Pass a Monacan Indian village, saltpeter cave, lost river and end at a beautiful waterfall.
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Shenandoah Valley was once the floor of a great inland sea. As the sea receded, nature created these amazing rock formations!
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Spectacular sights plus swimming, cabins, camping, picnicking, hiking, a visitor's center, an amphitheater, and interpretive programs, including guided canoe tours and wild cave trips.
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This is the highest point in VA that you can access via a vehicle. On a clear day, you can see VA, West VA, TN, and/or NC from the top of the elevation.
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- Assateague Island
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- C & O Canal National Historical Park
- Catoctin Mountain Park
- Chesapeake Bay
- Colonial National Historical Park
- Shenandoah National Park
TransAmerica Bicycle Trail - Section 12: The last section of the cross-country biking trail passes through the Blue Ridge. This 368-mile section starts in Christiansburg, VA, and ends in Yorktown, VA.
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Looking for something closer to home?
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10 Places Your Family Should Visit in Stafford, VA
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- Tips & Tricks for Traveling with Kids
- 6 Family Travel Packing Tips
- Easy Ways to Exercise While Traveling
- State-By-State: 50 Unique & One-of-a-kind Festivals & Fairs
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