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22/06/2025

Whether you’re new to the country music genre or a lifetime listener, The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail is guaranteed to offer new experiences that will have your toes tappin’ in no time. Forget old-timey records–here are five ways to experience .va that will bring Virginia's Music Country history to life!

🎻 Learn how to flatfoot at during Friday Night Jamborees.

🔨 Build your own guitar at the of Appalachian Arts.

🎸 Attend and take home the annual festival poster to commemorate the event.

🪕 Take the kids to a family-friendly show at the , where Johnny Cash played his last show. Get tickets to their 50th Anniversary show on August 3rd.

🎶 Stay at the music-themed in . Each room features themed decor that reflects the history of Bristol as, “The Birthplace of Country Music”.

20/06/2025

Virginia is for Camping Lovers! Plan an outdoor getaway to one of these gorgeous campgrounds. From beachfront camping with stunning ocean sunrises to trailside campsites in Virginia’s national parks, you’ll find incredible spots to pitch your tent on your next visit.

❤️ Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in
& is home to the highest peak in Virginia. It is also home to a large population of wild ponies, but remember don't pet the ponies and pick up after yourself.

❤️ False Cape State Park in is the perfect coastal camping getaway. Camping is permitted year-round but there is no vehicular access to the park. You can enter through the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge during daylight.

❤️ New River Trail State Park in is a 57-mile stretch along the New River, the oldest river in North America. The park has four primitive campgrounds to choose from.

❤️ offers visitors a chance to camp in one of the most beautiful parks in the country. Mathews Arm and Loft Mountain Campgrounds have a mixture of reservable and first-come, first-served sites. Lewis Mountain Campground offers first-come, first-served sites only. Be sure to check their website for any closings before you go.

❤️ Big Meadows Campground is the only site in by reservation only. Enjoy easy access to may of the most popular destinations in the park.

❤️ North Bend Park & Campgrounds on the John H. Kerr Reservoir offers primitive campsites with electric/water hookup sites on or near the lake. Take advantage of nearby nature trails, beaches, and 3 boat launch areas.

18/06/2025

Visiting Virginia during our warm summer months? Beat the heat the Virginia way and check out these "cool" attractions throughout the state!

🌡️ Everything is cooler underground. Plan a visit to , where it’s about 54 degrees year-round. The caverns opened to the public in 1939 and have welcomed millions of guests in the past eight decades.

🎢 Cool off with a visit to and . Spend a day at the “World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park.”

🏛️ Nothing feels better than some crisp, cool museum air conditioning. Virginia has museums in every corner of the state like , , or .

🌅 Beat the heat by waking up before the sun. Take in a sunrise in and enjoy that cool, mountain breeze.

16/06/2025

Looking for a new thrill on your next vacation to Virginia? Come to Southwest Virginia where offers family-friendly ATV, hiking, equestrian, and biking trail systems. This world-class riding destination has over 400 miles of trails over 7 trail systems for any skill level.

ALL riders and drivers must have a permit or day pass before entering the trail. Permits can be purchased at select retailers near the trail systems and the Spearhead Main office in the Coeburn location. 3 Day permits can be purchased online and your receipt will act as your permit for 72 hours.

14/06/2025

It might be called “New,” but this river is ancient—one of the oldest in the world! Stretching through Southwest Virginia, the New River is perfect for tubing, fishing, or learning about the region’s early history

12/06/2025

Have you visited the charming City of Lynchburg just east of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia? Just about two hours from the capital city of Richmond and one hour from Roanoke or Charlottesville, it is a history and outdoor lovers dream destination!

🥾 Explore more than 40 miles of urban trails that wind through the city.

🕯️ Learn more about Thomas Jefferson's life outside the public eye at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest.

🛎️ Book a stay at The Main Farmhouse at Irvington Spring Farm, a family-run flower farm.

🧵 Shop for vintage treasures at Empire Fleet Vintage.

🍕 Grab a bite to eat at Rivermont Pizza, try a new draft beer, and enjoy live music.

10/06/2025

Experience the vibrant colors of summer in Virginia! Whether you're seeking thrills at water parks with bold oranges and blues or enjoying serene garden views with pastel pinks and greens, Virginia's summer palette has something for everyone. Dive into adventure or relax in nature's beauty – it's all here!

08/06/2025

Have you ever vacationing Virginia? Save this post for the top things to do the next time you’re in Virginia.

🕯️ First stop has to be & . Did you know this is the largest living history museum in the world? Witness history brought to life on the charming streets of the colonial capital. Explore the gardens, trade shops, and historic sites throughout the 301-acre Historic Area.

🎢 Seek new thrills at . Whether you’re a coaster enthusiast or want rides that are fun for the whole family, Busch Gardens is home to some of Virginia’s best roller coasters & thrill rides and claims the title of the World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park!

👻 Join on a thrilling night-time ghost tour to Williamsburg’s most haunted locations. Visit historic and haunted places you’ve never encountered and hear unique and authentic tales about the city’s most infamous ghosts.

❤️ Take in the rich Black history of the area at Freedom Park, . The site dates back to the 1650s and was home to one of the nation’s earliest Free Black Settlements in America from 1803 to 1850.

🔔 Spend a Sunday at . The church was organized in 1776 by enslaved Africans and moved to their Scotland Street location in 1956. While you’re there, ring their 1886 Freedom Bell that rang during the National Museum of African-American History and Culture opening in D.C.

🪓 is the perfect place for a day of new adventures - choose from axe throwing, their high ropes course, or an escape room.

🍽️ has been a Williamsburg tradition since 1971 when Julius C. (Doc) Pierce set out from Flat Creek, Tennessee for Virginia with his family and their prized BBQ sauce recipe.

06/06/2025

A little slice of heaven on earth. Let us introduce you to —aka “The Grand Canyon of the South.” With epic views and deep roots in Virginia history, it’s the kind of place that stays with you. Save this one for your next escape.

04/06/2025

Need a vacation to relieve some stress and find your zen? Let Virginia's Great Outdoors restore your mental tranquility and heal that inner child. Here are a few ideas for finding serenity now.

🛶 Paddle on a placid waterway in .

🐎 Saddle up for a leisurely horseback ride at .

🧺 Pack your basket for an idyllic picnic in .

✨ Sleep under the stars in a state park or campground .

🐐 Pet baby goats at .

🚙 Take a scenic drive through Virginia’s lesser-traveled backcountry, .

🪷 Walk the gardens at , , or other pristine landscapes.

🌊 Watch the waves come in and out as you lounge on a sandy shore, .

🌿 Peruse a wide variety of plants both native and exotic at local nurseries such as the .

02/06/2025

Whether you’re a tent pro or a first-time glamper, Virginia’s campgrounds have you covered. Sleep under the stars by the lake, in the mountains, or along the coast—there’s a campsite for every kind of adventure. 🏕️

📍 Burke Lake Park Fairfax County Park Authority

31/05/2025

Celebrate Virginia Wines! There are over 300 wineries in every corner of the state. Where will you be spending your next trip to Virginia? 🍷

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