33 days in Virginia Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Alexandria side-trips: Chantilly (Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center & Ox Hill Battlefield Park), Weems-Botts Museum (in Dumfries) and Manassas National Battlefield Park (in Manassas). The adventure continues: explore the different monuments and memorials at Arlington National Cemetery, get to know the fascinating history of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, steep yourself in history at George Washington's Mount Vernon, and appreciate the history behind U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial.

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Stockholm, Sweden to Alexandria is an approximately 14.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -6 hour difference. Traveling from Stockholm in April, things will get a bit warmer in Alexandria: highs are around 23°C and lows about 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to drive to Chincoteague Island.

Spend the 5th (Fri) exploring nature at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Next up on the itinerary: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, get engrossed in the history at Museum of Chincoteague, take in the waterfront at Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park, and learn the secrets of beer at The Ugly Oyster Tour Co..

For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Chincoteague Island trip planner.

You can drive from Alexandria to Chincoteague Island in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of subway, train, bus, and taxi; or do a combination of flight and bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in May, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Virginia Beach.

Change things up with a short trip to Riddick's Folly House Museum in Suffolk (about 48 minutes away). There's much more to do: take in the waterfront at Virginia Beach Boardwalk, explore the galleries of Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, immerse yourself in nature at First Landing State Park, and explore the world behind art at Chrysler Museum of Art.

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Drive from Chincoteague Island to Virginia Beach in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In May in Virginia Beach, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can drive to Williamsburg.

Get out of town with these interesting Williamsburg side-trips: The Noland Trail (in Newport News) and Windsor Castle Park (in Smithfield). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Colonial Williamsburg, browse the exhibits of Historic Jamestowne, explore the world behind art at Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, and get outside with Outdoor Activities.

To see reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Williamsburg trip website.

Getting from Virginia Beach to Williamsburg by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In May, daily temperatures in Williamsburg can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Winchester.

Explore Winchester's surroundings by going to Trinity Episcopal Church (in Upperville), Raven Rocks (in Bluemont) and Purcellville (Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship, The Washington & Old Dominion Trail, &more).

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Traveling by flight from Williamsburg to Winchester takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Traveling from Williamsburg in May, expect Winchester to be slightly colder, temps between 26°C and 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) to allow time to drive to Luray.

Venture out of the city with trips to Shenandoah National Park (Skyline Drive & Hawksbill Mountain), R.H. Ballard Shop & Gallery (in Washington) and Explore More Discovery Museum (in Harrisonburg). There's much more to do: take in breathtaking views at Luray Caverns, examine the collection at Virginia Museum of the Civil War, trek along Stony Man Mountain Overlook, and play a few rounds at The Shenvalee Golf Course.

To see maps, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Luray attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Winchester to Luray takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, daily temperatures in Luray can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Charlottesville.

Change things up with these side-trips from Charlottesville: Bedford (Bedford Boys Tribute Center & National D-Day Memorial), James Madison's Montpelier (in Montpelier Station) and Brownsburg Museum (in Brownsburg). There's lots more to do: stroll through Monticello, identify plant and animal life at Virginia Safari Park, don't miss a visit to Canal Basin Square, and take in the exciting artwork at Earth, Fire, & Spirit Pottery.

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You can drive from Luray to Charlottesville in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. May in Charlottesville sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can drive to Damascus.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Tue): tour the pleasant surroundings at Appalachian Trail, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Adventure Damascus Bicycles, and then stroll through Shuttle Shack.

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Getting from Charlottesville to Damascus by car takes about 4 hours. May in Damascus sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.