44 days in Virginia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Virginia trip maker
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Luray
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Roanoke
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Charlottesville
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Williamsburg
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Virginia Beach
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Chincoteague Island
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Alexandria
— 7 nights
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Luray — 6 nights
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Cabin Capital of Virginia
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Luray: Winchester (Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum & Rocking S Ranch), Explore More Discovery Museum (in Harrisonburg) and Skyline Drive (in Shenandoah National Park). There's still lots to do: explore the stunning scenery at Luray Caverns, explore the striking landscape at Shenandoah National Park, learn about winemaking at Mediterranean Cellars, and sample the fine beverages at River Hill Wine & Spirits.
For more things to do, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Luray attractions planner.
Washington to Luray is an approximately 1-hour car ride. In March, daily temperatures in Luray can reach 54°F, while at night they dip to 32°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can go by car to Roanoke.
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For more things to do, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Luray attractions planner.
Washington to Luray is an approximately 1-hour car ride. In March, daily temperatures in Luray can reach 54°F, while at night they dip to 32°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can go by car to Roanoke.
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Roanoke — 6 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Roanoke: Lexington (Virginia Military Institute & Museum of Military Memorabilia), Bedford (National D-Day Memorial & Bedford Boys Tribute Center) and Floyd (Villa Appalaccia Winery, Buffalo Mountain Ziplines, &more).
For photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Roanoke journey planner.
Traveling by car from Luray to Roanoke takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In March, daily temperatures in Roanoke can reach 56°F, while at night they dip to 36°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can drive to Charlottesville.
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For photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Roanoke journey planner.
Traveling by car from Luray to Roanoke takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In March, daily temperatures in Roanoke can reach 56°F, while at night they dip to 36°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can drive to Charlottesville.
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Charlottesville — 6 nights
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Hoo-Ville
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Charlottesville: Staunton (Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum, Camera Heritage Museum, &more), Grand Caverns (in Grottoes) and Central Virginia Wine Tours & Transportation (in Orange). There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Monticello, explore the world behind art at Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia, don't miss a visit to University of Virginia, and take in the exciting artwork at C'ville Arts: A Cooperative Gallery.
For maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read Charlottesville trip planner.
Traveling by car from Roanoke to Charlottesville takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In March, daytime highs in Charlottesville are 56°F, while nighttime lows are 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Williamsburg.
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For maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read Charlottesville trip planner.
Traveling by car from Roanoke to Charlottesville takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In March, daytime highs in Charlottesville are 56°F, while nighttime lows are 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Williamsburg.
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Williamsburg — 7 nights
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Colonial Capital
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Williamsburg: Smithfield (Windsor Castle Park & St. Luke's Historic Church & Museum) and Newport News (The Mariners' Museum and Park & The Noland Trail). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Colonial Williamsburg, cool off at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, take an in-depth tour of Historic Jamestowne, and step aboard Jamestown Settlement.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, use the Williamsburg online tour planner.
Drive from Charlottesville to Williamsburg in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In April in Williamsburg, expect temperatures between 73°F during the day and 50°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to drive to Virginia Beach.
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To find where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, use the Williamsburg online tour planner.
Drive from Charlottesville to Williamsburg in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In April in Williamsburg, expect temperatures between 73°F during the day and 50°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to drive to Virginia Beach.
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Virginia Beach — 6 nights
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The Resort City
Explore Virginia Beach's surroundings by going to Fort Monroe National Monument (in Hampton) and Richmond (The John Marshall House & Carytown). There's much 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, explore the galleries of Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, and step aboard Battleship Wisconsin at Nauticus.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Virginia Beach trip maker tool.
Traveling by car from Williamsburg to Virginia Beach takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In April, daily temperatures in Virginia Beach can reach 69°F, while at night they dip to 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Chincoteague Island.
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To find traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Virginia Beach trip maker tool.
Traveling by car from Williamsburg to Virginia Beach takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In April, daily temperatures in Virginia Beach can reach 69°F, while at night they dip to 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Chincoteague Island.
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Chincoteague Island — 5 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Chincoteague Island: Onancock (Ker Place & Hopkins & Bros. Store). Spend the 16th (Sun) exploring nature at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Next up on the itinerary: learn insider's secrets on The Ugly Oyster Tour Co., let little ones run wild at Chincoteague Veteran's Memorial Park, examine the collection at Beebe Ranch, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Bike Depot.
For other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Chincoteague Island trip maker.
Traveling by car from Virginia Beach to Chincoteague Island takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Virginia Beach in April, expect nights in Chincoteague Island to be about the same, around 46°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 64°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can go by car to Alexandria.
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For other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Chincoteague Island trip maker.
Traveling by car from Virginia Beach to Chincoteague Island takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Virginia Beach in April, expect nights in Chincoteague Island to be about the same, around 46°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 64°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can go by car to Alexandria.
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Alexandria — 7 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Alexandria side-trips: Manassas National Battlefield Park (in Manassas), Spa World (in Centreville) and Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (in Chantilly). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Arlington National Cemetery, get to know the fascinating history of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, admire the landmark architecture of George Washington's Mount Vernon, and learn about all things military at National Museum of the Marine Corps.
For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Alexandria trip itinerary site.
Drive from Chincoteague Island to Alexandria in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, bus, train, and subway; or do a combination of bus and flight. April in Alexandria sees daily highs of 68°F and lows of 49°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive back home.
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For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Alexandria trip itinerary site.
Drive from Chincoteague Island to Alexandria in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, bus, train, and subway; or do a combination of bus and flight. April in Alexandria sees daily highs of 68°F and lows of 49°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive back home.
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Virginia travel guide
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.
