5 days in Virginia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Virginia sightseeing planner
Start: Washington
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Manassas
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Front Royal
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Arlington
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End: Washington
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Manassas — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): see the interesting displays at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, then take in the history at Manassas National Battlefield Park, and then do a tasting at The Winery at Bull Run. Keep things going the next day: explore the world behind art at Gari Melchers Home and Studio, brush up on your military savvy at National Museum of the Marine Corps, and then buy something for everyone on your list at Potomac Mills.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Manassas online trip itinerary builder.
Washington to Manassas is an approximately 1-hour car ride. In September, daily temperatures in Manassas can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to drive to Front Royal.
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To see traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Manassas online trip itinerary builder.
Washington to Manassas is an approximately 1-hour car ride. In September, daily temperatures in Manassas can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to drive to Front Royal.
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Front Royal — 2 nights
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On the 5th (Mon), explore the fascinating underground world of Skyline Caverns, Head underground at Luray Caverns, and then see the interesting displays at The Car and Carriage Caravan Museum. Keep things going the next day: admire the masterpieces at Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, get engrossed in the history at Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters, and then do a tasting at Rappahannock Cellars.
To find more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Front Royal trip planner.
You can drive from Manassas to Front Royal in an hour. Another option is to drive. Expect a daytime high around 78°F in September, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Arlington.
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To find more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Front Royal trip planner.
You can drive from Manassas to Front Royal in an hour. Another option is to drive. Expect a daytime high around 78°F in September, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Arlington.
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Arlington — 1 day
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National History, Local Flavor
On the 7th (Wed), don't miss a visit to John F. Kennedy Grave Site, then contemplate the long history of Arlington National Cemetery, then get to know the fascinating history of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and finally contemplate the long history of Old Town.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Arlington trip maker tool.
Traveling by car from Front Royal to Arlington takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Front Royal in September, Arlington is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can drive back home.
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To see traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Arlington trip maker tool.
Traveling by car from Front Royal to Arlington takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Front Royal in September, Arlington is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can 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.
