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About Virginia

Virginia is the entrance to the South, both in history and physically. Ideal for an outdoor adventure or indoor musings on Virginia’s past — there’s plenty to do and see. “Mother of Presidents,” Virginia is a slice of America with its rich culture. Virginia’s beautiful climate and stunning natural sites make for an exciting vacation.

Things to do in Virginia

Virginia has an immense array of activities — from city life of culture and museums to small towns with charming festivals, and even the beautiful outdoors. Virginia is also full of awe-inspiring caverns, from the caverns at Natural Bridge, to the Endless Caverns, the Grand Caverns, and the Luray Caverns. You’re never at a loss for something to see!

Best cities to visit in Virginia

Richmond is the capital of Virginia, and is known as a historical and bustling city. With the American Civil War Museum, the Edgar Allan Poe Museum, and even the Hollywood Cemetery, there’s lots to learn in Richmond. Virginia Beach is the most populous city in Virginia, with the beach itself drawing visitors for vacations.

Best small towns in Virginia

Virginia has many small towns that are a delight to visit. Abingdon is a picturesque small town, with a historical setting. The buildings go back to the late 1700s, and the Barter Theater attracts visitors from all around. Monterey, in Highland County is nearby to the Shenandoah Valley. Monterey has beautiful buildings to admire, hiking trails, and even the Highland Maple Festival every March. Make sure to head to Colonial Williamsburg near Richmond for a taste of authentic colonial life!

Best lake vacations in Virginia

The largest lake in Virginia is in Clarksville, at the John H. Kerr Reservoir/ Buggs Island Lake. The lake has over 800 miles of shoreline, and is a hotspot for fisherman. Clarksville is the only lakeside town in Virginia, with charming festivals and lots of restaurants. Smith Mountain Lake is smaller than Buggs Island Lake, but has 500 miles of shoreline — the “Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains.” In Lyndhurt, Sherando Lake in the George Washington National Forest has acres of beaches, swimming and fishing, as well as campgrounds for you to pitch a tent for your vacation.

Best National Parks in Virginia

At The Great Falls National Park, the Potomac River is the main attraction — causing a crash of falls over the rocks. Mixing the history of the area with its eye-opening present, the Great Falls are a must-see in Virginia. Shenandoah National Park includes part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, as well as the scenic Skyline Drive. With hundreds of miles of hiking trails, Shenandoah is yours to explore.

Vacation Rentals in Virginia

Looking for a vacation rental in Virginia? Tripping.com has 15976 vacation rental homes available in Virginia. You'll find 122 studios, 7137 1-bedroom, 2745 2-bedroom and 5972 rentals with 3 or more bedrooms ranging from $25 a night. For extra convenience, many of these vacation homes can be booked directly online.

The average price of a nightly rental in Virginia is $267 while the average price of a weekly rental is $4696. For those looking for more than a short term rental such as corporate rentals, extended stays or long term rentals, the average monthly price of a Virginia home is $2750.

Wondering if you can bring your dog or cat along with you? There are 4361 pet-friendly vacation rentals available in Virginia. In addition to accommodating pets, Virginia rentals offer a variety of amenities. In particular, 12409 rentals have Internet and WiFi, 12619 have TV and/or cable and 5299 have a pool or hot tub.

Search properties from 14 vacation rental sites in Virginia where the top providers in that area are HomeAway, TripAdvisor, and Booking.com. There are 6680 HomeAway rentals, 2454 TripAdvisor short term rentals and 2098 Booking.com vacation rentals.