Best Places to Visit in Virginia
Sometimes you just want to get out and explore. We try to strike a good balance of places that you will really enjoy. Finding ideas for family friendly outings, or interesting places to go in Virginia with your friends, both are at your fingertips here with America Top 10. We aim to give you plenty of ideas without you having to do all the research. That way you can easily decide if you want to explore Virginia sites or check out the sites in another state.
You have also heard how it is becoming a lot more popular to have staycations (where you stay home instead of going to far off places) and discover new and interesting places in the near vicinity. We try to make that easier for you. Check out the sites in Virginia that have become local favorites easily with our site.
We hope that we have provided you plenty of choices in Virginia whether this is a new area for you or your own back yard. Something a little different from the typical amusement park. If you really loved somewhere but don’t see them on our list let us know, we are always looking to improve our lists and we can only do that with your help.
Monticello
Charlottesville, VA
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Richmond, VA
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is known as a comprehensive US art museum with more than 5,000 years of art from around the world. The place also has special exhibitions, collections that span the globe, displays that involve creative achievement, as well as restaurants and shops.
Ocean Breeze Waterpark
Virginia Beach, VA
Get more smiles per gallon with every visit to Ocean Breeze Waterpark. This family-friendly Caribbean destination features over 30 rides, slides and attractions.
The American Civil War Center
Richmond, VA
The American Civil War Center is widely recognized for being the country’s first museum to interpret the Civil War from Union, Confederate, and African American perspectives. The historic landmark also contains five surviving buildings illustrating the Iron Works era.
Virginia Aquarium
Virginia Beach, VA
Explore over 800,000 gallons of one of the best aquariums and animal habitats in the country at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. Experience their hands-on exhibits, nature path, and marshlands.
Cville Escape Room
Charlottesville, VA
Cville Escape Room is a family business, independently owned and operated. They take pride in creating their own original designs, clues, and puzzles for all of their rooms.
Immersion Escape Rooms
Charlottesville, VA
Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park
Arlington, VA
Often called the skinniest park in Virginia, Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Railroad Regional Park is a paved trail between Shirlington and Purcellville, Virginia. Run, cycle or skate the 45-mile route along the former roadbed of the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad, which runs through the urban heartland and into the Virginia countryside. Equestrians can ride the adjacent 32-mile gravel horse trail. The W&OD trail has multiple parking areas, enabling you to jump on and off the trail at various points.
Frontier Culture Museum
STAUNTON, VA
Frontier Culture Museum aims to tell the story of the first pioneers who came to America during the 1600s and 1700s. The Museum has also reproduced examples of traditional rural buildings from England, Germany, Ireland, and West Africa as well.