40 Reasons to Visit Virginia this Fall

Fall is a brilliant season to visit Virginia – this year especially, as the state celebrates 40 years of Virginia is for Lovers. Make plans to savor the season with vibrant foliage, hundreds of festivals and significant travel savings. Here are 40 reasons to visit Virginia this fall:

Beautiful foliage in Meadows of Dan

Reasons 1 - 10


1. 15 Million Acres of Foliage – color of this magnitude is not to be missed.
2. 2,500 Miles of Scenic Drives – take a spin through some of the most breathtaking natural beauty Virginia has to offer.
3. Close to You – Virginia is within a day’s drive or less for 60 percent of the U.S. population, making it a perfect for a weekend getaway.
4. Glorious Weather – fall weather in Virginia is a delight – crisp and gentle, enticing travelers to get out and savor the season.
5. Travel Deals – Save up to 40 percent off on fall travel in Virginia with offers at more than 200 destinations across the state. More 40 off deals
6. Festival Favorites – Virginia hosts hundreds of fall festivals with seasonal culinary favorites, hayrides, corn mazes, apple picking and more.
7. Get Cozy – Virginia’s cabins and cottages offer a way to cozy up surrounded by Virginia’s natural beauty.
8. Blue Ridge Parkway – this grande dame of American scenic drives shows off spectacular color each fall.

9. Skyline Drive – sister to the “Parkway”, Skyline Drive winds through the glory of Shenandoah National Park, full of color and natural beauty.
10. Weekend Escapes – break free for a weekend trip built around wine trails, historic downtowns, luxury resorts or favorite fall festivals. See 48 Hour Guilt-Free Getaways


Reasons 11 - 20


11. Virginia Wine Month – October pays homage to the grape with tastings and celebrations at Virginia’s 140+ wineries and festivals.
12. Virginia State Parks – always voted among the most beautiful in the nation, Virginia’s state parks are excellent fall getaway spots for nature lovers.
    

    Take your pick of Virginia's fresh
    apples this fall.
13. Beautiful Bounty – fall is harvest time in Virginia, when everything from grapes, pumpkins, apples and more are found fresh and local at farm stands across the state.
14. Famous Stew – Brunswick Stew is a traditional fall favorite, celebrated at festivals across the state and especially in Brunswick County, Virginia!
15. Free Favorites – live passionately for free this fall at one of the many attractions and destinations that offer up fun at no charge.
16. Zip It – zip through the foliage of the Blue Ridge mountains on Bryce Resort’s 3,000 feet of zip line.
17. Farmers Markets – Virginia’s historic downtowns and Main Streets are renowned for authentic farmers markets – where local is a way of life, and has been for years.
18. Green Getaways – take your passion for the environment on vacation with you in Virginia, with more than 500 hotels, B&Bs, museums, restaurants and more certified as Virginia Green.
19. Walk it Off – take a hike this fall along some of Virginia’s celebrated hiking trails, with more miles of the Appalachian Trail than any other state, and pedestrian trails in every corner of Virginia.
20. It’s A-Mazing – corn mazes make fall fun in Virginia, with news shapes and challenges each year.


Reasons 21 - 30


21. Aw Shucks! – oyster season takes hold in fall, with festivals and furious shucking classics such as the Urbanna Oyster Festival, November 4 - 6, the Chincoteague Oyster Festival on October 10 and the Oyster Point Oyster Roast on October 23, to name a few.
22. Wine Trails – add some reds and whites to color tours on one of Virginia’s 13 wine trails that stretch across the state, from the Appalachian Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay.
23. Football Favorites – football and fall go hand in hand in Virginia, go to a game at one of the state’s universities or colleges and stay for a weekend of fall fun.
24. Relax – take time to wind down with a fall trip to Virginia – spas, resorts, wineries and cozy cabins offer tons of great R&R.
25. Make Some Hay – hayrides delight travelers of all ages at fall festivals across the state.
26. Reconnect – time is well-spent in Virginia, at fall festivals, celebrations and great “togethering” spots across the state.
27. Fall Packages – Fall travel is easy, with ready-made travel packages that include lodging, meals, activities and special extras.
28. Beach Front Bliss – head to Virginia’s many beaches this fall, the weather may be cooler, but the views are still breathtaking.
    

    Find a frightfully fun time in
    Virginia this fall!
29. Haunts and Spooks – Halloween is big in Virginia, with more sites on the National Haunted Registry than any other state, fall is a great time to indulge the darker side of travel.
30. Heal What Ales You – Virginia’s micro-breweries, local pubs and Oktoberfest celebrations will add rich flavor to fall travel.


Reasons 31 - 40


31. Shopping bargains – shopaholics, art connoisseurs and antique hunters will find bargains galore on fall getaways in Virginia.
32. Musical Delights – music that appeals to everyone can be found at Virginia’s fall music festivals like the Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion, September 19 -20 and GrahamFestUSA, September 6 – 7 to name a few.
33. Blossom and Butter – savor the best apple butter in the state, along with music, crafts and the freshest of apples at the Winchester Apple Festival, September 19 - 20.
34. Gobble Gobble – Thanksgiving traditions are on full display in Virginia, from Colonial settings to master feasts at resorts and parks across the state, Virginia is a great place to celebrate Turkey Day.
35. Historic Hotels – Virginia’s landmark legends such as The Jefferson, The Homestead, Hotel Roanoke and The Mimslyn Inn make fall getaways unforgettable.
36. U Pick Fall Fun – farms found in Virginia’s countryside let travelers pick their own fun, with apple picking, pumpkin patches and gardens to find all of the fall favorites.
37. Elegant Environments – relax in the hospitality and comfort of Virginia’s historic B&Bs found in small towns, historic hot spots and charming cities throughout the commonwealth.
38. Creative Color – try a biplane ride over the countryside. or take a hot air balloon or horseback ride along the trails to take in fall color creatively.
39. Go Nuts – celebrate legendary Virginia peanuts at two major festivals in Suffolk in Hampton Roads and Emporia in Central Virginia, with every peanut dish known to man.
40. Forty years of Virginia is for Lovers – since 1969, Virginia is for Lovers has stood for a love of life and a passion for travel. Live out your travel passions this fall on a getaway to Virginia.