Parks and Recreation Highlights
This collection features diverse outdoor spaces across Virginia and the capital region, from the Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah National Park to the coastal wildlife of Chincoteague. It highlights historic landmarks like the Victorian Maymont estate and the Colonial Williamsburg living-history museum. The list includes specialized sites such as the Lewis Ginter and Norfolk Botanical Gardens, the Civil War-era Fort Foote, and iconic Blue Ridge Parkway stops like the 1910 Mabry Mill.
A The Ellipse
The Ellipse, sometimes referred to as President's Park South, is a 52-acre park south of the White House fence and north of Constitution…
B Williamsburg Historic District
Colonial Williamsburg is a living-history museum and private foundation presenting a part of the historic district in the city of…
C Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a 50 acres, botanical garden in Henrico County, just outside of Richmond, Virginia.
D Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park is a national park in the Eastern United States that encompasses part of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the…
Bow Beach
Beautiful sunny beach that is very popular among tourists, so it can get rather crowded.
F Maymont
Maymont is a 100-acre Victorian estate and public park in Richmond, Virginia.
Smart View Recreation Area
Located at Milepost 154.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, this site features the 1890s-era Trail Cabin and expansive views of the Virginia Piedmont.
Otter Park
A municipal park in Roanoke featuring open green space and local walking paths.
Fort Foote Park
Established in 1863, this Civil War fortification overlooks the Potomac River. It preserves original earthworks and two rare 15-inch Rodman cannons used for coastal defense.
J German-American Friendship Garden
The German-American Friendship Garden on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. stands as a symbol of the positive and cooperative relations…
K Mabry Mill
A historic gristmill situated at Milepost 176 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The site includes a restored sawmill and blacksmith shop dating back to 1910.
L Norfolk Botanical Garden
Situated next to the Norfolk International Airport, this astounding oasis is home to numerous theme gardens such as Renaissance, Japanese,…
M Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is a 14,000-acre wildlife preserve operated by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
N Carousel Park & Hampton Carousel
Buckroe Beach is a neighborhood in the independent city of Hampton, Virginia. It lies just north of Fort Monroe on the Chesapeake Bay.
O Huntington Park
Huntington Park is a park located in Newport News, Virginia, USA. It offers a beach, two fishing piers, gardens, tennis, and museums.
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