Virginia

Region · 🇺🇸 United States

Population 8,631,393

Area 104,803 km²

Time zone America/New_York

Official website www.virginia.gov

Virginia – Planning a Trip?

Build your day-by-day itinerary in the Tripomatic app.

Start Planning

Featured Lists

Jkenwood78 / CC BY-SA 3.0

Virginia's Essential Journey

This collection traces the foundations of the United States through Virginia’s historic sites and the capital region. It features the 1607 Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Battlefield alongside presidential landmarks like Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and the Washington Monument. Visitors can explore the living history of Colonial Williamsburg, the artistic treasures of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and the natural beauty of Shenandoah National Park. The list also highlights specialized institutions, including the International Spy Museum, the Library of Congress’s conservation center, and the neoclassical architecture of the Virginia State Capitol.

15 places

Bmrbarre / Public domain

Historic Christian Sites

Virginia’s religious landscape is defined by its architectural diversity and deep historical roots. This collection spans from colonial-era landmarks like Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg and St. John’s Church in Richmond to modern megachurches like Thomas Road Baptist and Korean Central Presbyterian. Notable sites include the Italian Renaissance-style Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, the historic Trinity Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, and the landmark Court Street Baptist Church, which dominates the Lynchburg skyline.

13 places

Virginia's Historic Treasures

Virginia's landscape serves as a living museum, featuring sites from several eras of American history. This collection includes Thomas Jefferson’s neoclassical Monticello and the towering stone obelisk of the Washington Monument. It preserves pivotal military landmarks like the Petersburg National Battlefield and the National D-Day Memorial. Visitors can explore maritime history through the Cape Henry Lighthouses and the Portsmouth Lightship Museum, or walk through well-preserved 18th and 19th-century architecture in the historic districts of Leesburg and Portsmouth.

19 places

David / CC BY 2.0

Museums and Galleries

This collection spans Virginia's diverse cultural landscape, from the Colonial Williamsburg living-history museum and the Jamestown Settlement to the presidential estates of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and James Monroe’s Highland. Art highlights include the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, housing Fabergé eggs and European masterpieces, and Norfolk’s Chrysler Museum of Art. Specialized institutions feature the International Spy Museum’s espionage artifacts, the USS Wisconsin battleship, and the Boeing Aviation Hangar’s expansive collection of historic aircraft and space vehicles.

20 places

Danvera / CC BY 3.0

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.

15 places

NortyNort / CC BY-SA 3.0

Scenic Natural Wonders

This collection features Virginia's diverse topography, ranging from the massive reservoirs of Lake Anna and Claytor Lake to the dramatic peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It highlights numerous overlooks along Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway, offering expansive views of the Shenandoah Valley and the Piedmont region. The list also includes significant landmarks like the 200-foot Apple Orchard Falls and the Gathright Dam, providing a detailed guide to the state's most prominent natural landscapes and viewpoints.

18 places

Virginia Craft Beverages

Virginia's craft beverage landscape spans from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the urban centers of Northern Virginia. This selection includes the state's first winery in Fairfax County, high-altitude vineyards at 1,700 feet, and specialized producers of mead and heirloom apple cider. Many locations utilize estate-grown grapes and local ingredients, featuring tasting rooms that highlight the region’s agricultural heritage through traditional winemaking, innovative brewing techniques, and artisanal fermentation.

12 places

Calstanhope / CC BY-SA 4.0

Virginia's Historic Theaters & Cinemas

Virginia's performance heritage spans from the 1928 Byrd Theatre in Richmond, known for its Wurlitzer organ, to the Art Deco elegance of Portsmouth’s Commodore Theatre. This collection includes the Blackfriars Playhouse, the world’s only recreation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre, and the restored 1905 Academy of Music in Lynchburg. These venues showcase diverse architectural styles, from converted dairy barns to grand historic halls, hosting everything from independent cinema to Shakespearean drama across the Commonwealth.

9 places

Virginia — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: October

Select a month

Typical weather in January

Poor

8° (feels like 3°) · extremes -7°–17°
0° at night
9 rainy days
10 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
7°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

9° (feels like 4°) · extremes -5°–18°
1° at night
10 rainy days
11 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
6°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Poor

13° (feels like 9°) · extremes -2°–22°
5° at night
10 rainy days
13 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
8°C · too cold to swim
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good

18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 4°–27°
10° at night
10 rainy days
13 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
12°C · too cold to swim
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great

23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 9°–30°
15° at night
12 rainy days
13 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
18°C · too cold to swim
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Good

27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 15°–33°
20° at night
12 rainy days
13 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
23°C · cool for a dip
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Fair

30° (feels like 32°) · extremes 19°–34°
22° at night
15 rainy days
12 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
26°C · warm for swimming
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Fair

29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 18°–34°
22° at night
14 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
26°C · warm for swimming
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Great

26° · extremes 14°–31°
19° at night
11 rainy days
13 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
24°C · warm for swimming
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great

21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 7°–27°
13° at night
9 rainy days
14 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
20°C · cool for a dip
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair

15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 1°–22°
7° at night
8 rainy days
13 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
14°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor

10° (feels like 6°) · extremes -4°–19°
3° at night
10 rainy days
10 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
10°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5; NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: US Dollar USD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity: Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz

Languages: English
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +1

Learn more

Tours & Activities

Related destinations

United States Virginia Beach Alexandria Charlottesville Salem Williamsburg Shenandoah National Park Blue Ridge Mountains

Other Destinations

California Texas New York Florida Pennsylvania Illinois Ohio Georgia North Carolina Michigan New Jersey Washington Massachusetts Tennessee State Indiana Arizona Maryland Missouri Wisconsin Colorado Minnesota Alabama Louisiana South Carolina Kentucky Oregon Oklahoma Connecticut State Utah Iowa Nevada Mississippi State Kansas Arkansas New Mexico Nebraska West Virginia Idaho Hawaii New Hampshire Maine Rhode Island Montana Delaware South Dakota North Dakota Alaska Washington, D.C. District of Columbia Vermont Detroit Wyoming State

Virginia

Featured Lists

Virginia's Essential Journey

Historic Christian Sites

Virginia's Historic Treasures

Museums and Galleries

Parks and Recreation Highlights

Scenic Natural Wonders

Virginia Craft Beverages

Virginia's Historic Theaters & Cinemas

Virginia — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

Tours & Activities

Virginia – Add to Your Trip

Related destinations

Other Destinations