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How to Have the Perfect Family Getaway in VA
Virginia offers one of the most diverse holidays in the USA, with its colorful history, majestic mountains, golden beaches, unique museums, and phenomenal food scene. Whether you want to explore storied landmarks, drive down scenic roads, or escape to a mountain retreat, you’ll find plenty of things to do in this southeastern US state. Indeed, a family getaway in VA is a one-of-a-kind experience.
Why You Should Go on a Family Vacation in VA
Virginia has something for everyone: wine tours for grownups, bucket and spade beaches for tots, theme parks for teens, and so much more. But if you’re still unsure if it’s worth having a family getaway in VA, here are four reasons the state is a great destination.
Virginia was the location of the first English settlement, hence the title birthplace of a nation. It has produced eight presidents, including four of the first five US presidents. Some of its most famous historic sites are Mount Vernon, the Arlington National Cemetery, Colonial Williamsburg, and George Washington’s mansion.
Virginia has loads of lovely lakes you can paddle, kayak, sail, or canoe. You can explore caverns and marvel at surreal rock formations. There are hundreds of hiking and biking trails with incredible views. If you love the sea, there’s surfing on Virginia Beach.
Craving oysters, trout, or blue crabs? Not into seafood? You can enjoy some of the best seafood in Virginia. The state also has mouthwatering southern-style BBQ, Brunswick stew, country ham, and lots of apples.
Virginia boasts one of the most stunning landscapes in the US, from Virginia Beach and Smith Mountain Lake to Shenandoah Park and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The Perfect Cabin for Your Family Getaway
While on a family getaway in VA, make sure to stay in one of the best cabins in the region. Located close to Wintergreen Resort and nestled among lush trees in the Blue Ridge Mountains, you’ll find the Wintergreen Mountain and Ski Getaway.
This three-level mountain home features four spacious bedrooms, three modern bathrooms, and a massive patio with incredible views. Prepare tasty meals for your family in the well-equipped kitchen or cook some BBQ at the outdoor grill. Cuddle up in the cozy living area and watch your favorite shows from the 65″ HDTV. Or, head down to the recreation room and play games of pool, ping pong, and foosball. In the evening, sit around the fire pit and roast marshmallows. The cabin also has WiFi and a dedicated workspace.
A short distance from the cabin is the award-winning Wintergreen Resort golf course. There is also a Spa and Fitness Center with heated pools, saunas, tennis courts, fishing ponds, an archery range, and children’s water facilities.
Things to Do with Family in the Blue Ridge Mountains
The Blue Ridge Mountains, with its incredible scenery, nature trails, and multitudes of fun activities, is one of the best destinations for a family getaway in VA. Here are some things you should try with your kids on holiday in the Blue Ridge.
Widely regarded as America’s Favorite Drive, the Blue Ridge Parkway is, hands down, Virginia’s most scenic highway. The pace is slow, the roads safe, and the views otherworldly beautiful. There are also opportunities for hiking, dining, and waterfall chasing.
Voted Virginia’s prettiest lake, Smith Mountain Lake spans 40 miles with 500 miles of shoreline. Boating and fishing are the top activities here, but there are also waterskiing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and wakeboarding. A state park opened with a beach for swimming opened in 1983.
Located in Roanoke, the largest city on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Center in the Square has everything for an unforgettable family day out. Find arcades, aquariums, restaurants, shops, and unique museums. Visit the Kids Square, a museum that allows children to perform adult tasks in a kid-sized town with a school, clinic, supermarket, and dentist’s office.
Mill Mountain Zoo lies on a striking 568-acre regional park, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Founded in 1952, it houses animals native to Appalachia and the Blue Ridge Mountains. It also shelters endangered species such as the snow leopard and red pandas.
Every family getaway in VA must include a trip to the enchanting Natural Bridge. This limestone gorge, standing at 215 feet, is one of the most iconic geological wonders in the state. A short hike away are a Monacan Indian Village and the 30-foot Lace Falls.
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Beth
June 22
Zhitar’s mountain home was perfect for our girl’s weekend and we loved the location near great hikes and Devil’s Backbone Brewery! We will definitely be back!
Jake
August 22
Zhitar’s mountain home was perfect for our weekend getaway. The pool and ping pong table are an added bonus.
Elyse
July 22
We had such an amazing time in this beautiful mountain home! Everyone in the group wishes we could have stayed longer! Great for bigger groups.
