Tacky lights, beautifully decorated historic homes, an exhilarating once a year drive on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk… Whatever gets you in the holiday spirit, you’ll find it in Virginia! Bring your family and friends to experience the enchantment of this holiday season.
Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon
Explore Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. during the most wonderful time of the year with this five-day suggested itinerary featuring a festive holiday evening at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. This colonial inspired event is one to be remembered, as it finishes with fireworks choreographed to holiday music over the Potomac River. Read more.
A Blue Ridge Christmas in Staunton
The holidays never felt so magical! Embark on a two-day trip to Staunton. This enchanting downtown is one of America’s most celebrated Main Streets and offers a truly authentic holiday experience for groups. Shop for that perfect gift in artisans shops, see a Christmas classic at American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse and more. Read more.
A Colonial Virginia Christmas featuring Grand Illumination
This multi-regional itinerary takes you through the holiday splendor of Williamsburg and Historic Triangle, Newport News, Richmond and Fredericksburg. From dazzling gardens and world class theme parks decked out in millions of lights to the fireworks over Colonial Williamsburg and a tasting tour at a distillery, this itinerary has something for everyone! Read more.
Be Merry in Manassas and Prince William
Get into the holiday spirit in Prince William and Manassas. Visit any time during the winter season to see historic streets decked out in lights and hunt for that perfect gift at one of their wonderful boutiques. Read more.
Charlottesville & Albemarle County Winter Itinerary
Charlottesville & Albemarle County are wonderful destinations to visit during the winter months! Attractions are open and accessible all through the winter season and guests can find spectacular discounts and deals at area hotels, resorts and bed & breakfasts. From historic sites, to food and drink options galore, and their eight-block historic pedestrian Downtown Mall, there is plenty to do for you and your holiday guests. Read more.
Holidays: From the Capitol to the Coast, 100 Miles of Lights and Sights!
With this multi-regional itinerary, start your holiday adventure in Richmond and see how homes were decorated throughout the centuries – and do some shopping in Carytown too! Experience Norfolk Botanical Gardens’ “Garden of Lights” and cruise down the iconic Virginia Beach Boardwalk from the comfort of your car and enjoy the Holiday Lights at the Beach. Read more.
Christmas in Abingdon
Visit Bristol Motor Speedway where the roar of the engines is replaced with the twinkling of two million lights. Enjoy shopping at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace where you can find the region’s best in authentic crafts, music, & food, one of a kind jewelry, pottery, quilts and handcrafted musical instruments, a farm to table restaurant and coffee and wine bar. Read more.
Christmas from Bristol to Williamsburg – Holiday Happenings along the Blue Ridge
From the mountains to the coast, this itinerary takes you all over Virginia. Delight in the millions of glowing lights as you visit Bristol Motor Speedway. Visit Monticello and experience how Christmas was celebrated during Thomas Jefferson’s time. Do some holiday shopping at Williamsburg’s Premium Outlets and more. Read more.
The Season of Lights, Virginia Beach
Enjoy holiday lights at the beach! Stroll through the gardens of the Founder’s Inn illuminated with over 100,000 twinkling lights or visit the Christmas Mouse for those last minute nautical gifts. Have afternoon tea at the Cavalier Hotel, experience a whale watching boat trip, enjoy a holiday laser light show and more. Read more.
Lights and Lyrics of the Holidays in Richmond
From festive decorations of long ago, spectacular tacky lights to the twinkle of modern lights, Richmond is the perfect place to get away for the holidays. Lewis Ginter’s GardenFest of Lights features more than a half-million holiday lights arranged in botanical themes and Maymont mansion is lavishly decorated with Victorian Christmas décor. Read more.
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Try something different! Escape the common vacation routine, and consider a romantic or family adventure at Morning Song’s Farmstay Getaways. Unplug from it all and gather eggs, get acquainted with the friendliest goats ever, or coax an alpaca to accept a tasty treat. Learn cheese making or soak in your exclusive hot tub under the stars. Rates from $130 include a local wine, breakfast items, a full kitchen, fruit and salad items from our organic fields and groves. Nearby wineries, nature reserve, hiking, hot air ballooning, galleries, antiquing, golf courses and more. Both single and family unit available. See http://www.morningsongfarm.com for photos and reservation calendar.
In the Shenandoah Valley, be sure to stop by Bluestone Vineyard’s German Christmas Market – beautiful. https://www.bluestonevineyard.com/events.html And when the weather turns cool, many wineries begin to offer hot spiced mulled wine in their tasting rooms – keep an eye out for that!