There's a good reason this state's motto is "Virginia is for lovers." Not only is the region steeped in history and tradition, but it also boasts an abundance of natural beauty for leisurely walks, romantic sunsets and dining under the stars.
This Potomac River seaport with its cobblestone sidewalks and vintage streetlamps dates from colonial times. Upscale lodging and restaurants, interesting shops, historical tours and river cruises constitute a picture-perfect getaway for honeymooners.
If sun, surf and sports are part of your honeymoon agenda, this long stretch of coastal beach is just the ticket. Bike and kayak rentals are available, and accommodations range from cozy B&B's to condo rentals to full service hotels. Cabins, cottages and campsites are plentiful, too.
Take a chauffeured limo tour of some of Virginia's signature wineries in the Blue Ridge Mountains, indulge your taste buds in gourmet picnics, then take your pick of old-fashioned country inns that date from the 1800s. Many of Virginia's wineries are also located close to year-round spa resorts and hotels with romantic gardens.
While planning your future, you can also relive the past in a town that's best known for its historic re-enactments, museums and vintage crafts. For unabashed elegance, a stay at the Williamsburg Inn is a must. Williamsburg further prides itself on a collection of private colonial homes that have been transformed as guest houses.
The city artfully blends Southern hospitality, Victorian architecture, and a farmers market that operates 24/7, rain or shine. The Tudor-style Hotel Roanoke dates from 1882 and is luxury to the max for honeymooners. For leisurely, scenic drives, you're only a stone's throw from the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains.
Outdoor recreation, world-class performing arts, fine dining venues, restored mansions and boutique inns make Virginia's capital a perfect retreat to do a little bit of everything or absolutely nothing at all except enjoy each other's company. As if you didn't have enough bliss as newlyweds, the region has more than 30 spas to pamper both of you.
