Located 10 miles north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Cape Charles Beach is at the mouth of the shallow and calm waters of Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy sunbathing on the beach, then stroll the streets of Cape Charles. A historic city founded in 1884, Cape Charles is home to the largest concentration of late Victorian architecture in the United States. The town has a small harbor which is used as a barge terminal to carry passengers and goods across the bay to Norfolk.
Cape Charles
Bay Avenue
Cape Charles, VA 23310
757-331-3259
capecharles.org
Taking a road trip is a great way to spend a vacation in Virginia's Blue Ridge Parkway. The Blue Ridge Parkway is at its most beautiful in the fall, with red, orange and golden leaves adorning the forest.
Visit the state's different counties and stop along the way to picnic, hike some trails at the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and visit the Blue Ridge Music Center which hosts folk music and dancing on Saturday nights. Stay at one of the area's many beautiful bed and breakfasts along the way.
Blue Ridge Online
PO Box 8145
Greensboro NC, 27419
336-294-1172
blueridgeonline.com
Sometimes all you want to do on a romantic vacation is relax and take easy nature walks. Virginia is an amazing state for this kind of getaway, with forest and river-front cabins available for rent in the Shenandoah River Valley. River Cabins Rental offers these getaway cabins, which come equipped with fireplaces and hot tubs and are surrounded by acres of private land. All cabins are strategically located close to swimming areas, hiking trails, places for canoeing, horseback riding and kayaking. In addition, there is an 18-hole golf course close by.
River Cabins Rental
Luray, VA 22835
703-380-8789
river-cabins.com
