The Most Affordable Virginia Vacations
Williamsburg, Southwest Virginia, and Charlottesville
Jul 24, 2008
Planning a last minute vacation or weekend getaway on a short budget? Don't fret. The Commonwealth of Virginia offers a plethora of affordable vacation destinations. Here are three to get you started.
Williamsburg
No other vacation spot offers more free attractions than Williamsburg. One can sightsee in Colonial Williamsburg free of charge. Beyond sightseeing, any visitor to Colonial Williamsburg can view the daily historical reenactments for free as well. Across the street from Colonial Williamsburg lies The College of William and Mary. The College offers free tours of its colonial grounds and lends its campus to sightseers for no charge. Drive down the Colonial Parkway along the James River and find Williamsburg’s sandy public access beaches. Stop off and have a picnic with the family or your lover. The highway is state maintained, so again, there are no fees. To read more about a Williamsburg vacation, go here.
Southwest Virginia
No other region in the Commonwealth of Virginia offers more culture and variety than Southwest Virginia. Spend a weekend in Roanoke, the Star City, and enjoy Downtown Roanoke’s fine dining, museums, and vibrant night life. Travel farther South on Interstate 81 and you will head into the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Take a drive on Virginia’s scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. The Parkway is a great location for outdoorsmen with plenty of camping and hiking. If you love music, be sure to travel down The Crooked Road. The Crooked Road is a stretch of highway that bypasses several locales important to the history of music. Read more about The Crooked Road here. If you’re not interested in driving, spend the weekend at one of Southwest Virginia’s many scenic bed and breakfasts. Few places in the United States offer the serenity and relaxation at an affordable price like Southwest Virginia.
Charlottesville
Considered one of the best cities in which to reside in the United States, Charlottesville also makes for a great vacation spot. Charlottesville is a college town, home to Thomas Jefferson’s University of Virginia. Be sure to check out UVA’s beautiful campus. Another family favorite is Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello, also located in Charlottesville. Arrive early, as the lines at Monticello have been known to stretch for a long way in the spring and summer months. Charlottesville also boasts several art museums and coffee shops for the intellectual in the family. Be sure to leave your lunchbox at home and enjoy the great dining Charlottesville has to offer. Escafe is a wonderful bistro with great sandwiches and salads. Not into bistros? Try the Blue Light Bar & Grill on Main Street. Blue Light offers the freshest seafood for miles. Your stomach won’t be disappointed.
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