Virginia

..............Queen City of the Shenandoah Valley

AT THE PRECIPICE of the 4.5-mile Maryland Heights Overlook Trail, the tiny town of Harpers Ferry appears as if it’s from a 19th-century dream. One minute, you’re trudging through dense deciduous forest, and the next, the trees abruptly part to reveal a rocky cliff with views of a tranquil mountain town situated on a riverfront.

“Almost heaven, West Virginia. Blue Ridge Mountains. Shenandoah River. Life is old here, older than the trees. Younger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze.” The song is beautiful, and one I can’t stop singing as my father and I criss-cross this state. The mountains loom over us, wisps of clouds hovering around the tops,…

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Slow things down a bit and take it all in.

Explore a park on our list of the most picturesque autumn places to see the changing leaves in Virginia, and you'll be glad you did.

Step back in time and experience the charm and culture of Old Town Alexandria, a historic Virginia neighborhood with cobblestone streets, 18th-century architecture, and a vibrant arts scene, perfect for a weekend getaway or day trip from Washington, D.C.

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At the most recently declared national park, the adventure starts and ends with the 1,000-foot-deep New River Gorge. The 73,000-acre stretch of rugged canyon in West Virginia is home to Class IV+ whitewater rafting, some of the best rock climbing on the eastern seaboard, purpose-built singletrack, and more than 100 miles of hiking trails that capture this dramatic part of the country.