These VA Cities Among Most Welcoming U.S. Destinations: Ranking

A new ranking determined which U.S. towns were most welcoming to visitors and new residents. See which VA cities made the list.

Chincoteague Is Among 14 Best East Coast Beach Towns: Condé Nast

Chincoteague made the list of best East Coast beach towns, according to Condé Nast. Here's what the travel site said about the community.

5 VA Road Trips: Country Roots, Poe’s Ghost, ‘Chicken Bone Express’

If the Crooked Road Heritage Music Trail, Natural Chimneys, and the small-town charm of Wytheville aren’t your jam, check out ghost tours.

Best Summer Travel Destinations: VA Region Among Top 10 Nationally

Two other Virginia towns make the list of the 100 Best Summer Travel Destinations, per WalletHub's latest ranking.

Virginia Has 3 Of Nation’s Top 25 Hotels: U.S. News

These Virginia and DC hotels and resorts are among the best in the nation, according to a new ranking from U.S. News and World Report.

VDOT To Lift Tolls, Suspend Road Work To Ease Holiday Travel

Virginia travel officials will lift lane closures and suspend road construction starting the Friday before Christmas.

Fall Foliage Peak Colors Near In VA Mountains, Patchy In North

Fall colors in Virginia's mountains are at their peak or close to it this weekend, state foresters said. Here's where to find great views.

VA Leaves Stressed By Drought, Fall Foliage Colors Likely To Dim

Fall colors in Virginia may be muted because of stress and drought, with green leaves dominating all but the highest mountains this week.

Fall Foliage Peak 2023: When To Time Leaf-Peeping Tours In VA

VA residents hoping to catch a glimpse of vibrant orange, yellow, and red leaves around the state will have their best chance in October.

Labor Day Travel 2023: When To Avoid Virginia, DC Highways

Gas prices are lower than a year ago in NoVA, but they are trending up approaching Labor Day. Plus, the best time to be on the road.

5 VA Road Trips: Presidents’ Homes; Americana; Swannanoa; Wild Horses

From the Western Highlands to the Eastern Shore, these Virginia road trips are steeped in presidential history and feature unspoiled vistas.

100 Best Small Towns In America: 2 VA Towns Make List

Just two small, scenic towns in Virginia made the list of the best tiny towns in the country.

Summer Travel Season Could Be Busiest Ever In VA, AAA Says

The summer 2023 travel season could be the busiest ever, above pre-pandemic numbers, AAA Mid-Atlantic says. Book early for the best choices.

3 VA Cities On 'America's Favorite Small Towns To Visit' List

Thousands of families voted three Virginia communities onto "America's Favorite Small Towns to Visit" list. Can you guess which three?

Southwest Makes Amends For Meltdown: What VA, DC Travelers Should Do

Virginia and DC travelers caught in the Southwest Airline holiday meltdown may qualify for frequent flier miles as part of an apology.

NoVA Christmas 2022 Gas Prices Drop Below $3 A Gallon

As residents travel for Christmas, Virginia gas prices are below the cost of a year ago and dipped under $3 a gallon, according to AAA.

Airlines Offer Travel Waivers As Bomb Cyclone Approaches Virginia, DC

Airlines are issuing travel waivers in case a potential bomb cyclone weather system brings strong winds and a flash freeze to Virginia, D.C.

Leaf Colors At Peak Across Most Of Virginia: Fall Foliage Report

Fall leaf colors have reached their peak across most of Virginia. Here are some great spots to check out the blaze of fall foliage.

VA Fall Foliage: Leaf Color Peak Starts In Western Region

Fall colors are peaking in the trees in southwest Virginia and the Alleghenies. When will peak color arrive in northern Virginia?

Photos: 11 Beautiful Must-See Destinations in Virginia

Planning a trip to Virginia? Check out these photos to help you set your itinerary.

Fall Foliage: Near Peak Colors In Alleghanies, SW Virginia

Fall foliage is beginning to pop with color across southwest Virginia and the Alleghanies. Here's the status of fall color statewide.

Leaf Colors Spread Across Virginia: Fall Foliage 2020

Fall foliage is beginning to pop with color across southwest Virginia and the Alleghanies. Here's the status of fall color statewide.

2020 Fall Foliage: Leaf Changes Coming Slowly In Virginia

If you're planning a fall foliage tour, we can help you map it out. Virginia DOF staffers have updated the status of fall color statewide.