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The perfect fall day in VA
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items Beautiful leaves, amazing food, mountains, beaches and everything in between. These are my top recommendations for places to eat, sleep, drink and play in VA!
Escape to Carter Mountain Orchard near Charlottesville for an unforgettable autumn adventure! Pick crisp apples straight from the tree, sip hot apple cider donuts, and soak in panoramic Blue Ridge Mountain views. Perfect for families—little ones love...
Carter Mountain Orchard | Charlottesville, VA
Step back in time at Michie Tavern, just minutes from Carter Mountain! This 1784 gem serves up hearty Southern fried chicken, black-eyed peas, and cornbread in a rustic, colonial setting—think costumed servers and live music. Perfect for refueling af...
Michie Tavern
Dive into Virginia’s official oyster extravaganza in charming Urbanna on November 7-8, 2025— the 68th annual bash draws 50,000+ for fresh-shucked oysters, fried seafood feasts, and craft beer/wine tastings amid coastal autumn vibes. Catch live music ...
Urbanna Oyster Festival
Recommended for a Perfect Fall Day in Central Virginia: Shenandoah National Park
Cruise the iconic Skyline Drive through 105 miles of exploding autumn colors—red maples, golden hickories, and orange oaks framing misty valleys. Hike easy trails like S...
Shenandoah National Park
Descend into the world’s most spectacular caverns, where underground wonders like shimmering stalactites glow under soft lights— a cool contrast to the fiery fall world above. Pair with the adjacent Garden Maze (world’s largest) and rope adventure co...
Luray Caverns
Hike to Virginia’s tallest cascading waterfall (east of the Mississippi) at 1,200 feet, surrounded by a blaze of autumn reds and golds along the trail. Multiple overlooks make it accessible; full loop is 3 miles moderate. Free entry; pack water and s...
Crabtree Falls Hiking Trail - Blue Ridge Parkway (U.S. National Park Service)
Recommended for a Perfect Fall Dining in Central Virginia: Tanglewood Ordinary Country Restaurant
Nestled in a massive 1920s log cabin—America’s largest commercially used one, on the National Register of Historic Places—this Goochland gem delivers gr...
Tanglewood Ordinary Country Restaurant | Maidens VA
Unwind in timeless elegance at this 1895 Richmond icon, where gilded age grandeur meets modern comfort amid the city’s amber autumn streets. Savor afternoon tea in the Palm Court, then stroll to leaf-strewn parks or the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. ...
The Jefferson Hotel
Recommended for a Perfect Fall Stay in Central Virginia: Horizon Cabin at Arête
Perch atop the Blue Ridge in this sleek A-frame Airbnb, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame explosive fall foliage from every angle—think fiery reds over misty valleys. ...
Horizon | Hot/Cold Tub, Fireplaces, Sauna, EV Plug
Recommended for a Perfect Fall Stay in Central Virginia: Glass Light Hotel & Gallery
Dive into coastal creativity at this 1913 Norfolk gem, where Dale Chihuly-inspired glass art illuminates 113 stylish rooms during fall’s golden hour. On-site Gra...
Glass Light Hotel
Hidden in Luray’s historic heart, this Prohibition-era speakeasy serves craft cocktails and farm-fresh Appalachian fare—think pumpkin ravioli and bourbon-glazed ribs—under twinkling Edison bulbs as leaves swirl outside. Cozy booths for intimate chats...
The Speakeasy Bar & Restaurant
Recommended for a Perfect Fall Stay in Central Virginia: Bally Brook Farm Glamping
Glamp like royalty on this Shenandoah Valley farm, where bell tents and tipis nestle amid harvest-ready orchards and rustling woods—complete with wood-fired hot tubs a...
Bally Brook Farm
Recommended for a Perfect Fall Day in Central Virginia: Snead’s Asparagus Farm
Unleash the kids’ wild side at this whimsical Fredericksburg farm (just 11 miles south), where fall’s golden light dances over pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and unlimited h...
Snead's Farm
Recommended for a Perfect Fall Day in Central Virginia: High Bridge Trail State Park
Stroll or bike the iconic High Bridge, the longest and tallest rail-to-trail bridge in the U.S. at 2,400 feet long and 125 feet high, offering jaw-dropping views of ...
High Bridge Trail State Park
Recommended for a Perfect Fall Day in Central Virginia: Monticello
Tour Thomas Jefferson’s mountaintop masterpiece, where terraced gardens and orchards explode in fiery reds and oranges, mirroring the inventor’s vision of harmonious nature. Wander th...
Monticello