 |  | Research My Vacation > Destinations > Virginia Perfect for Vacations Virginia has everything for a vacation, from skiing in winter to seaside vacations in the summer, from fishing and hunting, to serious shopping. This is a state that is packed with history, and makes the most of it with living museums and all kinds of exhibitions. It is a great place to visit year-round .
Top Activities in Virginia - Visit the historical lighthouses that covered the coast to warn ships of danger
- Take in a motor race at Richmond International Raceway
- Take a cruise from Norfolk — the top destination port for cruise ships
- Horseback riding, polo or racing — take your choice of equine sports
- Take a look at the waterways of Virginia — from the salt marshes up the rivers
- Mountain biking in the Blue Ridge Mountains
- Skiing and snow boarding in winter
- Swimming in the sea, or in rivers
Choose Your Activity Virginia has so much variety to offer tourists. Its coast gives access to hike, ski, snowboard, go canoeing and rafting. Norfolk is a major port, with all the excitement of big ships. You can shop in designer outlets or craft shops; eat in tea shops or in top class restaurants, choosing from all the cuisines of the world.
Four Season State The weather is as interesting as the geography. This is a four season state, with warm summers and cool winters complete with snow in the mountains. You can choose your activity and choose your season for a vacation in Virginia
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