Ararat

Ararat is situated approximately 250 miles (402 kilometers) southwest of the national capital Washington, and approximately 95 miles (153 kilometers) north of Charlotte.

To see why so many travelers opt for Southwestern Virginia as a holiday spot, make sure you and your loved ones see a bit more of the area. Galax, 25 miles (40 kilometers) to the east, and King, 25 miles (40 kilometers) to the north of Ararat are good spots to check out if you have the time.

Grab some transportation and spend half a day in Winston-Salem, a retail and transport hub for the region, situated 40 miles (64 kilometers) away from Ararat. The place has a range of attractions, including SciWorks, Old Salem and Bowman Gray Stadium. Winston Salem State University, Tanglewood Park and BB&T Field are also worth checking out before heading back to Ararat.

If the sun is shining while here, get outside. Boating and swimming are just two of the well-established watersports here.

When the time comes to say goodbye to Ararat, head to the nearest major airport situated in Greensboro, 45 miles (72 kilometers) away.