10 TOP Things to Do in Virginia August 2026

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Things to do

Colonial Williamsburg Admission

£29

per adult

88% of travellers recommend

LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.

£23

per adult

Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin

£32

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

DC History & Monuments Open Air Guided Small Group History Tour

£49

per adult

Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket

£22

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

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1. Virginia Beach Boardwalk

The Virginia Beach Boardwalk stretches for 3 miles (5 kilometers) along Virginia Beach. Lined with bars, restaurants and hotels, this concrete esplanade features an adjacent bike path for cyclists and skaters. Enjoy a meal at a charming restaurant overlooking the ocean, watch buskers perform and inspect the sculptures and monuments along the boardwalk.

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2. Naval Station Norfolk

Get close to destroyers, aircraft carriers, amphibious assault vehicles, submarines and frigates by taking a bus tour of Naval Station Norfolk. Navy personnel narrate details of vessels, their histories and roles, as well as providing a few insights into life at this sprawling military base.

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3. Sandbridge Beach

Sandbridge Beach is a serene, golden-sand beach just south of busy Virginia Beach. A secluded alternative to its popular neighbor, Sandbridge Beach is an ideal place to get away from the crowds. Kayak or hike in nearby Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, dine on fresh seafood and spend an evening stargazing.

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4. Shenandoah National Park

As you travel along Skyline Drive on the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah National Park, stop to enjoy views of forested ridges, one behind the other. Challenge the family with the question, “How many ridges can you see?” As you observe hills near and far, you’re likely to see nothing but forest stretching for miles and merging into a blue haze at the far horizon.

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5. Arlington National Cemetery

For many, the most sobering experience of their Washington is gazing across the seemingly endless rows of small, white headstones, all marked with U.S. flags. Here, in the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery, the graves of veterans from America’s wars, past and present, are lined up in military precision.

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What to do in Virginia

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Virginia Beach Boardwalk

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Soak up the atmosphere as you stroll along this oceanfront strip, the heart of Virginia Beach’s dining and entertainment scene.

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Where to stay in Virginia

Find the best Virginia areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Virginia

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Northeast Virginia Beach

If you're spending some time in Northeast Virginia Beach, First Landing State Park and Neptune Statue are top sights worth seeing.

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Sandbridge

Beaches and parks are just a few things travellers like about Sandbridge. A stop by Sandbridge Beach is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

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Downtown Richmond

Downtown Richmond is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Canal Walk or Virginia State Capitol.

Dam Neck

While visiting Dam Neck, you might make a stop by sights like Sandbridge Beach and Dam Neck Beach.

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Northwest

If you're spending some time in Northwest, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts and Norfolk Premium Outlets are top sights worth seeing.

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