Top 10 Best Things to Do in Virginia
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  • Thomas Jefferson Memorialtop_1
    󰺂5.7
    Washington D.C.>100 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Admire ancient Roman domed architecture at the Tidal Basin
    󱨜Visit the landmark Thomas Jefferson Memorial
    󱨠27% positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    Came here on September 22, 2017. I first knew about this place when I was a kid playing Red Alert 2. I was deeply impressed by the shape of this building, and I recognized it at a glance when I came to Washington. Among the "national attractions" in the center of Washington, this place is not particularly popular, and the layout of the entire memorial is relatively simple, so just take a simple walk. By the way, there are still extra gains when coming here. We all know President Jefferson's famous saying "Knowledge is power", but after coming here, I learned that this famous saying has a second half: knowledge is happiness.

  • Shenandoah National Parktop_2
    󰺂5.4
    Page County>100 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Trails & presidential retreat nearby
    󱨜Skyline Drive: miles of valleys & forests
    4.8/5
    Muhammad SMuhammad S

    The Shenandoah National park with the hiking and the beautiful views from the tops of the hikes. In the good weather, the park is really enjoyable. Hawksbill Mountain, Stony Man, Bearfence Mountain, and Mary’s Rock will give you amazing views and feel. The sunsets also amazing there if you have an opportunity to catch one on a hike. Simply amazing

  • The Pentagontop_3
    󰺂5.3
    Arlington>100 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Military history & 9/11 memorial
    󱨜Symbolic headquarters of US military
    4.0/5
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    Wujiaochang is located in Yangpu District, Shanghai. Its full name is "Jiangwan-Wujiaochang". It is one of the four sub-centers of Shanghai. Its southern part is one of the ten major commercial centers in Shanghai. It is named after the intersection of five divergent avenues, Handan Road, Siping Road, Huangxing Road, Xiangyin Road, and Songhu Road, in the northeast corner of Shanghai. Wujiaochang was originally planned in the "Greater Shanghai Plan" implemented by the Nanjing government during the Republic of China to break the monopoly of the Shanghai Concession in the city center. It is now divided into three major blocks, namely the southern commercial center, the central knowledge innovation center, and the northern business center.

  • Luray Caverns
    4
    󰺂5.1
    Luray>100 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Explore unique & mysterious caves
    󱨜Prehistoric karst cave, 400 million years
    4.7/5
    M30***82M30***82

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  • Arlington National Cemetery
    5
    󰺂4.2
    Arlington>100 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Lee's historic home & cemetery
    󱨜Tribute wall honors women soldiers
    4.6/5
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    It should be another famous attraction near Washington. It has been seen in many American movies and TV shows. I happened to encounter the changing of the guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. There were some tourists gathering. Although there were many people in the whole park, the overall tour was still good because the place was large.

  • George Washington's Mount Vernon
    6
    󰺂4.2
    Mount Vernon>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoStep back in time through history with Mount Vernon | Dec 19, 2025-Dec 19, 2025
    Highlights:
    󰋄Experience 18th-century farm lifestyle
    󱓊Washington's 45-year historic home & 16-sided barn exhibit
    4.2/5
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    This is my third time in Washington, D.C. I have visited all the classic attractions. Someone recommended that I visit Washington's former residence, which is a little far from the city center. You need to buy a ticket here, which seems to be more than 20 US dollars per person. You don't need to make an appointment in advance. You can go in directly after buying a ticket. It is very large inside. It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes. First, there is a museum. You can take a look at the introduction and pictures first. There is also a small theater. You can first understand the overview of the entire former residence park. Then you can go around with a map. There are real people explaining in some places. They are dressed like manor servants. You can ask them to explain. They are very professional.

  • Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
    7
    󰺂4.2
    Virginia Beach>100 km from downtown
    4.7/5
    M30***41M30***41

    the greatest thing about this place was the sea turtle exhibit. I could sit and watch them swim all day. The staff was very friendly

  • Monticello
    8
    󰺂4.0
    Albemarle County66.6 km from downtown
    5.0/5
    WB2021WB2021

    So worth the trip from Charlottesville, especially if you're already in town. It's an architectural wonder and you'll learn a lot about Jefferson and his life.

  • Air Force Memorial
    9
    󰺂4.0
    Arlington.Foxcroft Heights>100 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄View Arlington Cemetery & skyline
    󱓊Thunderbird stunt simulation
    4.0/5
    M30***41M30***41

    absolutely beautiful tribute to the brave soldiers who fought in WWII from each state, make sure you stop by.

What Best Things to Do are there in Virginia?
These are all Best Things to Do in Virginia:Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Shenandoah National Park, The Pentagon, Luray Caverns, Arlington National Cemetery
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Virginia?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Virginia include:Thomas Jefferson Memorial:4.6, Shenandoah National Park:4.8, Luray Caverns:4.7, Arlington National Cemetery:4.6, George Washington's Mount Vernon:4.2
At what locations in Virginia can Best Things to Do in Virginia be found?
The Best Things to Do in Virginia are mainly located in:Thomas Jefferson Memorial:Washington D.C., Shenandoah National Park:Page County, The Pentagon:Arlington, Luray Caverns:Luray, Arlington National Cemetery:Arlington
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