Highest-rated things to do in Virginia, according to Tripadvisor
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Indeed, even if you've lived in Virginia your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Virginia reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Virginia using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 3, 2024.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Virginia, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
#30. Sandbridge Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,487 reviews)
- Address: Virginia Beach, Virginia
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#29. Governor's Palace
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,546 reviews)
- Address: 300 Palace Green St. Colonial Williamsburg Williamsburg, Virginia
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#28. Hollywood Cemetery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,441 reviews)
- Address: 412 South Cherry St. Richmond, Virginia
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#27. Grand Caverns
- Rating: 5/5 (571 reviews)
- Address: 5 Grand Caverns Road Grottoes, Virginia
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#26. Natural Bridge State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,144 reviews)
- Address: 6477 South Lee Hwy Natural Bridge, Virginia
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#25. U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,446 reviews)
- Address: Arlington Blvd. and Meade St. Arlington, Virginia
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#24. Chrysler Museum of Art
- Rating: 5/5 (1,032 reviews)
- Address: 1 Memorial Place Norfolk, Virginia
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#23. National D-Day Memorial
- Rating: 5/5 (975 reviews)
- Address: 3 Overlord Cir Bedford, Virginia
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#22. National Museum of the Marine Corps
- Rating: 5/5 (1,174 reviews)
- Address: 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy Triangle, Virginia
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#21. Great Falls Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,373 reviews)
- Address: 9200 Old Dominion Drive McLean, Virginia
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#20. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,639 reviews)
- Address: 1800 Lakeside Ave. Richmond, Virginia
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#19. Virginia Creeper Trail
- Rating: 5/5 (1,283 reviews)
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#18. Old Town
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,818 reviews)
- Address: Alexandria, Virginia
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#17. Battleship Wisconsin at Nauticus
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,685 reviews)
- Address: 1 Waterside Drive Norfolk, Virginia
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#16. Virginia Safari Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,883 reviews)
- Address: 229 Safari Lane Natural Bridge, Virginia
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#15. Military Aviation Museum
- Rating: 5/5 (1,461 reviews)
- Address: 1341 Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach, Virginia
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#14. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
- Rating: 5/5 (3,162 reviews)
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#13. Maymont
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,101 reviews)
- Address: 1700 Hampton St. Richmond, Virginia
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#12. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Rating: 5/5 (4,117 reviews)
- Address: 1 Wilson Ave. Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia
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#11. Skyline Drive
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,791 reviews)
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#10. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
- Rating: 5/5 (3,140 reviews)
- Address: 200 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard Richmond, Virginia
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#9. Jamestown Settlement
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,444 reviews)
- Address: 2110 Jamestown Road Route 31 South Williamsburg, Virginia
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#8. Virginia Beach Boardwalk
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7,984 reviews)
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#7. George Washington's Mount Vernon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,860 reviews)
- Address: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, Virginia
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#6. Luray Caverns
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,898 reviews)
- Address: 101 Cave Hill Road Luray, Virginia
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#5. Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center
- Rating: 5/5 (4,527 reviews)
- Address: 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy Chantilly, Virginia
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#4. Historic Jamestowne
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5,560 reviews)
- Address: 1368 Colonial Pkwy Williamsburg, Virginia
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#3. Monticello
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7,236 reviews)
- Address: 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy Charlottesville, Virginia
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#2. Colonial Williamsburg
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12,812 reviews)
- Address: 101 Visitor Center Drive Williamsburg, Virginia
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#1. Arlington National Cemetery
- Rating: 5/5 (9,650 reviews)
- Address: Entrance at Arlington Memorial Bridge Arlington, Virginia
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
