The 10 Best Scenic Walking Areas in Virginia, United States

December 28, 2021 Milan Banda

Virginia can make American history come alive. Visit Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, tour Civil War battlefields, explore the living history museum at Williamsburg… the possibilities are endless (if the kids object, break up the historical sightseeing with a visit to Busch Gardens). Arlington, site of Arlington National Cemetery, is just across the Potomac River from all the major sites in D.C. In addition to beaches and historical attractions, Virginia has plenty to offer outdoor enthusiasts. Active families will love the Blue Ridge Highlands, where hiking, canoeing and tubing are just a few of the activities offered. Couples might enjoy a romantic mountain cabin in Virginia after a day of hiking in Shenandoah National Park.
Restaurants in Virginia

1. Ten Good Sheep

6 College Ave Studio 116, Onancock, VA 23417 +1 757-243-1400 [email protected] http://www.TenGoodSheep.com
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Ten Good Sheep

Regular hours from May 1 - September 10 Call to make sure we're in the studio during the off-season. Yarn and natural fibers shop featuring hand made wearables, giftables and homegoods as well as hand dyed yarns and fibers for spinners, weavers, felters and other fiber enthusiasts.

Reviewed By molesphilly - Philadelphia, United States

Learned so much about wool, sheep and the history of spinning. There was a lot of hands on teaching from Karyn Belknap. She is an extraordinary shepherdess and spinner.

2. River Mill Park

458 Mill St, Occoquan, VA 22125-7735 +1 703-491-1918 http://www.occoquanva.gov/river-mill-park.html
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

River Mill Park

3. Hopewell Riverwalk

Hopewell, VA 23860 https://www.hopewellrecandparks.com/riverwalk
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Hopewell Riverwalk

Reviewed By NukaColaQueen - Chesterfield, United States

Love coming here all of the time to walk or swim or just sit and look at the water and activity going on in the area. Very quiet area other than the occasional boat or children on the newly updated playground. There is also a sandy beach area where you can swim or just sit to enjoy the view directly near the Riverwalk. I come here very often and it is lovely every time.

4. Island Park Trail

Hallie Whealton Smith Drive, Chincoteague, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 +1 757-336-6519
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Island Park Trail

5. Oatlands Historic House & Garden

20850 Oatlands Plantation Ln, Leesburg, VA 20175 +1 703-777-3174 http://www.oatlands.org/
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4.5 based on 223 reviews

Oatlands Historic House & Garden

A historic garden property administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We are currently closed for our off season, but will reopen to the public on April 18, 2019.

6. Mount Trashmore Park

310 Edwin Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23462-4523 +1 757-473-5237 [email protected] http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/parks-trails/city-parks/Pages/mount-trashmore-park.aspx
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4.5 based on 459 reviews

Mount Trashmore Park

Reviewed By edl228 - Schenectady, United States

We all have local dumping sites and land fills in our surrounding areas and it was great to see an area turn that land into something useful. The actual park is nice with plenty of pavilion spaces there are many different stairs to go up the hill. From there you get a good view of surrounding area. They also have an exceptional kids playground for all ages 1-10. No cost to enter and couldn't have found a better place to spend a day away from the beach while on vacation!

7. Virginia Beach Law Enforcement Memorial

Boardwalk and 35th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 +1 757-495-0539 http://www.vbpolicefoundation.org/memorial
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Virginia Beach Law Enforcement Memorial

Reviewed By 518mikelb - Georgetown, United States

A very nice memorial to the VB law enforcement. The sculpture is well done, unique in design and the plaques are very informative.

8. Dinosaur Kingdom II

5781 S Lee Hwy, Natural Bridge, VA 24578-3545 +1 540-464-2253 [email protected] http://www.dinosaurkingdomii.com
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4.5 based on 78 reviews

Dinosaur Kingdom II

Experience a wooded, walking adventure of the wildest, weirdest, craziest dinosaur park the Washington Post has called Amazing! Brilliant! Hilarious! This is definitely not your father’s dinosaur park! Enter into a time tunnel and discover Stonewall Jackson battling a vicious spinosaurus! get surrounded by deadly meat eaters! See Abe Lincoln after he’s lassoed a pteranodon chewing up the Gettysburg address! witness a stegosaurus being milked! If you like prehistoric creatures and civil war history, you’ll flip out over Dinosaur Kingdom II!

Reviewed By B2486HYbobv

Great find, was really funny, my kids loved it! Also met the owner while he was working and gave us a behind the dinosaur tale. I don't recommend if you don't have a sense of humor, and it's really impressive that it is really just one guy's hobby!

9. Chincoteague Island Waterman's Memorial

Merritt Harbor Park at far end of Merritt Harbor, walk up onto point of land, Chincoteague Island, VA http://www.facebook.com/ChincoteagueIslandWatermansMemorial/
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Chincoteague Island Waterman's Memorial

Reviewed By joyttwa - Mount Airy, United States

This was a lovely place to see. It is sort of a rough path to walk on but easy enough for a stroller or perhaps a scooter. Good parking and a good place to see boats and the marina.

10. King Neptune Statue on the Boardwalk

3001 Atlantic Ave On the beach side of the boardwalk., Virginia Beach, VA 23451-3032 http://www.vbbound.com/king-neptune-statue-on-the-boardwalk
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4.5 based on 248 reviews

King Neptune Statue on the Boardwalk

Reviewed By dawnwM7860MO - Chesapeake, United States

The King Neptune Statue is a great place for taking photos and also as a landmark if you and others want to meet up on the boardwalk. I love to look at it as it is a fantastic statue.

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