Most people driving through Virginia have a mental shortlist. Williamsburg. Richmond. Charlottesville. They follow the well-worn path, tick the landmark boxes, and head home feeling satisfied.

As the ferry approaches Tangier, Captain Steven Thomas tells a well-rehearsed history of the island, where crabbing has shaped the culture. He points out a handful of tiny buildings on stilts in the ...

Lookout of a scenic mountain view.Credit: Chad Williams/Courtesy of Virginia Tourism Corporation The Appalachian Trail is one of America’s most famous long-distance hikes, a 2,000-plus-mile journey ...

Cape Charles is an idyllic small town of around 1,000 residents that lies on a peninsula bordered by the Chesapeake Bay. Boasting a pristine beach, Victorian architecture, and a picturesque harbor, ...