Posted in Virginia
May 06, 2015
Here Are 7 Unforgettable Virginia Trips To Take This Memorial Day
Memorial Day is just around the corner – and for most of us, that means a long weekend freebie without having to take a vacation day from work. So what to do with that whole extra 24 hours of free time? Here are a few ideas that will ensure fun for the whole family – and give you the chance to celebrate what Memorial Day is all about – honoring our long history of veterans and active military men and women.
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See living history with exact replicas of early colonial life, including military forts and Native American villages.

Williamsburg served as the center for political and social life in the beginning and today, you can take a walk back through time to see how pre-Revolutionary life, politics and military took shape in Virginia.

Celebrate Memorial Day with a walk through the Yorktown Battlefield and see where Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington in 1781.

Pay a tribute to the “Bedford Boys” and all of the other brave men who died on June 6, 1944. Pay special honor to the town of Bedford, who’s residents suffered the highest per capita loss of any town in the U.S. that day, with a parade and celebration themed “Saluting the Price of Freedom” on Sunday, May 24.

Take full advantage of your time in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains and enjoy Virginia spring with a hike through the Peaks of Otter. There are trails for every skill level and views that can’t be matched.









See more than a quarter of a million flags on the graves of military veterans at Arlington National Cemetery

A wreath laying ceremony will take place at 11am on Monday, May 25.


At 4pm on Monday, May 25, a ceremony will be held where the public is invited to join in with personal tributes.


As the world’s longest stretch of pleasure beach, Virginia Beach has an equally long list of exciting things to do.











Spring in Virginia is pretty close to heaven – and spring in the Shenandoah is even one step closer.

Go fishing, take a hike, sit on the beach or rent paddleboats, kayaks and canoes. Visit http: www.dcr.virginia.gov for lists of campsites and other great outdoor activities in the Shenandoah.


With 27 military bases in Virginia representing every branch of the armed forces, it’s not hard to find somewhere to stop and take a moment to honor the many brave men and women who have served our country. Be sure check out these amazing getaways this Memorial Day and wherever you go, remember to be thankful for their service!