Posted in Virginia Natural Wonders, Nature July 23, 2015 by Anna Strock

These 19 Aerial Views In Virginia Will Leave You Mesmerized

We all know how beautiful Virginia is. All you have to do is take a short drive or — for you really lucky ones — step outside to see mountains, beaches, farmland, and cities that rival works of art. Today, we’re going to show you the same beautiful Virginia that you know and love, but from a slightly different perspective. These aerial shots were captured from mountaintops, airplanes, and hot air balloons — but they all show just how incredible the Virginia landscape is — from any angle.

1. Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuge on the Eastern Shore

5. Aerial Reflections at the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

6. Hunting Creek running through Cameron Run in Alexandria (Potomac River Wetlands)

7. The Big Little City of Richmond - from a distance

8. Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge in Poquoson

10. Navy Boats on the Elizabeth River near Norfolk

12. Breathtaking River Bends of the Shenandoah River

13. The Hugenot Bridge over the James River

14. What a "Sunday Drive" looks like in Springfield

15. Farmland from Stony Man Mountain along the Skyline Drive

17. A Virginia Farm from a Higher Point of View

18. River Crossing in King William County

19. The Capital Beltway from Virginia into Maryland

There’s nothing quite like looking at the world from a new perspective. And after seeing it both ways, I have to say, Virginia is just as amazing from the air as from the land. Tell us what you think in the comments below!

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These 19 Aerial Views In Virginia Will Leave You Mesmerized

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