What to do in Southern Virginia, VA

Activities, attractions and tours

Discharge at Philpott Dam. It is normally a very calm discharge but we have had quite a bit of rain. I've never seen the discharge open like this.
This photo was taken from the pier at Goose Point campground. Looking down Philpott lake you can see the dam from Goose Point.
FALL LEAVES TAKEN AT THE VISITOR'S CENTER NEAR THE PHILPOTT LAKE DAM
Crooked Stick Mountain Bike trail
Decided to take the side roads between North Carolina and Virginia, instead of the main highway and came across this advertisement.

Southern Virginia Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Southern Virginia has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Southern Virginia is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Southern Virginia to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Southern Virginia Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Southern Virginia.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Southern Virginia attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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What to do in Southern Virginia


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Merifield Acres

Though Merifield Acres might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Occoneechee State Park and Oakleaf Wildlife Management Area.

Merifield Acres
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Oak Hill Park

While Oak Hill Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Prestwould Plantation and Staunton River State Park.

Oak Hill Park

 

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