The fastest way to understand Virginia is through its neighborhoods. Each has its own rhythm, and picking the right one — to stay in or to live in — shapes your whole experience.
Below is a quick, honest tour of the areas worth knowing, and who each one suits best.
Richmond
The historic state capital, rich in Civil War and civil rights history.
Virginia Beach
A three-mile boardwalk along the Atlantic coast.
Shenandoah Valley
Rolling Blue Ridge peaks and Skyline Drive overlooks.
Williamsburg
A living-history colonial capital brought vividly to life.
Charlottesville
A wine-country college town home to Monticello.
Arlington
A riverside D.C. suburb near Arlington National Cemetery.
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