5. Fredericksburg
Best known for its storied battlefield, Fredericksburg played a major role in the Civil War. While a history of combat and bloodshed may not exactly inspire feelings of love, the Georgian-style brick mansion and lush gardens at Kenmore Plantation & Gardens, and the top-notch bakeries and antique shops in Old Town have a certain charm to them. Couples can also enjoy the outdoors across a number of parks and trails or take a tour of George Washington’s childhood home at Ferry Farm. The town is located about 65 miles northeast of Charlottesville and 60 miles north of Richmond.
6. Abingdon
Surrounded by the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains, the small town of Abingdon provides couples with a pleasant mixture of outdoor activities, local breweries and performance art. In fact, this southwestern Virginia getaway – just 155 miles northwest of Charlotte, North Carolina, and 135 miles southwest of Roanoke – is home to the Barter Theatre, which opened in 1933 and is the longest-running professional theater in the United States.