Abingdon
#5 in Virginia’s Top Tourist Attractions
This town in southwestern Virginia is home to the Barter Theatre, the longest-running professional theater in the U.S., which puts on a variety of performances throughout the year. In addition to catching a show, travelers can sample local beer at Wolf Hills Brewing Co. and explore the great outdoors. Abingdon is surrounded by the towering Blue Ridge Mountains, and the Virginia Creeper Trail, which starts in Abingdon, is an excellent spot for scenic strolls, bike rides and horseback riding outings.
Fredericksburg, VA
#6 in Virginia’s Top Tourist Attractions
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park is this Virginia town’s claim to fame. Here, travelers can tour four major Civil War battlefields, learning about the park’s history through films, exhibits and knowledgeable staff members. Additional Fredericksburg attractions visitors may enjoy include the A. Smith Bowman Distillery, which won “World’s Best Bourbon” two years in a row at the World Whiskies Awards, and the many historic house museums, including Ferry Farm, George Washington’s childhood home.