Fall travelers have a new way to figure out where to go in Virginia for the best autumn experience.
The Virginia Tourism Corporation has launched a new “Find Your Fall in Virginia” microsite designed to help visitors plan seasonal trips around everything from peak foliage to scenic drives, hiking and wineries.
The interactive resource combines foliage updates and maps with curated travel ideas, making it possible to plan a Virginia fall getaway based on both when the leaves are changing and what you actually want to do.
And because fall arrives at different times across Virginia, the new tool could be particularly useful for travelers hoping to time a weekend trip around peak autumn colors.
What is the new “Find Your Fall in Virginia” tool?
The new “Find Your Fall in Virginia” microsite is a seasonal travel-planning resource from the Virginia Tourism Corporation, developed in partnership with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Virginia Department of Forestry, and U.S. Forest Service.
Rather than focusing solely on leaf-peeping, the site is designed to help travelers find a fall experience that matches their interests.
It features regional trip ideas, scenic driving routes, curated itineraries, and peak foliage maps, along with information about seasonal experiences taking place throughout the state.
That means someone looking for an outdoor adventure can explore new hiking opportunities, while another traveler might build a trip around scenic drives, wineries, family attractions, or charming downtowns.
The site also incorporates expert information from the Virginia Department of Forestry and U.S. Forest Service, including timely reports and guidance for exploring Virginia’s fall foliage.
How to use it to plan your next fall getaway
Travelers can use the microsite to keep an eye on foliage conditions and choose a destination based on when they want to visit.
The interactive maps and regional suggestions can then help narrow down where to go once you have a rough timeframe in mind.
From there, travelers can explore different ways to experience fall, including:
- 🍂 Tracking peak foliage through regional maps and official updates
- 🚗 Planning a scenic fall drive through Virginia’s jaw-dropping landscapes
- 🥾 Finding hiking and outdoor adventures
- 🍷 Building a getaway around Virginia wineries
- 🎃 Discovering family-friendly seasonal attractions
- 🏙️ Exploring charming small towns
Virginia’s existing fall tourism resources also highlight options ranging from apple picking, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches to fall festivals and scenic drives.
The new microsite is particularly useful for travelers who haven’t decided exactly where they want to go yet.
Instead of picking a destination first and figuring out what to do afterward, visitors can start with their preferred type of fall experience and use the available trip ideas and foliage information to build their getaway around it.
The Virginia Tourism Corporation says the resource is intended for a variety of travelers, including those planning romantic weekends, family getaways, outdoor adventures, and multigenerational vacations.
So whether the goal is to chase peak leaves in the mountains, spend a weekend visiting wineries or simply find a scenic fall road trip, the new tool gives travelers a single place to start planning.
You can explore the new fall travel microsite at fall.virginia.org.
