Virginia is for Lovers is a campaign slogan that was launched in 1969 to represent a love of life and a passion for travel.

Therefore, it is no surprise to find that Virginia has a lot to offer when it comes to outdoor activities for any season of the year. However, let’s take a look at some potential summer activities to do in Virginia.

1. Beach

One of the great things about being a coastal state is the access to the beach. Virginia is known for its variety of beaches and warm, swimmable waters.

Virginia Beach is easily the most well-known, but some quieter beach options may include the many small beach towns along the Eastern Shore and the Chesapeake Bay.

2. Lakes

There are many lakes all over the state as well.

You can find lakes in each of the following regions, including Southern Virginia, Shenandoah Valley, Central Virginia, Appalachian, Blue Ridge Highlands, Northern Virginia and Coastal Virginia.

3. Mountains

If you are not much of a water lover, then there are also mountain options to meet the needs of anyone’s hiking, biking and camping interests. Within Virginia’s borders, the state houses one-fourth of the Appalachian Trail. Virginia also occupies other nationally known trails including the Shenandoah National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway.

Moreover, there are several other lesser known parks and trail systems within the state boundaries including Bull Run Regional Park, Fountainhead Regional Park, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest – the list goes on!

4. Golf

If outdoor adventure doesn’t call to you either, then swinging a golf club might. Virginia is riddled with golf links. In fact, there is a golf course to meet anyone’s golf needs across the state. Considered one of the world’s best golf destinations, Williamsburg was ranked No. 24 in the world by Golf Digest.

Virginia offers many other activities including the world’s longest resort beach of 28 miles of shoreline, the world’s largest shipbuilding city in Newport News and, last but not least, the Clam Capital of the World (Chincoteague is now known as the Oyster Capital of the East Coast as well).

And whenever you finish paddle boarding, hiking the Appalachian Trail, or taking a swim, consider heading to Winchester so you can eat an apple from the Apple Capital of the World.

And as always, if you need a quick screening before increasing your physical activity, contact your SetPT office to schedule an appointment!