Your Hometown Matters. This Is Home Viewer Edition. Blue Ridge Great Health Divide. Election Results. Your Vote Virginia. Hometown Stories Podcasts. Contact Us. Meet the Team. Gray Media Group Careers. Nightly Spanish Newscast. Submit Photos and Videos. Gray DC Bureau. Investigate TV. Latest Newscasts. Why is Virginia for lovers? The phrase was considered bold and provocative, but it was also just plain smart from a marketing perspective.
It planted a seed — a new image of a more exciting Virginia — with a generation that would become the most sought-after group of spenders ever to wield a credit card. No one knows exactly why "Virginia is for Lovers" has been so durable, but part of the mystique of the slogan is that it has meant many things to different people.
Find an experience below and discover why Virginia is for Lovers. Get a free visitors guide. Visitors Guide. The best part about the western side of Virginia is that there are so many ways to take in the surrounding landscape, and it's not just limited to hiking. While this is one of the best ways to be fully immersed in the nature around you, driving is also a great way to feel as though one is soaring above the trees. Skyline Drive is one of the most scenic drives in the entire country and takes visitors around switchback mountain turns, increasing in elevation ever so slightly as the road enters Shenandoah National Park.
For anyone who's not keen on such a road, driving along the main highways in between the valleys will lead the way to perfect small towns - and surrounding views of the mountains from below. More specifically, Virginia Beach is for beach lovers! This is the most notable beach on Virginia's east coast, and it's known for its boardwalk, lovely sandy beaches, nightlife, and entertainment. It's also known for the resort-style hotels that line the boardwalk, giving way to balcony views of the entire shoreline.
There's shopping abound in this vibrant city, and anything from beachy souvenirs to artisan clothing and crafts can be found here. For a quieter beach getaway, the shores of Chesapeake hold some surprises for those who don't mind renting a house that's a bit out of the way.
Many of these provide private beach access and are a good distance away from the hustle and bustle that is Virginia Beach during the peak summer season. Additionally, Chincoteague Island is a hidden gem and it's only across the bridge from Virginia Beach. This is where the famous Chincoteague ponies live, who roam free along the beaches and if you're lucky, you might see one on one of the island's tours.
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