Virginia roadside attractions

Virginia stops for the weirdest part of the drive.

Ten route-ready attractions in Virginia—built for photo breaks, article ideas, state guides, and detours that give travelers something to talk about.

10 stopsMid-Atlantic region8 attraction types
2Natural Oddity
2Historic Landmark
1Classic Roadside
1Giant Statue
At-a-glance

Plan the quick stop before the big stop.

Use this page to add character to a longer route. Pick one or two stops that fit your direction of travel, then confirm hours, access, and conditions before going.

AttractionCityTypeBest use
Natural BridgeNatural BridgeNatural Oddity
Luray CavernsLurayNatural Oddity
Dinosaur LandWinchesterClassic Roadside
Mill Mountain StarRoanokeGiant Statue
Colonial WilliamsburgWilliamsburgHistoric Landmark
Edgar Allan Poe MuseumRichmondLiterary
Misty of Chincoteague landmarksChincoteaguePop Culture
Stonewall Jackson HouseLexingtonHistoric Oddity
George Washington Masonic National MemorialAlexandriaWeird Architecture
Appomattox Court HouseAppomattoxHistoric Landmark
The list

Virginia roadside attraction picks.

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Natural Bridge in Natural Bridge
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Natural Bridge · Natural Oddity

Natural Bridge

A strange or dramatic natural stop near Natural Bridge that gives a road trip a dose of scenery and surprise.

Map search: Natural Bridge Natural Bridge Virginia

Luray Caverns in Luray
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Luray · Natural Oddity

Luray Caverns

A strange or dramatic natural stop near Luray that gives a road trip a dose of scenery and surprise.

Map search: Luray Caverns Luray Virginia

Dinosaur Land in Winchester
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Winchester · Classic Roadside

Dinosaur Land

A throwback roadside attraction in Winchester with the old-school charm The US Detour is built to celebrate.

Map search: Dinosaur Land Winchester Virginia

Mill Mountain Star in Roanoke
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Roanoke · Giant Statue

Mill Mountain Star

A larger-than-life roadside landmark in Roanoke that turns a quick stop into a classic photo detour.

Map search: Mill Mountain Star Roanoke Virginia

Colonial Williamsburg in Williamsburg
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Williamsburg · Historic Landmark

Colonial Williamsburg

A history-rich stop in Williamsburg that adds depth and context to a state-by-state road trip.

Map search: Colonial Williamsburg Williamsburg Virginia

Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Richmond
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Richmond · Literary

Edgar Allan Poe Museum

An offbeat road-trip stop in Richmond that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Map search: Edgar Allan Poe Museum Richmond Virginia

Misty of Chincoteague landmarks in Chincoteague
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Chincoteague · Pop Culture

Misty of Chincoteague landmarks

A pop-culture pilgrimage stop in Chincoteague for travelers who like their detours with a story they already know.

Map search: Misty of Chincoteague landmarks Chincoteague Virginia

Stonewall Jackson House in Lexington
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Lexington · Historic Oddity

Stonewall Jackson House

An offbeat road-trip stop in Lexington that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Map search: Stonewall Jackson House Lexington Virginia

George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria
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Alexandria · Weird Architecture

George Washington Masonic National Memorial

An unusual building or built environment in Alexandria that is worth slowing down to see.

Map search: George Washington Masonic National Memorial Alexandria Virginia

Appomattox Court House in Appomattox
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Appomattox · Historic Landmark

Appomattox Court House

A history-rich stop in Appomattox that adds depth and context to a state-by-state road trip.

Map search: Appomattox Court House Appomattox Virginia

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