Winter
A warm cup of hot chocolate can make any winter day better, but in Autumn, it’s a match made in heaven. Grab a book, curl up next to a fire, and sip some cocoa. Or, if you’re lucky enough to see a Virginia snowfall, throw on some layers and head on outside! A blanket of snow and a sled can turn any adult into a kid again. Winters in Autumn are more mild than the northeast so you can enjoy the beauty and fun of winter without feeling overwhelmed.
1. Drink hot chocolate
2. Sledding or skiing
3. Lights on Main Street
4. Relax in a cottage
Christmas Gala
Winter Festival
Light Parade
27-45º (F)
Spring
It’s time to thaw out and open those windows! The flowers are starting to bloom with reds, whites, and yellows changing the landscape. Grab a blanket, a basket of goodies, a bottle of your best wine, and find the nearest garden or large oak tree to enjoy a real Virginia picnic. Arbor Day is big here in Autumn – we love our trees. Let the cool wind carry you through our great city ’cause Spring has arrived!
1. Have a picnic
2. Enjoy the flowers
3. Ride a bike
4. Take a drive
Arbor Day Garden Tour
Kite Festival
Spring Festival
42-63º (F)
Summer
We have plenty of ways to stay cool during the warmer months. Whether you’re enjoying a cup of lemonade, listening to one of the many bluegrass bands, or taking a sip of wine at a winery with that delicious piece of cheese, you have every reason to get out an enjoy the sunshine! Did we mention the food yet? What’s better than some country bbq with some friends, music, and a cold beer?
1. Bluegrass concert
2. Visit a museum
3. Go to a winery
4. Shop at a farmer’s market
Fourth of July BBQ
Star Party
Summer Festival
County Fair
Bluegrass Festival
59-83º (F)
Fall
The absolute best season in Autumn is…Autumn! That first cool breeze that sweeps in can transform your mood. Breath in the mixture of scents from a log fire or fresh hot cider. Enjoy a scenic drive through the surrounding forest just as the colors start to turn to reds and oranges. Take a long hike as the leaves around you slowly start to blanket the ground. Get ready for Halloween and Thanksgiving! Too.Much.Beauty.
1. Pick some apples
2. Drink cider
3. Go hiking
4. Watch the leaves fall
Harvest Festival
Halloween Spooktacular
Mexican Independence Day Festival
Oktoberfest
44-66º (F)