Virginia is rich with recreation, from the artistic to the adventurous. Virginia has been named as one of the most mountainous regions of Virginia in the westernmost part of the commonwealth. Activities include historic sites, museums, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing and windsurfing. Virginia is home to the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Shenandoah National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Skyline Drive, and an award-winning system of state parks with 41 different sites and over 500 miles of hiking trails. We have world-class bike paths, scenic hiking trails, and some of the best shopping and restaurants around. Virginia also have been named one of the top 25 arts destinations in the country for our wealth of galleries, art studios, and museums. Come explore!