Winter Vacation Activities in Virginia You'll Love!

Winter's here, but there's still so much to do on a winter vacation, whether it's for a week, weekend, or just a day!

Tourists are mostly absent-- which means so are the crowds-- so it's the perfect time to get out and see what makes Virginia such a great place to visit...and live.

Here's a comprehensive guide to fun & festivities for the whole family during winter in Virginia:

1) See a whale! December to March is prime whale-watching season in Virginia Beach...plus, they offer great package deals!

Whale-Watching in Virginia Beach

2) Visit an indoor Water Park, like these wonderful family spots:

Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg - Our Favorite Indoor Waterpark

Massanutten Resort - From Snow Sports to an Indoor Waterpark!

3) Take the Polar Plunge or participate in another area event!

Winter Events & Festivals in Virginia Beach (like the Polar Plunge and Restaurant Week!)

4) Visit a museum - avoid the crowds by visiting off-season! Plus, most of them are inside where it's warm...

Here are our favorite museums in attractions!

5) Shop Til' You Drop! Winter is the perfect time to find great off-season bargains at these Virginia area shopping meccas!

Check out our shopping guide-- including Prime Outlets Williamsburg

5) Line up Discount Tickets for the Upcoming Season! Opening season for Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Kings Dominion, and Water Country USA are just a few months away, but it's not too early to find discount tickets to save you money on season passes.

Here's how to get discount tickets and save money on travel and fun in Virginia.


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