Virginias mountains, beaches, and bustling cities are ideal for short weekend trips.

The environment and natural beauty of this state are what visitors should most look forward to whenplanning their trip.

Read on to discover their favorites.

Cattle grazing beside farm on top of grassy hill at dawn, Lexington, Virginia, USA

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Dinner atCan Canwould make the weekend all that much better.

Damascus

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Avid hikers may know thismountain townDamascus as Trail Town USA.

The town welcomes thousands of Appalachian Trail hikers every year, says Kazmi.

Roads converging, Goodstone Inn, Middleburg, Virginia, USA. (Photo by: Jumping Rocks/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

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Even if youre not lacing up your hiking boots, Damascus is a great place to explore.

While there, he recommends checking outAppalachian Heritage Distillery,Mt.

Rogers Outfitters, andMojos Trailside Cafe & Coffee.

United States Court of Appeals (centre), Richmond, Virginia, America

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As far as accommodations, you cant go wrong withBlue Rock, located just down the road.

Bristol

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Bristol, Virginia, is the twin city of Bristol, Tennessee.

you could even stand on the dividing line to be in both states at once, says Kazmi.

The Appalachian Trail climbs from Damascus Virginia up and over Whitetop Mountain on its route North.

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Lexington

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Lexingtonis a small Virginia city with more than a few selling points.

For starters, its home to both Washington and Lee University and Virginia Military Institute (VMI).

Seventy miles in length, the area includes destinations like Onancock, Tangier Island, and Cape Charles.

View from Rockytop Overlook along Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

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One thing you absolutely cannot miss?

Enjoy fresh oysters, clams, or crabs when they are in season, she adds.

TheHistoric Roanoke City Marketis particularly noteworthy, as its the oldest operating open-air market in the state.

Residential street in historic Old Town Alexandria, Virginia

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Its also incredibly easy to get to from a few major U.S. cities.

Meadows of Dan

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Mountain luxury awaits travelers in Meadows of Dan.

Located on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the census-designated place is where youll findPrimland, an outdoor adventurers paradise.

Bristol is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is the twin city of Bristol, Tennessee, just across the state line, which runs down the middle of its main street, State Street.

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Hampton Roads

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The thing that makes Hampton Roads one of the best is the water.

Everywhere you turn, there is water and a different way to access it, says Hall.

Its especially appealing to those who enjoy climbing, hiking, or biking.

Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia

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For an extra luxurious getaway, Clark recommends theOmni Homestead Resortin Hot Springs.

This is a photo of two wild ponies on the shore of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.

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High angle view of Roanoke Virginia with famous church in the background – St Andrews Catholic Church.

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Empty two romantic wooden chairs in autumn fall foliage season countryside at Charlottesville winery vineyard in blue ridge mountains of Virginia with cloudy sky day

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Houses and Riverfront of the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, Virginia during dawn with magenta, purple, and pink clouds. Portsmouth, VA is part of the Virginia Beach / Hampton Roads metropolitan area.

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Colonial horse and carriage in daily operation throughout historic Colonial Williamsburg.

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The Moonlight Drive-in Theatre opened in 1949 in Abingdon, Va.

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Omni Homestead architecture hotel in downtown town village city in Virginia countryside

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