Virginia is for lovers – lovers for all things arts and culture, history, and nature, too. The state is filled with endless possibilities of things to do and things to cross off your bucket list. Women travelers are eager to explore and return to Virginia. So, go grab your car and hop on a road trip for solo trip and your next solo female adventure. Here’s your itinerary for a solo female travel road trip to explore everything Virginia has to offer, from historic sites to charming small towns, and scenic drives on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The first stop on your solo female road trip to Virginia is Staunton, Virginia. Bibliophiles and drama lovers will adore the recreated American Shakespeare Theater (aka the Blackfriars Playhouse). The troupe has performed for over 2 million people and has been around for over 30 years. Experience the bard’s plays come to life in this unique venue. Stop by to pick up a book from The Book Dragon Shop and bring it to Betsy Bell & Mary Gray Wilderness Park to enjoy views of the Shenandoah Valley from the observation platform and have a picnic in the park.
Book your stay at Best Western Staunton Inn.
Known for the University of Virginia and Thomas Jefferson’s estate, Monticello – Charlottesville, Virginia is a great second stop to relax and explore. Check out the female, black, and locally-owned art and craft bar, The Hive. This genius concept allows you to order your choice of crafts (like beaded rings or planters with chia seeds) and works just like a restaurant, except with crafts instead of food. Or choose among the 40+ wineries along the Monticello Wine Trail; complete it at your own pace, or hop on a trolley for a Friday Sunset Wine Tour with Crozet Trolley, which stops at Grace Estate Winery and Knight’s Gambit Vineyard.
Book your stay at Best Western Plus Crossroads Inn & Suites.
Richmond, Virginia, is an exciting city filled with culture and things-to-do. If you’re overwhelmed by the number of options in activities, go cruise downtown with a leisurely bike ride with Basket and Bike. Enjoy street art, hidden gems, and local coffee as you peruse downtown Richmond. Or choose a food tour to experience award-winning local cuisine with Discover Richmond Food Tours. You have the choice of eating in the Church Hill, Carytown, or Arts District neighborhoods and even meeting the chefs and business owners behind the scenes.
Book your stay at Linden Row Inn.
If you’ve chosen Virginia for your solo road trip, you must love history, because Virginia isn’t just for lovers, it’s for history lovers. Suffice it to say stopping for a day in the Historic Jamestowne, Colonial Williamsburg, and Yorktown is a must. Witness living history at the world’s largest outdoor museum at Colonial Williamsburg, visit the first colonial settlement in America at Historic Jamestowne, and walk the grounds of the Battle of Yorktown in Yorktown.
Book your stay at Best Western Historic Area Inn.
Wild horses roam free on the sandy white beaches of Assateague Island National Seashore, and there’s so much to explore on beautiful Chincoteague Island. Rent a kayak and splash in the water with Assateague Adventures, visit the red and white Assateague Lighthouse, towering nearly 150 feet tall, or simply relax on the beach and enjoy the views.
Book your stay at Best Western Chincoteague Island.