The last weekend of Summer around here turns Richmond into a Ghost Town! Very few people stick around because the heat and humidity are overwhelming or Richmonders crave one more getaway for the last long weekend of the season. We live in close proximity to great vacation spots. I’m going to give you a glimpse into those places many will go.
Virginia Beach
We are very lucky to live a little over two hours away from a popular East Coast destination. Virginia Beach is hopping this time of year. If you are fortunate to get a hotel room or rental, you probably booked your stay 6 months ago. The places to go are Chic’s Beack, 17th, 24th and 31st Streets and you’ll find outdoor concerts, cornhole tournaments, sand soccer tournaments, marathons and more!
Northern Neck
Locals either call this area, “The Rivah” or “The Bay.” The region of Virginia is located off of the Chesapeake Bay and common places to stay are in Irvington, White Stone, Deltaville, Urbanna, Kilmarnock, Reedville, Topping and Gloucester. The amount of AirBnBs popping up in these areas is pretty incredible. If there is not a farmer’s market nor a boat show, you can always take out your own boat, go fishing, paddleboard, kayak and more.
OBX
OBX, aka The Outerbanks, are a hot tourist destination for Richmonders. You’ll hear many discussing popular spots like Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk and Nags Head. While these beaches are located in another state (North Carolina), it really isn’t too far of a drive.
Eastern Shore
Similar to the Northern Neck, you can do just about any water sport you’d like to here. Cape Charles has become very popular over the last decade. The area has become a hot spot for AirBnBs, boutiques, hotels and antique shops. Chincoteague is another great town in the region where you might get to see wild horses running in the water. Tourists can’t get enough of these places.
