Whether or not your family took Sunday drives back in the day, now is the perfect time to introduce leisurely drives to your family. Unlike most places we go, Sunday drives don't have a specific destination, but are a way to just enjoy the scenery on your journey.
Here in Central Virginia, we are blessed to have the Blue Ridge Parkway, one of America's favorite scenic drives in our backyard. It's always our top choice for Sunday drives. Here are our favorite Sunday drives in Central Virginia. Pick one to enjoy with your family soon!
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile scenic drive, starting near Waynesboro, Va. and connecting Shenandoah National Park to the north with Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the south. Read more about the Parkway here: Visit the Blue Ridge Parkway with Your Family
Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park is 105 miles long. The south entrance to Shenandoah National Park is located near Waynesboro and the north entrance is located near Front Royal. There are two additional entrances as well. There is a $30 entrance fee, which covers unlimited entry for one non-commercial vehicle with up to 15 passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase, or you can purchase an annual pass. We often hike in Shenandoah National Park, but it's also beautiful to drive the length of Skyline Drive or one section. Here's our favorite hikes: 10 Awesome Hikes in Shenandoah National Park
When you're driving country roads, you need to pack along your patience. You'll be driving primarily on two lane roads. There may be farm tractors and other slow moving vehicles, motorcyclists and bicyclists, vintage cars, and even horse and buggies in some areas. Enjoy one of these beautiful drives on a day you don't have anywhere you need to be.
Let your kids play road Bingo with homemade Bingo cards or you can buy them at Given's Books and Little Dickens. Bring along a picnic lunch to enjoy too!
VA Highway 130 from Madison Heights to Lexington - this 45 mile drive will take you a little more than an hour.
US Highway 11 from Lexington to Staunton - this 37 mile drive will take you about 45 minutes.
US Highway 60 from Amherst to Midlothian - this 86 mile drive will take you about 1 hour and 40 minutes.
VA Highway 47 from Pamplin to Chase City - this 39 mile drive will take you about 50 minutes.
VA Highway 24 from Appomattox to Buckingham - this 24 mile drive will take you about 30 minutes.
US Highway 460 from Lynchburg to Farmville - this 48 mile drive will take you about 1 hour.
VA Highway 122 from Bedford to Big Island - this 19 mile drive will take you about 30 minutes.
VA Highway 151 and VA Highway 6 from Amherst to US Highway 250 at Afton - this 43 mile drive will take you about 55 minutes.
VA Highway 151 and VA Highway 56 from Amherst to Montebello - this 30 mile drive will take you about 45 minutes.
Do you have other favorite day trip drives? What's your favorite? Reach out to us and share and we'll add to our list!
It's important to note that Sunday drives don't actually have to take place on Sundays. Choose whichever day works best for your schedule and enjoy a beautiful scenic drive.
Here's some other outdoor places to enjoy in the Lynchburg area:
25+ Places in the Lynchburg Area to Walk or Hike
Lynchburg Staycation: 10 Things to Do at Percival's Island
10 Family Picnic Sites in Lynchburg and Central Virginia
Find Your Family Fun at Bedford County Parks
Hiking Off the Blue Ridge Parkway
Day Tripping: Wayside Park in Hurt
10 Lynchburg VA Area Places to Ride Bikes
Seminole Park is Amherst County's Newest Park
Day Tripping: Otter Creek on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Springtime in Central Virginia: Spring Gardens to Explore
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