9 days in Virginia Itinerary
9 days in Virginia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Virginia tour planner
Start: Elizabethtown
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Fort Blackmore
— 1 night
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Wise
— 1 night
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Hillsville
— 1 night
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4
Lovingston
— 2 nights
Drive
5
Grottoes
— 2 nights
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End: Elizabethtown
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Fort Blackmore
— 1 night

Start off your visit on the 31st (Fri): trek along The Devil's Bathtub.
Make your Fort Blackmore itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
Elizabethtown to Fort Blackmore is an approximately 8-hour car ride. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and flight. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Elizabethtown in July; daily highs in Fort Blackmore reach 81°F and lows reach 64°F. On the 1st (Sat), you'll travel to Wise.
Make your Fort Blackmore itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
Elizabethtown to Fort Blackmore is an approximately 8-hour car ride. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and flight. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Elizabethtown in July; daily highs in Fort Blackmore reach 81°F and lows reach 64°F. On the 1st (Sat), you'll travel to Wise.
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Wise
— 1 night

Wise is a town in Wise County, Virginia, United States. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sat): brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Kentucky Mist Moonshine and then discover the riches below the earth's surface at Portal 31.
For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Wise vacation builder.
Traveling by car from Fort Blackmore to Wise takes an hour. In August, daytime highs in Wise are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can travel to Hillsville.
For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Wise vacation builder.
Traveling by car from Fort Blackmore to Wise takes an hour. In August, daytime highs in Wise are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can travel to Hillsville.
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Hillsville
— 1 night

Hillsville is a town in Carroll County, Virginia, United States. For ratings, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Hillsville route planning app.
You can drive from Wise to Hillsville in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 78°F, and evening lows to 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to travel to Lovingston.
You can drive from Wise to Hillsville in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 78°F, and evening lows to 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to travel to Lovingston.
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Lovingston
— 2 nights

Lovingston is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Nelson County, Virginia, United States. Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): admire the sheer force of Crabtree Falls, sample the tasty concoctions at Wild Wolf Brewing Company, then sample the tasty concoctions at Bold Rock Hard Cider, and finally sample the fine beverages at Virginia Distillery Company.
To see ratings, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Lovingston trip planner.
Traveling by car from Hillsville to Lovingston takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. While traveling from Hillsville, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Lovingston, ranging from highs of 84°F to lows of 64°F. On the 5th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Grottoes.
To see ratings, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Lovingston trip planner.
Traveling by car from Hillsville to Lovingston takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. While traveling from Hillsville, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Lovingston, ranging from highs of 84°F to lows of 64°F. On the 5th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Grottoes.
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Grottoes
— 2 nights

Grottoes is an incorporated town in Augusta and Rockingham counties in the U.S. Grottoes is known for nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the fascinating underground world of Grand Caverns, stop by Green Valley Book Fair, learn about winemaking at CrossKeys Vineyards, and contemplate the long history of Port Republic Museum.
To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Grottoes planner.
Traveling by car from Lovingston to Grottoes takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daytime highs in Grottoes are 82°F, while nighttime lows are 61°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.
To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Grottoes planner.
Traveling by car from Lovingston to Grottoes takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daytime highs in Grottoes are 82°F, while nighttime lows are 61°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.
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