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LOVEworks

We’re sharing the love in Virginia with more than 200 public "LOVE" artworks across the state. The LOVEworks represent our communities and provide fun photo ops at Welcome Centers and special events throughout the year.

Share what you love, as you follow our LOVEwork Trip Ideas through Virginia’s small towns and cities from the Chesapeake Bay to the Blue Ridge Mountains - and beyond!

LOVEworks Map

LOVEworks Around Virginia
LOVEwork Family Adventures
LOVEwork Trip Ideas

Follow a LOVE Trip Itinerary

Alli and Bobby Talley

Alli and Bobby Talley, AKA The Traveling Newlyweds, are travel and lifestyle writers living in Southern California with their Bernedoodle, Sally. Their aim is to inspire couples to explore the beautiful world that we live in, even if that means starting in your own backyard!

Alli, Bobby and Sally explored the Loveworks of Shenandoah Valley and shared why your pup should tag along on this adventure. See what they loved the most about Waynesboro, Staunton, Luray, and Shenandoah National Park!

Visit The Shenandoah Valley

Virginia is for Lovers

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Alli and Bobby Talley Social Media Accounts: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TravelingNewlyweds.com
Julie and Charles McCool

Julie and Charles McCool are avid travelers, long time Virginia residents, and co-owners of two popular travel blogs. On Fun in Fairfax Va, the McCools share destinations, activities, events, and travel in and from the Virginia and Washington DC region. On McCool Travel, they share cool, fun, and happy travel strategies and destinations around the globe. Readers can count on the McCools to discover hidden gems and fun things to do wherever they travel.

Charles and Julie set out on a 3-day LOVEwork road trip along Virginia’s Eastern Shore. From Cape Charles to Chincoteague Island and everywhere in between the Eastern Shore offered the McCool’s a perfect summer of love trip.

Visit Virginia's Eastern Shore

Romance and Fun at Virginia LOVEworks

Julie McCool Social Media accounts: Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram | FuninFairfaxVa.com
Charles McCool Social Media accounts: Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram | McCoolTravel.com

Those Crazy Nelsons

Those Crazy Nelson’s inspire busy families to travel. The Nelson’s traded their mortgage for memories, selling their home and reducing their belongings to one carry-on each. With one child in college and the other two being homeschooled, they hit the road for a year, moving every 30 days to a new location. Now, they write travel stories for families, highlighting destinations for their audience and inspiring families to reconnect one road trip at a time.

The Nelson Family took a road trip vacation to the Heart of Appalachia. They explored the beautiful scenery, outdoor recreation, and incredible music in Scott, Dickenson, and Tazewell counties, the town of Marion and the city of Bristol.

Adventures in Southwest Virginia

Social Media Accounts: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | ThoseCrazyNelsons.com
Matt Long

An experiential luxury traveler at heart, Matt Long shares his adventures with thousands of readers every day through his award winning site LandLopers.com. As someone who has a bad case of the travel bug, Matt travels the world in order to share tips on where to go, what to see and how to experience the best the world has to offer. Based in Washington, DC, Matt has been to more than 95 countries and all 7 continents. Matt is also the host of the weekly Explore the World Travel Podcast. Be sure to follow his adventures at https://landlopers.com/

Matt took his LOVE-filled road trip from the Atlantic coastline in Virginia Beach to Richmond, Virginia’s capital city on July 23-26. See the fun of sun and surf, kayaking, parks, murals, museums, craft beer and so much more.

Visiting Virginia Beach

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Social Media Accounts: Instagram | Twitter | iTunes
Marc and Julie Bennett

Marc and Julie Bennett are best known as "RVLove" and have been living, working and traveling full-time in their RV for 5 years, while exploring North America and the world! They have visited all 50 USA states (48 by RV), Canada, Mexico and Australia. They love showing others how they too can live, love and travel the RV life.

Marc and Julie took Virginia by storm and explored amazing scenic drives and LOVEworks of Richmond, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, and Shenandoah Valley.

Find the LOVE RV Style

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Social Media accounts: Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram | YouTube | RVLove.com
Latisha and Jaithyn Boone

Mother and daughter duo, Latisha and Jaithyn Boone, have been on a mission to share their love of Virginia since 2017. The Boones have visited every region in the state, using Virginia’s LOVEworks as their guide. Although their busy work and school schedules limit their free time, the Boones pride themselves on taking weekend family roadtrips around the state. These roadtrips have given them opportunity to marvel at breathtaking mountain and valley views, drive through extensive miles of tranquil forests near waterfalls, and relax on the shoreline of many exquisite beaches. In their #LoveVA journey of seeing over 250 LOVEworks, the duo has also made friends with other LOVEwork travelers, business owners, officials, and residents all over the state. They share these exciting road trips (nicknamed Love Tours) on social media, with hope that they inspire other small families to take a chance on LOVE, and experience the many adventures Virginia has to offer.

The Boones celebrated #50YearsofLove by revisiting several regions in Virginia. Their itinerary included visiting more than 30 LOVEworks in the Southern, SWVA Highlands, SWVA Blue Ridge, Virginia Mountains and Central regions.

Visit Southwest Virginia

Social Media accounts: Instagram

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More LOVE Trip Ideas

LOVE on Rt 81

As you come to the I-77 and I-81 crossroads, choose the path of love and explore Southwest Virginia - Blue Ridge Highland region.
Journey to LOVE in the Mountains

Take a journey through Virginia's mountain paradise and experience an outdoor enthusiast's delight.
LOVE in Virginia's Rail Heritage Region

Come and enjoy what Virginia’s Rail Heritage Region has to offer. Explore the Virginia Museum of Transportation and the mighty 611 steam engine in Roanoke and much more.
Finding LOVE in the Virginia Mountains

Visiting the Virginia's Blue Ridge area includes a wide variety of outdoor recreation, amazing museums and some of the best scenery in Virginia.
Finding LOVE in the Blue Ridge Highlands

Come visit the towns and cities along the Blue Ridge Parkway "One of the most visited parks of the National Park Service".
LOVEworks on the Western Front

This three day “Western Front” LOVEwork itinerary takes you to the far west territories of Virginia.
The Boone’s Bucket List Southwest Virginia LOVE Road Trip

Enjoying their last summer of LOVE travel, the Boones are exploring as many new LOVEworks as possible along their route from the coast to the far corners of Virginia, focusing their energy on those west of Roanoke.
LOVE in the Mountains

Mountain LOVEworks are inspired by history, culture and nature!
LOVE in the Shenandoah Valley

Experience 5 LOVEworks in the Shenandoah Valley! Discover all the things to do!
Puppy LOVE in the Shenandoah Valley

Travel along the treasured Skyline Drive and explore authentic and picturesque cities and small towns like Staunton, Luray, and Waynesboro!
Explore LOVE in the Northern Shenandoah Valley

Explore the Northern Shenandoah Valley where you can kayak , do a wine tasting, shop Main Street, enjoy Dayton’s Farmers Market, and tour Civil War sites & Historic Homes.
Music Mountains and LOVE in Virginia's Heart of Appalachia

Find music in Appalachia as well as places to canoe and kayak, camp and see wildlife.
LOVE in Tazewell County

Come experience Tazewell County's rich heritage with beautiful scenery. Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia,
Finding LOVE RV Style

Set out on an epic RVLOVE road trip from Richmond, Virginia’s capital city, to farms and wineries in Loudoun County and charming mountain towns of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Finding the LOVE along Virginia's Eastern Shore

Surrounded by water on three sides, Virginia’s Eastern Shore is an outdoor paradise with over 78,000 acres of parks and refuges and one of only 10 U.S. national seashores.
Finding the LOVE in Colonial Beach and Montross

Called the Playground of the Potomac since 1892, Colonial Beach & Montross offer eclectic shops, unique restaurants, museums and relaxed beaches.
LOVE in Southern Virginia

Southern Virginia, once rich in the tobacco industry, is now home to quaint and historic communities. Find southern hospitality at its finest and enjoy fascinating places to visit.
LOVE Western Tidewater Style

Experience hams, history, hospitality and Heart in Smithfield and Franklin-Southampton County!
Virginia Beach is All About Sharing the Local LOVE - Virginia Is For Lovers

While visiting the biggest city in Virginia, make sure to experience the LOVE that surrounds you! Virginia Beach is a unique and dynamic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Finding the LOVE in Norfolk and Portsmouth

Submerge yourself in the historic charm, vibrant atmosphere, and fresh energy in the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
Finding the LOVE in Virginia Beach and Richmond

This LOVE-filled road trip will take you from the Atlantic coastline in Virginia Beach to Richmond, Virginia’s capital city.
Finding the LOVE in Virginia's Capital

Richmond has a vast array of historical sites, restaurants, shopping malls, and places to simply hang out with friends.
Small Towns - Big Love

Southern and Central Virginia are both known for their rich history and beautiful landscapes. You can find everything you need and more in these two beautiful, Virginia Regions.
History, Recreation and Lots of LOVE in Spotsylvania and Lake Anna

Known as the Crossroads of the Civil War, modern-day Spotsylvania County boasts small-batch bourbon, craft beer and world-class recreation at the beautiful Lake Anna.
Finding LOVE in Central and Northern Virginia

Explore Central and Northern Virginia, stay at a B&B, sample unique farm to table cuisine, visit one of Lake Anna’s Marinas or campgrounds and explore our many backroads and Hamlets.
Sharing the LOVE Along I-95 - Ashland to Northern Virginia Gateway Welcome Center

By beginning in the Town of Ashland and heading North, visitors are close to many of Virginia's most LOVEable stops along I-95.
Finding LOVE in Fauquier and Rappahannock

Fauquier and Rappahannock Counties are full of LOVE!
Finding LOVE in Prince William and Manassas

Finding Virginia LOVE in Prince William County and Manassas isn’t hard. Begin your journey at the Virginia Welcome Center at Manassas.

Find the LOVE in the Regions of Virginia

Check out our list below of places where you can add more LOVE to your vacation. Be sure to share your pictures on Facebook at Facebook.com/VirginiaisforLovers or by tagging @VisitVirginia on Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #LOVEVA

Check out our LOVEworks Google map for directions and to find the closest LOVEwork to you right now.

LOVEwork Map