At this year’s 98th Annual Chincoteague Fireman’s Carnival, Governor Glenn Youngkin officially made the Chincoteague Pony the Virginia State Pony. These ponies have roamed the area for centuries and have become a permanent fixture of the region’s character. Caren Merrick VisitESVA

Beat the heat with a cool mountain breeze. Plan a trip to VisitCharlottesville when you visit Virginia in August. virginiaisforlovers.co/3K9M57A

Choose the beach less traveled with these lesser-known summer vacations around the state. 🏖 virginiaisforlovers.co/44J0M9i

Need ideas for things to do this month? Here are some events and festivals happening around the state in August. virginiaisforlovers.co/3Q7095u 💫 Night Sky Festival in ShenandoahNPS 🎶 Richmond Jazz & Music Festival 🎈 Flying Circus Air Show 🎷 Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival

Grommet Island Park is for "every body!" The Visit Virginia Beach park features wheelchair accessible entrances, playgrounds, and a sensory board for children who are autistic and visually impaired. Make new memories this summer. 🌊 #VisitVA 📷 : IG/ashleyoexplores

Say YES to new adventures. Reconnect with nature at these coastal camping sites around the state. 🌅 #VAoutdoors 📍: False Cape State Park 📍: Kiptopeke State Park 📍: First Landing State Park 📍: Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

August is Craft Beer Month in Virginia. Did you know beer in Virginia dates back centuries? Next time you’re visiting a local Virginia brewery and savoring a cold one, consider the more than 400 years of history that went into crafting that very drink. virginiaisforlovers.co/3rLKm1W

Take the guesswork out of planning your next trip. We've mapped out a weekend in Visit Virginia Beach. 🌅 virginiaisforlovers.co/3XWxVMw

Virginia is home to several award-winning breweries. Make the most out of #CraftBeerMonth by hopping on a craft beer trail, sipping at a pet-friendly brewery, or enjoying live music. Enjoy responsibly, cheers! 🍻 #VisitVA virginiaisforlovers.co/44VA6mf 📍: Rising Silo Brewery

These Black-owned restaurants around the state are serving up food for the soul. Treat your taste buds and check them out. ❤️#VisitVA virginiaisforlovers.co/3OpqvNs

"What's exciting about having these top-tier races here is that it brings people from all over the nation and the world." Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin sits down with Todd Schrupp to talk about what the horse industry means to the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Launch Alert! 🚀 Early risers will catch this exciting launch. Keep your eyes to the sky August 16th from 6-10 a.m. @NASA_Wallops Visitor Center will open its gates at 5 a.m. for launch viewing.

With Appaloosa's 8th year quickly approaching, Appaloosa Festival is doing a "Crazy 8s" promo that offers 8% off the already 20% off Advance 2 tickets with promo code "CRAZY8". Snag your discounted tickets by 8/25! virginiaisforlovers.co/45vFInq

The 2024 Travel Guide is here! Get our recommendations for all Virginia has to offer! virginiaisforlovers.co/3tNm5Ki 📍: Carter Family Fold | 📷 : Hannah Armstrong 📍: Cape Charles | 📷 : Jason Hunter 📍: Sharp Top Mountain | 📷 : Sunshine Sol

Catch more shows during this season of celebration for the Carter Fold's 50th Anniversary! carterfamilyfold.org/events/

Happy National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW)! As we kick-off NTTW, Governor Glenn Youngkin has a special message about the importance of tourism in Virginia. #NTTW24

The Road to Bristol is stopping at The Broadberry 7/18! Join us for an incredible night featuring Holy Roller, The Jared Stout Band, Florencia & the Feeling, & Justin Golden. Experience this taste of the mountain festival right here in Richmond. virginiaisforlovers.co/4d6wzVQ

Are you looking for the best resort courses in Virginia for your next golf getaway? These challenging, pro-designed courses are where you need to be. ⛳️ Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection ⛳️ Kingsmill Resort ⛳️ The Omni Homestead Resort ⛳️ Salamander Middleburg

Tee up in Virginia and catch the excitement this September! Watch the world's best golfers compete at The Solheim Cup at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. Don't miss out on the action! virginiaisforlovers.co/4fhsuAh

Discover the best golf courses in Virginia with our 2024 Golf Guide! From the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains to the serene shores of the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia offers stunning landscapes, challenging fairways, and world-class amenities. virginiaisforlovers.co/3YnMc7t