10 days in Virginia Mountains Itinerary

Covington is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Explore Covington's surroundings by going to Jefferson Pools (in Warm Springs) and The Homestead (in Hot Springs). And it doesn't end there: snap pictures at Humpback Bridge, admire the sheer force of Falling Springs Waterfall, admire the majestic nature at Douthat State Park, and get engrossed in the history at C & O Railway Heritage Center.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Covington online trip itinerary maker.

New York City to Covington is an approximately 6-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. In October, Covington is slightly colder than New York City - with highs of 59°F and lows of 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to drive to Roanoke.

Roanoke is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. Explore Roanoke's surroundings by going to Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest (in Lynchburg), Smith Mountain Lake (in Moneta) and Bedford (National D-Day Memorial & Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library). There's much more to do: stroll around Mill Mountain Star & Park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, make a trip to Center in the Square, and see the interesting displays at Virginia Museum of Transportation.

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Roanoke day trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Covington to Roanoke takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Covington in October, expect nights in Roanoke to be about the same, around 49°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.