Virginia Water Parks & Swimming Holes

It is hot out there, Virginia! The mid-summer weather is sweltering and muggy, leaving many to hide away indoors with the relief of their air conditioning. But of course, that’s far from fun when you want to be outdoors enjoying your summer break. Luckily for you, we have an enjoyably aquatic way to keep cool here in Virginia—water parks and swimming holes. Moormans River, Crozet, VA: With a meandering hiking trail along several different waterfalls and swimming holes, this is a picturesque location to stay cool and enjoy a swim. (InnVirginia Lodging: The Inn at Sugar Hollow Farm) Huntington Park, Newport News, VA: Escape the heat of the day with the designated swimming area at this picturesque park. (InnVirginia Lodging: Boxwood Inn) Pony Pasture Rapids, Richmond, VA: Dive into the rapids, catch some rays on the boulders in the river, or simply dip your feet into the shallow waters of the shoreline. (InnVirginia Lodging: Grace Manor Inn, Museum District B&B)   Water Country USA, Williamsburg, VA: Virginia’s largest water park awaits! Enjoy the waves and water of the Surfer’s Bay Wave Pool, the Jet Scream, the Colossal Curl and more. (InnVirginia Lodging: Bentley Manor Inn, Newport House B&B) Massanutten WaterPark, Massanutten, VA: Wade in the three-foot waves of White Caps, race your friend down the Rockingham Racer, or surf down “The Pipeline,” the first and biggest FlowRider in Virginia! (InnVirginia Lodging: Cross House Garden Inn, Stonewall Jackson Inn B&B) Great Waves Waterpark, Alexandria, VA: With speed slides, tube slides, and body surfing, this waterpark is a fantastic respite from the summer heat. (InnVirginia Lodging: Manassas Junction Bed & Breakfast, Bennet House Bed & Breakfast)