Most Virginia itineraries online are built off the same five spots, copied from the last guide.

We laid out a full 5-day Virginia itinerary, spaced out enough to actually enjoy each stop, built around what the Skyline Drive overlook everyone stops at leaves out.

Everyone comes home from Virginia with the same photos. This is how you don't. It's completely free to download, so the only real risk is not opening it before your trip's already planned.