Identifying our Commonwealth’s Most Treasured Views
Treasured Views Register
Piedmont Memorial Overlook - Fauquier County, is an elevated view over the Crooked Run Valley with little distracting development and a classic Blue Ridge view that is well thought of by locals, the county government, and travelers.
The Peak - Rappahannock County, is seen most often from a heavily traveled Virginia Byway and has a small parking area that allows people to spend time viewing this beautiful scene.
"Lover's Leap" - Patrick County is a scenic mountain overlook in Meadows of Dan, that offers sweeping views of the Appalachian landscape. According to local folklore the site gets its name fr, the site gets its name from a tragic legend about a colonial settler’s son and a Native American chief’s daughter named Morning Flower who jumped from the cliff. Photo Credit: Virginia Tourism
"Natural Bridge - Rockbridge County" is one of Virginia’s most remarkable natural landmarks and a previously designated Virginia Treasure. This extraordinary geological formation is in Virginia’s 37th state park.
“New River Palisades – Giles County a towering dolomite rock formations rising approximately 100 feet above the ancient New River, creating a dramatic and distinctive Appalachian landscape.
Birch Knob - Dickenson County offers a 360-degree view of the Cumberland Plateau from the top of a platform in Jefferson National Forest with views into six states. Being along a major trail (the Pine Mountain Trail), and promoted by local tourism, it has many visitors and is a great example of the beauty of the region.
Old Rag Mountain - Rappahannock County, a very famous hiking a viewing spot, but unique in that the view is from the valley to the top of the mountain. Many people drive along numerous roads looking at Old Rag, appreciating its silhouette. The County and local citizens groups support the protection of this view.
The Towers View at Breaks Interstate Park - Dickenson County, nominated by Breaks Interstate Park. This unique view attracts thousands of people each year. It is a pristine Virginia view overlooking the 1,000-foot-deep gorge of the Russell Fork, a Virginia Scenic River.
"Mabry Mill" - Floyd County, is a historic water-powered gristmill on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Built by Ed Mabry in the early 1900s, this iconic landmark now operates as a living history museum and stands as the most photographed site along the entire scenic highway
"James Madison’s Montpelier – Orange County” A landscape of exceptional natural beauty and international historical significance, offering a glimpse into the surroundings of one of America's Founding Fathers.
“Middle James Island Reach – Buckingham and Fluvanna Counties” is a scenic 19-mile stretch of the designated State Scenic James River, featuring pastoral farmland and wooded riverbanks that are the focus of important local conservation efforts.
‘The View That Named Richmond’, located in Libby Hill Park in Richmond Virginia, was nominated by the Church Hill Viewshed Committee, with the support of nearly a dozen other organizations.
In 1737, William Byrd II saw that the view reminded him of the Thames River in Richmond, England, and decided to name the new city after it.
Red Hill - Charlotte & Campbell Counties, the final home and burial site of Patrick Henry. The Piedmont view of rolling hills and agricultural lands is an example of the history and early industry of the region.