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A Taste of Suffolk History at the Truitt House

Images courtesy of Truitt House Legend has it violet-eyed film icon Elizabeth Taylor once graced the grand foyer of the Truitt House, built in 1909 by lumber tycoon George W. Truitt in downtown Suffolk. Luckily, these days…

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Festivals & Events Getaways: Adventures & Activities Wine News

The Williamsburg Winery Announces Inaugural Tour de Virginia

The Williamsburg Winery recently announced its Tour de Virginia, a four-day cycling experience through Virginia’s scenic and historic countryside, Sept. 23-26. Fifty tickets will be sold for the four-day, three-night…

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Getaways Getaways: Adventures & Activities Main Editor's Picks

Biking the Virginia Capital Trail Three Ways

When it opened to pedal pushers and pedestrians alike in 2015, the hope was that the Virginia Capital Trail would be a route dedicated to recreation, healthy living—and, of course,…

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Central/Southern Eat Getaways

Destination Gourmand at Charlottesville’s Dairy Market

When Chris Henry was approached about buying a rundown property near Charlottesville’s downtown mall in 2016, he was ecstatic. The Stony Point Development Group president looked at the five-acre site…

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Eat Getaways

Kick Off Spring with Crustacean Celebration at Tides Inn

We’ll bet a bushel you’ll have exactly zero things to be crabby about at The Tides Inn’s latest exciting event. The storied Chesapeake Bay resort in Irvington, Virginia, recently announced…

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Central/Southern Eat Getaways: Weekend Trips

Get a Taste of Richmond’s Black Restaurant Scene

In a city that blends Southern hospitality with an eclectic vibe, foodies can go from barbecue and soul food, to international fare, to casual eats at one of the friendly…

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Culinary Delights, Inspired

Delicious delicacies and excellent libations abound in the crown jewel of coastal Virginia — Hampton! Whether you’re a sophisticated foodie, Southern comfort food fan, craft beer aficionado, libation lover, seafood…

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A Genuine Farm-to-Table County

Bath County, in the mountains of Virginia west of the Shenandoah Valley, is having a love affair with the Farm-to-Table concept. Family farming has experienced a renewal here in recent…

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Getaway to Smithfield

Nothing has that “hey, y’all” small town charm more than an old-fashioned, family-owned country store. Yet, the legendary Darden’s Country Store in rural Smithfield, Virginia is something more. A working…

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Virginia Safari Park

The Virginia Safari Park, Virginia’s only drive-thru safari park, is located on 180-acres in the foothills of the Blueridge Mountains and is home to over 1000 animals. There is no…

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Eat: Food Finds Getaways Getaways: Weekend Trips

Oyster Academy at the Tides Inn is Delicious Fun

If the phrase “lunch and learn” conjures up images of boxed sandwiches and boring slide presentations, that’s probably because you’ve not had the privilege of washing down sublimely fresh, just-out-of-the-Rappanhanock…

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Breweries Central/Southern Craft Beer Getaways

Old Buildings Turned Breweries

Seven Unique Destinations for Virginia Beer Lovers With Lynchburg experiencing its own brewery boom, you may have beer on the brain when considering your next weekend road trip. Belly up…

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Eat Features Getaways: Weekend Trips

A Culinary Kingdom at The Inn at Little Washington

Photography courtesy of The Inn at Little Washington As we make our way on winding roads, heading to rural Rappahannock County, I completely lose cell phone service about 30 miles…

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Around the Towns of Rappahannock County

Highlights To Try As You Meander Through The Villages Of This Quaint County For even more entertaining options, activities and information on hiking trails and tours, visit Rappahannock.com. Before &…

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DuCard Vineyards: A Unique, Gorgeous and Award-Winning Authentic Farm Winery

Nestled in the shadow of Old Rag Mountain, with the Shenandoah National Park boundary out the back door and a LOVE sculpture greeting visitors upon arrival, DuCard Vineyards is a…

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Getaways Main Features

Rambling Down Route 11 on a Virginia Road Trip

A Colorful Voyage on Virginia’s “Valley” Road Route 11 parallels I-81 like a neighborly older sibling, taking you from the scenic Shenandoah Valley to the majestic mountains of Southwest Virginia.…

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Getaways: Weekend Trips

Natural Attractions Along Route 58

From Abingdon to Damascus, Route 58 Delivers Historical Stays, Metropolitan Culture and a Trove of Outdoor Adventure Abingdon has long been the bright cultural light of southwest Virginia. But the…

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Getaways

Lynchburg is a Destination for Cuisine and Culture

Weekends in Downtown Lynchburg are hopping. People of all ages fill bars and restaurants or enjoy a stroll on the Bluffwalk after an evening of art or music. Such vibrancy…

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