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…
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,…
Pairing top eats and drinks along with the excitement of bikes, hikes, ropes swings and river sports in Roanoke Valley While most summertime travelers flock to the beach, I opted…
In a small parking lot adjacent to Chincoteague’s main drag, six Shore locals and myself pile into a van for a day of drinking, sightseeing and Eastern Shore enlightenment. Guiding…
Runners hit the pavement for a variety of reasons—to clear their minds, improve cardiovascular health, lose weight, find like-minded fitness friends and more. But no matter why they begin, once…
Virginia’s Blue Ridge has been awarded a Silver-Level Ride Center™ designation by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), elevating this region to a new level as a mountain biking destination.…
Taking in awe-inspiring treetop views as your soar through the air, wind in your hair, legs dangling and heart racing. If this sounds like the sort of excitement you’re looking…
While its parallel-running Shenandoah Valley counterpart, U.S. 11, gets a lot of attention, the draw of U.S. 340 is its scenic isolation. With the peaks of the Shenandoah National Park…
James Madison’s Montpelier offers visitors an experience in history, with a variety of guided tours, art exhibitions and galleries, over 8 miles of walking trails to explore and award-winning food…
We’ve put together a list of our favorite Halloween events taking place in each region throughout the state and found the booziest parties, costume contests and murder mystery dinners for…
Colonial Williamsburg is raising a glass to our forefathers every Friday during its boisterous pub crawls with specialty drinks, socializing and history lessons given from an experienced interpreter. The pub…
Top Places To Design Your Own Two-Wheeled Wine Tasting Trip What if organized tours aren’t your thing? If you’d rather set your own course and agenda, there are plenty of…
Cycle Your Way Through Virginia’s Vineyards With These Wine Tasting Bike Tours Other than sampling a variety of palate-pleasing wines, another big reason to visit vineyards and tasting rooms is…
Virginia’s Piedmont is rich in history, diverse culture and plenty of places to imbibe—while enjoying impeccable views. Fall is an especially popular time to visit, as the leaves nearly seem…