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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Adventure in Virginia’s Blue Ridge

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…

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Salamander Resort & Spa Offers Luxury and Adventure

I’m not a horse person, per se. I haven’t been around them much, other than the ones in our neighbor’s yard that I used to sneak sugar cubes to when…

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Eastern Shore Tours with Ugly Oyster Co.

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…

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Best Places to Go Glamping in Virginia

Connect with Nature Without Sacrificing Comfort at Virginia’s Luxury Camping Destinations My husband is an Eagle Scout who spent lots of time backpacking throughout Virginia; thus, he digs camping. I…

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Run and Imbibe at These Racing Events

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…

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A Lovely Lexington Getaway

History, Horses, Haunts and More can All be Found in This Beautiful Shenandoah Valley Destination It’s a summer Saturday night in Lexington, and Mark Cline is putting on a spooky…

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Virginia’s Covered Bridges

Scenic Reminders of Days Gone By Virginia is home to some of the most fascinating bridges in the world—from modern-day bridges spanning miles over coastal waters to historic covered bridges…

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Biking Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains

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.…

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The Eastern Shore Offers History, Wildlife and Seafood Galore

A recreation-inspired crossing of the 20-mile-long Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is a deed best accompanied by sunrise or sunset. For this springtime family outing, I’ve opted for the former, hoping to…

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Bourbon and Bivalves at The Tides Inn in Irvington

Just over a year has passed since our Editor-in-Chief, Angela Blue, and her husband were whisked away for a weekend at The Tides Inn. She showered the Irvington resort with compliments, holding the…

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