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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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Getaways: Weekend Trips

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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Zipline Courses Throughout Virginia are High on Thrills

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…

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48 Hours of Hip and Historic at The Cavalier Hotel

Photos by David Uhrin If the last time you drove past Virginia Beach’s 90-year-old, down-in-the-heels Cavalier Hotel found you thinking, “I wouldn’t spend 10 minutes there,” we guarantee that, after…

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Road-Tripping Shenandoah’s U.S. Highway 340

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…

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James Madison’s Montpelier Spring Events

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…

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Fine Dining, Wine and History at Williamsburg Inn

A stay at the Williamsburg Inn provides an upscale experience with world-class standards in design, service and cuisine from its restaurants. Its rich history is distinguished by both the prominent…

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A Season of Romance at Salamander Resort & Spa

At Middleburg’s Salamander Resort & Spa, the season of love extends far beyond February 14. Now through April, the Salamander Resort & Spa is celebrating love with the Season of…

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Central Virginia Vineyards With Charming Accommodations

Central Virginia Vineyards With On-Site Accommodations Offer The Option To Turn In After You Taste Virginia currently ranks fifth in total number of wineries in the U.S., with more than…

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Boozy Halloween Bashes Happening Across Virginia

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…

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Adventures In Virginia’s Oyster Country

A Rural And Refreshing Respite Of Fresh Feasts—From River To Restaurant It’s Chef Win Goodier’s night to show off oysters at the stately Inn at Warner Hall in Gloucester. And…

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Colonial Williamsburg Pub Crawls

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…

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“Toast the Coast” Video Introduces Virginia’s Newest Beer, Wine and Shine Trail

With the hopes of encouraging more visitors to explore and experience the exceptional craft beer, wine and spirits of Coastal Virginia, the Newport News Tourism Development Office collaborated with The…

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Cruising “The Creeper”

Biking This Scenic Trail From Abington To Bristol, We Find Everything From Beer And Theater To Spooks And Seafood On a sunny morning in Abingdon, I take off on the…

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Be Your Own Guide

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…

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Pour and Pedal

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…

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Getaway to Floyd, Virginia

Folks do things a little differently out west—and we like it that way. From Virginia’s gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains come a wealth of wonderful sights, sounds and sips. The hazy,…

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