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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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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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Festivals & Events Getaways: Adventures & Activities

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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