Virginia’s wineries all serve up incredible wines, but a few take that service to the next level with an amazing on-site restaurant. These tasting rooms offer carefully curated menus that will elevate your wine tasting to an unforgettable culinary journey. Make reservations at one of these…
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You may not think of yourself as a birder, but if you’ve ever admired a soaring falcon, peered over the river at a stately heron, or appreciated the familiar coos of a mourning dove, you’re basically on the way. Virginia is an ideal destination for birding, with 400 species of birds to discover. You…
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Southwest Virginia is a land of superlatives — highest elevations, most remote wild places, and most biologically diverse rivers. There’s a reason why the people of Southwest Virginia call it the Mountain Empire. From the royal New River Valley west to Virginia’s rooftop at Mount Rogers National…
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Coastal Virginia possesses some of the best scenery along America’s Eastern Seaboard. From the picturesque and historic ocean-fronting villages along the Eastern Shore to the sandy coasts of Virginia Beach to the wildlife-rich tidal waters of Chesapeake Bay to the unsung and untouched reaches of…
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Virginia abounds with preserved natural beauty, pristine parks, and outdoor spaces where you can experience the most breathtaking sights in the state, like inspiring vistas at Shenandoah National Park or along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Virginia’s 42 state parks are replete with highlights aplenty…
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From the regal James River winding through the foothills of the Blue Ridge to the high and mighty Allegheny Mountains forming the Virginia/West Virginia border, the Shenandoah Valley is a place of unspoiled beauty. It is where the spine of the Appalachians is veined by clear highland streams…
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There's plenty to sing about when it comes to Virginia's music scene. Here are eight towns to start planning a musical getaway in the Commonwealth, whether you're looking for big-name acts or the roots of music history. RICHMOND Virginia’s capital has long been known for its underground punk scene…
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The barrier islands that hug the 70-mile coast of Virginia's Eastern Shore are home to unspoiled stretches of beach, delicate natural habitats, and remnants of the past left by those who once called this frontier home. You'll feel like the last person left on earth as you stand on the edge of the…
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Virginia’s River Realm is comprised of the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck regions along the Chesapeake Bay. Known for world-class oysters, pristine coastal views, and waterfront activities, the River Realm is the perfect spot to forget about all the worries of the workplace. Leave the planning…
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As the colors of fall roll eastward across Virginia, ride the wave all the way to the shore for beauty and signature Coastal Virginia flavors. It is oyster season, after all! COLONIAL PARKWAY Connecting the major sites of the Historic Triangle is Colonial Parkway, a 23-mile byway lined with…
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