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Getaway to Central Virginia's Wineries

Make your escape with the grapes! Travel to the beautiful Virginia Piedmont region between Charlottesville and the Blue Ridge Mountains and get right down to business with an afternoon tour and tasting.   Read More

 

Leaf Peeping on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park

Skyline Drive – a National Scenic Byway – traverses 105 miles in Shenandoah National Park and affords outstanding vistas from 75 overlooks.  Come discover the fall colors on a hiking trail, a guided horseback ride or at nearby attractions.   Read More

Shared Trips

Created by Casey June 14, 2013 Shenandoah Valley LOVEworks Trip

Featured Attractions: Sherando Lake, Veritas Vineyard & Winery, Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery, Crabtree Falls Trail, Explore More Discovery Museum ...

3 Day Trip. Discover the LOVEworks of Harrisonburg, Waynesboro and over the mountain in Afton on this trip loaded with family fun and good food. Read More

Created by Casey June 12, 2013 Abingdon Weekend

Featured Attractions: Virginia Creeper Trail Guide, Virginia Creeper Trail Bike Shop, James River Brewing, Wolf Hills Brewing Co.

3 Day Trip. There's so much we want to do in Abingdon. I hope we can get all of this in in a weekend. Read More

Created by Drew February 15, 2013 Trip #1

Featured Attractions: Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection and Study Center, Sage Moon Gallery LLC

1 Day Trip. Read More

Created by Libby November 08, 2012 Birthday Wine Trip

Featured Attractions: Barboursville Vineyards, Horton Vineyards and Winery, Blenheim Vineyards, Burnley Vineyards & Daniel Cellars, Trump Winery ...

3 Day Trip. starr hill doesn't open until 1pm & it so far away from everything else so it is not on my list anymore. Read More

Created by Daniel June 09, 2012 Trip #1 Bear Fence Trail May 31, 2012

Featured Attractions: Bearface Hiking Trail, Whiteoak Canyon

2 Day Trip. Tougher than I thought but then again it was my first hike. I enjoyed the rock climbing and the views were amazing. Wish I had taken a camera, instead, I took pictures with my phone. ... Read More

Created by Casey May 23, 2012 Camping in the Valley

Featured Attractions: Sherando Lake, Route 11 Potato Chip Factory, Valley Ballooning, Luray Caverns, Historic Meems Bottom Covered Bridge ...

4 Day Trip. Great outdoors trip for the family. When you map this, drag the route over onto Skyline Drive and take the scenic route from Rockfish Gap to Thornton Gap. Read More

Created by Tom May 23, 2012 Albemarle Orange Wine

Featured Attractions: James Madison Museum, The, Barboursville Ruins, Barboursville Vineyards, James Madison's Montpelier, Horton Vineyards and Winery ...

2 Day Trip. No drive is far as you explore 5 great Central Virginia wineries and some great local dining. Read More

Created by Bre May 23, 2012 Luray - Cabins and Caverns

Featured Attractions: Luray Zoo and Reptile Center, Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, Luray Singing Tower, Car and Carriage Caravan Museum ...

4 Day Trip. Options for Day 3 depending on what everyone wants to do. Be sure to prepare some meals in the cabin. Great way to enjoy the great outdoors grilling and having dinner outside! Read More

Created by Tom May 18, 2012 Historic Central VA Brew-Thru

Featured Attractions: Historic Centertown Bedford, National D-Day Memorial, Blue Mountain Brewery and Restaurant, Starr Hill Brewery, Devils Backbone Brewing Company ...

3 Day Trip. On day one, explore historic Bedford and the nearby National D-Day memorial. Take the short drive to Lynchburg and crash at one of the most unique hotels in Virginia. On day two find ... Read More

Created by Mary May 09, 2012 The President's Passport and More

Featured Attractions: Ash Lawn-Highland, Home of President James Monroe, Monticello -- Home of Thomas Jefferson, Civil War Museum at the Exchange Hotel, James Madison's Montpelier, Blenheim Vineyards ...

3 Day Trip. Visit homes of presidents, enjoy the beauty and sip the wines and brews of the Charlottesville area. Read More

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