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Virginia is blessed with two incredible, family-owned cideries (did you know there are only about 70 in the nation?) that are rich in the state's agricultural traditions. Thomas Jefferson was a big fan of cider (as well as wine). Now Albemarle Ciderworks near TJ's homestead is offering up cider made from heritage and old-fashioned variety apples. Their tasting room just opened this week and is open Wednesdays through Sundays, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Further west, savor the delicious cider at Foggy Ridge in Carroll County. They make their cider from heirloom apples including Sweet Stayman Cider made with the famous Virginia Stayman apples. Visit their tasting room Saturday 11 to 5 and Sunday 12 to 5, May through early December, or by appointment.

With two cideries, 143 wineries, dozens of microbreweries and select distilleries, Virginia has travelers in good spirits.