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Taubman Museum of Art - Roanoke
Dazzling architectural design, a work of art in itself, gives a preview of stunning collection inside. Permanent collection and temporary exhibits showcase the works of some of the world’s best-known artists along with regional works of note. 81,000 square feet of gallery space, offices, atrium, function space. Located in emerging downtown district near hotels, museums, shops and restaurants. Opened fall 2008.
Appalachian Ghost Walks Haunted Vacations and Ghost Tours – Abingdon and Bristol
Visit the Southwest Virginia Highlands and enjoy a variety of activities including a historic bed and breakfast, carriage ride, play, spa treatment, historic grist mill, biking down the Virginia Creeper Trail. Enjoy the award winning "Historic Abingdon GhostWalk" – a thrilling walking tour offering spine-tingling stories with a local Historian, and the “Birthplace of Country Music GhostWalk" to be held nightly and year-round beginning at sunset in downtown historic Bristol. Opened Summer 2008
Segway of Richmond
Segway rentals, tours and sales. Tours are twice daily, 10:00 am and 2:00 pm seven days a week and originate and end at the Richmond Metro Convention and Visitors Center, 401 N. 3rd Street. Tours include Canal Walk, Brown Island, Tredegar, State Capitol, among other historic sites. Opened Summer 2008.
Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center – Clintwood
Museum & Center presents Smithsonian exhibition entitled "New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music" in partnership with the Virginia Association of Museums, the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, and the Smithsonian Institution's Museum on Main Street program. Group tours available. Opened December 12, 2008.
Virginia Civil Rights Memorial
Visit the newest monument in Virginia’s Capitol Square. Dedicated in July of 2008, this statue depicts Virginia’s Civil Rights heroes, focusing on the protest at the R.R. Moton High School in Prince Edward County, which helped spur the landmark case, Brown v Board of Education.
Wintergreen Resort Adventure Dome– Wintergreen
New Adventure Dome features Wi-Fi Internet access, air hockey, basketball two-man game, mechanical bull, foosball tables, a theatre showing ski, snowboard and other sporting events and children's interactive games. Opened Summer 2008.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Richmond
New five-level, 165,000-square-foot, glass and limestone wing will include a 4-acre sculpture garden. The addition will increase gallery space by 50% and will include two new restaurants and meeting and conference space for 500. Opening late 2009.
Military Aviation Museum – Virginia Beach
Collection of Korean War, WWII and WWI airplanes – all of which are completely functional and can fly for special events. Opened May 2008.
Cross Keys Winery and Estate – Mt. Crawford
The Shenandoah Valley's newest Winery, Tasting Room and Event Facility. Stunning vistas, courtyard, terraces and balconies. Estate wines, tours and tastings. State of the art conferencing space. Ideal wedding location. Opened May 2008
Richmond Center Stage
Brilliant new performing arts complex located in the heart of downtown Richmond. Venues include the fully renovated and expanded historic Carpenter Theatre, the 200-seat Gottwald Community Playhouse, concert and reception space Rhythm Hall, visual arts area Showcase Gallery and state of the art Genworth BrightLights Education Center. Opening September 2009
Notaviva Vineyards – Purcellville
Hand-crafted timber frame tasting room. Spectacular views of vineyards and mountains. A unique performance stage with professionally designed audiovisual system ensures your event is supported by the latest in technology. Opened Summer 2008.
New Kent Winery – New Kent
Beautiful new winery opened after eight years of planning and construction. Built using materials reclaimed from buildings over a century old, the result is a structure that reflects the quality of the wines...wines that are being called among the finest in Virginia. Opened May 2008.
Devil’s Backbone Brewing Company – Roseland
Brand new brew pub with breathtaking mountain views housed in a custom built timber framed building. High ceilings, picture windows and copper kettles invite the guest for a unique mountain experience that delivers delicious food and great hand crafted beer. Opened November 2008.
iPod Tour – Appomattox
Download “Voices of our Past” audio files onto your iPod and you’re ready to drive the tour of historic Appomattox. Recorded dramatizations of historical events paint a vivid portrait of life in the 1800s. Opened May 2008
Prime Outlets – Williamsburg
One of Virginia’s favorite shopping attractions opens 25 new stores, a 10,000 sq. ft. food court and additional parking. Now 120 designer and name brand outlets. Opened Summer 2008
Chevra T’Helim Synangogue – Portsmouth
1917 Synagogue has been restored as a cultural center housing artifacts and exhibits that reflect the history of the Hampton Roads Jewish community. Opened June 2008.
The Virginia Distillery Company, LLC – Lovingston
Authentic Scottish-built malt whiskey distillery and home of Eades medal-winning series of double malts. Opening Spring 2009
