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• Virginia Restaurants on TV
  Food so good TV personalities couldn't stay away. Follow their lead and dine across Virginia. Boy Meets Grill (Food Network) Host Bobby Flay demonstrates grill cooking - everything from lobsters to dessert.   Amity Halal Meat & Grocery, Fairfax | "Smoked BBQ Ribs" episode   Read More
• Virginia Theme Parks
  Beckoning families year after year ... Busch Gardens and Kings Dominion are two of the world's most spectacular theme parks.   Read More
• June in Virginia
  Find an event to enjoy this June in Virginia.   Read More
• July in Virginia
  See what's going on around Virginia this July!   Read More
• July Winery Events
  Enjoy Virginia's finest wines right where they're made.   Read More
• July 4th in Virginia
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• Big Names in Concert
  Find many summer concerts to enjoy.   Read More
• 4th of July Festivals
  Spend your Independence Day celebrating at a Virginia festival. From car shows and ice cream socials to concerts and community picnics, these events will have you singing like Lee Greenwood before the day is done!   Read More
• Food Festivals
    Enjoy the tastes of Virginia at a food festival. Peaches, apples, pumpkins, and a few other specialties await!   Read More
• Washington Redskins Training Camp
  The Washington Redskins announced their 2013 training camp schedule, set to take place at the new world-class Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center from July 25 through August 16 in Richmond, Va.   Read More
• Juneteenth in Virginia
   Celebrate Juneteenth in Virginia, one of 26 states granting state holiday observance to June 19th as the day slavery was abolished.    Read More
• Virginia Wine Festivals
  Virginia wines are flowing at a festival near you.   Read More
• Historic Virginia Homes
  false Virginia celebrates historic homes each and every year. Virginia Governor's Mansion, Richmond Abram's Delight, Winchester Dodona Manor, Leesburg Lee Hall Mansion, Newport News Shirley Plantation, Charles City Considered the “Mother of Pres   Read More
• Virginia's Historic Garden Week
  false Now in its 78th year, Virginia's Historic Garden Week showcases fine homes and gardens across the Commonwealth. Plan to literally stop and smell the roses, and perhaps even take advantage of a travel package to explore more of these special communities. Click a region on the map to   Read More
• May in Virginia
   Find something fun to do this month!      Read More
• Virginia Foods
  There's a lot more to Virginia Cuisine than Peanuts!    Read More
• Civil War 150 Special Events
  2011-2015: The Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War and Emancipation   Read More
• NASCAR in Virginia
  Virginia loves NASCAR fans!   Read More
• Virginia Battle Reenactments
  More major Civil War battles took place in Virginia than in any other state. Witness battles, ask questions and/or participate in the camp life of soldiers and their families.   Read More
• Memorial Day Events
  Jump-start summer with a hero-honoring weekend. Be sure to see what's going on at the wineries and elsewhere as you make your plans, as this is not necessarily a comprehensive list of weekend opportunities.   Read More
• On Display: Virginia's Museum Exhibitions
  Virginia's museums offer amazing rotating exhibits in addition to their permanent collection, making every visit brand new.   Read More
• Virginia Main Street Communities
  Visit these unique Main Street communities in Virginia.   Read More
• Richmond Liberty Trail
  The Richmond Liberty Trail is a walking route that connects many of downtown Richmond's historic sites, attractions and neighborhoods, including 15 national historic landmarks.   Read More
• Virginia's Mountain Resorts
  Bryce, The Homestead, Massanutten and Wintergreen are Virginia's winter sports havens. Thrill-seekers take the plunge to enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, snowmobiling, cross-country, ice skating, snowshoeing and much more!    Read More
• Cozy Virginia Cabins
  Settle in to a cozy Virginia cabin for a wonderfully serene weekend reprieve.   Read More
• Father's Day in Virginia
  Fulfill Dad's passion for fishing, fancy cars, good food and maybe even a glass of fine Virginia wine this Father's Day.   Read More
• May Winery Events
  Virginia's wines are best enjoyed where they're made. Visit a Virginia winery for special barrel or vertical tastings, to unwind with a glass of wine and live music, or learn more about wine and food pairings. Here's what we've got in store for you this month.   Read More
• June Winery Events
  Visit a Virginia winery for special barrel or vertical tastings, to unwind with a glass of wine and live music, or learn more about wine and food pairings. Here's what we've got in store for you this month ...   Read More
• Horse Riding Lessons
  Saddle up! Learn to ride or have your little one learn to ride.   Read More
• Virginia County Fairs
  Celebrate agricultural heritage and the rural life as you watch tractors pull, pigs race and chickens parade around at Virginia's affordable family fun spots - county fairs!   Read More
• Virginia Trail Riding
  false Northern Virginia | Shenandoah Valley | Central Virginia | Blue Ridge Highlands Southern Virginia | Heart of Appalachia       Northern Virginia Delaplane - Sky Meadows State Park offers a bridle trail for riders. Hume - Marriott Ranch offers guided trial r   Read More
• Getaway to Appomattox History and Outdoors
  Visit Appomattox for its history but stay for the fun! Enjoy a Civil War Weekend where history comes to life at the Appomattox Court House National Historic Park. This is where General Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to Lt. General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, which led to the end of the Civil War.   Read More
• Getaway to Historic Richmond - Civil War Capital
  false Virginia has an Abundance of History to Share. Hollywood Cemetery Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site Richmond Canal Cruises Richmond National Battlefield Park Richmond Skyline The Museum and White House of the Confederacy   Read More
• Getaway to Metro Richmond Family Fun
  false Virginia is One of the Family! Families can find lots of fun in metro Richmond at these family friendly attractions and activities. Enjoy a trip to Maymont Park with its Nature Center, gardens and Children's Farm. The new Chil   Read More
• Lincoln Movie Trail Sites
  Explore the locations the LINCOLN cast and crew visited, dined and stayed during filming in Richmond and Petersburg.   Read More
• George Washington Indeed Slept Here
  false Visit the places George Washington lived as a child, a young man, and later with his wife, Martha. See the places he worked, worshipped, shopped and socialized.    Read More
• Explore Central Virginia with a Presidents Passport
  Long hailed the “Mother of Presidents,” Virginia boasts three United States presidents who called the greater Charlottesville area home. Capitalize on the proximity of three presidential estates – Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, James Madison’s Montpelier, and James Monroe’s Ash Lawn-Highland – and save money while doing it with the President's Passport.   Read More
• Virginia's Lakes
  Spend the day (or week!) at the lake!    Read More
• Abraham Lincoln in Virginia
    President Abraham Lincoln made several visits to Virginia before and after the Civil War. Trace his steps.   Read More
• Virginia's Heartwarming Getaways
  Reconnect with those who know you best when you plan a heartwarming getaway in Virginia   Read More
• National Scenic Byways in Virginia
  Four Scenic Byways in Virginia have been added to the National Scenic Byways list.   Read More
• Emancipation in Virginia
  President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. The document proclaimed "all persons held as slaves ... are, and hencforward shall be free." In Virginia, the Emancipation Proclamation was first read under an oak tree in Hampton.    Read More
• Getaway to Charlottesville for Walkable City Fun
  In the footsteps of presidents you'll walk when you getaway to Historic Charlottesville!   Read More
• Getaway to Richmond for Walkable City Fun!
  Try a Virginia staycation - try Richmond for more walkable city fun than you can shake a stick at!   Read More
• Virginia's Waterparks
  Your kids will be over-the-top excited when you take them to a Virginia waterpark. Bring the camera, sunblock, and plenty of laughs for these wet and wild adventures! Tidewater/Hampton Roads | Central Virginia Northern Virginia | Blue Ridge Highlands Shenandoah Valley ^   Read More
• Out-of-This-World Vacations
  Virginia gives new meaning to an out-of-this-world vacation. Here you can try your piloting skills in an official NASA Shuttle Landing Simulator! Or, hover just above the treetops in a hot-air balloon, tandem jump from an airplane with an experienced skydiver and/or gaze into the cosmos   Read More
• Bluegrass & Country Music
  Enjoy Bluegrass, Country and Gospel Music at annual festivals, weekly concerts and live radio shows along the Crooked Trail.   Read More
• Wintergreen Resort
  Wintergreen Resort is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains on 11,000 acres 4,000 feet high - and has 30 miles of hiking and biking trails. Wintergreen's accolades include "Best Ski Resort" by the WashingtonPost.com Annual Readers' Choice Awards, and a favorite North American resort by OnTheSnow.com Visitors Choice Awards.   Read More
• Virginia's Trains
  false All Aboard! C&O Railway Heritage Center, Clifton Forge Virginia Museum of Transportation, Roanoke Bevells Hardware Store, Blackstone Central Virginia Bevells Hardware Store in Blackstone boasts a large model train decked out with realistic Christmas miniatu   Read More
• Amtrak Virginia
  Amtrak Virginia serves more than 20 Virginia destinations. Climb aboard and see what's in store.   Read More
• Winter Warm-Up Packages & Deals
  Getaway this winter to luxury accommodations, fantastic snow sports havens and more.   Read More
• Handmade Holidays
  Start and finish your holiday gift buying on Virginia's Main Streets. Choose from locally crafted goods, as well as specialty gifts. Bazaars and craft shows are also excellent shopping opportunities.   Read More
• 100 Miles of Lights
  You have seen no light show like Virginia's 100 Miles of Lights. Travel from Richmond to Hampton Roads to see fantastic displays worthy of "oohs" and "ahhs!"   Read More
• Thanksgiving in Virginia
  false The very first Thanksgiving occurred in Virginia. Celebrate and give thanks in original fashion. Virginia Thanksgiving Festival Virginia Thanksgiving Festival Virginia Thanksgiving Festival   Join in the festivities at the Virginia Thanksgiving Festival hosted   Read More
• Holiday Travel Packages
  Coming to Virginia to spend time with family over the holidays? Or vacationing in Virginia as a holiday getaway? Either way, we've got you covered with some awesome travel packages and deals.    Read More
• Virginia Wine Month
  October is dedicated to viniferous passions. Discover your local crush.   Read More
• LINCOLN Was Filmed in Virginia
  Steven Spielberg chose Virginia to film his biopic, LINCOLN. Here you'll find quotes from the movie, from the producer, cast and crew.   Read More
• LINCOLN Trip Ideas
  Walk in Lincoln's footsteps and those of the cast and crew of Steven Spielberg's LINCOLN with one of these trip ideas.   Read More
• Ice Skating in Virginia
  Start a new winter tradition. Lace up your skates and get glidin'.   Read More
• Holiday Winery Events
  What better time to warm up with a glass of wine than now in Virginia? Shop for the wine lover in your life and take home a few bottles for yourself. It's one-stop, slightly selfish shopping at its best. How grand!    Read More
• 10 Holiday Shopping Tips
  Make your holiday shopping experience stress-free and from the heart.   Read More
• Presidential Packages
  false   Escape the news surrounding the election of today's President with a travel package showcasing the homes and historical sites of some of Virginia's Presidents . Or, you can live like the President or escape the election talk altogether if you wish!     The Pres   Read More
• Fall Music Festivals
  false   Shenandoah Valley | Blue Ridge Highlands Chesapeake Bay | Central Virginia Eastern Shore | Hampton Roads Northern Virginia | Heart of Appalachia | Southern Virginia       Shenandoah Valley Staunton - Aug. 25 - Summer Blues & Brews Festival - Th   Read More
• Virginia's Fall Festivals
  false   Shenandoah Valley | Blue Ridge Highlands Chesapeake Bay | Central Virginia Eastern Shore | Hampton Roads Northern Virginia | Heart of Appalachia | Southern Virginia       Shenandoah Valley Salem - Sept. 8 - Olde Salem Days - Featuring over 400 craf   Read More
• Virginia College Sports
  From the mountains to the shores ... Virginia’s colleges feature some of the finest athletes in the nation participating in a variety of sports.   Read More
• Romantic Fall Getaways
  Escape, just the two of you, to Virginia's fall splendor. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty, local arts and music, wine, and sweet downtown communities.   Read More
• Fall Family Getaways
  Virginia is a kid's playground! From parks (both natural and amusement) to education (history, arts and sciences), your children will have a blast this fall as you take in the scenery along the way.   Read More
• Scenic Fall Drives
  Stroll through Virginia's scenic byways and roads less traveled for photogenic foliage opportunities, great eats, and other hidden treasures.   Read More
• Fall Wine Getaways
  For wine lovers, fall is the perfect time for a long weekend because it's harvest season! Savor the best of Virginia's wine during Wine Month in October, or anytime throughout autumn.   Read More
• Fall Travel Deals
  Fall is a beautiful travel season in Virginia. Make your getaway affordable with a package or deal.   Read More
• Apple Picking
  Juicy, fresh-picked apples are hard to beat. Visit Virginia's orchards to pluck your own, or find an apple themed festival for ready-to-eat treats!   Read More
• Richmond's Great Shopping
  Richmond is home to some major shopping. From open-air to traditional malls and many unique shopping neighborhoods, you'll find everything for everyone!    Read More
• Virginia's Ghostly Haunts
  false Virginia ranks at the top of the Haunted Places list from the National Register of Haunted Locations, with nearly 170 spooky sites claiming paranormal happenings! Hollywood Cemetery Gadsby's Tavern Fort Monroe Historic Kenmore In addition to the haunte   Read More
• Virginia Welcome Centers
  Welcome to Virginia! You have made your travel plans using Virginia.org but surely you have overlooked a key "must" to be experienced along your journey. The fix? Make the nearest Virginia Welcome Center your first-stop destination!   Read More
• Hot Springs & Spas
  Take to the waters of Virginia's relaxing hot springs and spas.   Read More
• Virginia Cottages
  Sweet sea-side cottages, river retreats and farm guest quarters are just what you're looking for!   Read More
• Family Fun in Central Virginia
  Enjoy fun and excitement for the whole family in Central Virginia with Richmond as your hub.   Read More
• 40 or More Free Travels: Something Completely Different
  Take a walk off the beaten path to appreciate lesser-known fun spots like a potato chip factory and star-gazing!   Read More
• 40 or More Free Travels: History Lives Here
  Virginia's rich history includes more than the Civil War. The fight for equality in education was waged in Farmville, air and space is chronicled in Dulles, and Virginia's coal mining heritage is displayed daily in Big Stone Gap. Discover something new in Virginia's diverse history.   Read More
• 40 or More Free Travels: The Great Outdoors
  Jump in with both feet! Virginia's outdoors beckon couples and families to splurge on fun for free.   Read More
• Roller Coaster Mania
  They climb. They loop, They corkscrew. They plunge underwater. They erupt! They are Virgina's rockin' and rollin' roller coasters.   Read More
• Romance Packages Steal Hearts
  false Love is always in the air in Virginia! With more than 160 wineries , historic inns, award-winning cuisine and a famous tourism slogan built around love, it’s hard not to be seduced. Virginia’s romance travel packages are perfect getaways for people looking to woo their sweetie, reconne   Read More
• The Civil War in Virginia - A Timeline
  More major Civil War battles were fought in Virginia than in any other state.   Read More
• Virginia State Park Cabins, Cottages, Lodges & Yurt
  false Touted as "America's Best," Virginia State Parks invite you to more than just a day visit. Book a cabin, cottage, or yurt! As a general rule, Virginia State Park cabins are available for weekly rental only from   Read More
• Fall Hiking and Biking Getaways
  false Become one with Virginia's fall foliage scene as you hike and bike your way through the mountains and valleys. Biking in Lynchburg Natural Tunnel State Park Heart of Appalachia | Blue Ridge Highlands | Shenandoah Valley | Eastern Shore Hampton Roads | Central Virgi   Read More
• Virginia Tree Farms
  false Make a family memory when you go on the hunt for the pefect Christmas tree in Virginia. Shenandoah Valley | Blue Ridge Highlands | Hampton Roads Northern Virginia | Central Virginia       Shenandoah Valley Luray - Take your pick from six vari   Read More
• Cold Mountain Filmed in Virginia
  Virginia is proud to have been chosen for filming of "Cold Mountain," the feature film version of Charles Frazier's best-selling Civil War novel of the same name.   Read More
• Civil War in Virginia
  Virginia saw more major Civil War battles than any other state, and was both the beginning and the end of the War. Visit the one-time Capitol of the Confederacy in Richmond, and also the Last Capitol of the Confederacy" - Sutherlin Mansion in Danville.   Read More
• Getaway to Nelson County in a Green Kind of Way
  false Your ecothusiast passions await! Take this green getaway to the Blue Ridge Mountains, where you can enjoy hiking trails, horse trails, nature trails and a wine trail in the heart of Thomas Jefferson country! Highlights: Nelson County, Va.   Read More
• Last Minute Summer Deals
  false Mountain Lake Hotel, Pembroke Holladay House B&B, Orange It's not too late to spend a weekend in the mountains, enjoy a family dinner, have a couples retreat, or do a little dancing. The following are examples of ways to end the summer in Virginia on a wonderful note and   Read More
• Virginia's Drive-Ins
  Retro is Today Recall those drive-in memories of yesteryear? Make some new memories with family and friends. Moonlite Drive-In in Abingdon Hull's Drive-In in Lexington Drive-in movie theaters are classic fun and becoming all too rare. Pop into one of Virginia's treasured big s   Read More
• Richmond Getaway - Where History meets Hollywood
  false Virginia is a Hollywood Star! Richmond is one of Hollywood's favorite locations for filming, with more than 40 movies and TV shows made in the city. You'll view locations where scenes were filmed. Highlights: Richmond     Read More
• Fly Fishing in Virginia
  If you’ve ever wondered how to cast a fly or catch that trophy trout, then you’re in luck. Fly fishing is becoming increasingly popular throughout the country and Virginia is home to some of the best fly fishing waters. If you’ve ever wondered how to cast a fly or catch that trophy trou   Read More
• Getaway to Bedford of the Blue Ridge
  false Virginia is Ruggedly Beautiful, Enticingly Exciting and Teeming with History! Come experience a valley nestled among Virginia's beautiful Blue Ridge. A land where majestic mountain peaks stoop to drink from the reflective waters of a vast highland lake, and circling hawks patrol ancient   Read More