If you want to think beyond big boxes and wrapping paper this holiday season, consider giving someone on your list the gift of time with a Virginia experience they’ll always remember. We’ve rounded up a list of Virginia excursions perfect for wine lovers, nature enthusiasts, families with kids…
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The holidays are here and many big name musicians will be coming to Virginia in December. From major country acts to the biggest names in rock and pop, celebrate the season with your favorite artists and discover new ones all over the Commonwealth. NOTE : This is not a complete list of shows and…
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I’m a huge fan of music and have been listening to many different artists throughout my life, but as I keep up with the latest musical trends and artists coming out, I tend to shy away from the sounds of yesteryear. But upon taking a trip to Southwest Virginia with fellow colleagues to the Crooked…
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The Gilded Age was a period of excess and wealth for a select few families in America, and a prime example of that luxurious living was James & Sally May Dooley, original owners of Richmond’s Maymont estate and their Afton summer home, the magnificent Swannanoa. Maymont, a 100-acre estate along the…
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Let’s be honest: Traveling to faraway places is expensive. From frolicking through a field of tulips in the Netherlands to soaking in a hot spring in Iceland, it’s often all one big fantasy that lives forever in our heads—but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Believe it or not, Virginia has its fair…
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Many big-name musicians will be performing at venues around Virginia during November. From major country acts to the biggest names in rock and pop, catch your favorite artists and discover new ones all over the Commonwealth. NOTE : This is not a complete list of shows and certain schedules may…
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Hiking is always a fantastic activity to add to your weekend plans, but there’s something magical about hikes near the shores. From the ocean to the bay, with lakes in between, getting your hike on near some of Virginia’s bountiful bodies of water is the perfect way to spend your weekend trip. If…
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When you come to a place like Northern Virginia, big-city living often means spending the big bucks to have fun experiences. But sometimes, the best things in life can be free. You just have to know where to look. Arlington and Alexandria are two such cities, brimming with beautiful historical and…
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Taking a ride along Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park was one of those experiences I had always heard about, even as a little kid growing up in Richmond. The hype train continued through elementary school, then middle school, then high school. It hit a fever pitch once my friends started…
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Small wedding celebrations are becoming increasingly popular, not just for people running off to elope in Vegas but for couples of all ages, financial statuses, and life paths. If you're planning to elope or have a micro wedding in Virginia, this blog post is the perfect resource for you. Learn why…
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