Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean you need to forgo getaways to coastal towns. In fact, thanks to fewer crowds, off-season deals, and family-friendly festivals, fall may be the best time for a coastal getaway. Grab a light jacket or sweater and let’s go! 1. Colonial Beach Situated on…
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Blacksburg, Virginia is often known for its connections to the notable university of Virginia Tech. With over 30,000 students, the town is bustling throughout the year with sports games, arts performances, and student activities. But Blacksburg isn’t just a college town; adjacent to Giles County…
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Interstate 81 runs a long and scenic way through Virginia, from historic Winchester up near the Maryland border 320 miles down to music-rich Bristol. While coursing through Virginia, I-81 comes near an array of intriguing state parks that will whet your outdoor appetite. So why not combine your road…
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Virginia is the sixth-largest producer of apples in the nation, growing a large selection of apples for both processing and fresh consumption. This industry includes apple producers that offer their products both domestically and abroad, as well as several pick-your-own farms and farmer's markets…
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Nothing welcomes the crisp fall weather like the smell of a baking apple pie. There’s something satisfying about the process of eating a slice of the pie you made from scratch, but there’s nothing like eating a pie made from apples you picked on your own. Northern Virginia is known for its…
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Many big-name musicians will be performing at festivals and venues around Virginia during October. 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…
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It’s safe to say that we’ve got more than a few picture-perfect mountain towns in Virginia thanks to the rugged Appalachians and Blue Ridge Mountains that cut across the state. Fall is a great time to explore these towns for vibrantly-colored foliage, fall festivals, scenic hiking and biking, and…
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Fall is a great time to get outside for an adventure in Virginia. The temps have cooled and the leaves are ready to put on a show. Get ready to get up, get out, and savor all that’s great about fall in Virginia, whether on a bike, in a kayak, or on a sightseeing steam train. Let’s go. 1. Bike the…
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The arrival of fall marks apple time in Virginia - and one of the best ways to enjoy Virginia’s apple harvest is by making a stop at one or more of the numerous cideries throughout the state. There is truly a Virginia cider for every palate and preference: cideries in Virginia can be found in both…
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As summer draws to a close, we’re ready for all the traditional fall Virginia experiences–apple picking at a local orchard, riding on hay bales at a pumpkin patch, soaking in the subtle rays of fall sunlight at a Virginia vineyard, hiking under canopies of autumn-hued trees, and attending a fall…
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