Author
Stephanie Kenney

12 Trip Ideas for your Next Girlfriend Getaway

Virginia's bounty – from beaches to bargains, from Garden Week to wine tastings, festivals and more – is more than enough to keep your group of gals going strong for weeks at a time. Whether red-hatters or bachelorettes, old college friends, a garden club, or moms and daughters, girls traveling…

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20+ Things to do in and Around Lynchburg

Co-written by Krista Boothby, Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator with the Lynchburg Office of Economic Development & Tourism Once the competition is over, it is time for more fun! Check out the list below of some exciting things to do in – and around Lynchburg during (or before and after) your…

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10 Trip Ideas for Fun Holiday Getaways

Tacky lights, beautifully decorated historic homes, an exhilarating once a year drive on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk… Whatever gets you in the holiday spirit, you’ll find it in Virginia! Bring your family and friends to experience the enchantment of this holiday season. Christmas Illuminations at…

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8 Kid-Friendly Breweries & Wineries

Virginia’s wineries and breweries are quickly becoming a great place for a family outing. Parents can kick back and enjoy local craft beer, wine and spirits while the kids can run around, play games, visit farm animals, pick fruit and more. Pack a picnic and bring the kiddos – and fur babies - out…

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When (& Where) to See Peak Fall Foliage in Virginia

It’s officially fall in Virginia, which means it is time to start planning road trips to spot the vivid colors of fall foliage throughout the state! The season is short but sweet, so timing is everything when it comes to catching the leaves at their peak, but the changing colors typically begin in…

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Fall Fun with the Kids under $15

Fall is an exciting time to visit Virginia. From farms transformed into playgrounds with apple picking, corn mazes, and hay rides to festivals and fall foliage, there is something for kids and kids at heart. Whatever you choose, Virginia’s scenic roadways will show off the striking natural beauty…

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7 Virginia Cocktails from Our Soul to Yours

Here in Virginia, we take pride in our hand-crafted spirits. We’re also the Birthplace of American Spirits with the first batch of whiskey being distilled right here in 1620. We now have over 70 distilleries making some of the finest whiskey, bourbon, vodka, moonshine and liqueurs in the United…

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Fabulous Fall Fun Itineraries

Virginia is brilliant for fall getaways as 15 million acres of foliage burst into spectacular color. Bring your family, friends or group to Virginia for a truly scenic experience- - Fall Foliage Tour: Staunton and the Shenandoah Valley - Cruise the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive for…

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