Wanderlust is defined as a strong desire to travel, but here in Virginia, we call that feeling WanderLove. To help you plan your next vacation out on the open road, we’ll be sharing a few of the most scenic and adventure-filled routes through the Commonwealth, including the best outdoor adventures…
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Virginia has some of the best stargazing on the East Coast, with many wide-open spaces free of light pollution and high-tech observatories open to the public. Plan a Virginia stargazing trip near you and channel your inner astronomer. Know Before You Go:Be sure to check the forecast before you go…
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Wanderlust is defined as a strong desire to travel, but here in Chesapeake, Virginia, we call that feeling WanderLove. And while travel doesn’t look quite the same this year, you can still get back in touch with what you love: exploring the great outdoors, connecting with friends and family, and…
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When you think of Virginia Beach, you probably think of summer vacations with the family. But did you know about the coastal city’s history as a retreat for Hollywood celebrities, presidents, and the rich and famous? A Small Beach Town Embraces The Finer Things Photo Credit: Matt Long…
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While Virginia’s craft beer, wine, and spirits scenes have been booming for years, hard cider has slowly started gaining traction in the Commonwealth. With orchards covering thousands of acres from the Shenandoah Valley to the rural plains of Central Virginia, cideries in the Commonwealth have been…
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Many beach towns tend to quiet down outside of the summer months, but not Virginia Beach. The coastal city keeps busy all year long, where residents and visitors alike enjoy the waterfront, festivals and of course, the food. Whether you’re craving seafood by the water, a lively brunch atmosphere, or…
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As the first, largest and most prosperous of the British colonies in America, Virginia provided four of the first five presidents of the United States — eight in all, more than any other state. In the Broadway musical HAMILTON (available through Disney+!), Alexander Hamilton tells of his frequent…
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There’s nothing quite like a scenic road trip through Virginia - getting away from the hustle and bustle of Washington D.C., discovering hidden gems all along the way. For those of you looking to escape to the beach for the Neptune Craft Beer Festival in Virginia Beach, we’ve done the heavy lifting…
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In August 1619, “some 20 and odd” Africans arrived at Point Comfort, site of Fort Monroe in Hampton, after being forced from their villages in present-day Angola and pushed onto a Portuguese slave ship headed for the New World. Nearing its destination, the slave ship was confronted by two English…
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Join us during the month of July in the birthplace of American democracy at Jamestown for special programs, exhibits, and performances marking the 400 th anniversary of the First Representative Legislative Assembly in the New World. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND America’s first permanent English…
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