The last week in July has been a momentous occasion on Chincoteague Island for nearly a century. Each year this small island on the Atlantic Ocean becomes pony central. The week-long Pony Penning celebration marks the annual journey of the Chincoteague Ponies from Assateague Island to Chincoteague…
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Need a last-minute idea for a weekend getaway in the Central Virginia area? Head to Farmville and Appomattox, located about an hour and 1.5 hours from Richmond, respectively. Follow this detailed itinerary that our Virginia is for Lovers team traveled for an easy and fun three-day getaway to this…
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Filled with iconic history, award-winning restaurants, and a stunning downtown area, Fredericksburg is a convenient stop off of Interstate 95 for travelers journeying between Richmond and Washington D.C. or beyond. When planning a trip (or even a quick detour) to this historic Virginia city, make…
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The holidays are officially here, and that means many are planning gift-buying trips to the Commonwealth’s best shopping destinations. The good news: There are a variety of unique shops in Virginia. The better news: You don’t have to hit holiday highway traffic to get to many of them. Amtrak’s…
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Resorts are the perfect home base for your wedding weekend with plenty of room to house all your family and friends and activities for the whole gang. From the welcome party to the good-bye brunch, resorts are a one-stop-shop for you and your beau’s celebratory weekend. And, while you are there, why…
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Fall is just around the corner, and we are already daydreaming about this special season that is absolutely iconic in Virginia, from the crisp air and colorful leaves to the delicious fall flavors coming to restaurant menus. If you’re looking for a complete fall experience rather than just a…
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Wanderlust is defined as a strong desire to travel, but here in Virginia, we call that feeling WanderLove. Planning an epic road trip is a great way to explore Virginia’s endless beauty, from its pristine beaches to the scenic curves of its storied mountains. When road tripping through Virginia…
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Further from the population centers of the Eastern Seaboard, Southwest Virginia is a mountainous – and very beautiful – part of the state that begs to be explored and enjoyed by outdoor lovers. The opportunities are there, whether it be hiking to the highest point in the state, pedaling…
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Looking to get away? You can’t get much farther from your cares than when paddling to a remote Virginia island or scenic shoreline and overnighting under the stars. And here in Virginia, you have a wide variety of places to put in your kayak or canoe then paddle to an island or shoreline and camp…
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Paddling in Virginia has never been better or easier, with the rise of paddling trails, more put-ins and takeouts, and the opening of previously unpaddled waters. In Virginia, you can canoe or kayak the coastal environs of the Eastern Shore, Chesapeake Bay, and Virginia Beach, or you can go inland…
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