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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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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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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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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Virginia is full of well-known summer destinations — think stunning State Parks, Virginia Beach, or historic destinations like Colonial Williamsburg. While these are all awesome spots for a summer vacay, they tend to get booked up early and are, of course, a little more crowded. For anyone looking…
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Virginia’s endless beauty can be seen everywhere you look, from the mountains to the beaches, but often overlooked in the search for gorgeous scenery are college campus in the Commonwealth. With over 40 colleges and universities blanketing every region, prospective college students have plenty of…
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The state of Virginia is blessed with plentiful tracts of wild lands, places where backpackers can find large parcels of terrain laced with trails and places to trek for days, such as Shenandoah National Park and the vast George Washington & Jefferson National Forests. These backpacking…
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The Appalachian Mountains stretch for hundreds of miles through Virginia, from the highlands near Cumberland Gap in the southwest up the Blue Ridge all the way to Maryland. Tucked away among these regal ridges and deep valleys lie Virginia’s mountain towns. The citizens of these settlements are…
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Do you ever want to get out on the trail and enjoy a nice walk in the great outdoors, but not turn it into a death march? Me, too. That is what easy day hikes are for: to get out in nature for nature’s sake, to stretch your legs, feel the breeze, and see the interplay of sun and shadow in scenic…
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