Virginia's cities become absolute playgrounds of color and culture when fall rolls around. Ready for some epic weekend getaways? Let's dive into the best spots for autumn vibes, cool attractions, delicious eats and drinks, festive fun, and the hidden gems and music scenes that make these cities pop…
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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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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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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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As summer's warmth transitions into a crisp fall breeze, Virginia's landscape transforms into a brilliant palette of fiery reds, vibrant oranges, and golden yellows. Once the season’s beauty peaks between mid-October and early November, there's no better way to explore the fall colors than an…
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As summer comes to a close, one final getaway may be just what you need to say goodbye to the season. And what better way to wrap up your summertime travels than a trip to a beautiful beach in Virginia? Photo Credit: Sam Dean, @sdeanphotos Plan your getaway to Virginia Beach for September, when…
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