The 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup Case recognizes the best of the best wines in Virginia, choosing only a dozen wines to represent the 300+ wineries found throughout the Commonwealth. Now in its 43rd year, this annual wine competition has become known as one of the most stringent in the country…
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The owners more than 120 of Virginia’s most beautiful private properties will open their front doors and garden gates for Historic Garden Week, April 26 – May 3. The 92nd rendition of the event continues to raise funds to restore and preserve the state’s historic public gardens. Founded in 1920…
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The Shenandoah Valley region is a stunning landscape of rolling hills, lush farmland, and verdant vineyards, all against the majestic backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether you're an outdoor lover, a wine enthusiast, a history buff, or simply seeking a peaceful escape, these seven small towns…
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Sometimes, you just need a getaway with your closest girlfriends! No matter what kind of trip you’re seeking - country or city, mountains or beach - there’s a destination in Virginia perfect for catching up, exploring, and having some fabulous meals. In the guide below, we’re highlighting six…
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Imagine a bumpy, dusty drive that’s taking all day. A tire pops and needs to be patched, then re-patched twice more as a result of the unforgiving heat. It’s a miracle the trio known as the original Carter Family — the married couple of A.P. and Sara Carter plus Sara’s cousin Maybelle — made it the…
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Note: Due to trail damage from Hurricane Helene, please be sure to visit the Appalachian Trail website and the Virginia Creeper Trail website for the latest status updates before planning your outdoor adventures in Southwest Virginia. Nestled within the rolling hills and winding valleys of…
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With Virginia’s diverse landscape and experiences from mountains to coast, there are plenty of unique opportunities to ring in the New Year throughout the Commonwealth. Whether it’s bringing the whole family to a Noon Year’s Eve Bash or dressing in your festive attire to dance all night, a…
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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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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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Step into a world where hands meticulously weave intricate patterns into baskets, needles dance across multicolored fabrics, and wood blocks are carved into musical instruments. This is the world of Virginia’s mountain crafts, artful traditions that have endured for centuries — and continue on…
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