Located in Virginia’s heartland, the town of Farmville is an up-and-coming rural destination with an eclectic flair of its own. Farmville is well located for exploring several nearby Virginia state parks. In fact, one state park is in (and runs through) Farmville –High Bridge State Park -- and…
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Ask anyone, and you’ll find out that Virginia is known across the country for having some of the best ham anywhere. Many families in the state have passed down their unique recipes for making ham from generation to generation, creating a beloved culinary tradition that endures to this day. In fact…
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Lynchburg, known as the “City of Seven Hills,” should also be known for its food and fabulous restaurants. Lynchburg has no shortage of dining options, from longstanding town favorites like Texas Inn and Cavalier Store to hip downtown restaurants with southern charm. Enjoy the Virginia mountains…
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Virginia offers a treasure trove of family vacation experiences for all types of families. Whether you're seeking excitement or education, the multitude of historical landmarks, diversity of landscapes, and one-of-a-kind cultural and entertainment attractions make traveling in Virginia an adventure…
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May 4-10, 2025 marks the 42nd anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), an annual tradition celebrating the U.S. travel community and travel’s essential role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, and creating quality job opportunities. To celebrate…
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New performance recalls Queer history and experiences BRIEF HISTORY OF OPERA In Florence, Italy around the year 1600, a group of musicians, writers, and intellectuals gathered together to conduct an experiment: Could they recreate Ancient Greek drama? As it turned out, they did not recreate Greek…
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There is no better time to experience Virginia’s unique culinary scene than during Restaurant Week, a foodie extravaganza when some of the best restaurants around the Commonwealth offer incredible multi-course meals for a fraction of the price. Use our restaurant week guide to mark your calendars…
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January is a great time to visit Virginia’s winter resorts, as the conditions are suitable for making fluffy snow that allows for ideal ski, snowboard, and tubing conditions. And with the temperatures often at their lowest of the year, January is also your best chance for catching some parts of the…
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The latest addition to Virginia’s craft beverage industry, the Fermentation Farm Trail winds through the pastoral landscape of Louisa County, connecting three wineries, two breweries, and a cidery in a farm-to-glass route. The trail borders Interstate 64 between Richmond and Charlottesville on the…
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If you spent the past few weeks following HBO Max’s hit culinary show, The Big Brunch, created and hosted by Emmy® winner Dan Levy, you were probably thrilled to see three Virginia chefs compete with seven other undiscovered culinary voices from around the country. But that excitement hit a new…
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