A Scenic Road Trip Through Southern Virginia

United States Route 58 is a scenic stretch of road coursing east to west across southern Virginia. In 10 hours, you could reach Virginia Beach from the Cumberland Gap on the Kentucky/Tennessee/Virginia border. It's not the fastest route for eager beach-bounders, to be sure, but it's a worthy trip…

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Virginia: Where Presidents Stay & Play

Claiming eight United States Presidents, of course presidents have eaten, slept, and strode all over Virginia and in the obvious places, but what about later presidents? The ones who weren't born in Virginia? Take a glance through history to see the interesting places United State Presidents pop up…

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12 Iconic Sites for Virginia's Fall Beauty

These historic destinations can help you understand the past while also taking in the beauty of the present—especially if you visit in the fall. Thomas Jefferson's Monticello—Charlottesville Explore the home of Thomas Jefferson, described as the "autobiographical masterpiece" of the third…

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30+ Freshwater Swimming Holes in Virginia

Warm temperatures call for a dip in the water, and Virginia has fresh mountain streams and rivers that you'll find most refreshing on a hot day. Our list has been compiled through various avenues of research, including tips from local residents. If they love these swimming holes, you're sure to as…

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