Do you find yourself daydreaming of clipping on your pedals and biking down a quiet two-lane road through relaxing Virginia countryside? Does the ultra-beautiful yet challenging Blue Ridge Parkway call you to traverse its heights? Have you dreamed of bicycling the history-laden Colonial Parkway? Do…
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Virginia is home to five of America's Byways, a national designation given to significant and scenic roads around the country. Travelers on these winding and curvy drives will experience breathtaking vistas of natural beauty with distinct and diverse historic and cultural qualities. Read on to…
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Whether you are driving down I-81 for a quick day trip or simply passing through, this 95-mile stretch of road has a surprising amount of attractions that make for great pit stops. Take a break and venture off Interstate 81 when making the drive between Winchester and Staunton to visit a few of…
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We may be biased, but we think Virginia’s parks are some of the most awe-inspiring in the entire country. One of our favorites? Shenandoah National Park. It is only a little over 100 miles long, but in that narrow strip of Virginia wilderness, you’ll discover abundant examples of Virginia wildlife…
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With just a little research, you’ll find that Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Mount Vernon, and Monticello are huge history draws for tourism in Virginia. But there are plenty of significant destinations in Virginia that get a little less fanfare—and more importantly, smaller crowds. If you want…
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With a sky full of bright stars overhead and the soothing sounds of crickets chirping, the experience of camping connects you to nature in a way that is hard to describe. A rough, more primitive campground can teach you survival basics necessary to live off the surrounding landscape, but even the…
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As the colors of fall roll eastward across Virginia, ride the wave all the way to the shore for beauty and signature Coastal Virginia flavors. It is oyster season, after all! COLONIAL PARKWAY photo credit: Bill Crabtree, Jr. Connecting the major sites in America's Historic Triangle is…
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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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