While all seasons have their charm when spent in Virginia, spring is especially stunning, as blossoming flowers cover the landscape with vivid splashes of color, grasses turn a rich emerald green, and abundant wildlife emerges from their winter slumber. Spring is in full swing in Virginia once…
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Let's be honest, it's hard to beat a glass of wine after a hike, especially at a bucolic vineyard with wide-open views at one of the best wineries near Shenandoah National Park. Imagine settling in to an Adirondack chair, glass of award-winning wine in hand, savoring wondrous mountain views. Ahh…
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With more than 500 wineries and breweries, Virginia has a rich wine and brewing history and was once home to the nation’s first Black-owned winery, Woburn Winery. Despite an increasingly more diverse demographic of wine and beer consumers, today, less than one percent of the wineries and breweries…
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Wanderlust is defined as a strong desire to travel, but here in Virginia, we call that feeling WanderLove. We’re taking you on a trip to find the best of Virginia’s food scene, sharing our top picks for culinary destinations and the distinctive wines, spirits, and craft beverages to pair with your…
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All of Virginia’s wineries offer stunning scenery and world-class wine, but a few wineries go above and beyond, providing unique experiences that make the visit unforgettable. From polo matches and kayaking expeditions to distinct wine tasting pairings and horseback rides, these wineries provide…
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When the days get shorter and temperatures drop, there’s nothing better than spending a few hours in front of a crackling fire with a glass of wine in hand. If you don’t happen to have a fireplace at home, head to one of these cozy Virginia wineries, which offer outdoor seating with fireplaces…
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The Blue Ridge Mountains. Skyline Drive. The Shenandoah Valley. The waterways of the Chesapeake Bay. From Virginia’s Eastern Shore to the Appalachian Mountains in Southwest Virginia, there is no shortage of scenic wonders in Virginia in the fall. But if you're looking to pair gorgeous views with…
Read MoreWith Earth Day on April 22 and Arbor Day April 29, April is viewed as the official “Earth month” in Virginia, but you can support green practices in Virginia’s tourism industry all year long by learning more about the Virginia Green Travel program. Virginia Green helps tourism businesses make…
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While Virginia’s craft beer, wine, and spirits scenes have been booming for years, the Commonwealth also produces some delicious hard cider. With orchards covering thousands of acres from the Shenandoah Valley to the rural plains of Central Virginia, cideries in the Commonwealth have been able to…
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There’s no better date night than the classic dinner and a movie. The movie is the easy part, but where should you take your sweetie out to eat? Someplace that’s intimate, cozy, and candlelit is always a good choice. We’re here to help take the guesswork out of date night dinners with this list of…
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