Your Guide to Visiting Virginia in August

As summer weather reaches its peak in August, traveling west in Virginia towards higher elevations can lower temperatures by ten degrees or more. And with kids still out on summer break, you may want a destination that offers fun yet educational opportunities to keep them learning year-round…

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Where to Stay (& Sip!) in Virginia Wine Country

Virginia wine lovers spend their free time exploring the most celebrated wine trails throughout the Commonwealth, from the Shenandoah Valley to the Charlottesville area and into Northern Virginia, visiting vineyards with friends and family, taking in the stunning (and varied) landscapes of…

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Notable Virginians: The Tragic Life of Edgar Allan Poe

Most people visiting the State Capitol building in Richmond, Virginia are drawn to the huge equestrian statue of George Washington, which sits above a circle of other famous Virginia Revolutionary war heroes including Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and John Marshall. But just 100 feet away…

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Top 10 Things to Do With Kids in Richmond

Richmond is undoubtedly “rich” with arts, culture, history, and exciting attractions that bring people from around the state as well as the country. Explore the best of “R-V-A” with your kids by visiting these ten amazing family-friendly spots. Maymont Farm Part of the beautiful Maymont…

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A Civil Rights Road Trip Through the Heart of Virginia

Day One: Appomattox & Lynchburg In Appomattox, Virginia, visit the Carver Price Legacy Museum. The museum documents the history of Carver-Price High School, the high school for Black students during segregation. In 1959, Prince Edward County closed its entire school system rather than integrate…

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