Fall Camping Getaways in Virginia

For some outdoor lovers, fall is the time to go camping in Virginia. When the first cool fronts sweep over the Allegheny Mountains and bring that crisp autumn air, tent and RV campers visualize themselves by a cracking campfire, deep in the woods, up in the mountains, along the lakeshore and beside…

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Nine 48-Hour Fall Getaways for October

Whether you’re looking for romance, a fun girl’s trip, or a family vacation, we have a 48-hour fall getaway for you! In every corner of Virginia, you can find exciting activities and destinations to create an unforgettable autumn experience. Take a few days off from work to travel or fit an…

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10 Great Virginia Hikes for Viewing Fall Foliage

The end of summer would be sad if it weren’t for the arrival of autumn in Virginia. It is that time of year when the green forests of the Appalachians, Piedmont and Coastal Plain turn to vibrant reds, glowing yellows, fiery oranges and deep maroons, all contrasting against a crystalline blue sky…

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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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Fabulous Flavors: Virginia's Delicious Apples

Photo Credit: Beverly Smith Apples are one of the FFVs – Fabulous Flavors of Virginia – a food or foodway calling card that makes the state such a tasty place to visit – and to live. There are more than 100 commercial orchards covering some 16,000 acres of land in the Old Dominion, producing five to…

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