Four Scenic Coastal Drives for Fall

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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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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Five Can't-Miss I-95 Detours

The next time you're traveling Interstate 95, take a detour for fun, great food, and true Virginia experiences. OCCOQUAN The sweet 18th century mill town of Occoquan is situated along the Occoquan River, a Potomac River tributary. Hop off I-95 at exit 160 and treat yourself to a glance back in…

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A Route 11 Road Trip: Clear Brook to Bristol

United States Route 11 runs north to south through the Shenandoah Valley, parallel to Interstate 81, from Clear Brook on the West Virginia line to Bristol on the Tennessee line. It's a fantastic route that gets you out of traffic and into some of Virginia's beautiful small towns. From the top to…

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Eight Scenic Drives for Virginia History

Really any drive through Virginia is a historical one, but these eight routes are especially loaded with attractions and scenic opportunities. No matter the direction you're headed, you can find a great amount of Virginia history along the way. Journey Through Hallowed Ground A trek down US Route…

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