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Discover Virginia’s tastiest towns, from our charming main streets to vibrant urban centers. Meet our acclaimed, award-winning chefs (who might teach you a thing or two in the kitchen). Uncover hidden gems and local love (you know you want to find the place with the best apple pie, right?). Set your weekend plans and hit up all the hot spots, from restaurants to wineries to craft breweries. Virginia is a foodie destination.

Last Updated: 11/21/2019

Eat Like A Local

  • Oakhurst Inn Cafe Charlottesville Brunch
    Dining Guide: Charlottesville
    A visit to Charlottesville can suit just about anyone’s taste, with Blue Ridge Mountain views, historic homes, hiking, and vineyard-hopping all easily accessible. And the culinary scene will please just about any palate with from charming eateries to southern comfort food.
  • The River and Rail
    Dining Guide: Roanoke
    The small city of Roanoke in the Blue Ridge Mountains is surrounded with beautiful vistas and green space, and delicious dining options are aplenty.
  • Handsome Biscuit
    Dining Guide: Virginia Beach
    Virginia Beach keeps busy all year long, where residents and visitors alike enjoy the waterfront, festivals and of course, the food.
  • ZZQ in Richmond
    Dining Guide: Richmond
    Richmond’s culinary scene is one of the most impressive in the Commonwealth, with dozens of nationally-recognized restaurants that serve every type of cuisine imaginable .
  • Vermillion in Alexandria
    Dining Guide: Alexandria and Arlington
    Food and drink options from around the globe, specialty desserts and world-renowned chefs make for a truly memorable culinary experience in Alexandria and Arlington.
  • Gillies Restaurant in Blacksburg
    Dining Guide: Southwest Blue Ridge
    Due to the rolling pastures and bucolic farmland, you’ll find that fresh produce and locally sourced ingredients are always on the table at restaurants in Southwest Virginia.
  • Sugar Hill Brewing Co.
    Dining Guide: Southwest Appalachia
    Virginia's Appalachia region in the southwest corner has a rich culinary scene where chefs utilize locally sourced ingredients to craft historically-rooted Appalachian cuisine.
  • Ruby
    Dining Guide: Shenandoah Valley
    An agricultural hub, the Shenandoah Valley is the best place for authentic farm-to-table culinary experiences.
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Craft Beverage Guides

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    Coastal Virginia Craft Beer Guide
    If you’re heading to the beach for a surfside Virginia vacation, plan a pit stop at a few of these coastal breweries for some incredibly tasty brews.
  • Heritage Brewing
    Northern Virginia Craft Beer Guide
    Northern Virginia has about 60 craft breweries along five beer trails, offering several distinct day trips for those looking to discover what Virginia’s craft beer scene is all about.
  • Basic City Beer Co. Hops Kitchen
    Shenandoah Valley Craft Beer Guide
    The Shenandoah Valley has more to offer than just beautiful scenery; the region is quickly making a name for itself in the craft beer market.
  • Studio Brew
    Southwest Virginia Craft Beer Guide
    The area has been receiving a lot of buzz for its growing culinary scene, and what goes best with great food? A cold craft beer.
  • Virginia Wine Trails
    Traveling the Wine Trails in Virginia
    With over 280 wineries and more than 400 years of history, Virginia’s wine product is as vast as its roots are deep. From the Appalachian Mountains to the coastal plains, the Commonwealth is decorated by more than 3,800 acres of sweeping vineyard views. Pick a wine trail and get started on an epic wine getaway.
  • Chrysalis Vineyards
    TOURING & TASTING DC’S WINE COUNTRY®
    Explore Loudoun, Virginia: DC’s Wine Country® with visits to three of our 40 wineries, dine at some of our farm-to-table restaurants, stroll through a few of our historic small towns, and experience the beauty of the county along our scenic byways.
  • Ironclad Distillery Company
    Guide to Bourbon and Whiskey Distilleries
    Whether you prefer it neat, on the rocks, or blended into a traditional cocktail like an Old Fashioned or a Mint Julep, Virginia’s bourbon and whiskey distilleries have what you need to make a world-class drink.
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Plan Your Trip

  • Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion
    3-Day Guide: Bristol & Abingdon
    We traveled to one of the most underrated parts of the state, exploring Bristol, Abingdon, and the epically scenic region of Southwest Virginia.
  • Thee Draper Village
    3-Day Guide: Blacksburg, Montgomery, and Pulaski
    Located in the Blue Ridge Highlands of Southwest Virginia, Blacksburg is known as the home of the Virginia Tech Hokies, but this mountain town and the surrounding communities in Montgomery County offer so much more for visitors. The area is packed with outdoor adventure, farm-to-table dining, and rustic cabin rentals for bucolic family retreats.
  • Massanutten Resort - Ridge Trail
    3-Day Guide: Harrisonburg
    Harrisonburg welcomes visitors to easily explore the city center, with tons of free parking, a walkable downtown area, and boutique shops filled with locally made goods, food, and just about anything else you’re looking for.
  • Sandy River Outdoor Adventure Resort
    3-Day Guide: Farmville & Appomattox
    Hit the road for a weekend trip in Farmville and Appomattox, located about an hour and 1.5 hours from Richmond, respectively.
  • Fredericksburg
    3-Day Guide: Fredericksburg
    Steeped in both Colonial and Civil War history, Fredericksburg is located roughly halfway between Richmond and Washington, D.C., providing the perfect weekend getaway for those in either capital city.
  • Stone Tower vineyards
    3-Day Guide: Loudoun County
    Head to Loudoun County, home of D.C.’s Wine Country, Horse Country, an incredible craft brewery trail, and a healthy mix of both urban areas and country living.
  • 3-Day Guide: Nelson County
    Nelson County is a hidden gem in the Blue Ridge Mountains known for their craft breweries, wineries, distilleries, and of course, endless outdoor recreation.
  • LOVEshare at Legends Brewing
    3-Day Guide: Richmond
    Spend 72 hours exploring Virginia’s vibrant capital city.
  • Roanoke Star
    3-Day Guide: Roanoke And Virginia’s Blue Ridge
    Travel to the Blue Ridge Mountains and spend three days experiencing the best that Roanoke and the surrounding mountain towns has to offer.
  • Tides Inn
    3-Day Guide: Virginia's River Realm
    Virginia’s River Realm is comprised of the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck regions along the Chesapeake Bay and is known for world-class oysters, pristine coastal views, and waterfront activities.
  • Virginia Beach Oceanfront
    3-Day Guide: Virginia Beach
    Spend a long weekend exploring Virginia Beach, where you’ll find fun in the sun, exciting nightlife, and world-class cuisine within a few blocks of each other.
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