Local Dining Guides
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
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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.
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The small city of Roanoke in the Blue Ridge Mountains is surrounded with beautiful vistas and green space, and delicious dining options are aplenty.
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Virginia Beach keeps busy all year long, where residents and visitors alike enjoy the waterfront, festivals and of course, the food.
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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An agricultural hub, the Shenandoah Valley is the best place for authentic farm-to-table culinary experiences.
Craft Beverage Guides
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Plan Your Trip
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We traveled to one of the most underrated parts of the state, exploring Bristol, Abingdon, and the epically scenic region of Southwest Virginia.
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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.
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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.
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Hit the road for a weekend trip in Farmville and Appomattox, located about an hour and 1.5 hours from Richmond, respectively.
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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.
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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.
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Nelson County is a hidden gem in the Blue Ridge Mountains known for their craft breweries, wineries, distilleries, and of course, endless outdoor recreation.
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Spend 72 hours exploring Virginia’s vibrant capital city.
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Travel to the Blue Ridge Mountains and spend three days experiencing the best that Roanoke and the surrounding mountain towns has to offer.
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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.
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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.
