Eat Like a Local

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 small city of Roanoke in the Blue Ridge Mountains is surrounded with beautiful vistas and green space, and delicious dining options are aplenty.

Virginia Beach keeps busy all year long, where residents and visitors alike enjoy the waterfront, festivals and of course, the food.

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.

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.

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.

An agricultural hub, the Shenandoah Valley is the best place for authentic farm-to-table culinary experiences.

Lynchburg, known as the “City of Seven Hills,” should also be known for its food and fabulous restaurants. Lynchburg has no shortage of dining options, from longstanding favorites to hip downtown restaurants.

Discover award-wining wines, take in stunning views, and explore neighboring cities and towns on your trip—trust us, you'll love Virginia's wine country.

With orchards covering thousands of acres from the Shenandoah Valley to the rural plains of Central Virginia, cideries in the Commonwealth have been able to use locally-grown fruit to create world-class hard ciders.

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.

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.

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.

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.