One of the many great things about life in Coastal Virginia is our proximity to exciting destinations and experiences around the state, Washington D.C., the Carolinas, Maryland and more. Thinking about a winery weekend in the Blue Ridge Mountains? Or a quick change of scenery in the Outer Banks? Find inspiration in these travel stories.
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- March / April 2026
The Richmond Scene Needs to Be Seen By Butch Maier Virginia Repertory Theatre actor McLean Fletcher has worked in the...
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- March / April 2026
By: Butch Maier / Photo above courtesy of Sutten Photography Deathtrap, Ira Levin’s comedy-thriller play in two acts, was first...
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- March / April 2026
Richmond is crowded with theaters. Here is a sampling of what you can see soon at several of them. Compiled...
- Eric J. Wallace
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- January / February 2026
A husband and wife restored Tappahannock’s Essex Inn to glory— then turned a cross-street historic home into a flagship fine...
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How Alexandria Turns History into Holiday Glamour Every December, Alexandria, Virginia proves that old-world charm and modern luxury make perfect...
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- November / December 2025
Embrace the season with epicurean adventures centered around epic inns and great mountain towns By Eric J. Wallace Nothing beats...
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Virginia’s fall colors are calling, and there’s no better way to enjoy them than by train. Rolling hills, historic towns,...
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Photography courtesy of Ballet on the Beach Each fall, the shores of Assateague Island transform into an open-air stage, where...
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- September / October 2025
- Betsy DiJulio
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Idyllic destination in the charming town of Duck, North Carolina, beckons Outer Banks visitors and residents with a reimagined version...
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- July / August 2025
What sets Yorktown apart as a destination is that it is a thriving modernday mecca, while also being a preservation...
- Leona Baker
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- July / August 2025
Main Street renaissance, Blue Ridge charm are a gateway to great food, wine, shopping and outdoor fun Tucked into the...
- Megan Williams
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- May / June 2025
From the Haw River Ballroom to Saxapahaw Island Park, charming North Carolina town is a haven of creative expression, community...
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- Leona Baker
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- March / April 2025
One of D.C.’s Most Historic Neighborhoods is Home to a Vibrant Restaurant Scene, Unique Retail, Off-The-Beaten-Path Museums, History Tours and...
- Betsy DiJulio
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- January / February 2025
A Virginia Beach-based hiker’s guide to the wonders of winter treks through some of the most enchanting natural areas on...
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- Melissa M. Stewart
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5 Yorktown Weekend Getaways to Satisfy Many Types of Visitors This Season From foodie excursions and girls’ weekends to art...
- Angela Blue
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What first comes to mind when you think of Charlottesville and Albemarle County? Perhaps it’s the rich history offer- ing...
- Donna Bozza
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Sponsored Content Start South & Head North Not far from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel on the Shore’s main thoroughfare...
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Delicious delicacies and excellent libations abound in the crown jewel of coastal Virginia — Hampton! Whether you’re a sophisticated foodie,...
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To capture the full flavor that is Suffolk, Virginia, one must blend a rich agricultural foundation, the historic charm of...
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Nestled in the shadow of Old Rag Mountain, with the Shenandoah National Park boundary out the back door and a...
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Nothing has that “hey, y’all” small town charm more than an old-fashioned, family-owned country store. Yet, the legendary Darden’s Country...
