The 15 Most Amazing Wonders to Discover in Virginia!

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Light of Truth Universal Shrine (LOTUS), Buckingham, VA

The Light of Truth Universal Shrine, otherwise known as LOTUS, is an interfaith shrine built to celebrate the “unity behind the diversity of world religions.” Their mission is “to…

The Light of Truth Universal Shrine, otherwise known as LOTUS, is an interfaith shrine built to…

The 9 Best Nature Centers in Virginia!

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James River State Park, Gladstone, VA

The James River State Park preserves the Kanawha Canal, and offers visitors over 15 miles of biking, hiking, and horseback riding, in addition to the regular wildlife views. Primitive campgrounds are…

The James River State Park preserves the Kanawha Canal, and offers visitors over 15 miles of…

The 12 Best Family-Friendly Attractions in Virginia!

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Adventure Park at Sandy River Outdoor Adventure, Rice, VA

The Adventure Park at Sandy River Retreat in Rice, Virginia offers over 70 obstacles and 20 rope lines for visitors of all ages. Stay on-site in one of the traditional log cabins to make the most out…

The Adventure Park at Sandy River Retreat in Rice, Virginia offers over 70 obstacles and 20 rope…

The 10 Best Breweries in Virginia!

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James River Brewery, Scottsville, VA

The James River Brewery in Scottsville, Virginia, won first place for Best of Show and for their British bitter beer, Runner ESB in the Virginia Craft Brewers Cup last year, not bad for a brewery…

The James River Brewery in Scottsville, Virginia, won first place for Best of Show and for their…

The 10 Best Parks in Virginia!

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Bear Creek Lake State Park, Cumberland, VA

The Bear Creek Lake State Park aims to offer many of the same attractions of the larger surrounding parks without the crowds. The park is mostly comprised of the 40-acre lake, and most of the most…

The Bear Creek Lake State Park aims to offer many of the same attractions of the larger surrounding…

The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Virginia!

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High Bridge Trail State Park, Farmville, VA

There’s no better way to view the historic High Bridge, spanning more than 2400 feet long and 160 feet above the Appomattox River. Gaze below and remember one of the last Civil War battles…

There’s no better way to view the historic High Bridge, spanning more than 2400 feet long and…

The Top 15 Historical Sites in Virginia!

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Battle of Appomattox Court House, Appomattox, VA

No Civil War retreat is complete without visiting the site where it all began, or the site where it all ended. The memory of the Battle of Appomattox Courthouse is preserves the site of the battle as…

No Civil War retreat is complete without visiting the site where it all began, or the site where it…

The 15 Best Camping Spots in Virginia!

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Crabtree Falls Campground, Tyro, VA

The Crabtree Falls Campground, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, boasts the “highest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi.” The park is pet friendly and open year-round.…

The Crabtree Falls Campground, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, boasts the “highest cascading…

The 8 Best Candy Shops in Virginia!

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Red Rocker Candy, Troy, VA

Red Rocker Candy in Troy, Virginia, sells hand-made and old-fashioned candies and chocolates baked on site. Watch the candy making process through a picture window, then peruse their massive…

Red Rocker Candy in Troy, Virginia, sells hand-made and old-fashioned candies and chocolates baked…

The 10 Best Art Galleries in Virginia!

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Telegraph Art and Comics, Charlottesville, VA

Telegraph Art and Comics in Charlottesville, Virginia, is unique among this list because it is not only an art gallery featuring high quality screen prints created by comic book artists, but also it…

Telegraph Art and Comics in Charlottesville, Virginia, is unique among this list because it is not…

Telegraph Art and Comics, Charlottesville, VA

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The Bebedero, Charlottesville, VA

Featured in 10 Best Places for Margaritas in Virginia

The Bebedero is one of the hip go-to places on the Charlottesville pedestrian mall. Known for their scrumptious Mexican fare, wild decorations, live music and cocktails, Bebedero’s isn’t… Read More

Durty Nelly’s Pub, Charlottesville, VA

Featured in The 8 Best Neighborhood Bars in Virginia!

Durty Nelly’s is a Charlottesville institution. Anyone that attended the University of Virginia knows that Nelly’s is the place to go for good beer, lively conversation, and a little… Read More

Caspian Tattoo, Lynchburg, VA

Featured in The 10 Best Tattoo Parlors in Virginia!

Caspian Tattoo in Lynchburg, Virginia, is celebrating 25 years in business. Check out their website to meet the eight staff artists and get a better feel for their different styles. The artists at… Read More

Blue Moon Diner, Charlottesville, VA

Featured in The 10 Best Diners in Virginia!

The Blue Moon Diner is a fun, family-friendly spot in Charlottesville, Virginia. They serve all your diner-food favorites, including sandwiches, breakfast, and burgers. Breakfast is served all day… Read More

Monticello

Featured in Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Virginia!

Thomas Jefferson designed this home in Charlottesville, making improvements and changes over 40 years. Inside the house are many of this ingenious man's inventions, writings and original furnishings.… Read More

Studio 108, Charlottesville, VA

Featured in 10 Best Hair Salons in Virginia

Looking for a relaxed and welcoming place to get your hair done? Studio 108 fits the bill. This quaint salon in midtown Charlottesville has a team of experts ready to take your look to the next… Read More

Barracks Road Shopping Center, Charlottesville, VA

Featured in 10 Best Holiday Shopping Destinations in Virginia

When locals in the Charlottesville area want to find the perfect holiday gifts, they go to the Barracks Road Shopping Center. This modernized and relaxed shopping center is home to top retailers like… Read More

Red Rocker Candy, Troy, VA

Featured in The 8 Best Candy Shops in Virginia!

Red Rocker Candy in Troy, Virginia, sells hand-made and old-fashioned candies and chocolates baked on site. Watch the candy making process through a picture window, then peruse their massive… Read More

Scottsville Museum

290 Main Street, Scottsville, VA

Mission:Scottsville Museum brings our town's history to life, from its beginnings as an 18th century James River settlement to its shining era as a... Read More

James River State Park

104 Green Hill Dr, Gladstone, VA

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the park features rolling grasslands, quiet forests and beautiful views, as well as 3 miles o... Read More

The American Civil War Museum - Museum Of The Confederacy

159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, VA

Mission:The mission of The American Civil War Museum is to be the preeminent center for the exploration of the American Civil War and its legacies ... Read More

Albemarle County Fair

2050 James Monroe Parkway, Charlottesville, VA

History of the FairIn the early 1800s, the first agricultural fairs gave rural families an opportunity to celebrate their harvests and to see first... Read More

Paradise Lake Family Campground

1105 West Lake Road, Spout Spring, VA

Paradise Lake Family Campground offers a family oriented camping facility with full services. You will enjoy a clear spring-fed lake and sandy beac... Read More

Ash Lawn-Highland

2050 James Monroe Parkway, Charlottesville, VA

About Us:Once home of James Monroe, fifth president of the United States. President Monroe and his wife, Elizabeth Kortright Monroe, owned the prop... Read More

Thomas Jefferson Monticello

931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, VA

Mission Statement:Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's plantation near Charlottesville, Va., was the center of his world. To understand Jefferson, one mu... Read More

The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society

200 Second Street North East, Charlottesville, VA

Mission Statement: The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society nurtures and promotes awareness and appreciation of local history by encouragin... Read More

University of Virginia Art Museum

155 Rugby Road, Charlottesville, VA

MissionThe Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia is dedicated to creating an environment in which the largest possible share of its di... Read More

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