Virginia's 16 Most Amazing Wonders

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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 Boat Rentals in Virginia!

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James River Reeling & Rafting, Scottsville, VA

Open from April to October, Reeling and Rafting in Scottsville, Virginia, provides rental boats and self-guided tours along the James River. They offer canoe, kayak, raft, and tube rentals, but no…

Open from April to October, Reeling and Rafting in Scottsville, Virginia, provides rental boats and…

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 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…

Preserving Our Past: VA's Best Historical Sites

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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…

14 Amazing Family Attractions in Virginia

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Adventure Park at Sandy River Retreat, Farmville, VA

The Adventure Park at Sandy River Retreat in Farmville, 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…

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

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…

Best Guided Tours in Virginia

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Wild Horse Sanctuary Tours, Scottsville, VA

Book a private tour with the 251-acre Legacy Mustang Preservation organization for a chance to see a herd of 50 or more wild mustangs charging in their natural habitat. Sunset tours give you the…

Book a private tour with the 251-acre Legacy Mustang Preservation organization for a chance to see…

The Perfect Fourth of July in Virginia

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Party with the Wintergreen Resort July 4th Jubilee

The Wintergreen Resort celebrates the Fourth of July like a celebrities’ birthday party, with four full days of events starting on July 4. Over the course of the weekend, families can take part…

The Wintergreen Resort celebrates the Fourth of July like a celebrities’ birthday party, with…

High Bridge Trail State Park, Farmville, VA

Featured in The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Virginia!

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… Read More

Azalea Dog Park, Charlottesville, VA

Featured in The 10 Best Dog Parks in Virginia!

Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, Azalea Park consists of 23 acres of land with an enclosed space for off the leash playtime. When not in the enclosure, dogs must remain on the leash. Azalea is… Read More

Firefly, Charlottesville, VA

Featured in The 10 Best Arcades in Virginia!

Firefly isn’t just the hippest place to play video games after a long day in Charlottesville, Virginia, it’s an awesome restaurant and bar, too. Their mission is wholesome: “To… Read More

Revolutionary Soup, Charlottesville, VA

Featured in 7 Best Soup Places in Virginia

Revolutionary Soup, a Charlottesville mainstay, boasts two locations, one on the downtown mall and another on the Corner. The locals call them “Rev Soup,” and they’ve been… Read More

The Nook, Charlottesville, VA

Featured in The 10 Best Places for Mac and Cheese in Virginia!

The Book is one of the oldest diners in Charlottesville, Virginia, having been in constant operation since 1951 with the building dating back to the 1880s. Gourmet Mac N’ Cheese is one of their… Read More

Battle of Appomattox Court House, Appomattox, VA

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Woodruff’s Store, Monroe, VA

Featured in 9 Best Shops for Apple Pie in Virginia

Woodruff’s Store Café and Pie Shop offers a full café menu from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, but their claim to fame is their seasonal pies. Pre-orders are… Read More

Ace Biscuit and Barbecue, Charlottesville, VA

Featured in The 9 Best Mom & Pop Restaurants in Virginia!

Every dish at Ace Biscuit and Barbecue in Charlottesville, Virginia, packs a punch. Owner-chef Brian Ashworth has always wanted “a restaurant that prepares and serves food with love,” and… Read More

Children’s Dentistry of Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA

Featured in The 10 Best Kid-Friendly Dentists in Virginia!

Children’s Dentistry of Charlottesville in Charlottesville, Virginia, “believes that patients are more than just a set of teeth.” To that end, the doctors always show kindness,… 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

Albemarle County Fair, Inc., a nonprofit, regionally based corporation, has as its primary mission to annually sponsor the Albemarle County Fair. T... 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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