Explore Mother Nature: Virginia's Best Nature Centers

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Virginia Living Museum, Newport News, VA

The Virginia Living Museum is an open-air museum that combines the aquarium, zoo, botanical garden and science museum experience in one. The main exhibits showcase native Virginian animals and…

The Virginia Living Museum is an open-air museum that combines the aquarium, zoo, botanical garden…

The 10 Best Dog Parks in Virginia!

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Windsor Castle Dog Park, Smithfield, VA

The Winsor Castle Dog Park in Smithfield, Virginia, is located on the Windsor Castle Farms estate. The dog park has two exercise areas and water stations surrounded by over one thousand acres of…

The Winsor Castle Dog Park in Smithfield, Virginia, is located on the Windsor Castle Farms estate.…

The 8 Best BBQ Joints in Virginia!

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Smoke BBQ Restaurant and Bar, Newport News, VA

Smoke BBQ… the name says it all. All of the ingredients are fresh and local. Entrees are crash courses in southern food, with each plate served with a corn muffin and two sides (choose from…

Smoke BBQ… the name says it all. All of the ingredients are fresh and local. Entrees are…

Our 10 Favorite Festivals in Virginia

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Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival, Newport News, VA

The First Lady of Song. Queen of Jazz. Lady Ella. These are just some of the names given to Ella Fitzgerald, Newport News native and namesake of the aforementioned jazz festival. This annual…

The First Lady of Song. Queen of Jazz. Lady Ella. These are just some of the names given to Ella…

The 10 Best Farmers Markets in Virginia!

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Smithfield Farmers Market, Smithfield, VA

Named in 2013 and 2014 as one of the “Top 101 Farmers Markets in America,” the Smithfield Farmers Market values hams, harvest, hospitality, and heart above all else. Besides the usual…

Named in 2013 and 2014 as one of the “Top 101 Farmers Markets in America,” the…

Starchy Goodness: Virginia's Best French Fries

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Viking Burger, Newport News, VA

Viking Burger in Newport News, Virginia, serves up Norse-mythology themed burgers, such as the Valkyrie and Loki Burgers. But we’re here for the fries. If you’re a French fry fan, you…

Viking Burger in Newport News, Virginia, serves up Norse-mythology themed burgers, such as the…

Rip and Shred! Virginia's Best Skate Parks

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MEKOS Skate Park, Newport News, VA

The MEKOS Skate Park is a 20,000-square-foot indoor facility with ramps for all levels of skater. Scooters, roller skates, and BMX bikes are welcome, too. “The Mission of MEKOS Invert Youth…

The MEKOS Skate Park is a 20,000-square-foot indoor facility with ramps for all levels of skater.…

Best Comedy Spots in Virginia

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Cozzy’s Comedy Club and Tavern, Newport News, VA

Cozzy’s Comedy Club and Tavern has been a Newport News institution since 1991, offering the good citizens of the Peninsula Hollywood caliber entertainment. Previous performers include Darrell…

Cozzy’s Comedy Club and Tavern has been a Newport News institution since 1991, offering the…

Namaste: Virginia's Best Yoga Studios

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Zenya Yoga and Massage Studio, Newport News, VA

Zenya is a solid yoga studio with great fundamentals and a knowledgeable team. By offering beginner and intermediate level classes in multiple disciplines, Zenya is sure to have a class for you.…

Zenya is a solid yoga studio with great fundamentals and a knowledgeable team. By offering beginner…

Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in Virginia

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Chic n Fish, Newport News, VA

Chic n Fish doesn’t bury the lead: they serve primarily chicken and fish. Their southern fried chicken is classically prepared—it’s crispy, battered, and deep fried, served with…

Chic n Fish doesn’t bury the lead: they serve primarily chicken and fish. Their southern…

Colonial Escape Room, Hampton, VA

Featured in The 10 Best Escape Rooms in Virginia!

The Colonial Escape Room is in the process of opening a brand-new Speakeasy Escape Room “unlike any escape experience you’ve ever witnessed.” But until that one opens, enjoy… Read More

Virginia Living Museum, Newport News, VA

Featured in The 10 Best Nature Centers in Virginia!

The Virginia Living Museum is an open-air museum that combines the aquarium, zoo, botanical garden and science museum experience in one. The main exhibits showcase native Virginian animals and… Read More

Voila Cuisine Internationale, Norfolk, VA

Featured in The 9 Best French Restaurants in Virginia!

Voila Cisine Internationale is an eclectic restaurant and is known for its three-course prix-fixe menu. The food is inspired by French and Greek dishes. Their specialties include escargot, moule… Read More

Sugar Craft Cakery, Portsmouth, VA

Featured in The 10 Best Cake Shops in Virginia!

Sugar Craft Cakery in Portsmouth, Virginia, is a flexible bakery, happy to provide sugary treats for your party of 12 or your wedding of 400. Choose from various wedding cake designs, specialty cake… Read More

LeGrand Kitchen, Norfolk, VA

Featured in The 8 Best Places for Appetizers in Virginia!

LeGrand Kitchen in Norfolk, Virginia, finds inspiration for their food in rock ‘n’ roll. LeGrand has only 28 in-demand seats, so make sure to book your reservation ahead of time. The… Read More

Mango Mangeaux, Hampton, VA

Featured in The 10 Best Places for Dessert in Virginia!

Mango Mangeaux offers Creole-inspired dishes in a sophisticated environment. Perhaps unsurprisingly, many of their dishes feature mango, including their desserts. The “Mango Mango”… Read More

Norfolk Botanical Gardens, Norfolk, VA

Featured in 10 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Virginia!

The Norfolk Botanical Garden’s mission is “to enrich life by promoting the enjoyment of plants and the environment through beautiful gardens and education programs.” The Norfolk… Read More

Roger Brown’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, Portsmouth, VA

Featured in The 10 Best Sports Bars in Virginia!

Roger Brown’s Restaurant and Sports Bar in the Olde Town district of Portsmouth, Virginia features a 90-foot bar, 24 beers, and TVs in every direction. Inspired by good old-fashioned southern… Read More

Virginia Beer Company, Williamsburg, VA

Featured in The 10 Best Breweries in Virginia!

Virginia Beer Company in Williamsburg, Virginia, turns one-year-old at the end of March, but it’s already gaining nation-wide recognition. The online magazine “Beer Advocate” named… Read More

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