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 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…

The 7 Best Yoga Studios in Virginia!

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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…

The 10 Best Places for Live Theater in Virginia!

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Yoder Barn Theatre, Newport News, VA

The Yoder Barn Theatre in Newport News, Virginia, is an amateur theatre hosted in an original dairy farm building. Originally built in 1935, the family donated the property to Christopher Newport…

The Yoder Barn Theatre in Newport News, Virginia, is an amateur theatre hosted in an original dairy…

The 9 Best Theme Bars in Virginia!

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

Cozzy’s Comedy Club has provided hilarious entertainment since 1991. Their acts often include famous comedians that can be seen on all the late-night shows. They also have a full-service bar…

Cozzy’s Comedy Club has provided hilarious entertainment since 1991. Their acts often include…

The 10 Best Libraries in Virginia!

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Trible Library, Newport News, VA

A founding member of the Virtual Library of Virginia, Trible Library is “the intellectual center of Christopher Newport University.” One of their focuses is on combining the form and…

A founding member of the Virtual Library of Virginia, Trible Library is “the intellectual…

The 9 Best Nature Centers in Virginia!

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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 8 Best Shoe Stores in Virginia!

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Deyong’s Boots, Newport News, VA

Deyong’s Boots has been in the market of work and western boots since 1953. They’re a family-owned business that prides themselves on their specialization and knowledge of the boot. Come…

Deyong’s Boots has been in the market of work and western boots since 1953. They’re a…

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…

Zenya Yoga and Massage Studio, Newport News, VA

Featured in The 7 Best Yoga Studios in Virginia!

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.… Read More

Boo Williams Sportsplex, Hampton, VA

Featured in The 9 Best Sports Centers in Virginia!

The Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton, Virginia, caters to sports of all kinds, including but not limited to gymnastics, basketball, wrestling, track and field. The indoor facility hosts regular… Read More

Chic n Fish, Newport News, VA

Featured in The 9 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Virginia!

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… Read More

Smithfield Farmers Market, Smithfield, VA

Featured in The 10 Best Farmers Markets in Virginia!

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… Read More

Yoder Barn Theatre, Newport News, VA

Featured in The 10 Best Places for Live Theater in Virginia!

The Yoder Barn Theatre in Newport News, Virginia, is an amateur theatre hosted in an original dairy farm building. Originally built in 1935, the family donated the property to Christopher Newport… Read More

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

Featured in The 9 Best Theme Bars in Virginia!

Cozzy’s Comedy Club has provided hilarious entertainment since 1991. Their acts often include famous comedians that can be seen on all the late-night shows. They also have a full-service bar… Read More

Animal Aid Society, Hampton, VA

Featured in The 10 Best Animal Shelters in Virginia

The Animal Aid Society in Hampton, Virginia, is proud to be “a safe haven for homeless dogs.” The medical needs of the dogs are met through donations and special events.

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Dock of the Bay, Carrolton, VA

Featured in The 11 Best Seafood Restaurants in Virginia!

Dock of the Bay Seafood Restaurant in Carrolton, Virginia, serves up fresh seafood platters at their dockside location. Winner of last year’s Virginian Pilot “Best Of” Gold Award,… Read More

Chippokes Plantation State Park, Surry, VA

Featured in The 15 Best Camping Spots in Virginia!

Chippokes is one of the oldest continuously operating plantations in the nation. Established in 1619, the 1,400-acre farm is now a “combination of natural history, cultural history, and outdoor… Read More

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