Virginia

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2025 Bucket List

A reimagined hotel, a historic church, and a classic overlook await

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2025 Bucket List

America’s largest living history museum remains fertile ground for discovery

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Travel

Sunny destinations for zinnias, sunflowers, and more joyful blooms

Food & Drink

The historic designation has seen a comeback as a mark of quality in today’s crowded whiskey field. Here are several recent releases from producers large and small

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Travel

Plan a road trip for leaded glass, beams, flooring, and oddities of Southern history

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Sporting

A child of the Blue Ridge with an artistic streak, Chocklett learned early the science behind tying flies. Little did he know his cutting-edge designs would launch him to the heights of angling royalty

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Arts & Culture

Paula Whyman dreamed of restoring a plot of land in the Blue Ridge Mountains—and found fertile ground for a memoir

A hay sculpture of Willie Nelson

Arts & Culture

Every winter, Beth Bays stops traffic—and sparks smiles—with her larger-than-life roadside creations

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Travel

An annual contest challenges makers to create wreaths using materials available in the eighteenth century. Peek at seven of this year’s winners.

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Food & Drink

From viral star to cookbook author, the Virginia chef is living her baking dreams

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Arts & Culture

The commonwealth’s quirkiest holiday event happens to be one of its most magical

Roasted brussels sprouts

Recipe

Tailor-made for the holiday table

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Music

With the backing of the new label, the singer-songwriter releases his debut album

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Arts & Culture

With their artful depictions of collegiate buildings, a UVA grad’s designs have won fans across the country

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Travel

The peaceful Crossroads Inn has welcomed travelers for two centuries

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This Land

Rare handicrafts uplift Black humanity in the historic Virginia town

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hurricane helene

Amid Helene’s devastation, resilient residents are pledging to rebuild

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Drinks

Anxious moments, whiskey math, and line etiquette on the uncertain path to victory

The Great Machipongo Clam Shack sign.

What's New

Known for its made-from-scratch seafood and eclectic charm, the Eastern Shore eatery is looking for a buyer

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Home & Garden

A conservationist family built a natural classroom to nurture native species and budding artists alike