College football season is upon us and no matter what team you root for, the region has so many great college towns with plenty to offer beyond the campus. This guide comes from Charlottesville, Virginia, one of the nation's oldest college towns, dating back to its establishment by Thomas Jefferson in 1819. Inspired by the universities of England, the University of Virginia is … [Read more...] about Gameday Guide to Charlottesville, Virginia
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Virginia’s Presidential Landmarks
The state of Virginia has deep ties with American history, especially as the place where the founding fathers created our nation. Most colonists to the "New World" arrived in coastal Virginia. History buffs can find countless presidential landmarks across the great state. We've left out the monuments and landmarks in Washington DC, but there is plenty of history there as … [Read more...] about Virginia’s Presidential Landmarks
Literary South: Edgar Allan Poe
This is a part of a series called Literary South, which highlights important literary landmarks and the writers and authors who made them known. Photo: Public Domain, Link Born on January 19, 1809 in Boston, Massachusetts, Edgar Poe lived with his mother, an actress, after his father abandoned the family. She died shortly after his birth and he was adopted by the Allan … [Read more...] about Literary South: Edgar Allan Poe
Visiting Virginia’s Breweries
Many travelers know about the wine regions of Virginia and the labels they produce. But the state has also become a hub for craft breweries. Richmond's Scott's Addition neighborhood, in particular, is thriving in the industry, but Charlottesville and the Blue Ridge region also are holding their own. There are also excellent cideries for the gluten-intolerant. This isn't an … [Read more...] about Visiting Virginia’s Breweries
Best Southern Destinations for Outdoors Lovers
The South is a diverse region and while the cities like Nashville, Charleston, and New Orleans get all the glory, it's the great outdoors that really sets it apart from the rest of the country. It's home to one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world as well as one of only two everglades in the world. So whether you're an avid outdoorsman (or woman!) or just looking to … [Read more...] about Best Southern Destinations for Outdoors Lovers