Washington DC is known as our nation's capital, rich in historic locations and incredible museums. But there are plenty in Virginia alone within an hour to three-hour drive. It’s easy to pick up your rental car in the city or at the airport and return to your hotel in the evening for these day trips from Washington DC. Highways 95 and 66 make the drive easy. … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Day Trips From Washington DC
Richmond
Southern Stays: Quirk Hotel
Richmond's Quirk Hotel is the city's very first boutique hotel, located in the Arts District. Opened by the owners of the Quirk Gallery, the hotel was established in a historic Italian Renaissance-style building that was formerly a dry goods store. Its limestone arches and groin ceiling make it a stylish setting for an overnight stay. King room The light-filled … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Quirk Hotel
Film Friday: Lincoln
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiSAbAuLhqs The Oscar-winning film Lincoln portrays one of our nation's most memorable presidents in a difficult period of his life. As the Civil War rages on, he fights with his cabinet when it comes to emancipation of slaves. Daniel Day Lewis stars alongside Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and James Spader. Specific … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Lincoln
Where to Find Street Art in Richmond
Richmond, Virginia is far more than a city with ties to early American history. The young people who have attended nearby universities, like Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia, have brought with them an arts culture, brightening up otherwise bland walls around the city. Thanks to the Richmond Mural Festival, an annual event, and other similar … [Read more...] about Where to Find Street Art in Richmond
Visiting the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Set in Richmond's Museum District, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is a sprawling facility that spans through hundreds of years of art history. They offer both guided tours and independent wandering for art lovers. Created to benefit and educate residents of the state, it was first established in 1936 in the English Renaissance building that still stands. Additional wings … [Read more...] about Visiting the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
