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
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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. 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 family, whose name he … [Read more...] about Literary South: Edgar Allan Poe
Weekend Guide to Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia is where the old and new Souths meet. Once the Confederate capital, these days it's known more for craft breweries and trendy restaurants than Civil War generals. It has boutique hotels and nearby adventures for outdoor lovers. And because of its central location, it's the perfect base for further adventures to the coast and to the mountains. Come see … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Richmond, Virginia
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
