Looking to create new holiday memories? I recommend spending some time at Airlie Center, a luxury resort in Warrenton, Virginia that manages to be vintage and modern at the same time. Formerly a working farm, Airlie was transformed into a conference center in 1956, where heads of state, business people and scientists could meet in…
The MidAtlantic has a plethora of award winning craft breweries. Small towns and large cities in the region are enjoying the growth of boutique beer manufacturers, and these brewers are catering to an enthusiastic population of beer connoisseurs. While each community has its favorites, it’s hard to dispute Richmond’s increasing superiority in the craft beer…
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When our trees are changing colors and the breezes are picking up, it’s the perfect time to visit (or revisit) Arlington National Cemetery. People come from all over the world to pay homage to the fallen soldiers laid to rest here. You may wonder how the cemetery come to be? It all started at Arlington…
It’s not unusual for me to long for a place after I leave. Yet there are so many incredible destinations in the world, I seldom re-visit places. Lisbon is an exception. I’m going back. My whole family fell in love with the country of Portugal. We adored the friendly people, hearty food, temperate climate, mysterious castles and lush gardens. From the romantic…
There’s nothing like the beauty of autumn in the MidAtlantic! Here are five hikes with some of the region’s best fall foliage. For more hiking ideas, order my new guidebook 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Washington DC on Amazon. Published by Menasha Press with co-author Rachel Cooper. Monocacy National Battlefield near Frederick, Maryland A less well…
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“Southern states are filled with thousands of historical markers, tourist sites and other remembrances of the Confederacy that entirely omit the racism behind the Confederate project.” James Loewen in Lies Across America; What our Historic Sites get Wrong As controversy grows over whether statues and memorials honoring Confederate soldiers should remain in public parks, this is…
Asheville, North Carolina is an inspiring destination year-round, but it's especially festive during the holidays for one special reason—The Biltmore halls are really decked. Tips on Where to Stay, What to Do when visiting the Biltmore.
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