Middleburg is best known for its horses and vineyards, but it’s also a fun place for shoppers on the hunt for holiday gifts. Middleburg has nearly 40 independent retailers that stock everything from couture clothing and home décor. Find whimsical antiques inspired by Middleburg’s horse and hound culture, and don’t be surprised to meet friendly…
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Fall in Virginia’s Shenandoah Mountains is a bounty for the senses. Here are 10 activities to make the most of this colorful season: Skyline Drive – Although it sometimes slows to a crawl, you’ll be happy to have time to take in the views from the winding road on top of the Shenandoah Mountain range.…
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It’s nearly fall, and cooler temperatures are starting to turn fields into hues of gold. This time of year, I especially love visiting Pennsylvania’s Adams County—an ideal place to enjoy the bounty of fall color and sample outstanding wine and hard ciders. For a thorough list of farms serving small-batch handmade beverages check out the Adams…
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Orange County (and the surrounding area) is known as the “Cradle of Democracy” because four United States Presidents – Jefferson, Madison, Monroe and Taylor – were either born or built their private estates along this historic ninety-mile route. For your next road trip, consider a drive through Virginia countryside to see some of these important…
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Calvert County is about one hour away from Washington DC, but you probably don’t know much about these sandy beaches along the Chesapeake Bay. Though there are no waves here, this area has picturesque Chesapeake Bay waterfront, and best of all, you don’t have to cross the Bay Bridge to get there. Since there’s so much to…
Read more Avoid the Bay Bridge and Discover the Beaches of Calvert County, Maryland
Hurray! The Shenandoah National Park concessions have just reopened. This time of year, the weather in the Piedmont Region of Virginia is cool, and the forests have gone from fragile buds to lush and green. I think one of the prettiest drives in the MidAtlantic is off 66 West to Route 15/Route 211 into Shenandoah National Park. On your way…
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