Light of Truth Universal Shrine (LOTUS), Buckingham, VA

The Light of Truth Universal Shrine, otherwise known as LOTUS, is an interfaith shrine built to celebrate the “unity behind the diversity of world religions.” Their mission is “to… Read More

10 Best Escape Rooms in Virginia!

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Cville Escape Room, Charlottesville, VA

A 2018 Certificate of Excellence award winner from Trip Advisor, Cville Escape Room brings the escape room experience to Charlottesville. Reserve your room only and choose from a Sherlock… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Virginia!

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Unlocked History Escape Rooms, Charlottesville, VA

Escape rooms can make any day more fun and exciting, but Charlottesville’s Unlocked History Escape Rooms put a twist on it. Every escape room has its own theme based on a particular event or… Read More

The 10 Best Science Centers in Virginia!

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Mad Science of Central Virginia, Glen Allen, VA

Mad Science of Central Virginia in Glen Allen prides itself on providing fun as well as education. In addition to the elementary and preschool workshops, camps, and birthday parties, Mad Science… Read More

The 12 Best Family-Friendly Attractions in Virginia!

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Adventure Park at Sandy River Outdoor Adventure, Rice, VA

The Adventure Park at Sandy River Retreat in Rice, Virginia offers over 70 obstacles and 20 rope lines for visitors of all ages. Stay on-site in one of the traditional log cabins to make the most out… Read More

The 10 Best Museums in Virginia!

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Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, Charlottesville, VA

Situated between the Civil War Museum and Mount Vernon is the home of another founding father: Thomas Jefferson. Twenty minutes away from the University of Virginia sits Jefferson’s… Read More

8 Best Comedy Spots in Virginia!

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The Paramount Theater, Charlottesville, VA

The Paramount in Charlottesville, Virginia, opened on Thanksgiving Eve in 1931, and has since become an artistic landmark. The multi-purpose theatre shows movies, hosts opera singers, presents… Read More

The 10 Best Art Galleries in Virginia!

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Telegraph Art and Comics, Charlottesville, VA

Telegraph Art and Comics in Charlottesville, Virginia, is unique among this list because it is not only an art gallery featuring high quality screen prints created by comic book artists, but also it… Read More

The 9 Best Historic Theaters in Virginia!

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Swift Creek Mill Theatre, South Chesterfield, VA

The Swift Creek Mill Theatre is Virginia’s only professional, producing theatre south of Richmond, according to their website. They have a mainstage and youth theatre program, among others. The… Read More

The 9 Best Live Music Venues in Virginia!

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The Jefferson Theater, Charlottesville, VA

The Jefferson Theater recently completed a top-to-bottom interior restoration to bring this once-vaudevillian/movie theater combo into the 21st century. Like the NorVa and the National, this historic… Read More

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