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

11 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Virginia!

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The Raven Room, Charlottesville, VA

Edgar Allan Poe, writer of such macabre fare as “The Raven” and “The Tell-Tale Heart,” has a shrine devoted to him in his old University of Virginia dorm room. Preserved by an… Read More

7 Best Dance Clubs and Venues in Virginia!

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Rapture, Charlottesville, VA

The Rapture restaurant and nightclub offers southern cookin’ done right, with the best local ingredients. When you’re done with dinner and cocktails, check out R2, the “chic Dance… Read More

The 8 Best Mini Golf Courses in Virginia!

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Putt-Putt Fun Center, Charlottesville, VA

The Charlottesville, Virginia Putt-Putt Fun Center offers 18 holes through a variety of obstacles. Whether you’re a serious putt-putter or playing for fun, the Fun Center has something for you.… 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

11 Perfect Virginia Getaways!

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The Clifton Inn, Charlottesville, VA

“Inn” may be a modest moniker for this historic white-painted upscale mansion set on 100 acres in the Shenandoah Valley. Amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub, croquet lawn,… 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 9 Best Historic Theaters in Virginia!

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American Shakespeare Center in the Blackfriars Playhouse, Staunton, VA

Attending a production at the American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse is a delight. Founded in 1988, the Black Friars is a recreation of William Shakespeare’s original theatre… 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

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