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Surf’s up in Virginia Beach
We all know Virginia Beach for its oceanside offerings: the sand, sunshine, and its white caps and crashing waves—beach is literally in its name, after all. And from Aug. 18–25, it’s time to put that wave energy to good use on a surfboard. As the longest, continually running surfing contest in the world (62 years […]
More of Virginia’s Most Bizarre Destinations
These are just a few more artifacts that make Virginia so much fun. We’ve compiled a short list of Virginia’s most bizarre destinations. Up to Speed. Weighing a mere 34 tons, one of four manganese bronze ship propellers from the S.S. United States once propelled the 990-foot ship, built in 1951 and retired in 1969. […]
From Dior to Dessès, UVA’s historic clothing collection
A 1795 off-white, wool men’s jacket and breeches with a dark tan silk brocade waistcoat; a black silk taffeta, beaded mourning bustle skirt and bodice from the 1880s; and three Christian Dior ensembles from the ’60s and ’80s—all found in the University of Virginia’s Historic Clothing Collection, housed underneath the Culbreth Theater. For Marcy Linton, […]
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View MoreVirginia Winners with Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator‘s Restaurant Awards recognize restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine, and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers. Below are the 2024 winners in Virginia. Alias 7150 Farm Station Rd., Warrenton, AliasVintHill.com Amiraj 204 Monticello Ave., Williamsburg, Amiraj.com The Ashby Inn & Restaurant 692 Federal St., Paris, […]
Cat Cafés in Virginia
Cat cafés are where furry friends and drinks make the perfect pair. Here is a list of cat cafés across Virginia! Cups and Claws 10605 Jefferson Ave., Newport News Catnip Cat Café 1611-B Colley Ave., Norfolk Mount Purrnon Cat Café + Wine Bar 109 S Alfred St., Alexandria Kitty Kingdom Cat Café 565 Cedar Rd., […]
Charlottesville Bar Birch & Bloom’s Cocktail
This Charlottesville bar offers zero-waste cocktails from garden to glass. Here’s a recipe for Birch & Bloom’s Milk Punch Kimpton The Forum Hotel, Charlottesville Recipe courtesy of Daniel Beedle, chief mixologist and assistant food and beverage director 3 cups water 30 grams green cardamom pods (cracked) 40 grams cinnamon sticks 120 grams peeled ginger (thinly […]
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