Best of Virginia Winners

Table of Contents

No results found! Sorry, no resource were found with this specification

OUTDOORS & ACTIVE

Address:

Multiple locations

Phone Number:

888-979-7870

Link:

ACAC.com

Address:

Charlottesville

Phone Number:

844-611-8066

Link:

BoarsHeadResort.com

This private club, established in 1927, provides members with access to 11 outdoor tennis courts (nine Har-Tru clay and two DecoTurf cushioned hard courts) and nine indoor tennis courts (seven clay and two hard courts). Members also have access to full-time tennis professionals, squash and racquetball courts, a resort-style pool, a fitness center, and an on-site restaurant.

Address:

6200 W. Club Ln., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-288-6028

Link:

WestwoodClub.net

In the midst of the fitness craze of the 1980s, Phil Wendel opened the first acac in a small shopping center in Charlottesville. Since then, it’s expanded to include 12 clubs in three states, with two locations in the Richmond area. The acac team emphasizes health and wellness in facilities known for their cleanliness and friendly professionals.

Address:

Multiple locations

Phone Number:

888-979-7870

Link:

ACAC.com

Address:

Multiple locations

Phone Number:

804-364-1200

Link:

AmFamFit.com

Address:

Multiple locations

Phone Number:

844-880-7180

Link:

PlanetFitness.com

City Barre offers a packed roster of barre classes, with a new flow and playlist daily. Workouts are designed to target all the major muscle groups, and clients can join with monthly or yearly unlimited memberships or with a variety of class packages. The studio hosts special events such as Boos and Brews, where you bring your partner and then enjoy local craft beer post-workout.

Address:

1404 Belleville St., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-999-4227

Link:

City-Barre.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-318-5395

Link:

HumbleHavenYoga.com

Address:

Locations in Midlothian

Phone Number:

804-814-3067

Link:

TheHotYogaBarre.com

This studio teaches a variety of ballroom dances, including tango, bachata, cha cha, swing, foxtrot, mambo, merengue, quickstep, salsa, tango, waltz, and offers both group and private lessons, as well as practice parties and children’s classes. For engaged couples, fathers and daughters, or bridal parties, the studio also offers customized wedding day programs and packages.

Address:

100 Arboretum Pl., Suite 110, Richmond

Phone Number:

Richmond

Link:

FredAstaire.com

Address:

Charlottesville

Phone Number:

434-227-4717

Link:

CharlottesvilleBallroom.com

Address:

Henrico

Phone Number:

804-740-0842

Link:

WestEndAcademy.com

Address:

Midlothian

Phone Number:

804-601-8600

Link:

IndependenceGolfClub.com

The Country Club of Virginia (CCV) sets the gold standard for championship golf in the Commonwealth. Established in 1908, the private club offers members and their guests three courses: the James River Course, the Tuckahoe Creek Course, and the Westhampton Course. Each year, CCV hosts the Dominion Energy Charity Classic, welcoming 72 PGA Tour champions to Richmond for a three-day tournament.

Address:

2 locations in Richmond

Phone Number:

804-287-1330

Link:

TheCCV.org

Address:

Glen Allen

Phone Number:

804-798-4996

Link:

TheFederalClub.com

ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS

Address:

Lynchburg

Phone Number:

434-846-8499

Link:

AcademyCenter.org

The Altria Theater opened in 1927 as the “Mosque,” named for its Moorish Revival style architecture and detailing, and has since hosted thousands of entertainers and performances. Today, you can see a variety of events at the theater, including comedy shows, concerts, children’s theater, and Broadway tours like The Lion King and Fiddler on the Roof.

Address:

6 N. Laurel St., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-592-3384

Link:

AltriaTheater.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-592-3330

Link:

DominionEnergyCenter.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-592-3384

Link:

AltriaTheater.com

Address:

Charlottesville

Phone Number:

434-243-4960

Link:

JohnPaulJonesArena.com

Richmond’s downtown, indoor venue hosts up to 1,500 guests per show. Featured artists come from a variety of genres. Upcoming acts this summer include Chase Rice and Rival Sons in May, All Time Low and Declan McKenna in June, Young the Giant with Milky Chance and Flatland Cavalry in July, and Mary Chapin Carpenter and Jason Isbell in August.

Address:

708 E. Broad St., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-612-1900

Link:

TheNationalVa.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-592-3384

Link:

AltriaTheater.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-788-6466

Link:

BrownsIsland.com

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s 82 acres are open daily for perusing and learning, with a mission to build community and connect people through flora and fauna. The garden includes more than a dozen themed areas, including a conservatory—the only one of its kind in the mid-Atlantic—a children’s garden, and Kroger Community Kitchen Garden growing fresh produce for Richmond area food banks.

Address:

1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-262-9887

Link:

LewisGinter.org

Now in its 52nd year, Arts in the Park is one of Richmond’s largest and most popular outdoor events. Originally held inside the Carillon War Memorial, it’s grown to include more than 350 exhibitors from around the country, sprawled across the entirety of Byrd Park. This year’s event is planned for Saturday and Sunday, May 6-7.

Address:

1301 Blanton Ave., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-358-2711

Link:

RichmondArtsInThePark.com

Address:

Fredericksburg

Phone Number:

540-202-6655

Link:

FxbgFirstFriday.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

Link:

RichmondArtsDistrict.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-228-5826

Link:

CHFRichmond.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-521-1300

Link:

RichmondSPCA.org

The 14th-largest race in the country, Richmond’s own Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K was first held in April 2000 and has since become one of the city’s most-loved traditions. With lots of live bands, costumes, porch parties, crowds on every block, and even a race for kids, this annual event is always one to look forward to.

Address:

Sports Backers, 100 Ave. of Champions, Richmond

Phone Number:

804-285-9495

Link:

SportsBackers.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-474-7000

Link:

ChildrensMuseumOfRichmond.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-864-1400

Link:

SMV.org

The VMFA is the only art museum in the U.S. open 365 days a year with free general admission. It offers a wide array of special exhibitions and access to a global collection of art. Permanent holdings encompass nearly 50,000 works spanning more than 6,000 years. A new wing, adding 170,000 square feet of museum space, is in progress.

Address:

200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-340-1405

Link:

VMFA.museum

Crossroads exhibits the works of more than 225 visual artists from the local Richmond area and greater Mid-Atlantic region. The art center provides represented artists the opportunity to promote and sell their works through both in-person and online exhibitions. In addition, Crossroads offers educational workshops such as mixed media painting or acrylic and color classes.

Address:

2016 Staples Mill Rd., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-278-8950

Link:

CrossroadsArtCenter.com

Address:

Fredericksburg

Phone Number:

540-371-7255

Link:

LibertyTownArts.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-340-6036

Link:

QuirkGallery.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-729-3778

Link:

DriveShack.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-339-2580

Link:

RiverCityRoll.com

Practice your swing while sipping on a colorful cocktail or cold beer and snacking on pub food. Players can choose from range-style hitting or various games. Bays feature high-top tables and lounge seating, as well as heaters for chillier days. The Richmond location also offers a 14-hole minigolf course and a rooftop terrace with fire pits.

Address:

2308 Westwood Ave., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-977-6371

Link:

Topgolf.com

Address:

Hadensville

Phone Number:

Link:

GoochlandDriveInTheater.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-354-6008

Link:

BTMCinemas.com

Built in the 1920s, and still an architectural treasure, the 1,200-seat Byrd Theatre screens both contemporary and classic films. The theater features many series and festivals such as Studio Ghibli Fest, the Science on Screen series, the Family Classics series, and the Environmental Film Festival. Come early before Saturday showings to hear the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ playing.

Address:

2908 W. Cary St., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-358-3056

Link:

ByrdTheatre.org

Address:

Culpeper

Phone Number:

540-727-0611

Link:

VisitCulpeperVa.com

The concepts for each letter in the LOVE sign at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden were developed by Garden staff from all departments to highlight seasonal beauty, celebrate the ecosystem, honor Garden volunteers, encourage recycling, and welcome guests. The sign is incorporated into the garden’s popular, yearly holiday lights show extravaganza, Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights.

Address:

1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-262-9887

Link:

LewisGinter.org

Address:

Farmville

Phone Number:

4343-92-8465

Link:

FarmvilleVa.com

The Richmond Ballet’s 2022-23 season is the first to be co-planned by artistic director Stoner Winslett and associate artistic director Ma Cong. Known as the State Ballet of Virginia, the company boasts an expansive repertory of 19th- and 20th-century masterpieces, and more than 90 new ballets by contemporary choreographers. Its scope also includes the acclaimed School of Richmond Ballet and Minds In Motion community programming.

Address:

407 E. Canal St., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-344-0906

Link:

RichmondBallet.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-788-1212

Link:

RichmondSymphony.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-282-2620

Link:

Va-Rep.org

A three-day event held on Browns Island every October, the Richmond Folk Festival tells the rich story of American cultural diversity through music, dance, traditional crafts, and cuisine. Celebrating 19 years this fall (Oct. 13-15), the festival features six performance stages, showcasing music and dance from more than 30 artists from all over the world.

Address:

200 S. Third St., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-788-6466

Link:

RichmondFolkFestival.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-358-5996

Link:

GreekFestival.com

Address:

Amherst

Phone Number:

434-946-5168

Link:

RebecWinery.com

PETS

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-355-7737

Link:

AllDogAdventures.com

Address:

Locations in Glen Allen

Phone Number:

804-672-2200

Link:

HolidayBarn.com

Level Up offers both group classes and private options in a variety of focus disciplines, for dogs of all skill levels. Training areas include agility, manners, dog sport foundation, scent work, rally obedience, precision heeling, and competition obedience proofing. The 18,000-square-foot main building and 10,000-square-foot annex provide ample space and amenities for dogs and humans alike.

Address:

8438 Old Richfood Rd., Mechanicsville

Phone Number:

804-723-0602

Link:

LevelUpDogSports.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-355-7737

Link:

AllDogAdventures.com

Address:

Mechanicsville

Phone Number:

804-730-4616

Link:

HanoverYourPets.com

During Holiday Barn’s early years, original owners Emerson and Kathy Hughes’ goal was to provide a safe, healthy, and fun vacation for Richmond area pets. Now under the direction of their son Michael, Holiday Barn has seen great success and expansion, with added amenities like an in-ground swimming pool, a doggie daycare pavilion and play yards, luxury suites, and cat condominiums.

Address:

Locations in Glen Allen, Richmond

Phone Number:

804-672-2200

Link:

HolidayBarn.com

The team at Dogma, with more than 100 years of combined experience, takes pride in their groomers being calm and gentle, skilled and knowledgeable, creative, and holding high standards. Dogma offers both dog and cat grooming, with services including fur trimming, bathing, specialty shampooing, blow drying, teeth brushing, nail clipping, and more from its Carytown storefront.

Address:

3501 W. Cary St., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-358-9267

Link:

DogmaGrooming.com

Address:

Locations in Glen Allen

Phone Number:

804-672-2200

Link:

HolidayBarn.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-358-4038

Link:

TheBarkingLot.info

Address:

Locations in Glen Allen

Phone Number:

804-262-8629

Link:

LockeATaylorDVM.com

Address:

Mechanicsville

Phone Number:

804-559-9800

Link:

MechanicsvilleAnimalHospital.com

In addition to the usual dogs and cat clients, River City Veterinary Hospital also serves small mammals like rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs, even chickens. The veterinary hospital is led by husband and wife team Anthony and Heather O’Sullivan, with five additional veterinarians on staff, and has been serving the Richmond area for nine years.

Address:

5305 W. Broad St., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-339-2580

Link:

RiverCityVetHospital.com

TRAVEL

Address:

Charlottesville

Phone Number:

844-611-8066

Link:

BoarsHeadInn.com

Address:

Keswick

Phone Number:

434-979-3440

Link:

Keswick.com

Spanning 11,000 acres on the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Wintergreen is a four-season recreation destination. Known for exhilarating skiing and championship golf, the resort also boasts guest rooms and suites, condos, rental homes, four restaurants, snowboarding and snow tubing, racquet sports, hiking, swimming, fishing. Prefer to relax and recharge? Schedule an appointment at Wintergreen’s mountain top spa.

Address:

39 Mountain Inn Loop, Nellysford

Phone Number:

434-325-2200

Link:

WintergreenResort.com

Address:

Lynchburg

Phone Number:

434-455-1500

Link:

CraddockTerryHotel.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-340-6036

Link:

QuirkHotels.com

The Jefferson is a true historic landmark, hosting its guests in style for over 125 years. With elegant décor, ornate architecture, and fine dining, it is no surprise that this hotel is known as one of the best in the country. The Jefferson’s staff is committed to world-class hospitality as part of an unforgettable experience.

Address:

101 W. Franklin St., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-788-8000

Link:

JeffersonHotel.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-648-8501

Link:

HollywoodCemetery.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-525-9000

Link:

Maymont.org

Designed by Thomas Jefferson and built using enslaved labor, Monticello is a National Historic Landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1923, the Thomas Jefferson Foundation is a nonprofit that has maintained the estate for a century. Monticello is committed to sharing an honest, inclusive history of everyone who lived and labored on the mountaintop.

Address:

931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy., Charlottesville

Phone Number:

434-984-9800

Link:

Monticello.org

Address:

Spotsylvania

Phone Number:

540-854-5503

Link:

DCR.Virginia.gov

Pocahontas State Park covers nearly 8,000 acres and includes more than 90 miles of hiking and biking trails and three lakes. Swift Creek Lake offers boat rentals, and visitors can also camp, picnic, visit the Aquatic Center with multiple pools, fish, and partake in history and nature programs. The park also has a 2,000-seat amphitheater for concerts and other live entertainment.

Address:

10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield

Phone Number:

804-796-4255

Link:

DCR.Virginia.gov

Address:

Huddleston

Phone Number:

540-297-6066

Link:

DCR.Virginia.gov

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-262-9887

Link:

LewisGinter.org

Monticello offers 13 different types of tours, designed with everyone in mind, from the history buff to the family on vacation. Explore Jefferson’s lifelong interest in nature on a Garden and Grounds tour; test your knowledge with an interactive smartphone scavenger hunt; or learn about the experiences of the enslaved people who lived and labored on the plantation on the Slavery at Monticello tour.

Address:

1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville

Phone Number:

434-984-9800

Link:

Monticello.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-340-1400

Link:

VMFA.museum

Address:

Afton

Phone Number:

540-456-8100

Link:

VeritasFarmhouse.com

Address:

Ashland

Phone Number:

804-798-3100

Link:

HenryClayInn.com

Guests of the Inn at Little Washington are welcome to daily house breakfast in the dining room during their stay in one of the inn’s 23 sumptuously decorated rooms or suites. All guests are also guaranteed a dinner reservation at chef Patrick O’Connell’s 3 Star Michelin restaurant—the only Michelin-rated location in Virginia—each evening of their getaway.

Address:

309 Middle St., Washington

Phone Number:

540-675-3800

Link:

TheInnAtLittleWashington.com

KIDS

Sixty-plus years and tens of thousands of campers later, Camp Hanover continues its mission of education, outreach, and faith formation. The Christian camp offers both day and overnight programs for elementary, middle, and high school youth, utilizing a decentralized, small-group program model to cultivate strong relationships and focus on each child for unforgettable experiences and lasting memories.

Address:

3163 Parsleys Mill Rd., Mechanicsville

Phone Number:

804-779-2811

Link:

CampHanover.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-665-1239

Link:

Soar365.org

Address:

Chesterfield

Phone Number:

804-748-6714

Link:

YMCARichmond.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-740-7077

Link:

Collegiate-Va.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-288-2804

Link:

St.Catherines.org

The New Community School is focused on students in fifth through twelfth grade with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Core classes–English, math, history, and science–average six to eight students per class. Elective classes include fine arts, visual arts, drama, woodworking, photography, and more. The school also offers a variety of athletics and clubs for well-rounded students.

Address:

4211 Hermitage Rd., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-266-2494

Link:

TNCS.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-359-3866

Link:

MiLB.comRichmond

Address:

Doswell

Phone Number:

804-876-5000

Link:

KingsDominion.com

Upcoming events at Maymont this summer include Toddler Time: Historic Gardens on Mondays in May, as well as summer camps like Living Alphabet for ages 4-5, Maymont Explorers for second and third graders, and Junior Animal Keeper Camp for fourth and fifth graders in June through August. Families can also visit the mansion, gardens, and nature center.

Address:

1700 Hampton St., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-525-9000

Link:

Maymont.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-282-4368

Link:

RRCB.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-285-6500

Link:

WeinsteinJCC.org

Westhampton Day School serves 180 full-day students in the two-year-old program, three-year-old program, prekindergarten, and kindergarten. Students experiment and grow in a Christian environment that focuses on stimulating and hands-on experiences for young learners. Two-year-olds begin with numbers, letters, shapes, colors, and vocabulary; three-year-olds learn through thematic units, problem-solving, and both independent and group exploration activities.

Address:

6100 Patterson Ave., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-282-7459

Link:

WesthamptonDaySchool.org

Events

October 1, 2024

Tuesday Night Trivia

Dave & Buster’s

October 4, 2024

Wine & Brine

Williamsburg Winery

October 8, 2024

Tuesday Night Trivia

Dave & Buster’s

The Haunting Virginia Photography of John Plashal

The history of a place isn’t just about what’s documented in books and on display in museums. Another world is often overlooked— throughout the urban and rural landscapes, in towns, cities, and neighborhoods. They’re the churches and homes, the town halls and schools, once epicenters of family and community life all over the Commonwealth, that […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Burger Roundup

According to locals, travelers, and our own taste buds, these joints are a must for burger lovers.

by Staff

Christmas in Central Virginia

Merry Christmas, Charlottesville! Merriment & Magic. If you like your holidays with a dash of razzmatazz, check out Charlottesville’s Christmas events. The Grand Illumination takes place at Ting Pavilion on the Downtown Mall on Dec. 6. The merriment commences just as evening falls and features vendors selling holiday crafts, tasty treats, and beverages, as well […]

by peggy sijswerda

Best of Virginia Winners

OUTDOORS & ACTIVE

ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS

PETS

TRAVEL

KIDS

Current Issue

Events

Tuesday Night Trivia

Wine & Brine

Tuesday Night Trivia

Most Popular

The Haunting Virginia Photography of John Plashal

Burger Roundup

Christmas in Central Virginia

Best of Virginia Winners

OUTDOORS & ACTIVE

ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS

PETS

TRAVEL

KIDS

Current Issue

Events

Tuesday Night Trivia

Wine & Brine

Tuesday Night Trivia

Get our most popularweekly newsletter: VL Today

Most Popular

The Haunting Virginia Photography of John Plashal

Burger Roundup

Christmas in Central Virginia

Get our most popularweekly newsletter: VL Today

Get our most popular
weekly newsletter: VL Today

Get our most popular
weekly newsletter: VL Today