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Our Favorite Spring Events at Monticello
Enjoy These April Spring Events at Mr. Jefferson’s Home Monticello has so many wonderful events throughout the year! But if we had to pick a season at Thomas Jefferson’s home that is our absolute...
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Shenandoah Valley Scenic Day Drives: Where to Find History and Beauty
Shenandoah Valley Scenic Day Drives: Where to Find History and Beauty With warm spring weather finally upon us, who isn’t itching to get outside and enjoy it? Guests of the Iris Inn, for sure! Our...
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Patio Dining: Where to Go for Outdoor Dining in the Shenandoah Valley (and...
Fine Patio Dining in the Valley and Central Virginia From digging in the dirt to cookouts, spring has a rejuvenating effect on all of us! It heralds our need to enjoy the outdoors. One of the great...
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Waterfall Hikes: Where to Go to Refresh Your Spirit
What is it about waterfalls that are so completely captivating? The air is almost magical, inviting visitors to empty every thought and just let go! It’s no wonder we love them so much. While there are...
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Why Our Guests Rave About Benny Stivale’s Pizza
Need a fast, filling lunch or dinner but choosy about the ingredients? Welcome to Benny Stivale’s Pizza at 328 W. Main in Waynesboro! The 19th store to open in the beloved chain, each Benny’s has a...
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Monticello Independence Day Celebration: 70 Reasons to Attend
Photo courtesy of Monticello The Independence Naturalization Ceremony at Monticello This year marks the 243rd anniversary of the US adoption of the Declaration of Independence. That on its own is...
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7 Best Ice Cream and Gelato Shops in the Valley and Charlottesville
7 Great Ice Cream and Gelato Shops You Gotta Visit It doesn’t matter how old or how young you are, ice cream is universally loved by all! It’s sloppy, drippy, run-down-your-arm fun! And summertime is...
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Michie Tavern Renovation: Now You Can Experience Life 300 Years Ago!
Enjoy the New Pub and Experience 18th Century Life It’s been 5 months in the making with an investment of $300,000, but it’s finally ready. Michie Tavern has converted the oldest section of the Tavern,...
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Starry Night at Veritas
Veritas Vineyard: 2019 Starry Nights When you come to the Valley during June, July, and August, make sure to bring a blanket and your dancing shoes. You’re going to want to make reservations to...
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These Local Orchards Tempt with Apples, Peaches, and More
3 Local Orchards Offer Mouthwatering Fruit and Vegetables With summer at its peak, local orchards tempt us with the season’s favorite fruits and vegetables. From peaches, apricots, plums, nectarines,...
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Staunton Music Festival: Why You Should Re-Think Classical Music
Photo courtesy of Staunton Music Festival Twenty-two years ago, Carsen Schmidt asked several musician friends to get together with him and organize two chamber music concerts over a weekend. That...
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Blackfriars Playhouse: Why You Should Go
Julius Caesar play Photo courtesy of ASC Forget that it’s the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre. Or, that it was built based on documentary evidence that determined the...
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Celebrate Virginia Wine Month This Way!
Wine lovers know that October is Virginia Wine Month. And there’s a good reason we celebrate it. With more than 300 wineries in our state, spread across seven American Viticultural Areas, Virginia...
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5 Compelling Reasons to Visit the Shenandoah Valley This Fall
Yes, we’re a little biased. We do think that the Shenandoah Valley is one of the most beautiful places on earth. There, we said it. However, we do think you’ll feel the same way once you gaze upon the...
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Mid-Week Vacation Getaway: 3 Laidback Reasons Why You Should
Is your head bursting with 9-5 deadlines, meetings, and water cooler talk? Ready to kick back for a few days, stuff the alarm clock in the closet, and just do nothing? We hear ya! Here’s the good news....
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3 Great Places to Get Local Cider
With crisp Fall temperatures upon us and the mountain colors getting ready to burst forth, we say it’s time to explore the outdoors! That means finding and enjoying local cideries in the area. It’s the...
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