Virginia

From sharks and rays to VR pods and zip lines, the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center is jam-packed with cool activities for visitors of all ages. 
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Virginia is home to many restaurants with captivating themes. Check out these seven establishments, which range from café-style bars to tropical havens. Virginia’s food scene is underappreciated. Yes, we’ve got some of the best Southern…
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Virginia authors have shaped American literature. Here are five writers and five essential books that showcase their powerful voices.
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Most textbooks recap specific, traditional details. Here are six creepy facts about Virginia you might not know. I’ve always been drawn to the darker, more macabre aspects of life, because much like Lydia Deetz, “I, myself, am strange and…
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The number of famous people buried in Virginia is higher than you might think. Here are 11 names you’re sure to recognize.  When it comes to where famous people are buried, Virginia rivals other notable places like Los Angeles, Paris, and…
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The Hillsville Massacre of 1912 is one of Virginia’s strangest historical cases. Here’s everything you need to know about the Carroll County shooting. When smoke from the shootout finally cleared in the Carroll County Courthouse on March…
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Looking for a Virginia getaway that brings history to life? Check out a historian's guide to visiting Virginia's historic triangle. As a historian, any getaway that comes with a side of history sounds good to me, but I've loved Virginia's…
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Floyd Fest 2025 takes place from July 23 to 27 in Check, Virginia. Here’s everything you need to know. Floyd Fest 2025~Aurora is scheduled to take place Wednesday, July 23 through Sunday, July 27 at Festival Park, which is located at 5826…
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HGTV’s “House Hunters” has been showing off Virginia properties for years, and these episodes are the best examples of what our state has to offer. Those of us who live in Virginia know that the state has some amazing properties to…
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Choosing between a summer trip to Busch Gardens or Kings Dominion? Read a personal take on the two biggest theme parks in Virginia. Growing up in Montgomery County, Maryland, in a house less than five miles from the Virginia line, summer…
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