Virginia has more than 300 wineries, active adventures in the great outdoors, and more.

Virginia is for lovers, and it always has been.

At least since 1969, when the state adopted this now-famous slogan.

Jessica Poitevien at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards

Courtesy of Jessica Poitevien

And it’s perfect for best friends, too.

It’s the first boutique art hotel in the city’s historic downtown.

We wandered the mall, poking our heads into used bookshops, vintage clothing stores, and more.

Interior of a suite at Quirk Hotel Charlottesville

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Beyond Charlottesville’s city center, there’s lots to explore on agirls trip namely, vineyards.

Richmond

InRichmond, we relived the glory of our college days with a stay atGraduate Richmond.

It also serves as a nod to local tennis star Arthur Ashe, who was born in the city.

Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards

Eric Kelley/Courtesy of Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards

Of course, with all that eating and drinking, we also needed to move our bodies a bit.

Luckily, Richmond has plenty of opportunities for that, too.

The rooftop bar at the Graduate Richmond Hotel

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Starr Hill Richmond Beer Hall & Rooftop

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RVA Paddlesports whitewater rafting on the James River in Richmond, Virginia.

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