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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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