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4 US Road Trips to Take Before You Die

Road trips are a favorite summer pastime and there are endless drives to take in the US. But there are a few that are truly iconic, passing stunning scenes and charming towns. Here are the 4 you just can't miss.

Posted by Jimmy Im on July 31, 2013 at 1:56:22 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Road Trips, Car Travel, United States, California, Arizona, Hawaii
Top Foodie Experiences in Virginia

From breweries and distilleries to homemade bourbon cake and classic crispy fried chicken, you will not go hungry (or thirtsy) in Virginia. Drive an hour (or less) from its major cities and you're in foodie heaven.

Posted by Amy Sherman on June 13, 2013 at 11:39:55 AM EDT in Restaurants, Trip Ideas Tagged: Food, Food and Wine, Beer
Just Back From: Floyd Bluegrass

Picture this: a city slicker pulls into Floyd, Virginia, (a one-stoplight town) to hit the dance floor at the Country Store for the weekly live bluegrass jam. Utter joy ensues.

Posted by Jamie Feldmar on January 16, 2013 at 11:21:35 AM EST in Trip Ideas, Events Tagged: Events, Music
Virginia is for Oysters: Kayaking, Wine, and Oysters in the Eastern Shore

What goes together better than oysters, wine, and kayaks? Apparently nothing, as our intrepid adventurer finds out when she hits the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

Posted by Jessica Colley on December 06, 2012 at 11:00:32 AM EST in Trip Ideas, Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Wine, Winery, Outdoors
Step Into: Lincoln's Richmond Virginia

Both Lincoln (Abe) and Lincoln (Daniel Day Lewis' movie) had Richmond as a stomping ground, albeit in different centuries. The historic city should be your next weekend away...here's why.

Posted by Jimmy Im on November 13, 2012 at 10:30:29 AM EST in Trip Ideas, Arts & Culture Tagged: History
7 Reasons to Visit Monticello

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello is an iconic American house with an incredibly rich history. And Jon Meacham, author of Thomas Jefferson out this month, thinks there are at least 7 great reasons to go...now.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on November 09, 2012 at 2:42:25 PM EST in Arts & Culture, Trip Ideas Tagged: History
Great Fall Foliage Trips Across the Country

It's hard not to dread summer's end. That is, until you remember the technicolor season ahead. Trips like these—from California to Montana—fill the fall with fallen leaves and heaps of fun.

Posted by Jordan Simon on August 27, 2012 at 6:26:42 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged: Fall, Foliage, California, Colorado, North Carolina, New York, Montana, Vermont, Michigan
Six Great American Wine Country Harvest Getaways

What could be more romantic than a fall weekend spent among the rolling green fields, sipping a winery's best vintage? With harvest season around the corner, here are the top six wine regions to visit.

Posted by Jordan Simon on August 21, 2012 at 11:05:55 AM EDT in Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Wine, Winery, California, Washington, New York, Texas
Not Your Average Road Trip: 4 Scenic Motorcycle Trips

We've all road tripped in four-wheeled vehicles, but what about hitting Route 66 on two wheels? Motorcycle trips are where road trips meet adventure, and these four destinations are great starting points.

Posted by Blane Bachelor on August 03, 2012 at 10:19:41 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged: Motorcycle, Road Trips, California, Arizona, Aruba,
Spring Gardens Bloom at Southern Resorts

Springtime is the best time at many Southern inns, bed-and-breakfasts, and hotels. This is when flowers are at their peak, and the methodical work of landscapers is thrust into the spotlight. Here are five Southern resorts where the blooms are at their best.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on April 17, 2012 at 11:30:33 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Hotels Tagged: Resorts, Alabama, Tennessee