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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 Tagged: Resorts, Virginia, Alabama, Tennessee, Savannah
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An Insider's Guide to the War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebrations

American history and family fun go hand-in-hand this summer in Virginia Beach, Baltimore, Boston, and other cities—all of which are hosting festivities to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812. If you’re a history buff planning a trip in the coming months, consider timing it with one of these special East Coast events.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 03, 2012 at 12:36:35 PM EDT Tagged: Baltimore, Boston, Virginia, Events, History
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Honor our nation's founders at this historic plantation site

Celebrate Presidents Day today with a trip to the plantation home of our third Commander-in-Chief, Thomas Jefferson. Located outside Charlottesville, Virginia, this estate offers guided tours, beautiful gardens and grounds, and two miles of hiking and biking trails.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on February 20, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EST Tagged: Charlottesville, Virginia, History
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Learn how to beat the traffic when heading to Colonial Williamsburg

You may want to leave I–95 at Fredericksburg and go south to Yorktown on Route 17, a narrower road with stoplights, but less congested.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on November 23, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EST Tagged: Virginia
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Make the most of your trip to Great Falls Park with this tip

At Great Falls Park outside of Washington, D.C., staff members conduct park walks year-round; the visitor-center tour and guided park walks are included in the price of admission.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on October 04, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Virginia
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Secret Beaches of the East Coast

Now that summer has officially arrived, crowds are going to be flocking to the coast to beat the heat. We've got some insider best bets for the most blissfully uncrowded stretches of sand from Massachusetts to South Carolina.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on July 04, 2011 at 10:53:42 AM EDT Tagged: Beaches, Massachusetts, New York, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
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Virginia's 2011 Wine Festivals: Great Grapes & History

Going back to the Jamestown settlers and Jefferson's vineyards at Monticello, Virginia has some serious wine-making roots. Here are some of our favorite festivals that incorporate the state’s best wineries and unique culture.

Posted by Ginger Warder on June 28, 2011 at 1:29:31 PM EDT Tagged: Virginia, Festivals, Winery
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Civil War Sesquicentennial Travel: A Timeline of Significant Sites

From the first shots fired on Fort Sumter to the surrender at Appomattox Court House, the Civil War Sesquicentennial will commemorate this tumultuous period in U.S. history. Many of the famous battlefields and historic sites are preserved for today's visitors.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 08, 2011 at 12:26:17 PM EDT Tagged: History, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Atlanta, Savannah, Charleston
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Top 10 Civil War Sites: From the Battlefields to Appomattox

This month marks the 145th anniversary of Robert E. Lee's surrender to Ulysses S. Grant at the Appomattox Courthouse. Yet you don't have to be a history buff to appreciate the significance of these seminal venues; in ways large and small, they helped determine the course of U.S. history.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 14, 2010 at 11:46:47 AM EDT Tagged: West Virginia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland
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Interview: Ken Burns Shares His National Park Experiences

Fodor's recently spoke with Ken Burns about the new National Parks documentary. Here, he shares his most treasured hiking experience, his pick for must-see park, and more.

Posted by Cate Starmer on September 23, 2009 at 4:09:05 PM EDT Tagged: National Parks, Virginia