Central and Western Virginia Travel Guide
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Fodor's Virginia and Maryland
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Eastern Virginia's coastal plains start rolling into the gently undulating Piedmont west of I-95. Charlottesville, 71 mi northwest of Richmond, epitomizes the refined elegance of this region, a center of culture amid the vineyards and homes of early-American presidents.
Central and Western Virginia Hotels
Both locally owned and major chain motels and hotels are plentiful along the interstate highways (I-81, I-64, I-77, I-66), with a particularly heavy concentration...read more
Central and Western Virginia Restaurants
Since Charlottesville is a college town, most restaurants are very casual. You will need reservations for popular fine-dining options like the C&O...read more
Things To Do in Central and Western Virginia
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Central and Western Virginia
- $148* & up -- Nationwide Flights thru Fall on American, R/T American Airlines
Central and Western Virginia Experiences
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Witness the Thomas Jefferson Triumvirate: Explore this renaissance leader's passion for architecture and agriculture at Monticello, the University... Read more
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Southwest Virginia's hills and valleys have long reverberated with the sounds of fiddles, banjoes, mandolins, and acoustic guitars. Scotch-Irish... Read more
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American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar (www.tredegar.org)... Read more
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One of the nation's foremost statesmen, Jefferson is best known for his first contribution to the country: drafting the Declaration of Independence... Read more
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Jamestown's Colonial settlers are believed to have made the first wine in Virginia, and Thomas Jefferson is touted as the father of American... Read more
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Travel Tips, Trip Ideas
Celebrate Presidents Day today with a trip to the plantation home of our third Commander-in-Chief, Thomas... Read more
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