Central and Western Virginia Travel Guide
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Refined elegance. Rugged country. Much like the contrast between two of the region's Revolutionary War-era giants—Thomas Jefferson, the renowned statesman who steered the early United States into existence, and Patrick Henry, a rough-and-tumble rebel who demanded liberty or death—central and western Virginia presents both of these experiences to the traveler, often simultaneously.
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
- $695-$975 -- Europe & Iceland from Seattle (R/T, incl. Tax) Icelandair
- $139 -- Chicago: Trendy W Hotels, $100 Off Starwood Hotels & Resorts
- $79 & up -- Chicago: Winter Hotel Sale, Save up to 40% Starwood Hotels & Resorts
- $325 & up -- Cosmopolitan Las Vegas: 4-Nights w/Air Pleasant Holidays
Central and Western Virginia Experiences
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Thomas Jefferson: Explore the contours of his mind at Monticello, the University of Virginia, and Poplar Forest.... 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, but only in the past 30 years has the Commonwealth's wine... Read more
Travel Blog
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Travel Tip of the Day
You may want to leave I–95 at Fredericksburg and go south to Yorktown on Route 17, a narrower road Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
At Great Falls Park outside of Washington, D.C., staff members conduct park walks year-round; the visitor-cente Read more
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Best of the Best
Now that summer has officially arrived, crowds are going to be flocking to the coast to beat the heat. Read more
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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I had the pleasure of seeing 3 fodorites - Birdie, girlonthego and janetKMR for breakfast at Can Can in Cary town in Richmond - a little french brasserie with wonderful pastries and coffee. Read more
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This trail on a converted rail bed runs from White Top Mountain to Abingdon, VA. Read more
·North Carolina Forum, Tennessee Forum, Virginia Forum, Washington, D.C. Forum
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Hi, I am a sophomore at college in eastern VA and my two friends and I are trying to plan a road trip for our spring break, which is the first week of March. Read more
