When May and June roll around, it’s strawberry-picking time in Northern Virginia. This is a great Mother’s Day and/or Father’s Day activity, depending on whether the season starts early or goes long. For two or three precious weeks in the early fruit season, picking strawberries in Northern Virginia becomes the region’s most lovely agricultural activity– […]
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The 9 Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots in Charlottesville, Virginia
The best breakfast and brunch spots in Charlottesville, Virginia reflect the decidedly locavore ethos of this charming foodie city. From farm-to-table touchstones and classic greasy spoons to European-inspired bakeries and international cuisine, Cville offers a great variety of breakfast dining options– as long as you know where to look. Between the cosmopolitan influence of the […]
The 15 Best Restaurants in Charlottesville, Virginia (+ Other Locavore Gems)
In the years that I spent as an undergraduate tour guide at the University of Virginia, I loved gushing to visitors about Charlottesville’s incredible local food scene. The best restaurants in Charlottesville range from humble mom-n-pop hole-in-the-walls to world-class gems featuring globally seasoned chefs– and at the time, I used to love telling people how, […]
3 Beautiful Places to Photograph Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.
Each spring, people travel from all over the world to see the iconic cherry blossoms of Washington, D.C., which bloom around the city’s most famous landmarks between March and April every year. Accordingly, the best places to see and photograph cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. is a matter of somewhat personal experience, and timing. Most […]
The 12 Best Restaurants in Williamsburg, Virginia (+ Other Fun Foodie Things)
Colonial Williamsburg is a small city towards the Southeastern Coast of Virginia that’s sandwiched between the James River and the York River. As one of the first colonial outposts in America, today it remains a fabled historic tourist destination and home of quaint liberal arts school The College of William & Mary. With its charming […]
15 Cool Bucket List Things to Do in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia is something of an enigma to people from outside the state. Those who don’t understand what “NoVa” means have a hard time understanding why super cultured, super liberal, beautifully landscaped Northern Virginia– aka “NoVa”– is so different from the rest of Virginia, which is much more rustic, agrarian, and pastoral by comparison. This […]
The 8 Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots in Alexandria, Virginia
The best breakfast + brunch spots in Alexandria, Virginia reflect the locavore foodie ethos of this charming historic city. Whether you’re looking for a fancy new age restaurant, a healthy option, or a traditional greasy spoon, Alexandria can provide it– especially if you know where to look. Fortunately, like all of our bespoke restaurant guides, […]
Cool Experience: Where To Dig-Your-Own Peanuts in Northern Virginia
For those looking for a super unique, only-in-Virginia activity, digging your own peanuts is a bucket list experience. To that end, Hollin Farms in Delaplane, Virginia is one of the coolest and only places where you can easily dig your own peanuts in Virginia’s beautiful farm country– and with mountain views, to boot! As we […]
The 5 Best Places to Go Apple Picking in Northern Virginia (& Pumpkin Picking, Too!)
Apple picking in Northern Virginia is almost as fun as pumpkin picking in Northern Virginia. Fortunately, at many of the farms on this personally-vetted list, you can do both! Even the people who live in the area don’t always know that Virginia is a state known for its incredible depth and variety of apples. NPR […]
7 Cool Things To Do in Leesburg, Virginia
Whether it’s a cool cafe, vintage shopping, afternoon tea, a quaint bookstore, a lovely lunch, or a recreational spa experience you’re after, this short insider’s guide to Leesburg, Virginia, features all the things you need to know for a fun adventure around this charming historic town. If you’ve ever been curious about this storied little […]