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3 Beautiful Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Washington D.C.

March 28, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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 every Spring. Accordingly, the best places in Washington, D.C. to see cherry blossoms is a matter of somewhat personal preference.  Most locals have their favorite spots, but the fact is you […]

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The 12 Best Restaurants in Williamsburg, Virginia (+ Other Fun Foodie Things)

February 27, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin 5 Comments

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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 […]

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The 15 Best Restaurants in Charlottesville, Virginia (+ Other Locavore Gems)

February 14, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

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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, […]

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Cool Experience: Where To Dig-Your-Own Peanuts in Virginia

October 23, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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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 […]

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The 5 Best Places to Go Apple Picking in Northern Virginia (& Pumpkin Picking, Too!)

October 17, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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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 […]

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