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Waterman’s Surfside Grille: A Standing Tradition in Virginia Beach - Virginia's Travel Blog

There are a select few places in Virginia that, when mentioned in conversation with another Virginian, will result in the telling of a personal story or anecdotal experience. One such place is Waterman’s Surfside Grille, a landmark to the coastal city of Virginia Beach.

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Vibrant Virginia Cities and Towns You’ll Want to Visit Again & Again - Virginia's Travel Blog

May 7-13, 2023 marks the 40th anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), an annual tradition celebrating the U.S. travel community and travel’s essential role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, and creating quality job opportunities. To celebrate Virginia’s tourism industry and its vital role in the quality of life for locals and […]

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Big Concerts Coming to Virginia in May 2023 - Virginia's Travel Blog

Music festival season is coming back and many big-name musicians will be performing at festivals and venues around Virginia during the month of May. From major country acts to the biggest names in rock and pop, catch your favorite artists and discover new ones all over the Commonwealth. NOTE: This is not a complete list […]

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Big Concerts Coming to Virginia in April 2023 - Virginia's Travel Blog

Photo credit: Sarah Ann Atkins Spring is here and many big name musicians will be coming to Virginia during the month of April 2023. From major country acts to the biggest names in rock and pop, catch your favorite artists and discover new ones all over the Commonwealth. On April 19-23, the Tom Tom Founders […]

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Your 2023 Guide To Virginia’s PRIDE Festivals & Events - Virginia's Travel Blog

Virginia’s PRIDE season spans most of the year –– MARCH through NOVEMBER –– with so many pride events we’ve had to extend and expand our statewide calendar beyond June’s recognized Pride Month. We have several, large-scale festivals, week-long socials, medium-sized weekend shows and smaller, day-long get-togethers. As you make your event and travel plans, use our statewide […]

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Big Concerts Coming to Virginia in March 2023 - Virginia's Travel Blog

March 2023 has no shortage of live music shows coming to Virginia. From major country acts to the biggest names in rock and pop, celebrate the season with your favorite artists and discover new ones all over the Commonwealth. NOTE: This is not a complete list of shows and certain schedules may change. Please check […]

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Your Guide to Visiting Virginia in December - Virginia's Travel Blog

December brings the holiday season to the Commonwealth, with everywhere from the smallest charming towns to the largest cities decked out in their finest decor. From parades and seasonal events like “Breakfast with Santa” to festive hotels and brilliant lights tours, this is a magical time to visit the Commonwealth. You’ll find all of these […]

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Big Concerts Coming to Virginia in December 2022 - Virginia's Travel Blog

The holidays are here and many big name musicians will be coming to Virginia in December. From major country acts to the biggest names in rock and pop, The holidays are here and there’s a great amount of music coming to Virginia in December. From major country acts to the biggest names in rock and pop, celebrate the season with your favorite artists and discover new ones all over the Commonwealth.

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Small Town Love: The Top Things to Do in Yorktown - Virginia's Travel Blog

Founded in 1691, Yorktown rose to prominence as a trading port in the 1700s and is perhaps best known as the location of the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War. It’s a must for history buffs who can explore 18th-century battlefields and buildings during a visit. Yorktown is easy to navigate on foot, […]

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LGBTQ+ Virginia History - Virginia's Travel Blog

Created in 1969, the Commonwealth’s “Virginia is For Lovers” tourism slogan was created, and is now one of the most beloved and iconic travel slogans in the world and inducted into the Madison Avenue Advertising Walk of Fame in 2009. While it has meant a lot of different things to a lot of different people […]