GREAT ESCAPES
One Last Hurrah Before Hibernation Season
With summer coming to a close and the weather starting to cool down, it’s time to take that weekend or week-long getaway before the cold of winter sets in. There are a number of hidden gems in this region that are only a short drive away and full of local treasures.
TRAVEL FEATURE
Destination: Drive
May brings this area’s best weather. Take advantage by cruising down one of our most scenic highways.
FEATURES
Getaway: Virginia Garden Week
April 21-28 is the 79th annual Virginia Garden Week, which means the state’s historic gardens will hold celebratory tours. We’ve gathered a few of the best tours from Virginia’s various corners and highlighted what to do when you’re down there, besides view the blossoming scenery.
Cool Caverns
April is a tricky month. It can be warm one day and cold the next, featuring anything from thunderstorms to borderline sleet. So beat the indecisive weather, and strike a compromise between inside and outside.
Getaway: Famous Haunts
Many well-known folks have called Charlottesville their home. For a star-studded tour of the town, check out our itinerary featuring the local abodes and watering holes of the famed citizens.
Waterfront Spa Weekends
It’s almost that time of year again – the season for sunshine, seashores and swimsuits.