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  • 10 Newish Restaurants In CVille

    1. Tin Whistle Irish Pub

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    609 East Market St, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
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    Tin Whistle Irish Pub is a place for community and fun. They are an Irish Pub with traditional dishes like bangers & mash and Irish soda bread. Sit at the lovely outdoor patio or pull up a stool at the “Effin Bar” and enjoy a beer on tap while listening to Irish folk music. (more…)

  • 15 Fine Dining Restaurants In Virginia

    1. Downtown Grille

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    201 West Main St., Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
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    The Downtown Grille’s crisp and white interior sets up an atmosphere of class. It’s probably the only place in town you can get live Maine Lobster. The food is outstanding and the portions generous! (more…)

  • 10 CVille Real Estate Listings Between $400K – $600K To Tour

    1. 502 Lexington Ave, $599,000

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    Listed by Marcela Foshay
    Listing | Website | Facebook | Twitter | Photo: MyCAAR.com

    Comprehensively renovated, expanded turn of the century home is located on an extremely desirable block downtown w/in easy walking distance to the downtown mall. Original charms incl heart pine flrs, firepls, bay window. The 09 renovation & addition incl a modern, light-filled kitchen, subway tile baths & master suite complete w/ walk-in closet. Energy Star certified via LEAP; efficient heating and cooling, new windows throughout. Screened porch and deck leading to a patio & level back yard. (more…)

  • 9 Scary Halloween Events Near CVille

    1. Wicked Woods Haunted Forest

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    6220 Massey Rd, Spotsylvania, Virginia
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    Wicked Woods has a haunted forest, manor and asylum that are sure to freak you out!

    2. Fright Night

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    Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia, 1290 Richmond Ave, Staunton, Virginia 24401
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    The Frontier Cultural Museum will hold a creepy after dark tour!

    3. Field Of Fears

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    15621 Braddock Rd, Centreville, Virginia
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    Field Of Fears is full of spooky fun like the Hall of Whispers, Fear Games, Zombie Education and Bug Room.

    4. Stoney Creek Resort

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    277 Lake Dr, Greenville, Virginia
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    Stoney Creek Resort has a haunted house every weekend except the 25th.

    5. The Haunted Keelboat

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    1445 Darden Towe Park, Charlottesville, Virginia 22911
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    If the little ones want to get scared, Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center has a family friendly haunted house.

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    6. Ghost & Murder Walking Tour

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    The Ghost & Murder Walking Tour is a Downtown tour retelling the story of Mayor McCue.

    7. Twizted Creationz

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    107 Creative Works Lane, Waynesboro
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    Twizted Creationz has a haunted maze that’s been scaring people for 14 years!

    8. Grim Hollow

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    92 Delaney Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24501
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    Grim Hollow is a spooky yard haunt that is well worth a visit if you’re in the area.

    9. Haunted Hill

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    10400 Edenton Rd, Partlow, Virginia
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    Haunted Hill has hayrides, trails and mazes to keep you running for your life!

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  • 10 Virginia Beers To Check Out

    1. “Roggenberry” German Rye, Three Notch’d Brewing Company

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    Charlottesville, Virginia
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    This beer was one of the first batches brewed in the Harrisonburg location, designed by brewer Mary Morgan, they loved it so much they wanted to bring it to Cville. This German ale has a mild spiciness from the rye (roggen), infused with an herbal tea consisting of strawberry leaves, local woodruff from Pebble Hall Wild Flowers in Weyer’s Cave, Virginia, chamomile and honey. The herbs/spice profile is supported by a pleasantly sweet, malty/fruity base, coming primarily from the hearty amount of Munich malt. (more…)

  • 20 Facts About Virginia’s Two Capitals

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    1. Williamsburg Was The Capital Before Richmond

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    Before that, Jamestown was the capital of The Virginia Colony. (more…)

  • 10 CVille Real Estate Listings Between $250K – $350K To Tour

    1. 1143 Raintree Dr, $349,500

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    Listed by Aaron Manis
    Listing | Website | Facebook | Twitter | Photo: MyCAAR.com

    So convenient to everything in Charlottesville, this well-kept and maintained home in the Raintree subdivision is ready for new owners! This home features 4 bedrooms, family room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast area & office with built-ins plus a beautifully finished terrace area with a full bath. Over-sized 2 car garage and a fabulous fenced back yard with a huge, partially covered deck(ready to be screened) for relaxing or entertaining outdoors. This home is move-in ready! (more…)

  • 8 East Coast Pinot Noirs To Try

    1. Corcoran Vineyards

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    14635 Corkys Farm Ln, Waterford, Virginia 20197
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    Grown for them locally in Loudoun County, this Pinot Noir is bursting with dark cherry flavors and rich in tannins. Nice with grilled beef or mushrooms. (more…)

  • 10 Virginia Beers To Try This Fall

    1. Cavalier Chocolate Stout, C’ville-ian Brewing Company

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    705 W Main St, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
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    Think you prefer light beers? Think again! Light-bodied and smooth with notes of cocoa and espresso, the Cavalier will make a stout lover out of anyone. (more…)

  • 10 CVille Real Estate Listings Between $200K – $400K To Tour

    1. 1610 Meadowbrook Heights Rd, $389,500

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    Listed by Jeffrey Bloxsom
    Listing | Website | Photo: MyCAAR.com

    1930s charming bungalow just down the street from the new Whole Foods, CHS, Performing Arts Center & McIntire Park. Master bedroom on main floor with en suite. Home features a sun room, fireplace and spiral staircase to the lower level. Driveway has two points of ingress/egress – Grove Road and Meadowbrook Heights. Most convenient home in Charlottesville. Hop on the bypass to take you where you need to go. (more…)