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  • 6 Fun CVille Winter Options

    1. Snow Tubing, Massanutten Resort

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    1822 Resort Dr., Mcgaheysville, Virginia 22840
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    Nearly everyone can enjoy sliding on snow at the Peaked Mountain Express Tube Park. Virginia’s first Snow Tubing Park opened in 1998 and has a 900 foot long hill, which is sure to thrill! (more…)

  • 12 Wineries To Try In DC, RVA, CVille & Va Beach

    1. Barboursville Vineyards

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    17655 Winery Rd Barboursville, Virginia 22923
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    To discover Octagon and what it represents, is the founding charter to which this estate is dedicated, without preference, and with no ambition other than the honest passion to elicit the beauty of this ground. (more…)

  • 9 Beers To Try In DC, RVA, CVille!

    1. Amber Waves Ale, Capitol City Brewing Company

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    1100 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
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    An American amber ale with loads of American aroma hops from the famed Yakima Valley on the west coast and a healthy malt bill to support them. Initially bitter and finally sweet. Winner: Bronze Medal 2002, Gold Medal 2005, Silver Medal 2006 Great American Beer Festival. (more…)

  • 7 CVille Music Options For January

    7 CVille Music Options For January

    1. Suburban Living, Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar, Jan 18th

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    414 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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    Wesley Bunch’s Virginia Beach-based project, Suburban Living, packs a powerful dream pop punch. Kindergarden, ex-Co-Pilots and ex-Wicked Eyez doing some cool musical things, rounds out the bill. (more…)

  • 9 Restaurants To Try In CVille, RVA, DC

    1. Parallel 38, Charlottesville

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    2055 Bond Street, Suite 180 Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
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    Napa County, Anderson Valley in the rolling hills of Mendocino County, Portugal’s Setubal Peninsula, Melbourne, Alicante in Spain, Italy’s Calabria the Greek Ionian Islands and The “Napa of the East” Charlottesville, VA – no other parallel produces more leaders in developing remarkable foods and drinks.Parallel 38 is the first to create an atmosphere where all the iconic regions within this parallel will merge. (more…)

  • 6 Great CVille Lunch Ideas

    1. The Shebeen Pub & Braai

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    247 Ridge McIntire Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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    Not the illicit beer hall of South African townships, this Shebeen, styled after the Cape wineries, offers unique food in an engaging setting.

    Presented with peerless South African hospitality, the menu reflects the multiculturalism of the Southern African palate. From spicy African peri-peri sauce and Dutch farmer’s Boer sausage to pub-style fish ‘n chips, you will explore a cuisine of surprising diversity.

    In the warmer months, enjoy a traditional verandah luncheon on the expansive garden patio, or sun down under the summer sky with a bottle of acclaimed S.A. wine. (more…)

  • 6 Hiking Spots To Enjoy Near Charlottesville, Virginia

    6 Hiking Spots To Enjoy Near Charlottesville, Virginia

    1. Ivy Creek Natural Area Trails

    Charlottesville, VA
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    Ivy Creek Natural Area Trails is a 4 mile loop trail located near Charlottesville, Virginia that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. (more…)

  • 8 Central VA Wineries To Try

    1. Stinson Vineyards

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    4744 Sugar Hollow Road Crozet, 22932
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    Stinson Vineyards is a family-owned estate winery in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains specializing in small lot wines with a distinct French influence. (more…)

  • 7 VA Wines That Rock!

    1. Ankida Ridge 2011 Pinot Noir

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    Franklin Creek Rd., Amherst, VA 24521
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    The nose shows classic Burgundian character with round black cherry and cassis then evolves into hints of ripe strawberry. Kirsch combines with cardamom and white pepper and the long finish carries with it classic fresh bright cherry notes. (more…)

  • 9 VA Beers You Must Drink This Week

    1. Isabel Chocolate Orange Bourbon Porter, Blue Mountain Barrel House, CVille

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    495 Cooperative Way, Arrington, VA 22922
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    A sublime porter aged in bourbon barrels with cacao nibs from Ghana and Spanish orange peel. The deep chocolaty nose gives way to a surprisingly light porter. Pairs beautifully with grilled foods. (more…)