May 15th, 2012 by demerson
This Thursday, May 17, we are heading to Virginia’s Eastern Shore to kick off the summer travel season by unveiling our newest LOVE artwork at Kiptopeke State Park. Starting at 10:30 a.m., join us and Trip Heartmann, the Virginia is for Lovers mascot, for a fun filled morning of kite flying and beach lounging asRead More »
May 14th, 2012 by rlewis
How important is tourism in today’s economy? Here in Virginia tourism generates $19 billion in revenue, supports more than 204,000 jobs and provides $1.3 billion in state and local taxes annually. Nationally, tourism contributes $1.9 trillion and supports more than 14.4 American jobs. Statewide and nationally, those are profoundly significant numbers and illustrate just howRead More »
May 11th, 2012 by ttanderson
One of the best parts of this job is getting out and seeing what’s new in Virginia and catching up with destination partners from across the state. In a place like the Shenandoah Valley, there is always something new to discover (even if it’s very old sometimes it’s new to me!).
I was headed from WinchesterRead More »
May 10th, 2012 by ttanderson
I hit the road this week for a visit to the Shenandoah Valley. I’ve been reading a lot about Patsy Cline and wanted to visit the Patsy Cline Historic House, which just opened last year for visitors.
A lot of people don’t realize that Patsy Cline was from Virginia or that she was only 30 whenRead More »
May 8th, 2012 by guest_blogger
Jamestown Settlement’s Godspeed, a replica of one of the three vessels that brought America’s first permanent English colonists to Virginia in 1607, is set to sail in OpSail 2012 Virginia, with visits to Yorktown and Norfolk in June. OpSail 2012 is a yearly event that commemorates the Bicentennial of the War of 1812.
The Godspeed, alongRead More »
May 7th, 2012 by demerson
As an outdoor lover, I get pumped this time of year as outdoor activities and special events abound in Virginia. In May and June alone, you can celebrate the AT and its hikers at Trail Days in Damascus; enjoy three days of outdoor activities including slacklining and kayaking at Dominion Riverrock; experience the 25th anniversaryRead More »
May 4th, 2012 by demerson
National Bike Month has begun and communities across Virginia are taking part with a slew of activities. So, grab your bike and helmet, and get outside and enjoy it! Here is a selection of biking events I found through the Bike Virginia website.
Williamsburg has something planned for every day of May to celebrate Bike MonthRead More »
May 2nd, 2012 by rlewis
With the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Drewry’s Bluff approaching, Richmond National Battlefield Park and Chesterfield County have planned special programming to commemorate the battle and to pay tribute to Corporal John F. Mackie, the first United States Marine to win the Medal of Honor. From May 9th to May 12th activities will takeRead More »
April 24th, 2012 by demerson
If you’ve ever spent time at Smith Mountain Lake near Roanoke Virginia, you will understand why Hallmark Movie Channel recently filmed their new movie, “Lake Effects” there. The World Premiere of the original film starring Scottie Thompson, Jane Seymour, Madeline Zima, Eyal Podell, Sean Patrick Flanery, Ben Savage, Read More »
April 4th, 2012 by demerson
Military pride, rich traditions and family entertainment will be the focus in Norfolk from April 27-29, 2012, as the Virginia International Tattoo returns for yet another amazing performance. Following the grand tradition of the world’s oldest tattoos, nearly 900 military performers from across the globe will meet on one stage at the Scope Arena andRead More »
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