As the Old Dominion’s biggest city, Virginia Beach is more than a beach destination. Of course, it helps that it’s blessed with 38 miles of sandy beaches, bustling with activity in the summer. “Virginia Beach is leading the way in education, recreation, and housing accessibility. Locals love the diversity of activities all year long — […]
Life in this town is never dull — festivals, ghost tours, Civil War sites, culinary events, family-owned shops and restaurants, and parks transform Leesburg into a vibrant destination. And while it’s deeply rooted in the past, Leesburg is also rapidly growing, adding many new construction homes at various price points. “There are so many wonderful […]
Fairfax is one of the most popular places to live in northern Virginia, especially if you have children, as the city’s public school system consistently ranks high nationally. The area’s cultural diversity and recreational amenities (many geared toward families) only add to the city’s allure with newcomers. However, the real estate market is competitive, and […]
Similar to Richmond, Charlottesville offers the perfect blend of city amenities and small-town charm. It’s home to tens of thousands of college students, which has shaped its cultural life — the city buzzes with bars, restaurants, music and art venues, athletic events, and outdoor recreation. “We are two and a half hours from [Washington], D.C., […]
Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia,[a] is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. The state’s capital is Richmond. Its most populous city is Virginia Beach, though its most populous subdivision is Fairfax County. Virginia’s population in 2022 was over 8.68 million; […]
Shelburne is a quiet town seven miles south of Burlington, the Vermont’s largest city. Founded in 1763, it was named for William Petty, earl of Shelburne and British prime minister. It has deep roots in farming, and several farms, including vineyards, are open to the public. Its most visited attraction, however, just may be one […]
Montpelier has the dubious distinction of being the least populated state capital in the United States. At least it is at night; the daytime population triples as people come to work for the state government. The city is named for a city in France in honor of that country’s contributions during the American Revolution. Visiting […]
Manchester has many things going for it. It’s an historic town that makes a good base from which to explore the Green Mountains. It’s got lots of shopping, including outlet malls that attract people from New York and Connecticut. Named after an English duke of Manchester, the town first made history between 1812 and 1819 for being the […]
Quechee Gorge is Vermont’s answer to the Grand Canyon. Not as big as its cousin in the distant West, it still provides some pretty views. At 165 feet deep, it is the deepest gorge in the Green Mountain state. The gorge was formed by glacial action 13,000 years ago. The Ottauquechee River provides exciting whitewater […]
