Day Trip

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Rail fun

Three days a week, an Amtrak train called the Cardinal rolls through Charlottesville on its way from New York to...

Star-struck

Some day trips have a singular purpose (i.e., “We’re going to the zoo!”), while others consist of a medley of...

Mummy outing

It’s worth it to drive to Richmond on a rainy day. It might actually be the best time to make the trip—instead of...

Chip chip hooray

Believe it or not, there are some things Charlottesville still doesn’t have, which is a great reason to get out of...

Into the cavern

Tourist trap: It’s such an ugly term. Of course there’s reason to beware of over-hyped destinations. But—especially...

Day trip

Just like America, the Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton is big, complicated and beautiful. It’s one of my favorite...

Day trip

Before I tell you all about taking your kids on a day trip to Washington, D.C.—one of the best destinations there...