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

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

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...

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

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

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

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