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biking downhill to damascus VA on the Virginia Creeper -- how to get information about it?
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I am a member of a car club based out of Northern Virginia. I am interested in doing something in January & February for a get away in Virginia. We don't ski or ice skate so something inside would be great. Any ideas?
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I live in Virginia about 1.5 hours away from Charlottesville. I would like to know where in that area there are apple orchards that let you come and pick apples (in the fall,i.e.october. Hopefully not more than 30 minutes away from University of Virginia.Do any of these have a web site?
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Jamestown’s 400th Anniversary
Contrary to popular belief, America was founded in Jamestown, Virginia, not Plymouth, Massachusetts, 400 years ago. Take a day trip to learn a little more about this tiny outpost that became the first British settlement in North America…or just go to see Chaka Khan and Pocahontas.
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California Wine Country for All Ages
There's no need to book a babysitter the next time you want to visit northern California's wine country. Napa and Sonoma offer family-friendly travel options for the entire brood.
One Last Time
Escaping on one last vacation before giving birth should be a rite of passage for all expecting couples. Here's how to make it happen.
Playing It Safe
Tout, scam, trickery, pickpockets, or downright theft—any one of 'em can turn a trip of a lifetime into a lifelong lesson. Here's how to avoid bad experiences.
Single Parent Family Travel Guide
Traveling with your kids can be fulfilling but also overwhelming at times, especially if you’re the only adult in the group. Here are some tips on how to keep your cool as a single parent on your next family vacation.
Family Travel Survival Guide: San Diego, CA
A So Cal native provides a guide to the best the city has to offer families.

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Squishy Bowls
Portable, packable dining ware
‘Tis the Season
The Family Traveler
Breaking the Mold
Leave the hand-me-down gear inherited from distant relatives in the Goodwill box and opt for some of the industry’s best in kid’s ski and snowboard apparel. Because as long as they’re warm, they’re happy.
Beyond the Mini-Van: Family Road-Trippin' Essentials
Make the next family road trip even easier with this can't-miss list of indispensable gear items.

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Fight those calories: Choose bananas, not Big Macs, for the road

Attractions

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

3 miles east of Williamsburg on U.S. 60
1 Busch Gardens Blvd
Williamsburg, Virginia

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At some point you may need a break from early American history, especially if you have kids in... Read More

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
101A Visitor Center Dr.
Williamsburg, Virginia 23187-1776

Description: Visiting Colonial Williamsburg and its 300 acres of historic property, buildings, museums, homes,... Read More

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