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Crab Legs, Sushi, And Hibachi Fill Plates At This Roomy Virginia Beach Seafood Buffet

Some dinners are planned around a reservation, and some are planned around an appetite. In Virginia Beach, there is a buffet where people show up hungry, grab a plate, and head straight for the crab legs. The dining room is big, the buffet runs in several sections, and the line...

Virginia Beach, VA · 3d

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Virginia’s Most Addictive Donuts Come From A Humble Bakery That Sells Out Daily

Some mornings, the universe sends you a sign, and that sign is a box of donuts from Naa’s Bakery in Norfolk, Virginia. If you haven’t heard of this place yet, that’s about to change, and your morning routine will never quite recover. Let’s start with the most...

Norfolk, VA · 3d

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Six Virginia Seafood Restaurants Where Oyster Stew Season Starts The Minute It Turns Cold

The first chilly evening in Virginia changes what people want on the table. Iced tea and fried baskets suddenly feel less appealing, and a warm bowl of oyster stew starts calling your name. Oyster stew is about as old-school Virginia as food gets, built on buttery broth, cream, and plump...

Newport News, VA · 1d

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Virginia's Former Army Base Is A Haunted National Monument With A Stone Fort & Eerie Museums

Get your fill of both military history and ghost stories at this former army base in Virginia, a national monument housing the largest stone fort in the U.S.

Hampton, VA · 5d

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What Makes This Cajun Seafood Spot So IRRESISTIBLE in Virginia Beach, VA

3244 Holland Rd, Ste 100 A, Virginia Beach, VA 23453. Open Sun–Thu, 12:30 PM–10 PM | Fri–Sat, 12:30 PM–10:30 PM. Boil Bay Virginia Beach makes a persuasive case for turning dinner into a deliciously hands-on event, with crab, crawfish, shrimp, and signature sauce doing most of the convincing.

Virginia Beach, VA · 1d

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Hampton Roads radio broadcast legend Dick Lamb dies at 88

Dick Lamb, whose voice helped define Hampton Roads radio for decades, has died at 88. Lamb passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday morning following a lengthy illness.

Hampton Roads, VA · 9h

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Hampton Locals Have Trusted Surf Rider For Crab Cakes And Hushpuppies For Decades

Some restaurants chase trends every year, and some just keep doing the same thing until the town builds habits around them. In Hampton, Virginia, one waterfront seafood spot has been feeding families since 1980, back when most of today’s regulars were kids sitting in booster seats. The crab cakes...

Hampton, VA · 3d

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Free admission to Colonial Williamsburg for 100th Anniversary Celebration

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — Colonial Williamsburg is hosting its 100th Anniversary Celebration on Nov. 14 and will be offering free admission to the historic area. Special programming will include a Centennial Grand Procession at 11 a.m. down Duke of Gloucester Street, featuring Colonial Williamsburg’s famous Fifes & Drums, carriages, and costumed interpreters, followed by an […]

Williamsburg, VA · 2d

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Seven Virginia Old-Fashioned Dining Rooms Where Prime Rib Night Still Feels Special

Some dinners are about more than the food on the plate. In Virginia, a handful of old-school dining rooms still treat prime rib like the main event, served in rooms with wood paneling, fireplaces, candlelight, and plenty of history. These are the places people pick for birthdays, anniversaries, and the...

Charlottesville, VA · 10h

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This Massive Virginia Roller Skating Paradise Has Two Rinks, Arcade Games And More Than 11,000 Square Feet Of Skating Space

Two roller skating rinks and more than 11,000 square feet of skating space? That’s a serious amount of room to roll, especially when arcade games add another reason to spend a few hours inside. The Virginia entertainment venue combines traditional roller skating with a lively indoor atmosphere. Its two...

Virginia Beach, VA · 1d

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Four Virginia Barbecue Pits Where The Smoke Has Been Rolling Since Your Grandparents Were Young

Some Virginia barbecue spots were already old favorites back when your grandparents were teenagers. The four places on this list have been feeding hungry families for decades, and one of them has been around since 1904. They are not fancy, and that is a big part of their charm. If...

Virginia · 1d

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Seven Virginia Family Restaurants Still Run By The Same Family Since Opening Day

Some Virginia restaurants have outlasted new highways, changing towns, and countless food trends, all while staying in the same family’s hands. The seven spots on this list range from a tiny chili counter in Roanoke to a soul food kitchen in Richmond’s Jackson Ward area. A few go...

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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New Holiday Trail of Lights to make Virginia Aquarium shine bright

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — With nearly 27 miles of string lights and nearly 1.3 million individual bulbs, the new Holiday Trail of Lights display going up outside the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach figures to be a completely different experience from the one people experienced on the Boardwalk for more […]

Virginia Beach, VA · 5h

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Virginia Residents Could Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies

Richmond-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to enter the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

Richmond, VA · 1d

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McDonald's owner talks giving back to veterans this week on Coast Live

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Zak Hayes, Local Owner/Operator of McDonald’s Restaurants, joins Coast Live to share how The Golden Arches are giving back to veterans this week for Veteran's Day. Plus, a look at the delicious classic and seasonal menu items available for breakfast right now at your local McDonald's!

Hampton Roads, VA · 1d

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Between Richmond And Norfolk Is A Virginia Archaeological Site With A Fascinating Museum And River Views

While colonial landmarks can be found up and down the East Coast, few states lay claim to as many well-preserved colonial sites as Virginia. For most, Williamsburg is likely the first to spring to mind; its restored buildings, horse-drawn carriages, and costumed historical interpreters have made it one of the most famous living museums in the nation, if not the world. But less than 10 miles southwest lies another of Virginia's colonial capitals that, unlike the cobblestone streets of Williamsburg, is buried mostly beneath the soil.

Norfolk, VA · 1d

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Christmas Takes Over This Virginia Garden Center With More Than 15 Festive Themes Every Holiday Season

More than 15 Christmas themes inside a garden center? That’s a serious commitment to holiday decorating, especially for a business that spends much of the year surrounded by flowers, shrubs, and gardening supplies. During the Christmas season, this Virginia destination transforms its retail space into a festive shopping experience....

Virginia Beach, VA · 4d

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Exhausted by burnout, her escape will become an Ocean View bookstore — at least, for the next couple month

After nine years working as a school psychologist, Ocean View’s Aimie Birmingham said it began to take its toll. “I was starting to have physical health struggles related to the stress from the job, and I felt like I was too young for that,” Birmingham said. “During peak...

Norfolk, VA · 1d