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This Charming Little Virginia Town Might Just Be The Happiest Place In America

There are towns you visit and forget, and then there are towns like Orange, Virginia, that quietly rearrange your whole idea of what a good day looks like. Orange sits in the Piedmont region of Virginia, about an hour and a half from Washington, D.C. and 26 miles northeast of Charlottesville, and it has been recognized as one of the happiest places in America.

Orange, VA · 1d
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You’ll Find Virginia’s Best Homestyle Breakfast Hiding In This Tiny Small-Town Diner

Somewhere in the Shenandoah Valley, tucked into a town so charming it almost feels fictional, the Strasburg Diner is quietly serving up breakfasts that deserve a standing ovation. If you haven’t heard of it yet, that’s about to change. Strasburg, Virginia is the kind of place that makes...

Strasburg, VA · 5d
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People Line Up Every Thursday For The Weekly Special At This Historic Virginia Dairy Bar

Every Thursday in Harrisonburg, Virginia, something quietly magical happens at a little pink building on East Wolfe Street. Kline’s Dairy Bar drops a new weekly special flavor, and the people of the Shenandoah Valley lose their minds in the most delightful way possible. Now, before you dismiss this as...

Harrisonburg, VA · 2d
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After Trying Pancakes Across Virginia, This Mountain Breakfast Spot Was The One We Kept Thinking About

Turtle pancakes. Cinnamon apple pancakes. A pie case that might tempt you before you’ve even finished your eggs. This family-run breakfast spot has been flipping pancakes since 1989. The same family still runs it today. Readers of Virginia Living voted it Best Breakfast, and Southern Living has featured it...

Front Royal, 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...

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7 Massive Antique Malls In Virginia That Will Have You Digging For Treasure All Day Long

Looking for massive antique malls in Virginia where you can spend all day digging for treasure?. These 7 antique malls are loaded with one-of-a-kind finds and enough variety to keep any collector smiling!. 1. West End Antiques Mall (Richmond) Richmond has always been a city that knows how to do...

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Staunton's Kevin Hart brings Friends Turned Family home for pop-up

Kevin Hart turned the idea of friends becoming family into a clothing brand. Now, the Staunton native is bringing Friends Turned Family home to Staunton for a pop-up event celebrating fashion, friendship and community. Hart is partnering with Heard The Store, Inez’s Kitchen and the Staunton Black Business Collective for a pop-up event from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. “It will just be a time for people to connect,” Hart said. “This is for everyone. I really do want to share this experience with Staunton. I will have some Staunton pieces, specifically for this pop-up. We’ll have some good food and take some dope photos. “It will be a family reunion of sorts, man; just people listening to music, having a good time and exploring a new store in Staunton that, from what I hear, is extremely dope. People will be exposed to Friends Turned Family and exposed to Heard.” A popular vintage clothing store opened by co-founders Cutter Chisnell and Jeffrey Placide, Heard The Store is a fitting venue for the pop-up event. “We are so excited about one of Staunton’s own coming back home to host a pop-up in our space,” Chisnell said. “These types of

Staunton, VA · 2d

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Why Do Shenandoah Valley Travelers Keep Pulling Off For Pancakes At Southern Kitchen In New Market?

Interstate 81 is a long road, and somewhere near New Market a lot of drivers make the same quiet decision. They flip on the blinker and head for breakfast. The reason is not a flashy billboard or a viral trend. It is a small roadside diner that has been feeding the Shenandoah Valley for about seven decades, opening its doors at 7 AM every single day of the week.

New Market, VA · 1d

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MSV to Host Gourd Art Show & Sale This Weekend

The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV) will host the Virginia Gourd Show & Sale from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15. Admission to the show and sale is free. Attendees may shop a wide array of unique gourd art, including luminaries, birdhouses, bowls,...

Winchester, VA · 2d

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Old Booths, Big Breakfasts, And Friendly Faces Keep Staunton Coming Back To Mrs. Rowe’s Rival, The Beverley

Some restaurants announce themselves with neon signs and billboards. Others sit quietly along a busy street in Staunton, Virginia, and let the drive-through line do the talking. This story is about one of the quiet ones. It is a small, independent kitchen where every order is cooked fresh, and the...

Staunton, VA · 1d

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Virginia Gourd Show and Sale Returns to Winchester November 14-15

Winchester, Virginia — More than a dozen regional artisans will display and sell handcrafted gourd items during the free Virginia Gourd Show and Sale on November 14-15 at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley. The two-day event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the...

Winchester, VA · 1d

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From Steel to Sharp: Front Royal Craftsman Turns Handmade Knives Into Works of Art

In his Warren County workshop, Daniel Green takes ordinary pieces of steel and turns them into handmade hunting, fishing, and outdoor knives. The craft requires patience, a steady hand, and an understanding of how metal responds to heat. But for Green, it’s also a family tradition that began when he was a young boy.

Front Royal, VA · 1d

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Highway marker to commemorate rock legend

It happened in 1957 at a sock hop in the old Fredericksburg Arena – a native-American musician named Link Wray first played what would become a huge hit – the instrumental known as Rumble:. Wray is now remembered for his innovative use of distortion or fuzz and the...

Fredericksburg, VA · 3d

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Maryland Fishing Report – November 11

ANNAPOLIS– Maryland offers a wide variety of fishing opportunities that are embraced by anglers throughout the state The European carp was introduced to Maryland in the 1800s has a checkered history, but this hard-fighting fish is a specialized fishery that is enjoyed by many anglers. Forecast Summary: November 11...

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12 Incredible Virginia Suburb Restaurants Worth The Drive For Serious Food Lovers

One of these restaurants sits inside an inn and stagecoach stop from the 1760s. People still eat dinner there by the fireplace, more than two centuries later. I love that detail more than I can explain. The surprises keep coming. A former sous chef from one of the most famous...

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This Massive Virginia Thrift Store Lets You Walk Out With A Full Cart For Just $25

There’s a maroon cube rising above a shopping plaza in Falls Church, and the letters on it spell out “UNIQUE” in a font large enough to read from the interstate. Underneath that bold sign sits a thrift store so big and so stacked with bargains that it genuinely changes how you think about shopping.

Falls Church, VA · 2d

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The Pulled Pork At This Hidden Gem BBQ Spot In Maryland Will Have You Licking Your Fingers

You know a restaurant is doing something right when the building itself looks like it’s trying to keep a secret. The Hideaway in Odenton, Maryland does exactly that, disguised as an ordinary gray house while quietly serving some of the best pulled pork in the state. Let’s start with...

Odenton, MD · 7d

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A Former Top Chef Contestant Brought New Life To A Historic Virginia Bank Building With A Popular Restaurant

A former bank building now serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner under the direction of a chef who competed on Top Chef. That’s a remarkable transformation for a historic property, especially when the restaurant focuses on approachable, thoughtfully prepared food. The Virginia establishment is led by chef Joy Crump and...

Fredericksburg, VA · 3d

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Maryland Has An Old-School Drive-In Where Movies Glow On The Biggest Screen In America

Kids in pajamas, a double feature of brand-new movies, and a screen so big it has built a national reputation. That’s a normal summer night at one Maryland drive-in. The gates first opened in 1956. The place recently celebrated 70 years with fireworks lighting up the sky over the lot.

Middle River, MD · 6d

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These 6 Maryland Amish Markets Will Convince You Homemade Really Does Taste Better

Pretzel logs. Not pretzel rods, not pretzel twists, but whole logs of soft dough wrapped around fillings, sold by Amish vendors right here in Maryland. That detail alone made me curious. Then I learned many of these markets only open Thursday through Saturday. Vendors travel down from Amish country to...

Maryland · 2d