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Virginias history, variety, impressive wine industry, andbeautyknow no bounds.
The historic innand ale houseHopkins Ordinarymakes for a fantastic place to stay the night.
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The most famous of those 1920s recordings, called the 1927 Bristol Sessions, were those of A.P.
Carter and his family, of whom the legend, and reality, still loom large around Bristol today.
Start at the Smithsonian-affiliated The Birthplace of Country to immerse yourself in music history.
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Return to music in the evening at local venues like The Paramount.
Make the 35-minute drive to the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Virginia.
Stay at the in-townBristol Hotelor at the luxurious country inn,Nicewonder Farm and Vineyards.
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Start your weekend on campus exploring the interior of the Rotunda and walking the grounds.
Explore the wilderness on the many hiking trails and ATV paths or during an afternoon of clay shooting.
The highlight of a visit here is Primlands observatory.
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The state-of-the-art facility allows for inspiring views of the night sky and includes lessons from a resident astronomer.
Soak it in with trips to historic house museums like the Lee-Fendall House and Carlyle House.
End the evening upstairs at Bar Jo with a nightcap.
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The town is full of mid-century nostalgia.
One spot, The Catamount Lounge, which opened in 2023, is embracing that throwback feeling.
The cocktail lounge is an intimate space with retro decor and classic American cocktails and light bites.
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Step back through time to the days of the American Revolution at Colonial Williamsburg.
you’re able to tour an actual palace or fire a flintlock musket on the range.
Of course, theres plenty to do in Williamsburg for the more modern-minded visitors.
Auberge Resorts Collection.
Grab a sandwich for lunch atThe Cheese Shop.
Kick back at one of the wineries, breweries, and distilleries on the Williamsburg Tasting Trail.
Or, avoid the Loch Ness Monster and ride a rollercoaster through Europe at the Busch Gardens theme park.
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Base yourself at the Anchor Inn on the waterfront or at the Island Resort Inn.
Hop on the 50-centPony Express trolleythroughout the summer and fall, and explore local parks and the historic downtown.
For literary folks, enjoy afternoon tea at Miss Mollys Inn, whereMisty of Chincoteaguewas written.
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Plan to spend time at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.
The refuge is also a home for monarch butterflies andfamed wild Chincoteague ponies.
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Each year in July, wild ponies make the annual swim across the Assateague Channel to Chincoteague Island.Credit: Photo Credit: Mark Wilson / Getty Images
