Visiting Monticello, Jefferson’s Beautiful Virginia Plantation Home

Visiting Monticello is an easy day trip from Charlottesville, VA and worth the time for a peek into the home of one of America’s most influential founders: Thomas Jefferson. Come tour the home that he designed and renovated, see the plants that he cultivated, and see the plantation that supported…

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Driving Blue Ridge Parkway: Useful Tips & What to Expect

Driving Blue Ridge Parkway through the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia is one of the Southeast USA’s best experiences. There’s a reason it’s called “America’s Favorite Drive.” This epic parkway is so much more than just a connector road between two national parks. It’s a national park site in…

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18 Best Overlooks on Blue Ridge Parkway: Don’t Miss These Epic Views!

Cruising down Blue Ridge Parkway through the mountains of Virginia and North Carolina is one of the most scenic road trips you will ever take in your life. This beautiful national scenic byway connects Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina with Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Whether you…

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An Appomattox Court House Virtual Tour: How to Explore from Home (for Free!)

Visiting Appomattox Court House National Historical Park in Virginia is a unique look back in time to when the United States was at its most divided. This tiny town in Virginia would see the end of the Confederacy and the continuation of the US as one country. An Appomattox Court…

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