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 Virginia eNewsletter

November, 2009
 

In this issue
» 40 Reasons for Virginia
» Thanksgiving Weekend
» Spooky Delights!
» Peep Those Leaves
» Decking the Halls
» Veterans Day: 11/11





 

The Yellow Barn at Shenandoah Caverns offers small town shopping, restored antique farm equipment and a LIVE Beehive!

40 Reasons You Should Be in Virginia

Virginia has some of the most amazing tree-lined roads and neighborhoods.Here are 40 good reasons why you should be enjoying fall in Virginia as much as the Jones' are:

~ 15 Million Acres of Foliage
~ 2500 Miles of Scenic Drives
~ Guilt-Free Weekend Escapes
~ Corn Mazes & Pumpkins
~ 36 MORE Reasons

Thanksgiving Weekend Getaways

Check out Virginia's resorts for great Thanksgiving brunches, buffets and dinners.Give thanks for safe travels just as the first English colonists did at Berkeley Plantation. Then it's off to celebrate with a bountiful feast and long weekend of holiday shopping!

~ Thanksgiving Dinners & Packages
~ Stay and Shop: Travel Packages with Gift Cards!
~ 10 Holiday Shopping Tips


Veterans Day: 11/11 Specialist Joseph L. Hull of the 3rd U.S. Infantry, also known as the Old Guard, maintains a faithful vigil at the Tomb of the Unknown in Arlington National Cemetery. Photo by Cameron Davidson camerondavidson@camerondavidson.com

Virginia’s rich military history and iconic sites make it a moving destination to honor those who fought for freedom.

» Veterans Day in Virginia

 

Peep Those Leaves

Haunting Tales: Lexington's Ghost Tour
Find perfect leaf-peeping destinations in Virginia.

» 48 Hours, You and a View
» Fall Walking Tours
» National Scenic Byways
» Color ETA? Get the weekly report.
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Decking the Halls

Mount Vernon by Candlelight begins November 27th.

At the end of November, begin touring historical Virginia homes donning their finest holiday decor.

» Holiday Home Tours
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Spooky Delights!

Busch Gardens' Howl-O-Scream features muscial acts and performances to take away some of the fright.

Be scared silly (or really, authentically, truly frightened) with Halloween fun in Virginia.

»  Halloween Events & Packages
»  Ghostly Haunts in Virginia
» Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens
» Halloween Haunt at Kings Dominion
40 Trips for 40 Weeks Sweepstakes
Coastal Culinary Tour
Coastal Culinary Tour
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Founding Fathers and Fouding Farmers
Founding Fathers and Farmers
– Awarded 10/23
  
Christmas in the Mountains
Christmas in the Mountains
– Awarded 10/30
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