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Hotel recommendations near Berryville, VA? [more inside]
posted by ants around Berryville, VA at 7:04 PM - 5 answers

Is there a name for this little island in Ricmond, VA? What is it?!
posted by xmutex around Richmond, VA at 9:45 AM - 3 answers

My sister is trapped in Lynchburg, VA due to the weather. She only has $30 cash to last her until her backup flight leaves on Sunday. What's the best way to get her money so she can eat? [more inside]
posted by yellowbkpk around Lynchburg, VA at 6:58 PM - 33 answers

I just moved to Northern Virginia for a new job- how likely is it that my car with out of state plates will be ticketed or towed? [more inside]
posted by T.D. Strange around Virginia at 11:12 AM - 12 answers

What is the most popular (not necessarily trendy) area of Richmond, VA in which to stay and party for a couple of nights? [more inside]
posted by BadgerKyle around Richmond, VA at 8:56 PM - 15 answers

Anyone have any tricks up their sleeve about finding a "partial week rental" in Virginia Beach over Labor Day weekend? [more inside]
posted by jasbet07 around Virginia Beach, VA at 12:24 PM - 3 answers

I'm heading down to Virginia Beach with some friends for a low-key bachelorette party this weekend. We have a beach house rented but no other plans. Help us find fun things to do! [more inside]
posted by fancypants around Virginia at 3:19 PM - 3 answers

What to do in and around Washington, VA, this weekend? [more inside]
posted by MrMoonPie around Washington, VA at 8:23 AM - 10 answers

My wife and I are ready to switch Honda dealerships in northern VA. Please hope us? [more inside]
posted by Irontom around Virginia at 6:39 PM - 11 answers

Arlington, VA filter: My wife had a parking lot mishap when a lamp post jumped out in front of her car; now we need to find a good collision repair place. [more inside]
posted by UrbanEconomist around Arlington, VA at 6:33 PM - 4 answers

The boyfriend and I would like to get away for a weekend. Somewhere interesting within a five hour radius of Richmond, VA. Where to go? [more inside]
posted by MaryDellamorte around Richmond, VA at 8:02 PM - 12 answers

A passel of museum geeks is headed to Virginia. Can you help us plan the trip? [more inside]
posted by Miko around Virginia at 10:32 AM - 4 answers

I'll be spending January 1st-7th in Northern Virginia (Purcellville, specficially) with family. Looking for something fun to do in the DC, Northern VA, or Baltimore areas while there. [more inside]
posted by charmston around Virginia at 6:00 PM - 15 answers

I'm looking for recommendations for the Williamsburg, VA area--things to see and do (historical is fine, but also are there any non historical things to do?) and places to eat. [more inside]
posted by jdl around Williamsburg, VA at 8:19 AM - 14 answers

Suggestions of things to do/see and places to stay/eat in rural central Virginia (anywhere roughly between Amherst/Lynchburg and Richmond) on the Sunday/Monday of Labor Day Weekend? Trips to Appomattox and the Museum of the Confederacy are being considered, but would love some other ideas: museums, concerts, B&B recommendations, good BBQ places, roadside attractions, stores, etc. [more inside]
posted by Asparagirl around Virginia at 8:27 PM - 8 answers

Where in Northern VA should I take my '03 VW Passat to get the thermostat replaced? [more inside]
posted by callmejay around Virginia at 9:46 AM - 7 answers

Can you recommend me a reasonably bicycle-friendly route into Charlottesville, VA coming from the west (from Lexington, to be precise)? I don't mind sharing a road with traffic - I ride Route 11 frequently and happily - but as much as possible, I would like to avoid getting mixed in with dense commercial traffic.
posted by Wolfdog around Charlottesville, VA at 3:56 PM - 8 answers

Is there anything fun to do/see in Fredericksburg, VA on a Friday evening? [more inside]
posted by arianell around Fredericksburg, VA at 9:10 PM - 4 answers

Activities in Luray, VA? [more inside]
posted by skwm around Luray, VA at 7:01 AM - 16 answers

What can two late twenties new parents who really. really. really. need a vacation do in Virginia Beach in mid-May? [more inside]
posted by bradn around Virginia Beach, VA at 6:52 AM - 10 answers