washington post: fall travel in virginia

8/10/2019 Washington Post: Fall Travel in Virginia

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If you havent been to Norfolk in awhile, you have missed quitea few changes. The biggest news is the renovation and reopeningof the Chrysler Museum of Art after a 16-month-long, multi-milliondollar renovation. The museum has more space, and a new free

admission policy to boot. The Chrysler is best known for its glass, with more than 10,000objects spanning 3,000 years. The highlight is one of the worlds most signicant collectionsof Louis Comfort Tiffany glassware. After examining the glass galleries, wannabe Tiffanyscan pop over to the museums glass studio for daily glass-blowing demonstrations (free)or for classes (for a fee). Glass also plays a key role in a new exhibit opening at theHermitage Museum & Gardens on October 25. British installation artist Bruce Munrouses LED-lit water bottles, fresnel lenses, and other reinvented materials to create hisunique, interactive displays.

With changing fall colors,

the harvesting of wine

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exhibits, autumn is a ne

season to turn over a newleaf. Venture through the

vast variety of Virginia

venues, starting near the

coast, then wending your

way through the mountains,

before heading back to the

D.C. metro area.

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Virginias wine industry dates back fourcenturies, when early settlers planted afew English grapevines. Today, nearly 200wineries have sprouted up around theCommonwealth. Norfolk does its part

to celebrate Virginia Wine Month during

the Town Point Virginia Fall Wine Festival, taking place on October 18 and 19. If youmiss the wine weekend, you can alwayshead over to the Mermaid Winery in theGhent neighborhood. Its the states rsturban winery, using grapes sourced fromVirginia vineyards.

Another place for wine lovers is theChesapeake Wine Festival. Held onOctober 11, top Virginia wineries willserve up samples with live music providing

the soundtrack. The festival is also a goodplace to stock up on wine apparel andaccessories. The Chesapeake WaterwaysHeritage Festival on October 11 and 12 ismore of a family-friendly affair. It celebrates

the citys historic waterways and richcultural heritage. Festival exhibitors andvendors will be on hand selling crafts, anddemonstrating everything from beekeepingand sheep shearing to soap-making andwood-carving. Another popular familyevent occurs every fall in September andOctober at Bergeys Breadbasket. The on-

the-farm-bakery hosts a ve-acre cornmaze. After conquering the maze, guestscan follow the scent of freshly baked goodsinside the authentic Amish bakery. Breads,cinnamon rolls and other mouth-wateringbaked goods are available, as is homemadeice cream. For a special autumn indulgence,visitors can sample the dumplings bakedwith just-picked Shenandoah Valley apples.

Its easy to immerse yourself in the mild temperatures and cool breezes that fallbrings to Newport News. Start theseason by attending a Revolutionary War

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reenactment at Endview Plantation onSeptember 27-28. Living history programswill depict the 1781 Siege of Yorktown.The 7,700-acre Newport News Park ishome to a 188-site campground, a ve-star archery range and a 30-acre aero-model ying eld. But just as signicant, its

the perfect setting for fall events, like the41st Annual Newport News Fall Festivalof Folklife on October 4-5. On October25, the park is the site of the VirginiaFall Classic, a car-bike-truck show whichattracts hundreds of vehicles and thousandsof spectators. Another big outdoor eventis the 10th Annual Port Warwick Art &Sculpture Festival on October 11-12. Setagainst a canvas of festivity with live music,family art activities, and gourmet foodvendors, the festival is recognized among

the best ne ar t and sculpture shows in the Mid-Atlantic. Foodies can indulge theirappetites for fresh local shellsh from theRappahannock River at the Virginia LivingMuseums Annual Awww Shucks OysterRoast on November 15.

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VINTAGE VIRGINIAV

Discover 144 miles of shoreline offering waterfront cruises, delicious cuisineand world-class attractions in Norfolk. Eclectic neighborhoods throughout thisvibrant coastal city feature local craft breweries and Virginias rst urban wineryand tasting room. Take a guided food tour and taste everything from coastalcuisine caught fresh from the Chesapeake Bay to decadent desserts all just ashort drive away or a relaxing ride on Amtrak.Plan your getaway today at visitnorfolktoday.com. 1-800-368-3097

Of course, with the leaves turning allshades of beautiful, October is the perfect

time to explore Virginias mountains.Hopping a motorcycle and heading to

the Appalachian Mountains and thebackroads of southwest Virginia is one of

the best ways to see states most br illiantfall colors up close. The Claw of theDragon is a popular trail for motorcycleenthusiasts. It meanders through sevenVirginia counties and a variety of terrain.Its easily accessible from Interstates 77 or

81. Wytheville serves as the trails hub, but the route ventures as far as Marion to thewest and Galax to the east. One challengingloop is just outside Wytheville, where riderscan take a 16-mile scenic ride to the topof Big Walker Mountain. Once there, riderscan hop off their bikes and climb a 100-foot

tower to look out over the palette of fall

colors below. Another anticipated segmentof the trail is the Back of the Dragon, a two-lane ribbon winding over three mountainsbetween Tazewell and Marion. Uponarrival in Marion, bikers can brake for a

break. The General Francis Marion Hotelis a good place for a bite or an overnight.

Wytheville also has a variety of lodgingaccommodations, which will come in handyif planning to ride all 350 miles of the trail.

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Closer to home, Alexandria brims withart-lled festivities, seasonal nibbles and

spooky, family-friendly Halloween eventscome autumn. If you havent ventured to George Washingtons Mount Vernonin some time, head over the eveningsof October 3rd, 4th or 5th. The MountVernon Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tourcelebrates the fall harvest. Enjoy live blues,

tour the basement where Washingtonstored his wine, and sample a glass or

two yourself. Just remember to purchase tickets in advance. Art on the Avenuebrings hundreds of artists, families and fun-seekers to the streets of Alexandrias Del

Ray neighborhood on October 4th. Thefestival features art for sale and four stagesof live entertainment, plus activities for kidsand food vendors. Art appetite whetted,head to the Torpedo Factory Art Centeron October 11th for the Alexandria ArtsSafari, a day of hands-on craft activitiesfor all. Play with clay, create a collage, ogleorigami or help sculpt a giant papier-macheanimal. At the end of the month, Alexandriacelebrates Halloween in style, with tricking-or-treating at George Washingtons MountVernon, ghost tours of Old Town, and afestive costume parade along Del RaysMount Vernon Avenue. n

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