Aila Boyd is a Virginia-based educator and journalist. She received her MFA in writing from Lindenwood University.
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Need a Caffeine Fix? Try These 8 Southwest Virginia Coffee Shops
If you’re looking to sample the brews of the westernmost part from the commonwealth, you’ll likely want to start at one of these eight local shops.
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8 Virginia Festivals to Check Out in January
Virginia has a number of unique festivals coming up this month, especially if you’re in search of a fun festival to attend
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5 Virginia Ski Resorts to Visit this Winter
Virginia offers a number of resorts that are scattered along its mountainous slopes. Check out these 5 resorts to plan your next winter getaway.
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Planning to See a Movie on Christmas? Here Are 8 Independent Theaters to Go to in Virginia
If your family goes to the movies every Dec. 25, or if you’d like to start a new tradition this year, there are plenty of independent movie theaters throughout Virginia you may want to go to instead of the bland chain theaters.
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5 Virginia Towns That Go All Out For The Holidays
To find out which localities around the commonwealth don’t skimp on holiday fun, check out our list of 5 Virginia towns and cities that fully embrace the holiday spirit.
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Shopping For Little Ones This Holiday Season? Check Out These 6 Virginia Toy Stores
Check out our list of 6 independent toy stores in Virginia for the perfect gift for kids (or kids at heart).
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6 Holiday Shows to See in Virginia
Instead of watching yet another Hallmark movie, try going to one of the many holiday shows that are being produced by some of Virginia’s top theaters. Check out this list to see what’s on stage at a theater near you.
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Spooky Season Is Year-Round in Virginia. Here Are 5 Ghost/Haunted Tours to Check Out.
Check out these five Virginia ghost/haunted tours if you’re looking to get a little spooky this holiday season. Halloween might have been a few months ago, but that doesn’t mean the spooky season in Virginia is over. In fact, spooky season is year-round! Appalachian Ghostwalks Location: Abingdon Considering Abingdon traces its roots back to the…
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10 Small Town Burger Spots in Virginia You Have to Try
We’ve scoped out 10 burger spots in some of Virginia’s small towns for a range of juicy meat and plant-based burgers with a wide range of toppings.
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5 Virginia Shopping Districts to Visit for Your Holiday Shopping
If you need to get a jump on your holiday shopping, check out these five lively shopping districts across Virginia.






















