Wandered in here after a camping trip and was pleasantly surprised! A hidden gem. The staff was…read morebeyond welcoming, and the current exhibit by Michelle Pulatuwayu Woody Minnapinni was beautiful. I've never seen or heard of Jilamara Tiwi art before, and am glad to have widened my small scope. Excellently curated, and a great video showing the artist at work too. I highly recommend stopping in, regardless of which exhibit is currently on! I will be coming back when I'm in the area next.

This was a well thought out exhibit both visually and also engaging. They note it's small but it is…read morepowerful in its impact. The staff was friendly and informative and the gift shop has a great selection. My sister and I visit galleries and museums gift shops often only to see the same "commercial" items. Here my sister and I left with items that we will cherish. Definitely worth a visit!

This eye catching sculpture stands on West Campus Drive in front of Shepherd University's Shaw…read moreHall. The piece is by Harold "Skip" Van Houten, a Danbury, Connecticut, native who taught for 24 years at the University of Southern Mississippi and founded that school's sculpture program. It is one of three on the University campus. Flat Rocks Roll is a metal framework that holds dry-stacked stones in the form of a wheel. It is definitely unlike anything I have ever seen before, an innovative and creative installation. The iron and rock evoke a feeling of movement and openness. I enjoyed it. The artwork was created in 1988 and installed in 2015. It is a gift of John and Patricia Bain Bachner to the University. There are two others by this artist on campus. [Review 15613 overall - 65 in West Virginia - 1117 of 2021.]

The tour guides were friendly, well informed, and spent time answering questions. The setting is…read morebeautiful, and although the main building is not the original Monroe house, it is filled with furniture appropriate to his time, as well as containing original family items. They are doing interesting archeological work which they discussed as well. The site has a cute gift shop, bathrooms and a picnic area. Overall we enjoyed the visit

Really enjoyed my time on the grounds of a another founding father…read more Plenty of history here. Though not as elevated as Monticello, Monroe's Highland is beautiful in its own right. If you like hiking, there are a few trails around the estate to enjoy. The history of the grounds was fascinating as it tells of a very diverse life of one of American history's statesman. This guy did everything, and his uncle set him up in a good position to succeed in life The guest house, not the original home on the property, shows off items that belonged to the Monroes. Hats off to Roy White who gave a marvelous introduction to the grounds, its history and use. The staff were super friendly. One of the curators gave me a great rundown of the future excavation and the re-unveiling of the foundation of the original Monroe residence. A few folks were checking out the grounds for a wedding location, their host was also nice. During the summer they honor the Blue Star Program so access to the grounds is free. Recommended summer stop.

Who knew that Richmond had so much culture? This city has a lot of mural in its downtown area and…read morethey are all so good. You can literally jump from one mural to the next. I wish I could do a page for each and everyone, but that would be a full time job. You will find concentrations of them in an area by the canal and near the downtown restaurants. I wish I could pick a favorite or two, but they are also so good. I recommend spending a half day to a day on a public art tour. The downtown area is rich with art and I believe that you will throughly enjoy it.

Murals EVERYWHERE! We had one right across from our AirBnB building. I love public art, even if…read moreit's not my taste- I am always happy to see as much of it out there hopefully sparking interest, conversations and inspiring others to create. Murals throughout cities are some of my favorite ways to explore a city, they tell so much about locals, what they love, who they are, where they come from and what direction they want to go. Artist: James Bullough, 620 N Lombardy St- the mural of the floating lady is captivating. Artist: Lelo, 1711 East Main St (has lots around town)- great unique style that has you seeing more than one thing in the vibrant colors! Here's one site that gave me artist info on the ones I saw: https://richmondmuralproject.squarespace.com/murals-1

Loving coming to the Fey Festival every year. Please keep doing it! The Looking Glass is a very…read moreneat art installation and the bar inside is really cool.

Vegan Festival at IX Art Park, absolutely fabulous. A great day for a vegan family with vegan teens…read more& young adult to enjoy great food, shop companionate wares, and listen to music on the subject that matters most for our planet: veganism!! Good set up with a stage, lots of space for booths, indoor restrooms, grass areas, picnic tables, and even swinging benches in a gazebo. Tons of modern art installations to ponder. The location is a decent drive from home but totally worth it as "veg fests" near us have tended to be vegetarian which, no thanks. If this is an annual event, it's definitely going to be a tradition for me and my family . First time out here makes me excited for more C-Ville VEGAN FESTIVALS to come.

Well, we didn't come on "hump" day, but this gorgeous almost fall Thursday didn't disappoint! As we…read moremeandered through the curvy mountains of VA and WVA to get here, we we worried as we didn't have any cell signals and much of the country roads were winding and barren, except of course for the beautiful foliage. Lots of open farmland and barns or just empty fields. But we drove with trepidation through these mountains until we finally arrived at Humpback Covered Bridge! It was worth the drive! Some other reviews have lots of stats about this bridge which is worth looking up, so I won't repeat them here, but suffice it to say, I was enthralled with this bridge that I've been wanting to visit for years!! I love covered bridges and have a collection of them on my Yelp profile if you'd like to take a gander. And I must say, this is one of my favorites considering the structural design, the historic value, the Virginia heritage, and lovely park area with picnic tables and the LOVE sign. Covington VA is definitely on my come back list!!

No excuses for missing this beautiful bridge that is not even one mile off the Interstate…read more Constructed of hand-hewn timber in 1835 for the James River Kanawha Turnpike Corporation. The bridge remained in active public use until 1929. In 1953, the bridge was reconditioned and the land purchased for this lovely park. Portable toilets, picnic benches and lighting. It's lovely and well worth a quick stop on your journey near the Virginia / West Virginia border. [Review 19595 overall - 1432 in Virginia - 566 of 2023.]

This pretty red sculpture dominates the plaza in front of the Bank of America tower in downtown…read moreRichmond. Made with aluminum and painted a bright red, it's hard to miss at 18 feet high, 22 feet deep and 23 feet wide. It was installed in 1973. The artist is James Rosati and he's known for similar designs in North America. http://jamesrosati.org/artwork/monumental/monumental.htm If you're in downtown Richmond, stop by and take a look. There's an unrelated fountain in the neighboring plaza. [Review 11957 overall, 1739 of 2019.]

While exploring a small town right before Baltimore we really enjoyed ourselves in the public art…read moreand we walked around and visited many different art designs and murals and different things the city has to offer. I really enjoyed the set of wings they have that I titled the love wings the red and white in or in a good part of the area of town

I have been to many Caverns in my travels and this one by far is the best I've ever seen. Some you…read moremust travel far down under ground this one you just walk into no elevators, making it nicer for people with fear of tight spaces. To begin with the parking lot is huge and they also have parking for RV's which is great. Walked into the welcome center and purchased our tickets. If you have a Giant grocery card you get a discount. Walked down a ramp into the caverns. We took so many photos. Every step you take is spectacular. Finally, we visited the display of cars and carriages. What a wonderful collection. They also have a rope park, a village and a garden maze. Fun for the whole family.

Luray Caverns is a great all-purpose experience whether you're on a romantic date, solo, or with…read morethe family. Having visited multiple times, it is a great experience for all. For what comes with your entry pass, the sale is a very good value. $36 for adults and $34 for seniors. $18 for children 6-12 and children under 6 are free. Included in your entry ticket is your Luray Caverns self-guided tour, which simply means you walk through the caverns at your own pace, the Car & Carriage Caravan Museum, Shenandoah Heritage Village, and Toy Town Junction. If you have time, there is also a garden maze nextdoor which is $12 for adults, $8 for children ages 6-12, and children 5 and under are free. I recommend purchasing tickets in advance, online, as ticket lines in person can someone be long with many tour groups. What I love about Luray Caverns is it is the largest cavern on the east coast and has an interesting history. Young boys walking in a field and noticing air coming from a sinkhole led to the discovery of the caverns in the late 1800s. There are huge chambers in the caverns, making space for large groups to gather. You'll also observe wishing pools, sparkling lakes that present an optical illusion, and original paved walkways. Seeing the stalactites and stalagmites is a wonder. The Great Stalacpipe Organ is also a must-see as it is the world's largest musical instrument in the caves. If visiting in the summer, you'll appreciate the drop in temperature as you descend the caves, making for a cool summer activity. The temperature in the caves remain consistent throughout the year. One thing to note is there are narrow ramps and walking paths throughout the caverns, so keep this in mind if visiting with guests with mobility concerns. Overall, a very good experience and one worth visiting.