Travel
The Tides Inn's Latest Refresh: New Waterfront Rooms, a House Oyster and Hands-On Chesapeake Adventures
The Irvington resort has redesigned its most-requested rooms, introduced its own oyster and added outings with a resident ecologist, a river captain and a farmer.
Sep. 25, 2026
Barbie Comes to Virginia: A Blockbuster Doll Exhibition Lands in Richmond This Fall
“Barbie: A Cultural Icon” runs Oct. 17 through Jan. 18 at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture — with six Virginia Barbies, a mirror-pink Corvette and a full slate of pink-themed events. It’s an easy day trip south from Alexandria.
Sep. 22, 2026
A Fall and Winter Escape to the Outer Banks
What’s new at The Sanderling resort — plus six houses built for a group getaway.
Sep. 22, 2026


