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Hampton Inn

Hampton Inn
2035 India Rd
Charlottesville, VA
United States
38° 3' 45.972" N, 78° 29' 18.8736" W

Located 4 miles from the UVA campus, Hampton Inn has complimentary breakfast and free Wi-Fi

200 South Street Inn

200 South Street Inn
200 South Street
Charlottesville, VA
United States
38° 1' 46.542" N, 78° 28' 58.674" W

This bed & breakfast is located just one mile from UVA and near several bars and restaurants.  The room price includes a large continental breakfast in the morning and wine in the evening.

Cavalier Inn

Cavalier Inn
105 Emmet Street
Charlottesville, VA
United States
38° 2' 23.5068" N, 78° 30' 24.1092" W

Within walking distance to UVA, the Cavalier Inn provides comfortable rooms with complimentary breakfast and free Wi-Fi.

Boar's Head Inn

Boar's Head Inn
200 Ednam Drive
Charlottesville, VA
United States
38° 2' 54.7944" N, 78° 32' 31.146" W

This 4-diamond hotel will break most anyone's budget but it may be worth it.  The Boar's Head Inn is nestled in the countryside but is only 2 miles from the UVA campus.  It has Southern character and charm along with golf and tennis on a 573-acre estate.

Doubletree Hotel

Doubletree Hotel
990 Hilton Heights Road
Charlottesville, VA
United States
38° 6' 3.3516" N, 78° 27' 48.7404" W

Unwind at the re-designed Doubletree Hotel which overlooks the Rivanna River and is about 5 miles from the UVA campus.  Wireless internet access is complimentary.

Ski in the winter or summer

Treat yourself to magnificent mountain views and thrilling recreation at Wintergreen Resort, a four-season recreation area located 30 miles from UVA.  Winter activities include skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing.  In the summer, you can go water skiing, hiking, fly fishing, horseback riding, swimming or mountain biking.

Taste the local wine

White Hall Vineyards is a farm winery located just 13 miles from UVA. At an elevation of 800 feet, the winery has lovely grounds, a pleasantly shaded picnic area, and a spectacular view of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.  The winery has a tasting room and a state-of-the art production area.

Float the James River

Tube, canoe or kayak are all possibilities of navigating this meandering waterway through the wooded foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Bring your fishing tackle along for the best small mouth bass fishing on the east coast or simply unwind with a packed cooler for that picnic and let the James River take you away. As the tall, woodland banks slip past, look for the Deer, Blue Herons, Ospreys and Bald Eagles.  Checkout:  Reeling and Rafting

Visit Thomas Jefferson's home

Tour the house that Jefferson designed and built for himself and his family and enjoy the grounds of the Monticello Plantation. See the books, gadgets, art, furnishings, and objects that reveal Jefferson’s unique mind. The guided House Tour covers the rooms on Monticello’s first floor and lasts about 30 minutes and costs $15-$20.

Rapture-ClubR2

Rapture-ClubR2
303 E Main St
Charlottesville, VA
United States
38° 1' 48.9216" N, 78° 28' 47.3844" W

Located in the downtown pedestrian mall, Rapture and Club R2 are for hip, trendy professionals.  This restaurant and bar feature an New Orleans themed setting with hardwood floors and a wrought iron-trimmed loft. The staff, with their dyed hair, unique piercings, and assorted tattoos, keep pace with the restaurant's artsy attitude.

Biltmore Grill

Biltmore Grill
16 Elliewood Ave.
Charlottesville, VA
United States
38° 2' 11.2056" N, 78° 30' 1.7892" W

Located  in the heart of UVA's  historic corner,  Biltmore Grill offers a wide variety of classic favorites including hand-pattied burgers, flat-bread pizzas, handmade soups, and salads.  You can sit outside on the tri-level patio or inside next to a fire place.

Bar specials include:

Sunday: $3 big bloodies, mimosas, and screwdrivers (brunch)
Tuesday: $2 pitcher night! (Remember when they tried to charge $3?)

Buddhist Biker Bar

Buddhist Biker Bar
20 Elliewood Avenue
Charlottesville, VA
United States
38° 2' 11.9904" N, 78° 30' 1.368" W

Buddhist Biker Bar & Grill is a very popular student watering hole.  This eclectic place is in a cozy brick home is located about half a block off University Avenue.  The menu includes artichokes and parmesan-stuffed mushrooms, baked brie, and a roasted vegetable tostada with marinated black beans.  The decor features a vaulted ceiling with a hand-painted water scene and an old canoe. When the crowd gets too big, which is highly possible on nights when bands play, you'll find that it spills onto the patio out back.

South Street Brewery

South Street Brewery
106 W South St
Charlottesville, VA
United States
38° 1' 45.6168" N, 78° 28' 57.6732" W

South Street Brewery used to be the serious drinkers paradise. You came there to drink beer, you scoffed at those who drank wine and you inevitably ended up with a headache. We often would show up around 9 or 10 and stay till midnight. Oh, and good luck getting to the bar. You had to have some serious skills or know a bunch of people.  Nowadays you have to start early since $2.50 pints last only until 9 p.m.

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Zo Ca Lo

201 East Main Street
Charlottesville, VA
United States
38° 1' 50.8188" N, 78° 28' 49.1052" W

Zo Ca Lo, which stands for 'center of town' in Spanish colloquial speech, is conveniently located in the exact center of Charlottesville's Downtown Mall.  It has a large outdoor patio, which is open during the warmer months, and a fireplace to warm up by on cold winter nights.  They serve heavy fare, and even the Grouper was accompanied by a bed of corn.

Petit-Pois

201 East Main Street
Charlottesville, VA
United States
38° 1' 50.8188" N, 78° 28' 49.1052" W

Petit-Pois is a French bistro located on the Downtown Mall next to ZO.CA.LO and is a terrific place to enjoy outdoor dining. The informal nature of the bistro is contrasted by its tasty food and drink offerings. Simple dishes adorn what is usually a one-sided menu with selections like:

  • onion soup
  • mussels in a white-wine broth
  • pate du campagne
  • pomme frites (French fries…and yes the French do actually make the best fries, with Five Guys following a VERY close second!)
  • hanger steak
  • roast chicken
  • etc…

Pad Thai

156 Carlton Rd
Charlottesville, VA
United States
38° 1' 28.6608" N, 78° 28' 6.6648" W

Thai food is one of those things you can just eat forever and always love it. That being said, not all Thai food is equal. There is a beautiful establishment in the Belmont area called Pad Thai. It is run by a family: the wife cooks, the husband brings food to the tables, and the sons take orders. There is nothing better to see a family living the American dream, and the citizens of cville supporting it.

The Local

824 Hinton Avenue
Charlottesville, VA
United States
38° 1' 28.0776" N, 78° 28' 31.9836" W

The Local has a very reasonably priced menu in the $13-$16 range your choice of meat including pork, steaks, tuna, chicken.  The cuts for tuna are generous and the plates are very filling. I will say that the short rib is extremely fatty which is a good thing for some, and a bad thing for others. The pasta dishes are excellent and I highly recommend the truffled ragout and the gnocchi.

Raising Cane’s

1805 Emmet St N
Charlottesville, VA
United States
38° 3' 36.468" N, 78° 29' 37.644" W

Cane’s does to chicken what Five Guys is doing to the burger industry.  They bring a fresh product to the masses, do it well and do it cheaply.  It’s not a fancy place, but you will want to go back. Checkout: Raising Cane's

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Escafe

227 W Main St
Charlottesville, VA
United States
38° 1' 52.1868" N, 78° 28' 59.1276" W

I have never met a salad I didn’t like at Escafe, especially its Asian cabbage toss.  Its menu changes seasonally, so I can’t recall past entrees but do know I’ve liked them all.  The menu has always had appetizers, soup and salads, sandwiches, entrees, and specials, but it’s not overwhelming.  Most recently, I had salmon over seafood risotto, and I’d stopped ordering salmon because chefs invariably cooked it past the medium I requested.  I lightly grilled my server about the fish, and he assured me it would be lightly cooked.

Blue Ridge Pig

2198 Rockfish Valley Hwy
Nellysford, VA
United States
37° 53' 23.8956" N, 78° 52' 25.0248" W

Good barbeque isn’t just about the sauce.  It’s also about the tenderness and infusion of the smoked wood taste.  Blue Ridge Pig ensures that your barbeque experience is as homely and amazing as possible.  Unfortunately, you will have to drive at least 25 minutes from Charlottesville.

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Blue Moon Diner

512 W Main St
Charlottesville, VA
United States
38° 1' 51.1176" N, 78° 29' 18.1572" W

If you can deal with a little cigarette smoke and some tattoos, Blue Moon is, hands down, the best breakfast place in Charlottesville.  Make sure you look around at all the trinkets and fun decorations. There is always something to discover.

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Aqui Es Mexico

221 Carlton Rd
Charlottesville, VA
United States
38° 1' 24.942" N, 78° 28' 11.0892" W

Obviously, I was wary of entering this restaurant.  I was expecting the worst and doubted my fellow citizens who had ranked this place an "87.5".  We sampled several tacos, including homemade chorizo, lengua (a.k.a. beef tongue, which is worth a try even if you picture Kevin Costner sucking down freshly slaughtered buffalo tongue in Dances With Wolves), pulled chicken, and carne asada.  They were awesome!  Checkout:  Aqui Es Mexico

UVA: Springfest 2010

UVA SPRINGFEST 2011 on Nameless field

UVA Springfest is one of the biggest events hosted at UVA each year. It is a huge concert held at Nameless field in late March or early April. They have had some great acts in the past like Ben Folds and Ok Go. They have not announced who they have this year yet, but continue to check back here or post it in the comments if you find out.

UVA: "Foxfield has NO S"

We are sick of people saying FoxfieldSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. Get it right people.

UVA Overview

Overview

The University of Virginia (also called U.Va., UVA, Mr. Jefferson's University, or The University) is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, founded by Thomas Jefferson.UVA Grounds in Winter

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  • Overview

    The University of Virginia (also called U.Va., UVA, Mr. Jefferson's University, or The University) is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, founded by Thomas Jefferson.UVA Grounds in Winter

    Throughout its history, the University of Virginia has won praise for its unique Jeffersonian architecture. In January 1895, less than a year before the Great Rotunda Fire, The New York Times said that the design of the University of Virginia "was incomparably the most ambitious and monumental architectural project that had or has yet been conceived in this century"

    Traditions on Campus

    Student life at the University of Virginia is marked by a number of unique traditions. The campus of the University is referred to as "the Grounds." Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors are instead called first-, second-, third-, and fourth-years in order to reflect Jefferson's belief that learning is a never-ending process, rather than one to be completed within four years. Also, students do not "graduate" from the University - instead they take their degrees. Professors are traditionally addressed as "Mr." or "Ms." instead of "Doctor" or "Professor" in deference to Thomas Jefferson's desire to have an equality of ideas, discriminated by merit and unburdened by title.

    Athletics

    The University of Virginia's athletics program competes in Division I and since 1953 as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The current Athletic Director at Virginia is Craig Littlepage. The Virginia Cavaliers, also called "Wahoos" or "Hoos", have won 19 rUVA Footballecognized national championships, 14 of them since 1980. Virginia has won multiple national titles in five different sports, including three men's sports (lacrosse, 6; soccer, 5; and boxing, 2) and two women's sports (lacrosse, 3; and cross country, 2). It also holds a national championship in track and field. The men's college basketball team has won either the ACC regular season (1981, 1982, 1983, 1995, 2007) or ACC Tournament (1976) titles six times and has been to the Final Four twice, while the women's squad has been three times.

    The college football team is part of the South's Oldest Rivalry with UNC, and tied for a share of the ACC Championship in both 1989 and 1995. After never reaching a bowl before 1984, the team has played in 17 bowl games since. The program is also notable for its recent high draft picks in the National Football League, including the #4 overall pick of 2006, D'Brickashaw Ferguson, and the #2 overall pick of 2008, Chris Long. content via wikipedia

  • Visit Thomas Jefferson's home

    Tour the house that Jefferson designed and built for himself and his family and enjoy the grounds of the Monticello Plantation. See the books, gadgets, art, furnishings, and objects that reveal Jefferson’s unique mind. The guided House Tour covers the rooms on Monticello’s first floor and lasts about 30 minutes and costs $15-$20.

  • Float the James River

    Tube, canoe or kayak are all possibilities of navigating this meandering waterway through the wooded foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Bring your fishing tackle along for the best small mouth bass fishing on the east coast or simply unwind with a packed cooler for that picnic and let the James River take you away. As the tall, woodland banks slip past, look for the Deer, Blue Herons, Ospreys and Bald Eagles.  Checkout:  Reeling and Rafting

  • Taste the local wine

    White Hall Vineyards is a farm winery located just 13 miles from UVA. At an elevation of 800 feet, the winery has lovely grounds, a pleasantly shaded picnic area, and a spectacular view of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.  The winery has a tasting room and a state-of-the art production area.

  • Ski in the winter or summer

    Treat yourself to magnificent mountain views and thrilling recreation at Wintergreen Resort, a four-season recreation area located 30 miles from UVA.  Winter activities include skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing.  In the summer, you can go water skiing, hiking, fly fishing, horseback riding, swimming or mountain biking.

  • Doubletree Hotel

    Unwind at the re-designed Doubletree Hotel which overlooks the Rivanna River and is about 5 miles from the UVA campus.  Wireless internet access is complimentary.

  • Boar's Head Inn

    This 4-diamond hotel will break most anyone's budget but it may be worth it.  The Boar's Head Inn is nestled in the countryside but is only 2 miles from the UVA campus.  It has Southern character and charm along with golf and tennis on a 573-acre estate.

  • Cavalier Inn

    Within walking distance to UVA, the Cavalier Inn provides comfortable rooms with complimentary breakfast and free Wi-Fi.

  • 200 South Street Inn

    This bed & breakfast is located just one mile from UVA and near several bars and restaurants.  The room price includes a large continental breakfast in the morning and wine in the evening.

  • Hampton Inn

    Located 4 miles from the UVA campus, Hampton Inn has complimentary breakfast and free Wi-Fi

  • Foxfield Races: The Preview to End all Previews


  • UVA: Springfest 2010

    UVA SPRINGFEST 2011 on Nameless field

    UVA Springfest is one of the biggest events hosted at UVA each year. It is a huge concert held at Nameless field in late March or early April. They have had some great acts in the past like Ben Folds and Ok Go. They have not announced who they have this year yet, but continue to check back here or post it in the comments if you find out.

  • Aqui Es Mexico

    Obviously, I was wary of entering this restaurant.  I was expecting the worst and doubted my fellow citizens who had ranked this place an "87.5".  We sampled several tacos, including homemade chorizo, lengua (a.k.a. beef tongue, which is worth a try even if you picture Kevin Costner sucking down freshly slaughtered buffalo tongue in Dances With Wolves), pulled chicken, and carne asada.  They were awesome!  Checkout:  Aqui Es Mexico

  • Blue Moon Diner

    If you can deal with a little cigarette smoke and some tattoos, Blue Moon is, hands down, the best breakfast place in Charlottesville.  Make sure you look around at all the trinkets and fun decorations. There is always something to discover.

    Courtesy of cVillain

  • Blue Ridge Pig

    Good barbeque isn’t just about the sauce.  It’s also about the tenderness and infusion of the smoked wood taste.  Blue Ridge Pig ensures that your barbeque experience is as homely and amazing as possible.  Unfortunately, you will have to drive at least 25 minutes from Charlottesville.

    Courtesy of cVillain

  • Escafe

    I have never met a salad I didn’t like at Escafe, especially its Asian cabbage toss.  Its menu changes seasonally, so I can’t recall past entrees but do know I’ve liked them all.  The menu has always had appetizers, soup and salads, sandwiches, entrees, and specials, but it’s not overwhelming.  Most recently, I had salmon over seafood risotto, and I’d stopped ordering salmon because chefs invariably cooked it past the medium I requested.  I lightly grilled my server about the fish, and he assured me it would be lightly cooked.

  • Raising Cane’s

    Cane’s does to chicken what Five Guys is doing to the burger industry.  They bring a fresh product to the masses, do it well and do it cheaply.  It’s not a fancy place, but you will want to go back. Checkout: Raising Cane's

    Courtesy of cVillain

  • The Local

    The Local has a very reasonably priced menu in the $13-$16 range your choice of meat including pork, steaks, tuna, chicken.  The cuts for tuna are generous and the plates are very filling. I will say that the short rib is extremely fatty which is a good thing for some, and a bad thing for others. The pasta dishes are excellent and I highly recommend the truffled ragout and the gnocchi.

  • Pad Thai

    Thai food is one of those things you can just eat forever and always love it. That being said, not all Thai food is equal. There is a beautiful establishment in the Belmont area called Pad Thai. It is run by a family: the wife cooks, the husband brings food to the tables, and the sons take orders. There is nothing better to see a family living the American dream, and the citizens of cville supporting it.

  • Petit-Pois

    Petit-Pois is a French bistro located on the Downtown Mall next to ZO.CA.LO and is a terrific place to enjoy outdoor dining. The informal nature of the bistro is contrasted by its tasty food and drink offerings. Simple dishes adorn what is usually a one-sided menu with selections like:

    • onion soup
    • mussels in a white-wine broth
    • pate du campagne
    • pomme frites (French fries…and yes the French do actually make the best fries, with Five Guys following a VERY close second!)
    • hanger steak
    • roast chicken
    • etc…

  • Zo Ca Lo

    Zo Ca Lo, which stands for 'center of town' in Spanish colloquial speech, is conveniently located in the exact center of Charlottesville's Downtown Mall.  It has a large outdoor patio, which is open during the warmer months, and a fireplace to warm up by on cold winter nights.  They serve heavy fare, and even the Grouper was accompanied by a bed of corn.

  • South Street Brewery

    South Street Brewery used to be the serious drinkers paradise. You came there to drink beer, you scoffed at those who drank wine and you inevitably ended up with a headache. We often would show up around 9 or 10 and stay till midnight. Oh, and good luck getting to the bar. You had to have some serious skills or know a bunch of people.  Nowadays you have to start early since $2.50 pints last only until 9 p.m.

    Courtesy of cVillain

  • Buddhist Biker Bar

    Buddhist Biker Bar & Grill is a very popular student watering hole.  This eclectic place is in a cozy brick home is located about half a block off University Avenue.  The menu includes artichokes and parmesan-stuffed mushrooms, baked brie, and a roasted vegetable tostada with marinated black beans.  The decor features a vaulted ceiling with a hand-painted water scene and an old canoe. When the crowd gets too big, which is highly possible on nights when bands play, you'll find that it spills onto the patio out back.

  • Biltmore Grill

    Located  in the heart of UVA's  historic corner,  Biltmore Grill offers a wide variety of classic favorites including hand-pattied burgers, flat-bread pizzas, handmade soups, and salads.  You can sit outside on the tri-level patio or inside next to a fire place.

    Bar specials include:

    Sunday: $3 big bloodies, mimosas, and screwdrivers (brunch)
    Tuesday: $2 pitcher night! (Remember when they tried to charge $3?)

  • Rapture-ClubR2

    Located in the downtown pedestrian mall, Rapture and Club R2 are for hip, trendy professionals.  This restaurant and bar feature an New Orleans themed setting with hardwood floors and a wrought iron-trimmed loft. The staff, with their dyed hair, unique piercings, and assorted tattoos, keep pace with the restaurant's artsy attitude.

Top Events

SAE Boxing Tournament
March 8, 2012 7:00 pm
Knoxville, TN

 SAE Boxing tourney is one of the oldest and largest fraternity events in the country.

The three day event attracts 3,000+ students from all over the south east. It has been going on annually for the last 28 years occurring in the last week of February or the first couple weeks of March. In 2012, SAE Boxing Tournament is March 8th, 9th, and 10th.  The tickets are $15 a night or $35 for the 3 nights and the proceeds normally raise over $70,000 for charity.
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Double Decker Arts Festival at Ole Miss
April 23, 2012 10:00 am
Oxford, MS

The Double Decker Arts Festival is definitely the most exiting weekend at Ole Miss in the spring. “Taking its name from the town's authentic double decker bus imported from England in 1994, the festival brings together visitors and residents alike for a daylong celebration of music, food, and the arts held on the picturesque Courthouse Square of Oxford Mississippi.” Double Decker has been known to draw more than 50,000 people in attendance; making it another Mississippi spring day that you cannot miss!

Charity Bowl at Ole Miss
April 2, 2012 3:00 pm
Oxford, MS

Want to see overweight, out of shape High School Heroes strap back on the pads? How about beautiful sorority girls competing for the cheerleading championship?

St. Patty's Day in Baton Rouge
March 17, 2012 10:00 am
Baton Rouge, LA

The St’ Patty’s pic by bethanykingDay Parade in Baton Rouge is one of the biggest St’ Patty’s day celebrations in the country and a great reason to head to LSU for a weekend. The parade starts at 10:00 A.M. on March 14th, 2009 and will be a rocking party all day long.

The A Day Game at Alabama - 2012
April 14, 2012 3:00 pm
Tuscaloosa, AL
If you are a Bama fan, wish you were, or just want to head to T-Town for an awesome weekend then this is the time to go. The Crimson Tide had a great season last year as they rose back to being a top competitor at a national level.
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This is the biggest event of the spring at Bama and draws fans from all over the South. It is very similar to going to a Bama game during the fall except for one major difference, everyone everywhere you look is a Bama fan.

Volapalooza
April 24, 2012 6:00 pm
Knoxville, TN

Volapalooza is a free concert hosted at Fiji Island in Fraternity Park at The University of Tennessee. This annual event normally takes place at the end of the school year and draws about 1,000 UT students for the night of fun. In the past the All Campus Events committee has been able to bring in some pretty big bands like Ben Folds, Cake, and Dashboard Confessional.

A Week of Concerts - Row Week - Arkansas
April 30, 2012 9:49 pm
Fayetteville, AR

 
 
Row Week at the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville

Each spring, a phenomenal music opportunity draws thousands to the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville campus.  Students gather just before finals to celebrate and enjoy a variety of music from country to urban to hip-hop and more.

UVA: Springfest 2010
March 26, 2012 12:00 pm
Charlottesville, VA

UVA SPRINGFEST 2011 on Nameless field

UVA Springfest is one of the biggest events hosted at UVA each year. It is a huge concert held at Nameless field in late March or early April. They have had some great acts in the past like Ben Folds and Ok Go. They have not announced who they have this year yet, but continue to check back here or post it in the comments if you find out.

Vanderbilt Rites of Spring
April 20, 2012 2:00 pm
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Vanderbilt’s Rites of Spring concert, or “Rites” as VU students like to call it, is an annual concert series hosted on campus to celebrate…you guessed it…the start of spring.

It is hosted on Alumni Lawn which also plays host to Vanderbilt Graduation and other large events. It is the perfect area because it is in the center of campus and surrounded by picturesque trees. In the past, Rites has hosted big name bands creating an excuse for students to have a 3-day party instead of studying for finals.

It draws a huge crowd

Halloween at UNCs Franklin Street
October 31, 2012 3:09 pm
Chapel HIll, NC

Halloween is enormous in Chapel Hill. The city shuts down the main drag, Franklin Street, and people from all the surrounding towns and colleges descend upon Chapel Hill for a night of debauchery. It is a really fun time as there are often upwards of 80,000 in the streets enjoying themselves.

Mardi Gras in New Orleans
February 24, 2012 12:00 am
New Orleans, LA

Every February, people around the world gather to celebrate Mardi Gras

A tradition of parades, masks, beads, dancing, and of course drinking.  With celebrations all over the world, the headquarters for this “holiday” is in New Orleans, Louisiana.  The week long  event builds in size and celebration each day before ending on Fat Tuesday (the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday).

New River Gorge - Bridge Day Festival
October 16, 2012 10:00 am

Check out Bridge Day!