RICHMOND REGION IN THE NEWS

From Edgar Allan Poe to Obama to the Civil War, the Richmond Region has received a great deal of media coverage in recent months. Check out the articles below to read more about this historic yet hip city.

Civil War Sesquicentennial: Details beyond the battles
October 24, 2009- Tifton Gazette

Richmond stages an artistic comeback
October 21, 2009- The Washington Post

Real first Thanksgiving, carriage ride, recipe for Cherry Cordial
October 18, 2009- CulinaryTravelJournal.com

36 Hours in Richmond, VA
October 18, 2009- New York Times

History Underfoot: Tracing the steps of our founding fathers in Richmond, VA
October 11, 2009- News Press- Online

Historical Riches: Richmond, VA
October 9, 2009- What's Up Annapolis

Fall Foliage in Virginia, From $140 a Night
October 8, 2009- Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel

Taste Makers: Richmond
October 1, 2009- Taste of the South

Best Places to Live: Money's list of America's best small towns
October 1, 2009- CNNMoney.com

Richmond Region's Expanded Offerings Include New Hotels, Venues for Groups
October 1, 2009- Convene

Virginia
September 27, 2009- New York Times Magazine

Learn a Bit of History While Having a Fun Family Outing Near Richmond, VA
September 15, 2009- Best Kid Friendly Travel

10 great places to stream through cities
September 3, 2009- USA Today

Eat Passionately in Virginia
September 2009- Dreamscapes

Virginia, naturally green and waiting to host your group
August 28, 2009- Group Travel Planet

Barbecue and Beyond
August 23, 2009- Wall Street Journal

50 Authentic Experiences
August 12, 2009- Time Magazine

Around Richmond
August 5, 2009- Southern Accents

Richmond: Make meeting history in Virginia's Richmond Region
August 1, 2009- Convene

Real Deals: July/August 2009
July/August 2009- Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel

Yes, Virginia has it all
July 5, 2009- The Toronto Sun

Richmond rates as a hot spot for young professionals
July 2, 2009- Richmond Times Dispatch

Segway Sightseeing in Richmond, VA
June 23, 2009- Burnham Virginia

Virginia Capitol played unique role in history
June 21, 2009- Reading Eagle

The Best Places to Start Over
June 11, 2009- BusinessWeek

Virginia attractions celebrate slogan anniversary with discounts, free nights
June 10, 2009- USA Today

North and South Neighbors
June 4, 2009- MetroWeekly

10 great places to feel the need for speed
May 22, 2009 -USA Today

10 great places for runners to hit the road
May 15, 2009 -USA Today

Richmond Marriott Gets $14 Million Makeover
May 4, 2009 -Richmond BizSense

Poe Bicentennial is Just One Reason to Visit Richmond
May 3, 2009 -The Charleston Gazette

Richmond: History Meets Fun
May 1, 2009 -Piedmont Parent

Virginia Tourism Announces Travel Discounts Across the State
April 29, 2009 -Richmond Times-Dispatch

Cornerstone of Country Has Lots of Sights for History Buffs
April 29, 2009 -NASCAR.com

A Trip to Picturesque Richmond, VA
April 26, 2009 -Jerusalem Post

Visit the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia in National Poetry Month
April 10, 2009 -Examiner.com

The Mother of All “Free Stuff to Do in Richmond” Lists
March 25, 2009 -Richmondbargains.com

10 Reasons to Visit Carytown
March, 2009 -Southern Living

Web Site Targets Travelers to Region
March 18, 2009 -Richmond Times-Dispatch

21 Regional Destinations: Haunting History, a Diner Dash and More
February 1, 2009 -Washington Post

Poe Museum among Richmond haunts of mystery writer, poet
January 17, 2009 -The Freelance Star’s Town and County

There's no mystery to Poe's allure
January 15, 2009 -USA Today

Edgar Allan Poe turns 200
January 2009 -Travel and Leisure Magazine

The Importance of Heritage Tourism
December/January 2009 -Black Meetings and Tourism

Remembering Poe, Evermore
December 31, 2008 -Washington Post

East Coast cities battle over Poe's legacy
December 23, 2008 -USA Today

Investigate the World of Edgar Allan Poe - The inventor of the mystery novel turns 200 years old in 2009
December 18, 2008 -U.S. News and World Report

History and Mystery in Richmond's Church Hill
December 14, 2008 -Washington Post

For Virginia Museum Director, Life Is Rarely Still
Dec. 2, 2008 -NPR

Obama and You? A Strategy for the Big Day
November 30, 2008 -New York Times

Historic and Hip - Virginia’s state capitol is confident of its future and proud of its past
November 2008 -Global Traveler