You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
Newport News/<br />
Williamsburg<br />
VIRGINIA<br />
GO SHOP<br />
BLINK<br />
5500 Foundation St, Williamsburg<br />
757-645-2540<br />
Filled with eye-catching art, elegant bedding,<br />
and Vera Bradley everything, this chic décor<br />
and gift shop feels more like the living room of<br />
a creative and stylish friend.<br />
STARVING ARTIST STUDIO<br />
157 Herman Melville Dr, Newport News<br />
757-594-0518<br />
starartiststudio.com<br />
Choose from 80 colors at this paint-it-yourself<br />
pottery and artisan boutique, or pick up a<br />
beautiful handcrafted home accessory made<br />
by a local artist.<br />
THE NAUTICAL DOG<br />
5104 Main St, Williamsburg • 757-220-2001<br />
nauticaldogwilliamsburg.com<br />
From candles to canine clothes, home<br />
décor to home baked doggie biscuits, The<br />
Nautical Dog is truly a gift store for the<br />
whole family.<br />
GO SEE<br />
PFAC BIENNIAL<br />
At Peninsula Fine Arts Center<br />
101 Museum Dr, Newport News • 757-596-8175<br />
pfac-va.org<br />
Artists from around the country submit their<br />
latest creations to this popular juried art show.<br />
This year promises to be one of the best, with<br />
world-renowned sculptor Richard Hunt as<br />
head juror. Oct. 2 to Jan. 2.<br />
THE ORIGINAL GHOSTS OF<br />
WILLIAMSBURG CANDLELIGHT TOUR<br />
345 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg<br />
757-253-1058<br />
theghosttour.com<br />
In the spirit of Halloween, follow costumed<br />
storytellers through the historic streets of<br />
Williamsburg by candlelight as they recount<br />
eerie tales of unfi nished business, spooky<br />
happenings and other interesting folklore.<br />
Tours take place nightly at 8.<br />
YORKTOWN BEACH<br />
Water St, Yorktown • 757-890-3500<br />
yorkcounty.gov<br />
In Southeast Virginia, fall is perfect beach<br />
weather, with long sunny days, warm water<br />
for swimming and fewer people on the beach.<br />
Yorktown Beach is the locals’ favorite because<br />
of its soft sand, walking and biking trails, and<br />
proximity to plenty of shops and restaurants at<br />
Riverwalk Landing.<br />
GO EAT<br />
COCO CHOCOLATIER & CREPERIE<br />
4904 Courthouse St, Williamsburg<br />
757-258-0808<br />
cocochocolatier.com<br />
Sweet and savory crêpes, chocolate fondue and<br />
a case full of elegantly prepared gourmet European<br />
chocolates—what more could a chocoholic<br />
ask for? Pair your indulgence with a glass of<br />
sweet wine or champagne for an extra treat. $<br />
SMOKIN’ JOES BAR-B-QUE<br />
5619 George Washington Memorial Hwy,<br />
Yorktown • 757-875-7774<br />
smokinjoesbarbeque.com<br />
This roadside dive serves juicy smoke-fl avored<br />
meat, tangy coleslaw and a whole slew of<br />
sauce choices, from vinegar-based Eastern<br />
North Carolina sauce to Texas-style hot sauce.<br />
If you get lost, just follow your nose—you can<br />
smell the hickory-smoke nearly a mile away. $<br />
ART CAFÉ 26<br />
5107-2 Center St, Williamsburg • 757-565-7788<br />
artcafe26.com<br />
Half art gallery, half European-style bistro, Art<br />
Café 26 features “artfully” prepared breakfast,<br />
lunch, dinner and dessert options that change<br />
regularly. Recent dishes have included cappuccino<br />
of spring pea soup and a tower of<br />
Toblerone parfait. $$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
THE CORNER POCKET<br />
4805 Courthouse St, Williamsburg<br />
757-220-0808<br />
thecornerpocket.us<br />
This classy billiards bar is a popular hangout for<br />
pool pros and amateurs alike. Enjoy live music<br />
Thursday nights, as well as a creative menu<br />
featuring apps like tuna sashimi lettuce wraps.<br />
BLURR BISTRO & ULTRA-LOUNGE<br />
605 Pilot House Dr, Newport News<br />
757-240-2382<br />
gotoblurr.com<br />
A sophisticated nightclub atmosphere complete<br />
with dim lighting and modern décor, Blurr is the<br />
newest hotspot for late-night socializing. Be<br />
sure to come for dinner, too—the Cajun-inspired<br />
menu is full of tasty entrees and desserts.<br />
FUN FACT<br />
Newport News is an independent city, having<br />
separated from its former county, Warwick, in<br />
1896. There are only three independent cities<br />
outside of Virginia—St. Louis, Baltimore and<br />
Carson City, NV.<br />
Orlando<br />
FLORIDA<br />
— Jessica Carlson — Lisa Roberts<br />
GO SHOP<br />
DISNEY’S CHARACTER WAREHOUSE<br />
4951 International Dr<br />
407-354-3255<br />
This store’s stock is so last season, but who<br />
cares when you’re taking home Mickey and<br />
Minnie at a hefty discount? Shoppers fi nd<br />
bargains on Walt Disney World clothing, stuffed<br />
toys and much more.<br />
ART AFFAIR GALLERY<br />
301 E First St, Sanford • 407-466-6365<br />
artaffairgallery.com<br />
Sanford’s newest gallery has it all, from colorful,<br />
mixed-media paintings to functional glass<br />
pieces. Other featured works include angular<br />
acrylic fi gures by Peter Cerreta, metal sculpture<br />
by Julie Kessler and a colorful collection of<br />
fair-trade sculptures from Zimbabwe.<br />
LADYBUG LOFT<br />
2808 Edgewater Dr • 407-650-4200<br />
ladybugloft.blogspot.com<br />
Locals proclaim this boutique the place in<br />
College Park to shop for baby gifts, as well<br />
as goodies for grownups. It also offers<br />
adorable children’s clothes and equally cute<br />
styles for moms.<br />
GO SEE<br />
DAYTONA BEACH BLUES FESTIVAL<br />
At Jackie Robinson Ballpark<br />
105 E Orange Ave, Daytona Beach<br />
386-226-1927<br />
annualdaytonabluesfestival.com<br />
This pre-Biketoberfest party features 14<br />
different musicians and plenty of beer and<br />
barbecue. Acts include Matt “Guitar” Murphy,<br />
Damon Fowler, Victor Wainwright & the Wild<br />
Roots, Nico Wayne Toussaint, Matt Murphy &<br />
the Nouveaux Honkies and more. Oct. 8-10.<br />
ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL<br />
DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL<br />
Downtown Disney, Lake Buena Vista<br />
416-962-8899<br />
gwndragonboat.com<br />
This annual event features hot competition in<br />
the growing sport of dragon boat racing, which<br />
originated in China more than 2,000 years ago.<br />
Paddlers dig in to the beat of drums, while<br />
spectators root from shore. Oct. 16.<br />
HONTOON LANDING RESORT & MARINA<br />
2317 River Ridge Rd, DeLand • 800-248-2474<br />
hontoon.com<br />
This marina rents houseboats and pontoon<br />
boats for leisurely exploring the St. Johns<br />
River. Don’t miss the resort’s hummingbird<br />
CONT’D ON NEXT PAGE<br />
OCTOBER <strong>2010</strong> GO MAGAZINE<br />
139
Change language