Locals - 101 Reasons /On June 25, 2014

Coastal Virginia Summer Bucket List - Part 3

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We are half way through Coastal Virginia Magazine's Summer Bucket List. Wow - our area has so much to offer! (click here to read part 1 and part 2)
Moving on to the second half of the list, there are so many more activities to enjoy this Summer: summer in Hampton Roads

14. Go skydiving.
We know that this has long been a bucket list item of yours, and it’s time to finally face your fears and mark it off. Skydive Suffolk and Virginia Skydiving Center in Virginia Beach both offer tandem and AFF (Accelerated Freefall) jumps. Prepare to see Coastal Virginia from a view like never before as you experience the thrill of your life!

15. Cozy up with one of the most Handsome studs in town.
Coastal Virginia has no lack for delectably distinct eateries. From fresh-caught seafood to authentic ethnic cuisine, or elevated pub grub at its finest, we are blessed with countless options to satisfy our culinary cravings. Since this bucket list was created with a “carpe diem” mentality, we’ll get straight to the most indulgent and alluring of these—Handsome Biscuit. Only a year old, this quirky spot on Colonial Avenue has quickly gained a kind of cult following serving fresh-made sweet potato biscuits. And with menu items like the Dill Na Na (a potato onion frittata with arugula and dill mayo); Bleu Blazer (fried chicken with spicy picked red cabbage and blue cheese dressing); and A.C. Slawter (pulled pork BBQ, apple coleslaw and Lupo hot sauce), it doesn’t take more than taste buds to figure out why. Our favorite of all of these is the Stevie—fried chicken with pickles, whole grain mustard and honey. Um. Yeah. Handsome Biscuit is only open Tuesday–Sunday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m., so if you miss the last call, hop over to Field Guide on Granby Street, owners David Hausmann’s and John Porter’s other equally eclectic establishment.

16. Do a crazy run that’ll mess up your clothes.
You know, a mud run, or one of those runs where they spray you with neon dye. It’s a fun way to get in a good workout and just relax and let it all go. Life can get so stressful, and sometimes it’s easy to forget what it’s like to just let loose and have a blast without worrying about messing up our outfits or letting our hair get crazy.

17. Get a massage.
Do it! If you get a Groupon (and there are always massage Groupons), you can usually get a deal for a one-hour massage for about $30–$40. It’s absolutely worth it. Get the tension out and just lie there and relax (maybe even fall asleep!). You deserve it; end of story.

18. Get a little nutty in Williamsburg.
A trip to Colonial Williamsburg ensures that your day will be filled with history and images harkening to a simpler time in our nation’s past. Continue the sentiment with a visit to The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg in Merchant’s Square. Virginia peanuts have long been an element of the Commonwealth’s foodways and heritage, sought after for their crunchy, large kernels and discernible flavor. The traditional lightly-salted, roasted peanuts can be found in abundance at the shop, but more creative flavors such as Honey Roasted Caramel Apple Spiced, Hot Wasabi Spiced and Savory Dill Pickle should not be overlooked either. Luckily, The Peanut Shop offers samples of all of their flavors, so you’re sure to find just the right one. Pro tip: pay the shop a visit on Saturday mornings between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. and receive a 10 percent discount off of your purchase.

Make sure to look for tomorrow's post as we highlight more of the Coastal Virginia Summer Bucket List!

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