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toric homes have become not only places for visitors to stay while exploring an area, but attractions in and of themselves.
“One reason that the bed and breakfast industry has been such a success is that so many people live in urban and suburban environments. They lead hectic lives — 50 percent of all mothers of preschool children work. This has fueled the urge for weekend getaways.”
“They like to stay at bed and breakfasts, visit antique shops and wineries — just have a relaxing weekend. The Shenandoah Valley owes a lot not only to scenic wonders, but the whole bed and breakfast industry which has really cultivated the travel from the Washington/ Baltimore corridor.”
A new spirit of cooperation among regions has also helped boost tourism in Virginia, said Steger. Rappahannock County’s involvement in a six-county marketing campaign infor
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