THE VIRGINIAN GUIDE · 2026
The places you love.
The people you count on.
Find a table for tonight, a trusted local service, or somewhere new for the weekend. Explore 116 profiles across 112 categories, with practical details and recognition from established local and statewide awards.
Personal Training / Abingdon
Personal Training
An Abingdon fitness business offering personal-training options, including in-home sessions. A consultation lets customers discuss their goals, available equipment and the structure of a program before committing.
Best of Abingdon 2026 — Fitness Center/Gym winner (Visit Abingdon).
Details & contact information →Pickleball Courts / Vienna
Pickleball Courts
A climate-controlled Tysons-area club with six indoor pickleball courts. Open play, lessons, clinics and private events serve different kinds of players, with options for beginners and nonmembers; check booking requirements before arriving.
Northern Virginia Magazine, Best of NoVA 2026 — Pickleball Court.
Details & contact information →Paddle or Racket Sports Facility / Richmond area
Paddle or Racket Sports Facility
A fitness and wellness club group with Virginia locations and facilities that vary by club. Use the location pages to compare racket sports, aquatics, classes and membership options before choosing the right fit.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Paddle or Racket Sports Facility
Details & contact information →Dance Studio / Ashland
Dance Studio
A downtown Ashland dance school offering instruction in styles including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and musical theater. Its youth programs span different ages; contact the studio for placement, schedules and enrollment.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Dance Studio
Details & contact information →Specialty Fitness / Richmond
Specialty Fitness
A Richmond studio combining yoga and barre-oriented classes. The class schedule is the best starting point for comparing formats, booking a session and checking what to bring.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Specialty Fitness
Details & contact information →Prosthodontic Practice / Richmond
Prosthodontic Practice
A Richmond dental specialty practice focused on restoring and replacing teeth, including implant-related care. Contact the office to discuss a consultation, referrals and the services appropriate to an individual treatment plan.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Prosthodontic Practice
Details & contact information →Chiropractic Practice / Midlothian
Chiropractic Practice
A Midlothian chiropractic practice with appointments and therapy information available through its website. Prospective patients can review the practice’s services, fees and insurance information before arranging an evaluation.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Chiropractic Practice
Details & contact information →Hospital / Richmond
Hospital
VCU’s academic medical center is based in downtown Richmond. Its website connects patients with clinical specialties, appointment information and hospital resources; choose the relevant department for questions about a particular service.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Hospital
Details & contact information →Orthopedic Practice / Richmond area
Orthopedic Practice · Physical Therapy Practice
A Virginia orthopedic practice with physical therapy and sports-medicine services. Its location directory helps patients find an office or therapy site and identify the appropriate clinician for an appointment.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Orthopedic Practice, Physical Therapy Practice
Details & contact information →Ophthalmology Practice / Richmond area
Ophthalmology Practice · Optometry Practice
A Central Virginia eye-care practice offering routine examinations and specialist services. The website provides locations and appointment information, allowing patients to identify the office and service relevant to their needs.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Ophthalmology Practice, Optometry Practice
Details & contact information →Endodontics Practice / Richmond
Endodontics Practice
A Richmond-area endodontic practice focused on care involving the interior of the tooth. Contact the office about referrals, consultations and scheduling rather than assuming a general dental appointment covers the same services.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Endodontics Practice
Details & contact information →Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Practice / Richmond area
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Practice
An oral and facial surgery practice with multiple Virginia offices. Its website explains the practice’s procedures and appointment process; contact the selected office about referrals and preparation for a consultation.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Practice
Details & contact information →Primary Care Practice / Richmond area
Primary Care Practice
A concierge primary-care practice with Virginia offices. Prospective patients can compare locations and ask about membership, fees and the services included before deciding whether the model suits their care arrangements.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Primary Care Practice
Details & contact information →Periodontic Practice / Richmond area
Periodontic Practice · Orthodontic Practice
A Virginia dental group bringing general dentistry and several specialties into its network. Location and clinician information help families find an appropriate office for routine care or a specialty consultation.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Periodontic Practice, Orthodontic Practice
Details & contact information →General Dentistry Practice / Richmond
General Dentistry Practice
A Henrico-area dental practice offering general dental care. Its East Parham Road office provides a local contact for appointments, first-visit information and questions about available services.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: General Dentistry Practice
Details & contact information →Obstetrics and/or Gynecology Practice (OB/GYN) / Richmond area
Obstetrics and/or Gynecology Practice (OB/GYN)
A women’s health practice offering obstetrics, gynecology and related specialties in Central Virginia. Its location and provider directory helps patients identify the appropriate office and appointment type.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Obstetrics and/or Gynecology Practice (OB/GYN)
Details & contact information →Dermatology Practice / Richmond area
Dermatology Practice
A Virginia dermatology practice with information on skin-care services and office locations. Patients can use the provider directory and appointment resources to find the appropriate practice location.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Dermatology Practice
Details & contact information →Plastic Surgery Practice / Richmond
Plastic Surgery Practice
A Richmond plastic-surgery practice offering consultations for cosmetic procedures. Its website outlines available services; individual suitability, risks, recovery and pricing belong in a consultation with the clinical team.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Plastic Surgery Practice
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Sep 25, 2026Our directory brings together independently researched profiles and recognition from regional and statewide awards. Each profile links to its source and identifies the original award, year and category. A regional award is not a statewide ranking. Businesses can appear in more than one category. Payment does not determine editorial selections. Check current hours, services and availability directly with each business.
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