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Landmark in the Wilderness

National And State Parks – Spotsylvania, Virginia

Inscription. The building complex known collectively as Wilderness Tavern appeared in the early 19th century to serve the needs of travellers. Located on either side of the Fredericksburg-Orange Turnpike, the original roadbed of which ... More on HMDB

Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont

Things To Do – Fredericksburg, Virginia

It is almost as if you are waking into an active studio and Gari Melcher is alive today. More on TripAdvisor

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  • An unforgettable experience. More on TripAdvisor

  • Mary Washington College deserves a lot of credit for this charming and welcoming museum. The studio with Me... More on TripAdvisor

Western Branch Reservoir

Things To Do – Suffolk, Virginia

This is one of five water supply reservoirs owned by the City of Norfolk that are open to fishing. At 1,265 acres, Western Branch is the largest of the Norfolk water supply lakes. With a maximum depth of 35 feet, it is also the deepest. ... More on AnglerWeb.com

Doswell Folk Bank

Things To Do – Doswell, Virginia

History at Prince George Courthouse

Landmarks – Prince George, Virginia

Inscription. Lord Cornwallis, going toward the James in pursuit of Lafayette, passed here, May 24, 1781. A part of Grant's army passed here on the way to Petersburg, June, 1864. The place was occupied by Union troops in 1864-65. ... More on HMDB

Wmsvle Brewery

Breweries – Richmond, Virginia

we went there tonight and we were not really impressed with the entrees. More on AOL.com

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  • We went there tonight and we were not really impressed with the entrees. The rockfish was drenched in butter and serve skin side up which ... More on AOL.com

  • Never felt more like singing the brews... More on AOL.com

Confederate Position Cold Harbor - 1864

Parks – Mechanicsville, Virginia

Inscription. The night before, Union soldiers write their names on scraps of paper fastened to their clothing, hoping to be identified after the battle. At 4:30 a.m. they are ordered to attack the ... More on HMDB

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  • Inscription. By nightfall Porters force had safely retreated across the Chickahominy. Lee had sustained nearly 9,000 casualties in his first victory of the war, while the Federals lost close to 6,0... More on HMDB

Eighth N. Y. Heavy Artillery Cold Harbor

National And State Parks – Mechanicsville, Virginia

Inscription. Eighth N. Y. Heavy Artillery, Col. Peter A. Porter, 4th Brigade, 2D Division, 2D Corps, Army of the Potomac, Roll of Honor, Killed or died of wounds received in the, Battle of Cold Harbor, Va. June 3, 1864, Col. Peter ... More on HMDB

General Thomas' Birthplace

Landmarks – Courtland, Virginia

Inscription. General George H. Thomas, "The Rock of Chickamauga, " was born on July 31, 1816, about five miles to the south. A graduate of West Point, Thomas sided with the Union during the Civil War and won distinction in the campaigns ... More on HMDB

Cold Harbor Battlefield Walking Trail Hanover County Parks and Recreation

Parks – Mechanicsville, Virginia

Inscription. For thirteen days Union and Confederate armies faced each other around Cold Harbor, their lines separated by only 150 yards of ravaged ground. Twice, on June 1 and June 3 1864, savage fighting erupted when the Federals ... More on HMDB

Zuni Tree & Alpaca Farm

Things To Do – Zuni, Virginia

Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths, garlands, Christmas decorations, trees bagged, trees tied, tree shaking provided, free tree trimmings, saws provided, gift shop, restrooms, farm animals ... More on pickyourownchristmastree

Kenmore Plantation

Museums – Fredericksburg, Virginia

We are, of course careful to pick up after ourselves! More on TripAdvisor

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  • Kenmore has a beautiful garden, and great staff. More on TripAdvisor

  • If you only visit one thing in Fredericksburg it just might have to be Kenmore. Not that it is the most pe... More on igougo

Ukrop's Super Markets INC and Ticketmaster Outlet

Restaurants – Glen Allen, Virginia

Ukrops is a good place to get a cheap lunch in a pinch without tipping. Ticketmaster closes earlier than the store, so beware. ... More on TripAdvisor

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Super Suppers

Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia

Subway Sandwiches and Salads

Restaurants – Petersburg, Virginia

Mcdonald's is located in Virginia. This very affordable establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the ... More on Open List