Directions from Alexandria, Virginia to Siler City, North Carolina
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Boulder Bumpers
Landmarks – Doswell, Virginia
Inscription. Opened May, 1975, The Boulder Bumpers is a miniature version of the Dodgem car ride in Candy Apple Grove. It features two-rider cars, built by Bertazzon of Italy, that run on a 59' x 30' steel-plated floor. the ride structure ... More on HMDB
Execution of Gabriel
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. Near here is the early site of the Richmond gallows and “Burial Ground for Negroes.” On 10 Oct. 1800, Gabriel, an enslaved blacksmith from Brookfield plantation in Henrico ... More on HMDB
The Union Left Flank
Landmarks – Mechanicsville, Virginia
Inscription. This loop trail visits the left of the Union line. Along it you will learn about the charge of General Picketts Confederate brigade; see more of the ground stubbornly defended by General Morells division; learn of the ... More on HMDB
Burgess Mill
Landmarks – Petersburg, Virginia
Inscription. An old mill stood here, with earthworks. On October 27, 1864, General Hancock, coming from the south, attempted to cross the run here and reach the Southside Railroad. He was supported on the east by Warren's (Fifth) ... More on HMDB
Canons and Corpses
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. Big guns on the hill deterred riots in the over crowded prison encampment to your left. Few escaped, most died of starvation, dysentery, and disease. In total about 1,000 perished. The cemetery, now empty, was to your ... More on HMDB
Prince William County Court House
Landmarks – Dumfries, Virginia
Inscription. Dumfries 1760–1822. Forty yards southerly of this spot stood the third court house of Prince William County. The brick in this monument came from the foundation of this old court house, and was donated present owners ... More on HMDB
George Washington's Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm
Museums – Falmouth, Virginia
The mission of George Washingtonâs Fredericksburg Foundation is to enhance the public understanding and appreciation of the lives, values, and legacies of George Washington, Fielding and Betty Washington Lewis, and their families. ... More on MuseumsUSA.org
Confederate Memorial
Landmarks – Hopewell, Virginia
Inscription. (shaft), Dedicated to the glory of God in memory of our Confederate soldiers who fought in the War Between the States 1861-1865, Erected by the City Point Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy 1949, (base), Standing ... More on HMDB
Park Avenue Yoga & Therapy
Themeparks – Sanford, North Carolina
Category: Amusement/recreation Services Park Avenue Yoga & Therapy is a quality source of laughter and enjoyment in North ... More on localamusementparks.com
Monument Avenue
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
We had a great time in this city. More on Yahoo! Travel
Apollo's Pizza
Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia
While they have a very expansive menu, I have never eaten anything but the pizza at Apollo's because I can ... More on insiderpages.com
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