Directions from Annapolis, Maryland to Doswell, Virginia





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Windsor

Parks – Rappahannock Academy, Virginia

Inscription. This is the ancient Woodford Estate. Governor Spotswood and the Knights of the Golden Horseshoe stopped here on their way to the mountains, August, 1716. Here General William Woodford was born, October 6, 1734. He defeated ... More on HMDB

One Brigade Alone May 24, 1864 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Parks – Doswell, Virginia

Inscription. The first unit of the Union Ninth Corps to cross the North Anna was Brigadier General James H. Ledlies brigade. His 1,500 infantrymen were ready to advance by 3:00 p.m. despite having been soaked up to their armpits while ... More on HMDB

Jim Weakland Field

Landmarks – Woodbridge, Virginia

Inscription. This field is named in honor of a man who, for twelve years, dedicated his time to teaching the youth of Prince William County the true meaning of sportsmanship. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, police ... More on HMDB

Mistress Margaret Brent (c1601–c1671)

National And State Parks – Alexandria, Virginia

Inscription. On September 6, 1654, this site was included in a patent of 700 acres granted by the Colony of Virginia to Mistress Margaret Brent (1601–c1671). An extraordinary woman, she spent most of her adult life fighting ... More on HMDB

ChildTime Magic

Things To Do – Washington, Washington DC

I thought ChildTime Magic did a great show for our school. Some kids were on the floor laughing! Would recommend for any age. More on GoCityKids

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  • ChildTime Magic was great. My 7 year old and his friends laughed and were in awe for an hour. Even the adults enjoyed Louis the Magician. I ... More on GoCityKids

  • about ChildTime Magic: Magician Louis Meyer's ChildTime Magic specializes in age-appropriate magic shows for children. Each show is tailored to the birthday child's age and interests, and features ... More on GoCityKids

Zero Milestone

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. (South Face): Zero Milestone, Virginia Highways, (East Face): Point for the measurement of distances from Richmond on Highways of Virginia, (North Face): North Latitude 37° 32' 23", West Longitude 77° 26' 04", Elevation ... More on HMDB

Gen. Hooker's Headquarters

Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia

Inscription. Just northeast, Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker, commander of the Union Army of the Potomac, kept his headquarters, Jan. June 1863, amid a vast city of tents and camps. It was here he rehabili... More on HMDB

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  • Gen. Hooker's Headquarters N-34 Gen. Hooker's Headquarters N-34 Just northeast, Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker, commander of the Union Army of the Potomac, kept his headquarters, Jan.-June 1863, amid a va... More on Dhr.virginia.gov

Washington Area Roadskaters

Things To Do – Washington, Washington DC

No building reveals more about modern Washington, D.C. than Union Station. Over the past century, its history has both reflected and shaped key elements of life in the capital, including transporta... More on Washingtonunionstation.com

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  • Union Station is Washington's transit hub and a modern shopping and entertainment complex. The original 1908 B ... More on PlanetWare

East Aberdeen Waterfront Walkway

Things To Do – Washington, Washington DC

Visitors traveling to the City of Aberdeen through its eastern entrance off of Washington State Highway 12 can access the trail by taking the first exit to the left, into the Gateway Plaza and foll... More on TrailLink.com

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  • The East Aberdeen Waterfront Walkway is a 6 foot wide, 1.6 mile asphalt trail that meanders along the north side of the Chehalis River. Historically this land was used for industrial purposes and t... More on TrailLink.com

Potomac Riverboat Company

Landmarks – Alexandria, Virginia

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  • It's clean and even the bathrooms are okay. More on TripAdvisor

  • The tour was fun and the staff were friendly. The site in Old Town Alexandria Va can be a little difficult... More on Yahoo! Travel

ACAC of Richmond (formerly Riverside Wellness and Fitness Center - Briarwood)

Swimming – Midlothian, Virginia

The facility was formerly listed as the Riverside Wellness and Fitness Center - Briarwood, and it used to accept out-of-town drop-in visitors for a reasonable day fee - but it has apparently changed ... More on SwimmersGuide

Subway Restaurant

Restaurants – Oxon Hill, Maryland

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T.G.I. Friday's

Restaurants – Greenbelt, Maryland

They have stupid guest relations people who care nothing about your experience and merely type your complai... More on TripAdvisor

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  • it's usually packed, but the food is normally good and the... More on Dine.com

  • It's usually packed, but the food is normally good and the... More on Dine.com

Potomac River

Things To Do – Woodbridge, Virginia

Full of white water rapids and tricky waterfalls, this river ... More on TripAdvisor

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  • Inscription. To the east is the only preserved segment of the Potomac Path, the earliest north-south route in northern Virginia. Following an ancient Indian trail, the road, later known as the King... More on HMDB