Directions from Chesapeake, Virginia to Doswell, Virginia





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The Wave Swinger

Landmarks – Doswell, Virginia

Inscription. Opened May, 1975, Built by Zierer, The Wave Swinger is named for its wave-like motion, creating a thrilling experience for guests of all ages. Note the craftmanship of the original oil paintings on the center column and ... More on HMDB

Hampton Is Burned "¦ a bright light over by the bay.

Landmarks – Hampton, Virginia

Inscription. When Capt. Jefferson C. Phillipss Confederate troops set the town of Hampton on fire on the evening of August 7, 1861, a house that stood on this King Street site was one of the many structures destroyed. Archaeology ... More on HMDB

Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts

Museums – Falmouth, Virginia

The Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA) is a non-profit, member-supported, volunteer run arts center and gallery housed in the historic Silversmith House (c. 1785). We are also a partner of the Viginia Museum of Fine ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

Site of J. E. B. Stuart's Death

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. Major General James Ewell Brown Stuart, C. S. A. Commander of the cavalry of the Army of Northern Virginia, died here on May 12, 1864, in the home of his brother-in-law, Dr. Charles Brewer. Cause of his death was a wound ... More on HMDB

Historic Falmouth

Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia

Inscription. Founded in 1727 as a trading center for the Northern Neck. Hunters iron works here were an objective in the Virginia campaign of 1781. The Army of the Potomac camped here from November, 1862 to June, 1863 and moved hence ... More on HMDB

Lees Mill

Landmarks – Newport News, Virginia

Inscription. Lees Mill, a pre-war tide mill, formed part of Confederate Maj. Gen. John Bankhead Magruders second Peninsula defensive line. When Union Gen. George B. McClellan began his Peninsula Campaign, his advance against Richmond ... More on HMDB

Laneville

Landmarks – Mattaponi, Virginia

Inscription. A mile and a half southwest stood Laneville, built by Richard Corbin, receiver general (treasurer) about 1760 on the site of an earlier house. There Patrick Henry sent, May 1775, to obtain money in payment for the colony's ... More on HMDB

Elk Hill

Landmarks – Goochland, Virginia

Inscription. Two miles south is Elk Hill, once owned by Thomas Jefferson. Lord Cornwallis made his headquarters there, June 7-15, 1781; this was the western limit of his invasion. On June 15 he turned eastward, leaving the place pillaged ... More on HMDB

Marmion

Landmarks – King George, Virginia

Inscription. Two miles north is Marmion, probably built by John Fitzhugh early in the eighteenth century and later named for Scotts poem. About 1785 it passed from Philip Fitzhugh to George Washington Lewis, Washingtons favorite nephew, ... More on HMDB

APVA Jamestown Rediscovery Project

Museums – Gloucester Point, Virginia

APVA Jamestown Rediscovery Project in Jamestown, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

Deck the Door

Home and Garden Stores – Richmond, Virginia

100's of seasonal wreaths - Hand-Tuned wind chimes - Hand-Painted mailboxes - Personalized house plaques - Decorative flags ... More on entertainment.com

Becky's Tea Cafe at Virginia Pantry

Food And Drink – Powhatan, Virginia

Kabuto Japanese House of Steak

Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia

I am not sure what kabutos you went to but the Kabutos off of West Broad St has never been bad and I don't ... More on TripAdvisor

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Crab Shack

Restaurants – Aylett, Virginia

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