Directions from Chesapeake, Virginia to La Plata, Maryland





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Candida's World of Books

Book Shopping – Washington, Washington DC

Candida's, an independent specialty bookstore located in the heart of DC's Logan Circle neighborhood, stocks books in over 15 languages. Customers are foreign and US readers with a variety of interests, including language learning, ... More on GoCityKids

Main Street Bar and Grill

Nightlife – Stafford, Virginia

Stop in for a quick bite to eat, for a drink at social hour, or to enjoy some live music at this nighttime hot-spot. The atmosphere ... More on Virginia.org

Hanover County / Henrico County

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. Hanover County, Area 512 Square Miles: Formed in 1720 from New Kent, and named for the Electorate of Hanover. Patrick Henry and Henry Clay were born in this county. In it were fought the battles of Gaines's Mill, 1862, ... More on HMDB

A Place of Work

Landmarks – Williamsburg, Virginia

Inscription. This small structure played a part in the industrial activity along the Pitch and Tar Swamp, but the exact use of its three furnaces is unknown. Chemical analysis of the soil ruled out high-temperature industry, such ... More on HMDB

Eakin Community Park

Parks – Fairfax, Virginia

This park is located along the Accotink Trail section of the Fairfax Cross County Trail. There is ample parking, and a large shady playground ... More on KidsPlayParks

Prata Creative

Parks – Washington, Washington DC

about Prata Creative: Prata Creative offers play-based, full-immersion, Spanish language programs for toddlers, preschoolers, ... More on GoCityKids

Iverson Railroad Grade Trail

Things To Do – Washington, Washington DC

Smoothie King

Smoothies – Richmond, Virginia

Be good to yourself - Over 50 different flavors of custom-made, all natural ingredients including real fruit & juices - Nutritional smoothies, ... More on entertainment.com

Virginia Holocaust Museum

Museums – Richmond, Virginia

WOW what a two day experience! More on TripAdvisor

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  • There are a number of Confederate museums to visit, but I found that I enjoyed this museum the most. More on igougo

  • The Virginia Holocaust Museum offers visitors an interactive look at the Holocaust. A visit to the Virginia... More on igougo

Gum Springs Historical Society and Museum

Museums – Alexandria, Virginia

Gum Springs was founded by West Ford, a former slave owned by George Washington's family, who acquired the property in 1833. Gum Springs became a refuge for runaways and recently freed slaves to li... More on Fxva.com

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  • Gum Springs is the oldest African American Community in Fairfax County, formaly established in 1833. West Ford, a former slave, founded the community after being freed by George Washington. Located... More on Virginia.org

Chevy Chase Club

Golf Courses – Chevy Chase, Maryland

This exclusive club will only allow members and their guests to play the course. There is only one par 5, yet there are a variety of long, well-designed par 4's that will give players fits. This cl... More on Golf.com

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  • The 18-hole "Chevy Chase" course at the Chevy Chase Club facility in Chevy Chase, Maryland features 6,803 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 69 . The course rating is 71.8 and it has ... More on golflink.com

Fortune House

Restaurants – Fredericksburg, Virginia

Excellent food well kept secret at great prices. More on Restaurantica

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  • Enjoy delicious Chinese food at this local favorite restaurant. More on Virginia.org

The Liberty Tavern

Restaurants – Arlington, Virginia

The Liberty Tavern offers rustic, modern American cuisine in a historic 1907 building that has been beauti... More on OpenTable.com

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  • Seasonal food attentive /funny service and an eclectic wine list. More on Yahoo! Travel

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Piccadilly Cafeteria

Restaurants – Hyattsville, Maryland

Van Ness Mausoleum

Landmarks – Rosslyn, Virginia

'Van Ness Mausoleum' was designed by George Hadfield. It is said to be a copy of the Temple of Vesta in Rome. }} }} It was constructed in 1833, after the architect's death in 1826, initially for the wife of John Peter Van Ness who ... More on Wikipedia