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James River (Lower)

Things To Do – Hopewell, Virginia

Below the fall line near Richmond, the James becomes a broad tidal river. Excellent fishing exists for largemouth bass, striped bass (rockfish), and especially for catfish. Although fishing from the shoreline is available ... More on AnglerWeb.com

Three Days in April 1865

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. Some of the most dramatic events in Richmonds history occurred during Three Days in April 1865: when the city fell to the Union army after four years of Civil War. , Location. 37° 32.05′ N, 77° 26.659′ ... More on HMDB

Bubba's Billiards

Themeparks – Petersburg, Virginia

Category: Amusement Places Bubba's Billiards is a premier supplier of amusement in Virginia. Visit us at our location in ... More on localamusementparks.com

Virginias First World War I Monument

Landmarks – Hopewell, Virginia

Inscription. On Memorial Day 1921, Hopewell American Legion Post 80 dedicated the Commonwealth of Virginias first tribute to those who made the supreme sacrifice during World War I. The monument now honors Hopewells fallen heroes ... More on HMDB

Jamestown

Things To Do – Yorktown, Virginia

This place really brings history to life as you experience the trials and tribulations of colonial Jamestow... More on Yahoo! Travel

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Alexander H. Stephens House Site

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. Alexander H. Stephens: Vice President of the, Confederate States of America, Lived in the house that stood here in 1861, This tablet is placed by the, Confederate Memorial Literary Society, A. D. 1912, , Erected 1912 ... More on HMDB

Belle Isle Civil War Prison

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Belle Island once housed prisoners captured by the Confederate Army during the Civil War. It is both a peaceful retreat from the city, ... More on igougo

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  • Inscription. During the winter of 1863-1864, the island visible from this spot held up to 8,000 Union army prisoners. After the outbreak of the Civil War, prisoners poured into Richmond. Camps buil... More on HMDB

  • Inscription. To mark the site of, Bell Tavern: used as a, Recruiting Station, during the War of 1812, Erected by the Dorothy Payne Madison Chapter, N. S. U. S. Daughters 1812, VA, , Erected by Nat... More on HMDB

Assateague Explorer

Tours – Chester, Virginia

We saw the wild ponies in several places along the island and we had a great time during the entire trip. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • We listened to our friends and they were right. This is the best thing to do in Chincoteague and the captai... More on Yahoo! Travel

Bombproof and Well Drewrys Bluff – 1862 / 1864

Parks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. During battle, supplies could be brought into the fort through the Covered Way, a tunnel protected from shell-fire. , Erected by Richmond National Battlefield Park National Park Servi... More on HMDB

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  • Inscription. The soldier is sitting in the doorway of the bombproof, a shelter during heavy bombardment. , Erected by Richmond National Battlefield Park National Park Service. , Location. 37°... More on HMDB

The Bell Tower

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. This tower was built in 1824, on the site of a frame building. It long served as a guard house for the State Guard. The bell was a fire alarm and was also rung in emergencies. In 1861-... More on HMDB

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  • This building replaced an earlier wooden bell tower that stood closer to the Capitol. At the time of its construction, the current Bell Tower was next to the barracks of the Virginia Capitol Guard,... More on Nps.gov

Chick-Fil-A

Restaurants – Henrico, Virginia

Ranger Smith's Jeep Tour

Tours – Doswell, Virginia

Inscription. Opened May, 1975, Operating 25 years in the same corner of what was originally called "The Happy Land of Hanna-Barbera", this popular children's jeep ride was manufactured by Intamin AG of Switzerland. This "Kiddie Merry ... More on HMDB