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The Fort Under Attack

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. The Confederate fortifications at Brook Hill were occupied forceably three times by Union cavalry during the Civil War. The initial raid during the night of May 4, 1863 by General Stonemans troops was of relatively little ... More on HMDB

Alcova Heights Park

Parks – Arlington, Virginia

Newly renovated playground for both young kids (2-5 years old) and older kids (5-12 years old). More on KaBoom.org

Early Quakers in Richmond

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. Near this site a meetinghouse was built in 1797 to 1798 by members of the Religious Society of Friends. Called Quakers, the earliest had arrived in Virginia from England in 1655. The building was the second house of worship ... More on HMDB

Diamond (The), Richmond, VA

Things To Do – Richmond, Virginia

It was lots of Fun!!! Most Baseball fans That like fun and exciting Games will like it. It if home of some of the ... More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • The Diamond - Here’s the top-ten best things about The Diamond: Best Thing Number 10: you can buy alcohol here. Number 9: huh. Well, that’s really it, actually. So maybe there’s not enough material... More on clubzone

Fort Myer

Things To Do – Fort Myer, Virginia

“The Strongest Line of Works Ever Constructed” The Breakthrough Trail Pamplin Historical Park

Parks – Petersburg, Virginia

Inscription. The main line of entrenchments behind you was only one part of the entire defensive network established here by the Confederates. Southern soldiers removed all the trees in front of their works to create a clear field ... More on HMDB

One Soldier, One Family, One War The Homespun Letters of James Nugent

Landmarks – Hopewell, Virginia

Inscription. "Oh! father, it would make your blood run cold to see the fights. War is awful." James Nugent, City Point, April 27, 1865, In the closing months of the Civil War, a young Wisconsin college student was drafted and soon ... More on HMDB

Observatory Circle

Landmarks – Rosslyn, Virginia

'Observatory Circle' is a street in Washington, D.C. It runs from Calvert Street to Massachusetts Avenue near 34th Street. The street follows an incomplete loop, forming an arc rather than a circle. Number One Observatory Circle is ... More on Wikipedia

Regal Westhampton Cinema 2

Things To Do – Richmond, Virginia

Voted one of the best classic movie houses in Richmond, this charming theater ... More on Yahoo! Travel

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Alban Towers

Landmarks – Rosslyn, Virginia

'Alban Towers' is an apartment building on Massachusetts Avenue in Northwest Washington, D.C. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and is one of the best examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Washington. It ... More on Wikipedia

Manchester & Free Bridges

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. By 1873, complaints about Mayos tolls led to the opening of the Free Bridge. The day after the Free Bridge opened, thousands crowded onto it to watch the Reverend John Jasper conduct a large group-baptism ceremony in ... More on HMDB

Bradley Local Park

Parks – Bethesda, Maryland

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Woodside Delicatessen

Restaurants – Silver Spring, Maryland

The hundreds of photos on the wall keep young ones occupied long enough to enjoy your meal! More on TripAdvisor

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  • I love the Matzoh Ball soup.... More on Yahoo! Travel

  • I heard a lot about the Woodside Deli for years but since I live in Virginia, I didn't have an opportunity ... More on TripAdvisor

Jyoti Indian Cuisine

Restaurants – Washington, Washington DC

I discovered Jyoti Restaurant in Adams Morgan in the spring of 2007 and visit it very frequently for dinner... More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • However, some of the dishes were blaand and the chicken Vindaloo was definitely less hot than expected. More on TripAdvisor

  • Giant and wonderful samosas, reasonable prices, carafes of wine... all around... More on UrbanSpoon.com

Chop Stix

Restaurants – Rockville, Maryland

The choices may include a 2 or 3 dishes option and it comes with complimentary soup of the day. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • The Tea Smoked duck has a subtle taste and the clay pot dishes (vegetarian or meat) are excellent . More on Yahoo! Travel

  • I tried the spicy salty squid; it was exquisite. That is not an easy dish to make. I have tried it in New York, San Fransisco, ... More on Openlist.com