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Birthplace of Sam Houston

Landmarks – Lexington, Virginia

Sam Houston was born on March 2, 1793, in a cabin in Rockbridge County, Virginia. As commander-in-chief of the Texas army, he won the battle of San Jacinto, which secured Texan independence, April ... More on Virginia.org

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  • Inscription. On March 2, 1793, the noted soldier and statesman Sam Houston was born in a log cabin on a nearby knoll. Houston served with distinction in the U. S. Army and later as a congressman an... More on HMDB

Radford University - Dedmon Center

Swimming – Radford, Virginia

It's a fun party school!  And you can learn there, too.  More on GeckoGo

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Museum of the Middle Appalachians

Museums – Saltville, Virginia

Step back in time at the Museum of the Middle Appalachians. Learn about the unique geology of the region and how it has influenced the area for millions of years. See the full size replicas of ice ... More on Virginia.org

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  • The Museum of the Middle Appalachians touts its history and geology with other attractions, including an 18th century house and reconstructed salt furnace nearby. At this museum, visitors learn abo... More on Heritage

Migration: A Gallery

The best art gallery in Charlottesville. Top flight contemporary work by artists from around the country. B... More on TripAdvisor

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  • This is the Charlottesville art gallery you should not miss. ... More on TripAdvisor

Robert James Davidson (1862-1915) Professor 1891-1915 Dean, Scientific Department 1903-1913 Dean, Department of Applied Science

Museums – Blacksburg, Virginia

Inscription. An American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow, Robert James Davidson worked at VPI as a chemist for the experiment station as a chemistry professor before becoming the first dean of the Scientific Department ... More on HMDB

Natural Bridge Wax Museum

Museums – Lexington, Virginia

We went in because it was free with the bridge ticket but otherwise I would have skipped it. More on TripAdvisor

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  • But our daughter has no idea what these should look like, so she had a great time. More on TripAdvisor

  • We would not have gone there however it was included in the price to the see the Natual Bridge, which is so... More on TripAdvisor

Tinkling Spring Church

Landmarks – Fishersville, Virginia

Inscription. This was first the Southern Branch of the “Triple Forks of Shenandoah” Congregation, which called John Craig as pastor in 1741. A church was completed here about 1748; two other buildings have succeeded it. ... More on HMDB

Blue Mountain Brewery

Breweries – Afton, Virginia

Nachos were good. More on TripAdvisor

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  • I'm not a big meat fan, but since this WASN'T your standard cardiac-killing pepperoni et al., (local sausag... More on TripAdvisor

  • the location of this brewery is unbeatable, I love this area in VA and I couldn't resist stopping by this p... More on TripAdvisor

Draper Valley Golf Club, Inc.

Golf Courses – Draper, Virginia

A well maintained and fairly straight forward layout that will challenge more your ability to hit the ball ... More on GolfReview

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  • Course offers great value for those over 55, excellent value for others. More on golflink.com

  • To many houses around the the golf course and there is no place to have a fine dinning experince. The golf ... More on Yahoo! Travel

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

National And State Parks – Blacksburg, Virginia

The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail commemorates the 1780 campaign that led to the battle of Kings Mountain. The battle was a key turning point in the American Revolution when southern... More on Virginia.org

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  • The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail commemorates the 1780 campaign that led to the battle of Kings Mountain. The battle was a key turning point in the American Revolution when southern... More on Virginia.org

Keswick Vineyards

Wineries And Vineyards – Keswick, Virginia

Their tasting room is very welcoming and comfortable . More on TripAdvisor

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  • The staff are very knowledgeable of the wines. More on TripAdvisor

  • Okay nice place. Award winning wines but not very people don't know much about the wine More on TripAdvisor

Green House Coffee

Restaurants – Crozet, Virginia

Shoney's

Restaurants – Salem, Virginia

It was so pleasant and quiet with EXCELLENT FOOD we have decided to drive back there just to have lunch or ... More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • I told her she needed to stay where she was because it is a beautiful and quiet community to grow up in. More on Yahoo! Travel

  • i lived on wildwood road growing up and we were moving from ny to nc in january 2009 and i decided to show ... More on Yahoo! Travel

Fort Chiswell Pizza

Restaurants – Max Meadows, Virginia

Open for Lunch and Dinner. More on Virginia.org