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Lakes – Occoquan, Virginia
'Occoquan Reservoir' is a reservoir in northeast Virginia, southwest of Washington, D.C., straddling part of the boundary between Fairfax County and Prince William County, west of Alexandria. It is formed by the Occoquan Dam on ... More on Wikipedia
Sightseeing – Potomac, Maryland
Inscription. Most gold found in Maryland came from the Potomac area. Mining operations began shortly after gold was discovered near Great Falls during the Civil War and continued until 1940; incide... More on HMDB
Parks – Lorton, Virginia
Pohick Bay is a water-oriented park 25 miles south of the nation's capital. The park occupies a spectacular bayside setting on the historic Mason Neck peninsula in Fairfax County. In early times, G... More on Fxva.com
Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Lunch and evening cruises of the scenic Rappahannock River are available on a 100-foot boat with a paddle wheel reminiscent of Fredericksburg's days as a steamboat landing. Reservation required. L... More on Visitfred.com
National And State Parks – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Inscription. (Front Marker Stone): This memorial was erected by the State of Louisiana to honor her sons who fought and died at Gettysburg July 1-2-3, 1863. In particular it memorializes the 2300 infantrymen of Hays and Nicholl's ... More on HMDB
Landmarks – Hopewell, Virginia
Inscription. City Point had been a port for more than 250 years before the Union army arrived. On June 15, Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant established his headquarters at City Point just eight miles behind the front lines at Petersburg. ... More on HMDB
Music and Theater – Arlington, Virginia
Jane Franklin Dance offers classes and workshops for children. The Young Dancers Project combines youth ages seven to 14 in creative dance making with the professional company members. Classes incl... More on GoCityKids
Things To Do – Glen Allen, Virginia
Inscription. World War I and II veterans organized the Glen Allen American Legion Post 244 in 1946. Sheppard Crump, a member of the First Caucus of the American Legion and later the Adjutant General of Virginia was the first Commander. ... More on HMDB
Landmarks – Spotsylvania, Virginia
Inscription. The stone stack in front of you is all that remains of the Catharine Furnace, built in 1837. Close a decade later, the furnace was reborn to meet the Confederacys wartime need for iron... More on HMDB
Restaurants – Washington, Washington DC
Christophe Poteauxs poached mussels, branzino, garlic chicken, croque monsieur with Virginia ham. Michelle Garbees pastries. Tues-Sat 11:30 am-2 pm, Tues-Thurs 5:30-9 ... More on WhereTraveler
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