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Opening Shots "Look Out for Your Left!" First Battle of Manassas

Parks – Manassas, Virginia

Inscription. Confederates were spread out along this ridge 1100 men commanded by Col. Nathan "Shanks" Evans. At first light, Federals east of Stone Bridge sent a cannon shell screaming overhead. Skirmishers from both sides opened ... More on HMDB

Policy Resto-Lounge

Bars – Washington, Washington DC

Policy - redefined with an explosion of broiled, marinated and sautéed perspectives developed by Executive Chef Brian Murphy. Brilliant chandeliers add warmth and charm to your dining experience as you mingle, and toast to a new Truth, ... More on clubzone

Benvenue

Landmarks – McLean, Virginia

Inscription. “Benvenue” was part of the 3402 acre “Woodberry” estate granted by Lord Fairfax in 1724 to George Turberville. Charles Lee Corbin Turberville was deeded 400 acres in 1796, which included 198 acres ... More on HMDB

Falkland Chase Apartments

Landmarks – Silver Spring, Maryland

The Falkland Apartments' Cupola Building is located at the corner of 16th Street and Colesville Road, a primary entrance to downtown Silver Spring. The apartments were built in 1936-38 and were on... More on Silverspringdowntown.com

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  • The Falkland Apartments' Cupola Building is located at the corner of 16th Street and Colesville Road, a primary entrance to downtown Silver Spring. The apartments were built in 1936-38 and were one... More on Silverspringdowntown.com

Flying Circus

Things To Do – Morrisville, Virginia

If you are looking for a family friendly event or really special date venue on a budget , this is it. More on TripAdvisor

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  • Concessions and seating are available or pack a pic nic lunch and bring a blanket or chairs and sunscreen. More on TripAdvisor

  • My hubby and I attended the Flying Circus on 10/9/11. What a wonderful afternoon! I must admit I was initia... More on TripAdvisor

Brent Town

Landmarks – Midland, Virginia

Inscription. In 1687, King James II granted 30,000 acres of land here as a sanctuary for Roman Catholics to George Brent, of Stafford County, and London residents Robert Bristow, Richard Foote, and Nicholas Hayward. Brent established ... More on HMDB

Building: VA-29-07

Landmarks – Mount Vernon, Virginia

(VA-29-07) in Mt. Vernon, Fairfax County, VA. At George Washington’s Mt. Vernon Estate & Gardens just outside ... More on dalejtravis.com

Twin Lakes Golf Course, Oaks Course

Golf Courses – Clifton, Virginia

No, it won't compare to Westfields which is right next door, but for the price its a good course. More on GolfReview

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  • Very nice course for mid-/low handcappers with reasonable price . More on golflink.com

  • Twin Lakes, The Oaks A very good layout that is well kept and a good value. At times a little difficult to ... More on golflink.com

Hardesty-Higgins House Visitor Center

Landmarks – Harrisonburg, Virginia

Home to Harrisonburg Tourism and Visitor Services, Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance, Mrs. Hardesty's Tea Room, Valley Turnpike Museum, and ... More on Harrisonburgtourism.com

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  • Begun in 1848 by Henry Higgins, and completed by the city?s first mayor, Isaac Hardesty in 1853, the Hardesty-Higgins House is a structure that has played an important role in Harrisonburg?s histor... More on Virginia.org

Strasburg Mayfest

The whole event reeked of desperation, like this was their one weekend all year to make big money off of th... More on TripAdvisor

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  • Okay, this may not be the biggest festival you have ever been to but the Strasburg Chamber of Commerce goes... More on TripAdvisor

  • We usually like this sort of event, small town fun. But not this one. Wife and I went with our then-5-yr-ol... More on TripAdvisor

Holiday Inn

Things To Do – Washington, Washington DC

Holiday Inn - You’ve been here before. No, maybe not this particular grocer, but you’ve seen a million like it. Holiday Inn is the usual kind of corner store that you’d see in the beginning of an action film…you know, the one scene ... More on clubzone

U.S. Infantry Battalion First Battle of Manassas

Landmarks – Manassas, Virginia

Inscription. July 21, 1861, 11:00 a.m. 1st Brigade (Porter), Second Division (Hunter), Army of Northeastern Virginia, USA, U. S. Infantry Battalion: Maj. George Sykes, "As soon as we were formed, we commenced firing, and the rebels ... More on HMDB

Yates LLC DBA Subway

Restaurants – Fairfax, Virginia

Bertucci's Brick Oven Rstrnt

Restaurants – Ashburn, Virginia

Although you would think that you would be able to find great Italian restaurants in Europe we found that not to be the case and were really looking forward to getting back to the US. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • The food was top notch as was the service. More on Yahoo! Travel

  • We just moved back into the area after a three year tour in Europe. Although you would think that you would be able to find great Italian restaurants in Europe we found that not to be the case and ... More on Yahoo! Travel

Pearlbrite Dental Group Pllc

Restaurants – Centreville, Virginia

Very good Vietnamese noodle soup More on openlist.com

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  • Very good Vietnamese noodle soup More on Openlist.com

  • Favorite of local citizens... More on USRG.com