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Bacons Quarter

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. Nathaniel Bacon (1647–1676), leader of Bacons Rebellion, acquired land in 1674 at Curles Neck in Henrico County and property near the falls on the north side of the James River that became known as Bacons Quarter ... More on HMDB

Attack on the Angle

Landmarks – Dinwiddie, Virginia

Inscription. “When we moved toward Five Forks¦we were not expecting any attack that afternoon, so far as I know. Our throwing up works and taking position were simply general matters of military precaution.”, Major General ... More on HMDB

Cold Stone Creamery

Ice Cream – Midlothian, Virginia

A Fatal Error

Sightseeing – Petersburg, Virginia

Inscription. A division of African-American troops in Burnsides Ninth Corps was to have led the attack that followed the explosion of the mine. But just hours before the assault, Union army commander George G. Meade changed the plan. ... More on HMDB

ComedySportz, Richmond, VA

Things To Do – Henrico, Virginia

The food is good also. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • I recommend the brownie and ice cream dessert: Lots of funny there!! More on Yahoo! Travel

  • Comedy sportz is definitely worth it to go. You will see hilarity at a kid-friendly, smoke-free environment. It is so funny and I highly reccommend it to anyone who is in the Area. Yahoo is wrong b... More on Yahoo! Travel

New Millennium Studios

Things To Do – Petersburg, Virginia

New Millennium Studios, located at 1 New Millennium Drive, has about what you’d expect from your corner deli: beer, soda, and some not-so-low-calorie snacks. Don’t come here expecting a night’s worth of entertainment, but hey, at ... More on clubzone

Cumberland Marsh Natural Area Preserve Trails

National And State Parks – West Point, Virginia

The entire nature preserve is closed to the public due to a weak dam crossi More on Trails

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  • The blufftop trail at 1,193-acre Cumberland Marsh is a bird-watchers delight. The grassy islands and still waters of Holts Creek are a valuable stopover for migratory waterfowl traveling the Atlant... More on Trails

Belmont Butchery

Things To Do – Richmond, Virginia

Welcome to Belmont Butchery Richmond's own Belmont Butchery is a full service European style Butcher Shop producing a wide range of hand crafted products using high quality, natural ingredients. We... More on Belmontbutchery.com

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  • All About Us We opened the doors of Belmont Butchery on October 19, 2006. Called a culinary clearinghouse by Style Weekly and with an acclaimed charcuterie program, Belmont Butchery offers artisana... More on Belmontbutchery.com

Confederate Memorial

Landmarks – Hopewell, Virginia

Inscription. (shaft), Dedicated to the glory of God in memory of our Confederate soldiers who fought in the War Between the States 1861-1865, Erected by the City Point Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy 1949, (base), Standing ... More on HMDB

Oasis Sports Park Golf Course

Golf Courses – Chesterfield, Virginia

Can get a little busy on the weekends but all in all, not a bad facility. More on golflink.com

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  • Nice small par 3 course good for beginners like me More on golflink.com

  • Nice par 3 course for practice or beginners. Easy course to walk. Can get a little busy on the weekends ... More on golflink.com

Shockoe Espresso & Roastery

Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia

It has great ambiance and is very comfortable. More on CitySearch

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  • They have some good light food too and a bunch of tables to hang out at. More on Yahoo! Travel

  • I love their Shockoe (milk) Shake, and they also have a wide range of flavors available for shakes in gener... More on CitySearch

Winnerham Market

Restaurants – Amelia Court House, Virginia

Country Club of Petersburg

Golf Courses – Petersburg, Virginia

Best Greens In VA Easy to walk. New clubhouse. Perfect greens. No Tee Times - Wish I lived near here so I could join. More on golflink.com

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  • The course is in great condition-championship speed greens, lush fairways, fluffy bunkers. Good challenging par 3's. Water comes into ... More on GolfReview

  • This club has been one of Virginia’s favorite golfing destinations for over fifty years. The club boasts a wide arrays of state-of-the-art facilities, including lighted tennis courts, swimming poo...

Tommy Edwards 1922-1969

Landmarks – Henrico, Virginia

Inscription. Born Thomas Jefferson Edwards here in Henrico County on 15 Oct. 1922, African American singer-songwriter Tommy Edwards composed songs recorded by well-known performers Tony Bennett, Red Foley, Tony Fontane, and Louis ... More on HMDB