Directions from Newport News, Virginia to Midlothian, Virginia





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Ream's Station First Encounter Wilson-Kautz Raid

Landmarks – Petersburg, Virginia

Inscription. In June 1864, to deny Gen. Robert E. Lee the use of the South Side R. R. and the Richmond and Danville R. R. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant sent Gen. James H. Wilson and Gen. August V. Kautz south of Petersburg on a cavalry raid ... More on HMDB

Fight for the Weldon Railroad

Trains – Petersburg, Virginia

Inscription. After failing to bludgeon his way into Petersburg in June and July, Grant decided to strangle the city instead. His plan: cut the railroads into Petersburg cut the Confederate's lifelines. On August 18, Maj. Gen. Gouverneur ... More on HMDB

Hopewell - City Point Early History Museum

History Museum – Hopewell, Virginia

City Point Early History Museum in Hopewell is located in a late 19th Century Catholic Navy Chapel. The museum ... More on PlanetWare

Ford's Depot The Destruction Begins Wilson-Kautz Raid

Landmarks – Ford, Virginia

Inscription. In June 1864, to deny Gen. Robert E. Lee the use of the South Side R. R. and the Richmond and Danville R. R. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant sent Gen. James H. Wilson and Gen. August V Kautz south of Petersburg on a cavalry raid ... More on HMDB

Richmond Shakespeare Festival

Sightseeing – Richmond, Virginia

The house was great. My husband and I were very excited when we pulled up and saw it. But we had been in th... More on TripAdvisor

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  • Very interesting tour of house and gardens in beautiful area of Richmond. More on TripAdvisor

  • Have a box-dinner picnic in an Elizabethan knot garden, then watch a Shakespeare ... More on Yahoo! Travel

Kings Dominion

Themeparks – Doswell, Virginia

This park is overall one of the best in the U. More on ThemeParksOnline

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  • Also of note, the Eiffel Tower is a must while there thanks to the incredible views it provides of the park. More on ThrillNetwork.com

  • Rating: 5 out of 5 Best Ride: Volcano Kings Dominion is my second favorite park behind SFNE. Kings Dominion... More on ThrillNetwork.com

Jamestown National Historic Site

Landmarks – Williamsburg, Virginia

Inscription. This part of old “James Towne” has been owned and preserved since 1893 by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. Founded May 13, 1607, “James Towne” was the first permanent ... More on HMDB

Creatures 'n Crooks Bookshoppe

Book Shopping – Richmond, Virginia

Creatures 'n Crooks specializes in mystery, science fiction, fantasy and ... More on Yahoo! Travel

Slash Christian Church (D.O.C)

Landmarks – Ashland, Virginia

Slash Church, of St. Paul's Parish,built 1729 of pine timbers cut hand-hewn from the Hanover Cty property by Anglican Parishioners. Pastored by Rev. Patrick Henry, uncle of Patrick Henry, from 1737-1777. During the Revolution, Slash ... More on Virginia.org

Salisbury Country Club

Golf Courses – Midlothian, Virginia

Salisbury Country Club is a private, member-owned, non-profit, full service facility located in Midlothian, Virginia. The facilities are restricted to members and their invited guests. Nomination f... More on Salisburycountryclub.com

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  • The Monacan 9 Course at Salisbury Country Club is a 9-hole regulation length golf course in Midlothian, Virginia. This championship layout features 4 sets of teeboxes for the enjoyment of golfers o... More on TheGolfCourses.net

Strawberry Hill Races

Things To Do – New Kent, Virginia

Richmonders flock to the Strawberry Hill Races each year. The tradition of tailgating and wagering has ... More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • Admission Tickets will not be sold the day of race at Colonial Downs. There is no Will Call at Colonial Downs. Persons attempting to enter Colonial Downs without proper credentials will be turned a... More on Strawberryhillraces.com

Great Shiplock Trail

Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia

Historic shiplock and canal that once serviced the tobacco warehouses along Dock Street. Primitive trails and fishing access. ... More on Visitrichmondva.com

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  • Inscription. The Great Ship Lock connected the navigable part of the James River with the Richmond city dock, which extended for ten blocks to the west. Ocean-going vessels were raised up from sea ... More on HMDB

Lucille's Southern Cuisine

Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia

this is the best family restaurant in town and the prices are very good and also the portions.. More on Restaurantica

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  • The pork chops with gravy looked like porterhouse steaks with gravy and delicioso and oh so tender. More on Restaurantica

  • Staff need to communicate to servers as to which table belongs to whom. Attitudes and tension well noted. N... More on Restaurantica

Aromas

Restaurants – Williamsburg, Virginia

We found this place in the back of merchent square. After a few hours of shopping and walking around we dec... More on TripAdvisor

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  • My wife and I had lunch here on a Friday (about 3/4 full) and had quick service and very good food. Both of... More on TripAdvisor

  • Dogs are allowed at the outdoor tables. More on DogFriendly.com

Young Bin Restaurant

Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia

The menu is outstanding, and the service is exceptional ... More on AOL.com

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  • They have Chinese and Japanese dishes as well so you won't be disappointed in the food. More on Yahoo! Travel

  • Youmg bin kwan is the best korean eatery I have had the pleasure to visit - and - I've been to a few. The m... More on AOL.com