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Great Falls Park

National And State Parks – Mechanicsville, Virginia

Great Falls is a National Park - avoid the picnicker rush on pretty weekend afternoons- there is a fee for admission and parking is a premium. The area is a picturesque river gorge with a view of the Falls. The majority of the climbs ... More on RockClimbing

Food Lion

Grocery Convenience Shopping – Powhatan, Virginia

Lee's Retreat

Things To Do – Petersburg, Virginia

At the end of the Siege of Petersburg, General Robert E. Lee knew he had to get his troops out, and planned to meet with a larger ... More on igougo

Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia

Museums – Richmond, Virginia

Significant facets of African-American life in Virginia from Jamestown in 1619 until today are on display here. Located in the heart of the Jackson Ward neighborhood, the museum has a collection of... More on Virginia.org

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  • Located in Jackson Ward, the museum exhibits artifacts that illustrate the history of African-Americans, ... More on Discover America

Farrar's Island

Landmarks – Chester, Virginia

Inscription. In 1611, Farrar's Island was the site of the "Citie of Henrico, " one of Virginia's first four primary settlement areas under the Virginia Company of London. Later, it was part of a 2,000-acre land patent issued posthumously ... More on HMDB

Mangohick Church

Landmarks – Aylett, Virginia

Inscription. Referred to by William Byrd in 1732 as the New Brick Church, Mangohick Church was built circa 1730 as a chapel of ease for those who lived in remote areas of St. Margaret's Parish. Distinguished by its fine Flemish bond ... More on HMDB

Icing by Claire's

Clothing Shopping – Colonial Heights, Virginia

The Hornwork

Landmarks – Yorktown, Virginia

Inscription. To your right the British extended their works outward along the York-Hampton Road a principal entrance into Yorktown which they blocked with this “Hornwork.” It was garris... More on HMDB

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  • CHAPTER VI THE CIVIL WAR WORKS OBSCURED OTHERS THAT REMAINED When Union General George McClellan, in his advance up the peninsula early in April 1862, came to a halt in front of the Confederate lin... More on Nps.gov

Making Machines at Tredegar

Parks – Richmond, Virginia

Inscription. During the 1880s the Tredegar Iron Works made many of the specialized machines necessary in iron production. This was especially true for machinery used in the rolling mills. Two major parts of the stand of rolls you ... More on HMDB

Bowl, Pot, and Pipe

National And State Parks – Jamestown, Virginia

Inscription. By 1640, Jamestown potters were making thick-walled jugs, bowls, and pots for everyday use. Symmetrical design and an occasional slip-coat of color show that skilled artisans were at work. The local ware fired red, due ... More on HMDB

John Rolfe Museum and Historical Research Center

Museums – Fort Lee, Virginia

The center is a museum in a classroom providing hands-on children's programming and exhibits on 17th century culture. More on MuseumsUSA.org

Overehill Lake

Themeparks – Glen Allen, Virginia

Category: Recreation Park Open To The Public Overehill Lake is a premier supplier of amusement in Virginia. Visit ... More on localamusementparks.com

Cities Grille

Restaurants – Williamsburg, Virginia

The service was wonderful , and the food was absolutely the best we had all week. More on Restaurantica

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  • The best item on the menu was the Savannah Baked Brie appetizer. More on Restaurantica

  • This was a wonderful restaurant that is a must if you are visiting Williamsburg, VA. The service was wonder... More on Restaurantica

China Dragon

Restaurants – Richmond, Virginia

cheap food for students: small and cheap . More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • We asked about a couple of the dishes like what was in them and what came with them but the waitress didnt ... More on Yahoo! Travel

  • Is like any other chinese food place. Service wasn't OK--not fast but not too slow. Nothing special tho More on Yahoo! Travel

Peninsula Distribution Center

Restaurants – Tabb, Virginia

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