Directions from Richmond, Virginia to Farmington, Pennsylvania
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Dinosaur Land
Themeparks – White Post, Virginia
Dinosaurland consists of over 40 life-size dinosaur're-creations in a forest-like setting. More on igougo
Northwestern Turnpike
National And State Parks – Capon Bridge, West Virginia
Inscription. In 1784, Washington proposed the Northwestern Turnpike as an all-Virginia route to the Ohio. Authorized in 1827 and started in 1831, it remains a monument to the skill of its engineers, Charles Shaw and Colonel Claudius ... More on HMDB
The Fight for North Anna / The North Anna Battlefield
Sightseeing – Doswell, Virginia
Inscription. (west side of Marker): The Fight for North Anna: On May 21, 1864, Union General Ulysses S. Grant directed the Army of the Potomac away from Spotsylvania Court House in a turning moveme... More on HMDB
Pirates of the Shenandoah Tresure Hunt
Things To Do – Winchester, Virginia
Your pup can go with you on this treasure hunting expedition, with the exception of the cemetery; dogs are not allowed there. Visitors can pick up maps for this interactive family game at the visitor center, and then after the hunt ... More on DogFriendly.com
Civilians in the Crossfire
Landmarks – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Inscription. In seventy-two hours the Chancellor family's world was turned upside down. A Union soldier described the Chancellor women on April 30: "Upon the upper porch was quite a bevy of ladies ... More on HMDB
Stone's Reconnaissance
Things To Do – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Inscription. Union soldiers on the front line probably utilized these rifle pits on May 3-5. Trenches on the other side of the creek possibly served Confederate skirmishers. While the fighting raged near Salem Church, Union Maj. Gen. ... More on HMDB
BIG SANDY CREEK AREA
Swimming – Reedsville, West Virginia
Several swimming holes frequented by students from the University of West Virginia in Morgantown. CAUTION: DO NOT ... More on SwimmingHoles.info
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Trains – Farmington, Pennsylvania
The Allegheny Portage Railroad is a story of ingenuity, persistence, and the fleeting power of success. This engineering marvel, which includes the first railroad tunnel in America, opened a valuable trade route within a developing ... More on recreation.gov
White Day Golf Course
Golf Courses – Fairmont, West Virginia
Needless to say, I will not go back. More on golflink.com
Landram Farm MOLLUS Monument
National And State Parks – Spotsylvania, Virginia
Inscription. These one hundred and sixty-two acres known as the Landram Farm, were presented to the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park by the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States commandery of ... More on HMDB
Great Allegheny Passage - Youghiogheny River Trail (North)
Things To Do – Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Overall a great day to be riding the Great Allegheny Passage. More on TrailLink.com
Great Chinese Buffet Incorporated
Restaurants – Morgantown, West Virginia
The phoenix chicken is wonderful and so are their crab legs! More on Yahoo! Travel
Chuck E Cheese's
Restaurants – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Overall though we had a great time. More on Yahoo! Travel
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