Directions from Roanoke, Virginia to Amherst, Virginia





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Daura Gallery Museum

Museums – Lynchburg, Virginia

The art gallery was established in 1974 and dedicated in 1990 as the Daura Gallery in memory of Pierre and Louise Blair Daura. Since then, the Gallery has expanded its facilities and collection th... More on Discoverlynchburg.org

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  • The art gallery was established in 1974 and dedicated in 1990 as the Daura Gallery in memory of Pierre and Louise Blair Daura. Since then, the Gallery has expanded its facilities and collection thr... More on Virginia.org

Shadow Ridge Golf Club

Golf Courses – Amherst, Virginia

This course is unplayable. The greens look more like bunkers then greens and you can not tell the fairway from the ruff. Hopefully ... More on golflink.com

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  • The 18-hole "Shadow Ridge" course at the Shadow Ridge Golf Club facility in Amherst, Virginia features all the hallmarks of Virginia golf. ... More on golflink.com

  • Shadow Ridge Golf Club is an 18-hole regulation length golf course in Amherst, Virginia. This layout provides for a fun golf experience for golfers of all skill levels. More information about Shado... More on TheGolfCourses.net

Avenel

Landmarks – Bedford, Virginia

Stately mansion built circa 1838 as manor house for 40-acre plantation. Destinguished guests included General Robert E. Lee and Edgar Allen Poe. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places and Virginia ... More on Virginia.org

Cedar Hills Golf Course

Golf Courses – Lynchburg, Virginia

Unfortunately this course closed 2/1/07. More on golflink.com

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  • The 9-hole "Cedar Hills" course at the Cedar Hills Golf Course facility in Lynchburg, Virginia features 2,760 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 34 . The course rating is 33.6 and it ... More on golflink.com

  • Cedar Hills Golf Course is a 9-hole regulation length golf course in Lynchburg, Virginia. This short layout provides for a fun golf experience for golfers of all skill levels. Online tee times may ... More on TheGolfCourses.net

Enchanted Castle Studio

Themeparks – Natural Bridge, Virginia

The Enchanted Castle Studios has been creating attractions, displays, and fiberglass figures of all shapes and sizes for the amusement and entertainment industry since 1982. We build lifelike human figures, animals, cartoon characters, ... More on FactoryToursUSA

Diuguidsville

Landmarks – Gladstone, Virginia

Inscription. The town of Diuguidsville established in 1792 by the Virginia General Assembly was named for William Diuguid 1717-1764 immigrant to Buckingham County in 1745 from Aberdeen, Scotland. He was a first cousin of Patrick Henry ... More on HMDB

Birthplace of Rives

Landmarks – Arrington, Virginia

Inscription. Two miles east, at Oak Ridge, was born William Cabell Rives, May 4, 1792. He was minister to France, 1829-32 and 1849-53; United States Senator, 1832-45; member of the Peace convention of 1861 and of the Confederate Congress. ... More on HMDB

Virginia Military Institute Museum

Museums – Lexington, Virginia

Shelled and burned by the Union army after the battle of New Market. In Jackson Memorial Hall is a mural of the famous cadet charge during that battle. Includes ... More on Virginia.org

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  • This museum tracing VMI's history is well worth a visit, especially to see the raincoat Stonewall Jackson was wearing when his own men accidentally shot him at Chancellorsville (the bullet hole is... More on Frommers

Big Otter River

Things To Do – Evington, Virginia

Pamplin Pipe Factory

Museums – Pamplin, Virginia

The Pamplin Pipe Factory is one of the two facilities in Appomattox County listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its history dates back to the Appomatucks Indians and their cottage industry of clay pipes. The Pamplin ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

Lynchburg Museum at the Old Court House

Museums – Lynchburg, Virginia

Come to The Lynchburg Museum and explore the history of Lynchburg and the Virginia Piedmont. The Lynchburg Museum shares stories about the people and fascinating events that have shaped Central Vi... More on Discoverlynchburg.org

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  • NOW REOPENED!!! Come to The Lynchburg Museum and explore the history of Lynchburg and the Virginia Piedmont. In 2000, a ceiling collapsed and the building was closed for a complete renovation. We a... More on Virginia.org

Washington and Lee University

Things To Do – Lexington, Virginia

Founded in 1749, private college. Robert E. Lee was president of school after the Civil War (1865-1870) and established the School of Law and the nation's first journalism program. George Washingto... More on Virginia.org

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  • Inscription. Founded, 1749, as Augusta Academy, near Greenville; reestablished at Timber Ridge, May, 1776, as Liberty Hall Academy; moved to Lexington and chartered as a college, 1782; endowed by G... More on HMDB

Tlanquepaque Authentic Mexican

Restaurants – Forest, Virginia

Authentic Mexican Cuisine More on Virginia.org