Directions from Virginia Beach, Virginia to Harrisonburg, Virginia
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Rockingham County / Augusta County
Landmarks – Bridgewater, Virginia
Inscription. (Obverse), Rockingham County: Area 876 Square Miles, Formed in 1778 from Augusta, and named for the Marquis of Rockingham, British statesman. John Sevier, of Tennessee, was born in this county. In it took place the battles ... More on HMDB
Freedoms Fortress
Landmarks – Fort Monroe, Virginia
Inscription. Fort Monroe was the site of Major General Benjamin F. Butlers decision in 1861 to accept escaping slaves as “contraband of war.” Thousands of former slaves who cast off their bondage and sought sanctuary here ... More on HMDB
Goochland County Courthouse
Landmarks – Goochland, Virginia
This Jeffersonian-inspired courthouse was built in 1826 by master builder, Dabney Cosby, Sr. Major and minor changes and improvements have been made to the interior of the Courthouse during the pas... More on Virginia.org
“¦ to go wee did not know where”
Landmarks – West Augusta, Virginia
Inscription. On April 20, 1862, the Confederate garrison left Fort Johnson to protect Staunton, and to avoid being cut off from the rear by another advancing Union Army. Lt. Pryor describes the retreat from the mountain. Camp at Westview, ... More on HMDB
Communicating Trench
Things To Do – Yorktown, Virginia
Inscription. To your left is a rebuilt trench dug to protect advancing troops from shell fire -- heavy in this open area. The trench followed a zig-zag pattern so as to keep a bank of earth between the men in the trenches and British ... More on HMDB
NOVA Aquatic Center
Swimming – Tuckahoe, Virginia
The facility was built entirely by donations and is operated by Nova of Virginia Aquatics, a year-round ... More on SwimmersGuide
Baron Von Steuben
National And State Parks – Yorktown, Virginia
Inscription. This general was experienced in siege warfare such as characterized the Yorktown battle and so he was invaluable to Washington. Von Steuben maintained headquarters here with his divisi... More on HMDB
13th Street Bridge
Landmarks – Richmond, Virginia
Inscription. The keystone inscription bears the initials of the two owners of the Haxall-Crenshaw Mill, which once stood here. The old 13th Street Bridge and the arch on the bank of the canal opposite this spot were built by Richard ... More on HMDB
Simmons Gap Trail
Things To Do – Dyke, Virginia
A short stroll on a historic road that passes the site of an Episcopal mission. More on Trails
Poquoson Seafood Festival
Things To Do – Poquoson, Virginia
They even have shark to eat! More on GeckoGo
Miller's
Restaurants – Charlottesville, Virginia
The wait staff was very friendly , the clientele was all local people, and the food was very good. More on TripAdvisor
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There's a pretty good bar menu and the food is good for just that. More on Yahoo! Travel
Miller's is one of the most chill spots to hang out in Charlottesville. The area is absolutely beautiful, a... More on insiderpages.com
Chimney Rock via Riprap Hollow
Things To Do – Grottoes, Virginia
As you make your way up Riprap Hollow, your environment will go through dramatic changes. Start out in a lush streamside forest, pass through a narrow canyon to a deep swimming hole, and emerge into a piney, rocky area. Then ascend ... More on Trails
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