Directions from Virginia Beach, Virginia to Washington, Virginia
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In Honor of Those Who Served
Landmarks – Stafford, Virginia
Inscription. In, honor, of the, men and women, of, Stafford County, who served in, defense of their, Commonwealth, and, Country, , Erected 1985 by American Legion Stafford Post 290 and the Citizens of Stafford County. , Location. ... More on HMDB
Revolutionary War at Portsmouth
Landmarks – Portsmouth, Virginia
Inscription. In October 1775, Virginias last royal governor, the Earl of Dunmore, made his headquarters at Gosport, one mile south of here. After his defeat at Great Bridge and the destruction of Norfolk, he entrenched at Hospital ... More on HMDB
Bush Gardens
Things To Do – Williamsburg, Virginia
Not a bad place to visit, it was fun when I was a kid but haven't been back for years. More on GeckoGo
Attack at Ox Ford 24 May 1864
Parks – Doswell, Virginia
Inscription. A half mile north, a brigade of Union infantry commanded by Brig. Gen. James H. Ledlie struck the center of Lees army, which blocked Grants approach to Richmond. Formidable earthworks hastily erected by Brig. Gen. William ... More on HMDB
Keep Digging
Parks – Mechanicsville, Virginia
Inscription. These trenches represent a dramatic change in battlefield tactics. When the two armies met on this ground in 1862, soldiers fought shoulder to shoulder; victory was often dependent upon the success or failure of a dramatic ... More on HMDB
George Washington: Surveyor and Family Man
Things To Do – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Inscription. (Front): George Washington: Surveyor: George Washington loved mathematics, a passion he put to work when he learned to survey land, a useful trade in colonial America. At the age of 15... More on HMDB
Oyster Point Lounge
Nightlife – Newport News, Virginia
Designed for Newport News Marriott at City Center's hotel guests and locals, the Oyster Point Lounge is a patron?s delight. It offers cocktails, meals and snacks. Have a relaxing breakfast as you savor your freshly brewed Starbucks ... More on Virginia.org
Great Neck
National And State Parks – Williamsburg, Virginia
Inscription. When Richard Brewster, gentleman, patented some 500 acres in this area on February 6, 1637 it was described as "the great Neck alias the barren neck". Cleared land then, the forest has since grown back. , Location. 37° ... More on HMDB
Cinema City Drive-In
Things To Do – Tabb, Virginia
Screens: 1 Sound: Car Capacity: 270 Typical season: Technical details: none Cinema City Drive-In Timeline: 1990 - closed More on drive-ins.com
Stuart's Ride Around McClellan
Landmarks – Ashland, Virginia
Inscription. Here at Elmont (known as Kilby's Station during the Civil War), Confederate Brig. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart assembled the last of his 1,200 cavalrymen and began his ride around Union Maj. G... More on HMDB
China Wok
Restaurants – Newport News, Virginia
Good Food Good Food.: China Wok Restaurant has the best chinese food on this side of town. More on Yahoo! Travel
Hard Times Cafe
Restaurants – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Pool hall which is connected to the restaurant allows smoke into non-smoking section. More on Yahoo! Travel
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