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 Old-fashioned Fourth |
3400 Mountain Road (Meadow Farm) Richmond, VA 23229 United States +1 804 501 5520 |
Try your luck at watermelon seed-spitting or enter a pie-eating contest. Enjoy bluegrass music, clogging and examples of blacksmithing and country doctoring. Dunking booths and other games add to the excitement. The fun comes to a climax when a fife and drum corps introduces the main event, a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Famous firsts |
12602 Harrison Landing Rd Richmond, VA 23030 United States +1 804 829 6081 / +1 888 466 6018 http://www.berkeleyplantation.... |
Enjoy the same view of the James River that English settlers saw when they landed here and celebrated the first official Thanksgiving in 1619. During the Civil War, President Lincoln was so impressed with the hospitable ladies of Berkeley, he ordered his troops to leave the plantation unscathed. Taps, a haunting, American military tune, was composed here while the Union Forces were encamped. Charles City is about 90 minutes from Richmond. Take I-64 east to Route 155 south to Route 5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A moving memorial |
111 Rochelle Ln Richmond, VA 23803 United States +1 804 733 2396 http://www.petersburg-va.org/t... |
The lives of 30,000 Confederate soldiers were lost during the Siege of Petersburg, one of the most devastating events of the Civil War. Blandford Church, built in 1735, now honors their memory. Here, at their graves, the first Memorial Day was observed in 1866. Fifteen Tiffany stained-glass windows, designed in their honor, adorn the building. Donated by southern states after the war, this is one of only seven complete sets of Tiffany windows in existence. To reach Petersburg take I-95 south about 30 minutes from Richmond. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Grandest house in town |
Centre Hill Court Richmond, VA 23803 United States +1 804 733 2401 |
Centre Hill, built in 1823 and remodeled in the 1840s, then again in 1901, displays the evolution of several architectural styles. Once the residence of the Bolling family, it has always been the most magnificent home in the city. Ornate woodwork and a 1840s service tunnel that connects the work area of the house to the city are special features of Centre Hill. Petersburg is about a half hour from Richmond. Take I-95 south into the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eighteenth-century splendor |
6701 John Tyler Hwy Richmond, VA 23030 United States +1 800 473 5075 http://www.jamesriverplantatio... |
This Georgian home was originally part of Westover Plantation and was named by William Byrd for his daughter. In 1847, Evelynton became home to the Ruffin family. Their patriarch, Edmund Ruffin, fired the first shot at Fort Sumter which started the Civil War. A combination ticket is available with Berkeley, Sherwood Forest and Shirley plantations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Safe-keeping |
19 Bollingbrook St Richmond, VA 23803 United States +1 804 733 2400 |
Built in 1817, the Farmers Bank is one of the oldest bank buildings in America. Upper floors have rooms where the cashier and his family lived and contain period furnishings that reflect the living conditions of the people who worked there. One of the most interesting features of the bank is its original safe, kept in the cashier's office. The safe was lowered through the floor to the vault at night. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A past of triumph and tragedy |
112 N Railway Ave (Ashland-Hanover Visitor Center) Richmond, VA 23005 United States +1 804 752 6766 / +1 800 897 1479 |
Hanover was the center of the "Great Awakening" of the American Revolution led by resident Reverend Samuel Davies. Patrick Henry was born here, studied law here and lived here at the time of his famous liberty speech. His residence, Scotchtown, is open to the public. Hanover was also the birthplace of Henry Clay, another important figure during the Revolution. During the Civil War, the bloody Seven Days Battles took place here. The battlefields are now National Parks. Take 64 east to Route 360 (Mechanicsville Turnpike) to reach Hanover. It is about a 20-minute drive from Richmond. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Revolutionary toasts |
13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd Richmond, VA 23069 United States +1 804 537 5050 http://www.hanovertavern.org/p... |
Travelers on the road from Washington to Richmond have stopped at this site since 1733. The original owner of the tavern was William Parks, founder of the Virginia Gazette. He left it to his son-in-law, John Shelton, who became the father-in-law of Patrick Henry. Henry, the great orator of the American Revolution, lived here for some time, beginning in 1757. Part of the original building remains, but most of the present tavern was built in 1780. It has endured as a stagecoach stop, a tavern and an inn. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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From Pocahontas to Sears & Roebuck |
4100 Oaklawn Blvd Hopewell Visitors Center Richmond, VA 23860 United States +1 804 541 2461 / +1 800 863 8687 http://www.ci.hopewell.va.us/ |
In 1864, General Grant selected City Point as the Union Headquarters. His T-shaped cabin still stands. Other attractions are: Appomattox Plantation (1763); Crescent Hills, a neighborhood with one of America's largest concentrations of Sears, Roebuck & Co. Catalog Houses by Mail; the home and burial place of the only son of Pocahontas and John Rolfe and Weston Manor, an elegant 18th-century Tidewater mansion. After touring local landmarks and historic sites, take in a show at the Swift Creek Mill Theater or enjoy seasonal riverside concerts. Hopewell is a 20-minute drive from Richmond. Take Exit 9A on I-95 south. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hope all's well |
4100, Oaklawn Boulevard Richmond, VA 23860 United States +1 800 863 8687 (Toll free) http://www.ci.hopewell.va.us/ |
Your guide to all the beautiful sights, accommodations and eateries, Hopewell Tourism helps tourists with all kinds of literature required to tour around the state. They also organize meetings and trade shows. Whether emergency information, real estate prices or meeting facilities, you know where to find help. The center also offer snacks and drinks and if your visit to the city is short lived, pick up something from their gift store. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Flight to Appomattox |
425 Cockade Alley (Petersburg Visitor Center) Richmond, VA 23804 United States +1 804 733 2400 http://civilwartraveler.com/vi... |
This driving tour follows General Robert E. Lee's route from Petersburg to Appomattox. With stops, allow two hours for the tour, then extra time to explore the sites at Appomattox Court House. Begin with the site of Lee's withdrawal from the Richmond-Petersburg Front and end at the scene of surrender at Appomattox. Maps and information can be obtained at the Petersburg Visitors Center. Petersburg is about a half hour drive from Richmond. Take I-95 south to Route 36 to reach the battlefield. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Flowers everywhere |
1800 Lakeside Ave Richmond, VA 23228 United States +1 804 262 9887 http://www.lewisginter.org |
In the 1880s, Lewis Ginter, a wealthy businessman, opened a resort on this land just northwest of Richmond. An avid gardener, he planted and cared for much of the foliage that still thrives in the park today. Upon his death, the property passed to his niece who opened a hospice for children in Ginter's home. She also cultivated the gardens and imported several rare plants. The land is now operated by the city as a botanical garden. Explore the Victorian garden, nature trails and the home, and perhaps stop at the Tea House for lunch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Magnificent magnolia |
10020 Iron Bridge Rd Richmond, VA 23832 United States +1 804 796 1479 |
Built in 1822 by William Winfree, Magnolia Grange is a beautiful and carefully restored Federal-style plantation home. The house features wallpaper and carpeting which are not usually found in other Richmond area restored homes. Magnolia is also noted for its elaborate ceiling medalions and carvings on its doors, windows and mantels. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Meander through meadow |
3400 Mountain Rd Richmond, VA 23229 United States +1 804 501 5520 http://www.co.henrico.va.us/re... |
Children will love Meadow Farm. This living history site features animals to see and pet and special games and activities just for the small and curious. A restored 1860 farmhouse and its outbuildings are here to tour, giving visitors a comprehensive idea of what country life was like in the 1800s. Examples of special activities are needlework circles, a favorite social event for women of the era, and group games that children played during the period. Adults will enjoy the farmhouse too, as well as the 150 acres of park grounds that surround it. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Find a brother in arms |
6125 Boydton Plank Rd Richmond, VA 23803 United States +1 804 861 2408 / +1 877 726 7546 http://www.pamplinpark.org |
Three million men fought in the Civil War and the exhibits at this museum comprehensively demonstrate their circumstances and ideologies. Other attractions at Pamplin Historic Park include Tudor Hall Plantation, an 1812 Greek-revival home that was the brigade headquarters of Confederate General Samuel McGowan, and the Breakthrough Trail, an 1865 battlefield where Grant's Union forces broke Lee's defensive line guarding Petersburg. Three historic, walkable trails that take from 15-30 minutes each to walk - perfect for families with young children or those interested in some light walking in a gorgeous setting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Over 300 years of history |
425 Cockade Alley Petersburg Visitors Center Richmond, VA 23803 United States +1 804 733 2400 http://www.petersburg-va.org |
Because of its proximity to Richmond, Petersburg was a strategic location during the Civil War. A ten-month siege here in 1864 was the turning point of the war and the battlefield is the site of the largest military explosion before the atomic bomb. The Petersburg National Battlefield Park, Blandford Church and the unusual Trapezium House are a few of many attractions in the city. Petersburg is about thirty minutes from Richmond. Take I-95 south into the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An explosive site |
1539 Hickory Hill Rd Richmond, VA 23803 United States +1 804 732 3531 http://www.nps.gov/pete/ |
A yawning crater still scars the site of Petersburg's Civil War battlefield. It was created when Union troops dug tunnels to detonate explosives under Confederates. The method killed thousands of men in an effort to break the line of defense. about a half hour Petersburg was under siege for ten months because it was strategic to taking the Confederacy and its capitol in nearby Richmond. A monument at the Park was recently erected to honor the contributions of African-American soldiers who served in both the Confederate and Union armies. Petersburg is 25 miles south of Richmond. Take I-95 south to Route 36 to reach the battlefield. No fee for Five Forks or Grant's Headquarters. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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You know whom to turn to |
425, Cockade Alley Richmond, VA 23803 United States +1 800 368 3595 http://www.petersburg-va.org/ |
Touring in Petersburg? Get help from the knowledgeable staff at Petersburg Visitors' Center. Find all the literature required to make your stay here easier and stress free. Whether it's a list of restaurants, tourist attractions or accommodations, get them all in the historic area of Petersburg, where this Visitor's Center is located. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A blast from the past |
5706 Grove Ave Richmond, VA 23226 United States +1 804 288 9068 http://www.regalcinemas.com |
Voted one of the best classic movie houses in Richmond, this charming theater specializes in independent and foreign films. Step into this ornately designed building with decorative accents and enjoy a movie experience from a bygone era. The theater is located near several fine restaurants including Peking and Phillip's. The Shops at Libbie & Grove are also close by. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fast and furious. |
602, East Laburnum Avenue Richmond, VA 23222 United States +1 866 455 7223 (Tickets) http://www.rir.com |
Considered by many to be the birthplace of NASCAR since Lee Petty won the first NASCAR race ever in 1953, the Richmond International Raceway is today one of the most modern speedways you will find on the NASCAR tour. It boasts a .75 mile oval track with 14 banks/turns and equipment that makes nighttime racing possible. Richmond International Raceway also hosts two Winston Cup events annually: the Pontiac Excitement 400 and the Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Need for Speed |
600 East Laburnum Ave Richmond, VA 23222 United States +1 804 345-7223 http://www.rir.com/ |
First used in 1946 (before NASCAR became official in '48) the Richmond International Speedway is one of the most popular venues of its kind. Check the website for event listings;if you wanna go fast this is the place for you. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The home of Patrick Henry |
16120 Chiswell Ln Richmond, VA 23015 United States +1 804 227 3500 http://www.apva.org/apva/scotc... |
This charming white clapboard home is part of one of Virginia's oldest plantations. Built in the early 1700s, it was purchased in 1770 by the renowned patriot Patrick Henry, perhaps most well-known for his "Give me liberty, or give me death" speech delivered at St John's Church in Richmond. He lived here with his wife, Sarah, and their six children. The house displays many of Henry's personal effects including a desk and his law library. Scotchtown is just north of Richmond and eleven miles northwest of Ashland, a charming Victorian railroad town. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tyler in Tidewater |
14501 John Tyler Hwy Richmond, VA 23030 United States +1 804 282 1441 http://www.sherwoodforest.org |
Two presidents, John Tyler and William Henry Harrison, once called Sherwood Forest home. This stunning example of Tidewater architectural design was built in 1730 on a plantation granted in 1616. Highlights include a ballroom, added by Tyler for guests to dance the popular Virginia Reel. Stroll through 25 acres of terraced gardens, woodlands and a lawn designed by Andrew Jackson Downing. Sherwood Forest still contains its original outbuildings and is one of the few complete plantation yards in America. The house and land is still owned by Tyler's descendants. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Virginia's oldest plantation |
501 Shirley Plantation Road Richmond, VA 23030 United States +1 804 829 5121 / +1 800 232 1613 (Toll Free) http://www.shirleyplantation.com/ |
The parents of Confederate commander Robert E. Lee were married at Shirley Plantation, the home of the Carter family since 1660. A Carter daughter, at her engagement party, used one of the dining room windows to test the authenticity of a diamond presented to her by a man she did not wish to marry. Caught in the act of carving and asked to explain, she claimed to be carving their initials in the glass. Subsequent generations have added their initials, upon engagement, to the glass. Shirley is about an hour drive from Richmond. Follow the signs to James River Plantations off I-64 east. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A people plagued |
15 W Bank St Richmond, VA 23803 United States +1 804 733 2404 http://www.petersburg-va.org/t... |
Imagine a chicken costing $50! This excessive price was demanded of Petersburg citizens during the Civil War. The largest siege of any American city took place here when, for ten months, Union troops relentlessly attacked to facilitate taking nearby Richmond. The subsequent conditions in Petersburg are explored at the Siege Museum. The museum is located in the former commodities market and illustrates how residents lived before, during and after the War. Petersburg is about a half hour from Richmond. Take I-95 south into the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of Virginia's oldest churches |
11353 Mt Hermon Rd Richmond, VA 23005 United States +1 804 798 4520 |
This is the oldest frame church in Virginia, erected in 1729, and paid for with 60,000 pounds of tobacco. Patrick Henry's uncle was its rector from 1737-1777. North Carolina troops camped in and around the church in 1862 before the Civil War battle of Hanover Courthouse. This interesting example of colonial architecture is located near Randolph Macon College, Scotchtown and the Ashland Berry Farm. Tours are by appointment only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Viva la fair! |
600 E Laburnum Ave (Richmond Raceway Complex) Richmond, VA 23222 United States +1 804 569 3200 / +1 800 588 3247 http://www.statefair.com |
Wander through the glittering lights of the Midway, filled with rides like the Ferris wheel and carousel. Visitors to the fair can also take a thrilling helicopter ride, watch a rodeo, enjoy nightly fireworks and visit the State Fair Nursery and Equine area, where livestock is on display. Sampling of traditional fair fare like candy apples, cotton candy and elephant ears adds to the whole experience. Special events include concerts at the Classic Amphitheatre, showcases of regional products and a living history village. Gate Admission: weekends $11, weekends $13, 11-day pass $19-26. Discounts for kids and seniors; advance sale tickets and season passes are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Meet you at the train station |
112, North Railroad Avenue Richmond, VA 23005 United States +1 804 752 6766 http://www.town.ashland.va.us/ |
Located just fifteen miles from the capital of Virginia, the Town of Ashland is quiet a convenient place to go sight seeing. Then of course there is also the fact that the accommodations and eateries here are quite cheap. The town is full of historical sights and the visitors center is no different—step into the 1920's train station. They'll guide you through your visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Haunted home of Thomas Jefferson |
12601 River Rd Richmond, VA 23229 United States +1 804 749 4000 http://www.historictuckahoe.com/ |
One of the oldest homes in Virginia, this was a boyhood residence of Thomas Jefferson. Tuckahoe is the location of some of Richmond's eeriest hauntings. The most notorious is of a distressed young bride who rushes down a garden path called "The Ghost Walk" supposedly searching for her beloved. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Saga of the Skies |
5701 Huntsman Rd Richmond International Airport Richmond, VA 23250 United States +1 804 236 3622 http://www.vam.smv.org/ |
If you love airplanes, this museum is sure to fascinate you. Vintage aircraft, aviation history exhibits, flight films and lectures make this division of the Science Museum of Virginia an interesting stop. A World War II exhibit and an exhibit devoted to Richmond native explorer Richard E. Byrd are highlights. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An historic, peaceful place |
3280 South Crater Rd Richmond, VA 23805 United States +1 804 861 5822 |
This large antebellum farmhouse was built in 1815. The Federal Court of Inquiry of the Crater Battle, one of the most significant battles of the Civil War, was held here in 1864. The atmosphere of Walker House is relaxing and elegant. The first floor includes a living room, walnut-paneled library and dining room. Gardens and a lily pond with koi and goldfish are on the grounds. Each of the four bedrooms reflects a season of the year. Walker House is 1 mile off I-95 south at Exit 48-B; about 30 minutes from Richmond. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gorgeous Georgian |
7000 Westover Rd Richmond, VA 23030 United States +1 804 829 2882 http://www.jamesriverplantatio... |
Westover was built in 1730 by the founder of Richmond, William Byrd. The view of the river and the beauty of the house and grounds make this one of the most enchanting spots in Virginia. The Elizabethan knot garden, a majestic gate topped with sculptures of metal and stone and sprawling lawns dotted with century-old tulip poplars are a delight to encounter. The intricately carved banister of the massive staircase is amazingly detailed. Charles City is about 1 1/2 hours from Richmond. Take I-64 east to Route 155 south to Route 5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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