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Plaids and Stripes Plaids and Stripes An Astounding Performance of Military Music to Remember! Friday to Tuesday VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL Celebrate military history and the Virginia International Tattoo with charm and pageantry. Experience TATTOO DATES a true patriotic display of military splendor, with a cast of over 1,000 performers from drill teams to pipe and drum corps. April 30 - May 3, 2020 Friday April 29 - May 2, 2021 science and technology center exploring the power Prince William, Virginia of the sea. The Hampton Roads Naval Museum, May 1, 2020 & April 29, 2021 located inside of Nauticus introduces over 200 PERFORMANCE TIME: years of naval history in Coastal Virginia. Discover Arrive early afternoon for an elegant lunch in the the Battleship Wisconsin, the largest, and last THURSDAY - SATURDAY Officer’s Club on Marine Corps Base Quantico. battleship ever built by the US Navy. 7:30 p.m. Then visit Quantico Na-tional Cemetery, where our nation’s veterans are remembered. Have the honor Head over to Scope Arena for the Tattoo Hulla- SUNDAY MATINEE of helping the Missing In America Project, an baloo- an outdoor festival prior to the show. Then 2:30 p.m. organization that aims to find, identify and inter experience the Virginia International Tattoo, an unclaimed remains of fallen veterans. Experience a ESTIMATE TIME 120 astounding display of inspirational military music, MINUTES once-in-a-lifetime opportunity by participating in majestic massed pipes and drums, show-stopping placing flags at the graves of these previously drill team maneuvers, international bands and danc- forgotten heroes. Travel down the street to the ers from six to eight countries including the United National Museum of the Marine Corps, a lasting States of America. Enjoy, as the cast of 1,000, take For more details tribute to U.S. Marines -- past, present, and future. center-stage in a 120-minute performance. please contact: Before calling it a night, step in to the quaint town of Historic Occoquan for a mem-orable dinner. This For dinner sail along Norfolk waterfront on the Spirit Melissa Hopper riverfront community welcomes visitors with of Norfolk. Savor freshly prepared food in a nautical VisitNorfolk southern hospitality and plenty of dining options to setting with dynamic professional entertainment [email protected] choose from. 800-368-3097 Saturday Prince William, Virginia Mark Kowalewski May 2, 2020 & May 1, 2021 Monday Visit Prince William Norfolk, Virginia [email protected] May 4, 2020 & May 3, 2021 703-792-8423 Start the morning with a Civil War guide dressed in his military uniform lead you to Manassas National Battlefield Park “Where the Southern Victories Take a bus tour of the world’s largest naval Tested the Northern Resolve”. This was the first major installation, Naval Station Norfolk. A land battle of the United States’ Civil War, two armies knowledgeable, active duty Navy guide will board clashed for the first time, heavy fighting swept away the motor coach and give a narrated tour of the any notion of a quick war. Afterwards, visit a Civil War base. Make a quick stop for ice cream and discov- hospital at the Ben Lomond Historic Site. Soldiers er where and how the waffle cone was invented at were taken here after the Battle of First Manassas to Doumar’s. care for their wounds and left their signatures on the walls to prove it. Learn about 19th century medicine Enjoy lunch and shopping at Norfolk’s Premium used to care for the injured soldiers. Outlets with over 90 designer stores with a water- front setting. Spend the rest of the afternoon cruis- Enjoy lunch at Virginia Gateway, the premier shop- ing aboard Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises. ping destination boasting an amazing selection of Take a two hour cruise touring the world’s largest over 120 regional and local shops and restaurants in a naval base by water. convenient shopper-friendly environment. After lunch, visit Effingham Manor Winery to sample their The music and great food doesn’t stop! End the signature wine “King’s Ransom” or enjoying craft night with dinner at Norfolk’s newest entertainment beer, craft food and live local music at 2 Silos venue the Waterside District, adjacent to Town Brewing Company, a place to bring family and Point Park. It will feature the best of national, local friends together. and regional restaurants and will offer live music, festivals, and more. Before calling it a night it is time for dinner at Out of Tuesday the Blue, a neighborhood crab and seafood house serving fresh and diverse seafood with exciting new Norfolk, Virginia May 5, 2020 & May 4, 2021 flavors, be sure to try their lobster bisque! Sunday Before heading for home discover one of the Prince William to Norfolk, Virginia largest collections of azaleas, camel-lias, roses and May 3, 2020 & May 2, 2021 rhododendrons on the East Coast at the Norfolk Botanical Garden. Experience 155 glorious acres In the morning travel to Norfolk, Virginia and of gardens with guided tours on foot, tram or by arrive by 11:30 a.m. to tour Nauticus, the Hampton boat. Roads Naval Museum and Battleship Wisconsin. Nauticus is a fun and exciting interactive Passenger Rail (Northeast Regional) Airports Woodbridge, VA (WDA) Dulles International Airport (IAD) Manassas, VA (MSS) Reagan International Airport (DCA) Quantico, VA (QAN) Norfolk International Airport (ORF) Norfolk, VA (NFK) Distance Washington, DC to Norfolk, Virginia 190 miles Prince William, Virginia to Norfolk 170 miles Richmond, Virginia to Norfolk 92 miles Williamsburg, Virginia to Norfolk 45 miles Virginia Beach, Virginia to Norfolk 25 miles Outer Banks, NC to Norfolk 75 miles .
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