REGIONS OF VIRGINIA
Just south of the day-to-day buzz of our nation’s capital, NORTHERN VIRGINIA exudes its own historical charm and cherished character. Immersed in the region’s rich history, travelers can uncover a string of nationally recognized restaurants, unique historic sites, vibrant cities and scenic countrysides dotted with wineries and craft breweries.
From the bustling streets of Old Town Alexandria to the rolling hills and vineyards found throughout Loudoun County and the plethora of historic marvels in Arlington, Fairfax County, Prince William County and Manassas, travel in this region encompasses everything travelers would want in a Virginia vacation. IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA. MEALS AT NUMEROUS LOCAL RESTAURANTS, SUCH AS THIS "CASUAL NEIGHBORHOOD PLACE" STOMPING GROUND RESTAURANT IN ALEXANDRIA ENJOY EVERY LAST BITE OF DELECTABLE
HIKE-IN CAMPING, NATURE VISIT THE UDVAR-HAZY CENTER TRAIN FOR A RACE on the paved NORTHERN PROGRAMS and bridle trails are just of in Chantilly, a companion facility to Washington & Old Dominion Trail, named few of the attractions of Sky Meadows the Museum on the National Mall in for the old railbed it follows. The 45-mile State Park, located in Delaplane on a Washington, D.C., featuring hangars trail passes through charming villages historic farm that encompasses life from displaying thousands of aviation and and city centers. Finish up in trendy the colonial era through the Civil War. space artifacts, the Airbus IMAX Theater, Shirlington for a choice of eateries and VIRGINIA the Donald D. Engen Observation Tower, shopping. SPEND TIME AT THE TORPEDO the Mary Baker Engen Restoration FACTORY ART CENTER in Alexandria, Hangar and the reading room’s archive INCREASE YOUR CRAFT BEER IQ on the where a former ammunition factory has collections, too. Historic Hops Beer Trail and the Beltway been transformed into studios, galleries, Beer Trail. With new and established a museum of local archeology and more. STEEP YOURSELF IN COLONIAL breweries on their respective itineraries, HISTORY and walk to these historic sites you’re guaranteed the full spectrum of DINE AT GADSBY’S TAVERN in Fredericksburg: Kenmore Plantation, craft beer experiences. RESTAURANT in Alexandria and receive Mary Washington House, Rising Sun a discount at the Tavern Museum, where Tavern and Mercer’s Apothecary. Most are PAN FOR GOLD at Lake Anna State Park Washington, Lafayette and Jefferson once associated with George Washington and in Spotsylvania. Tour the Goodwin Gold socialized. Venture through the 18th- his family, including Ferry Farm, located Mine, where gold was discovered in century tavern and hotel where famous across the Rappahannock. For Civil War 1829 and rent a cabin. Don't forget your historical figures spent their time, and buffs, visit Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania walking shoes and fishing gear! learn more about the architecture, social National Battlefield Park, which encompasses four battlefields from the customs, food and clothing during this BOOK A CRUISE with the Potomac peak of the war. important time in American history. Riverboat Company to see the sights and monuments from the water with a VISIT THE POPE-LEIGHY HOUSE, an GET YOUR CAMERA and head to Great narrated tour, or use the water taxi for architectural gem designed by Frank Falls National Park in McLean, just 15 shopping or dining. Lloyd Wright. You’ll learn about its design miles from D.C., where the Potomac River innovations and the architect’s interest in spectacularly rushes through narrow small, affordable homes. Mather Gorge. See the falls from three overlooks, hike the trails, watch for a variety of birds and waterfowl or get your WITNESS THE CHANGING OF THE climbing gear and hit some challenging GUARD at the Tomb of the Unknown rock faces. Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Visit the grave of John F. Kennedy and learn about other notable people buried GET HORSEY IN MIDDLEBURG, the there. Horse & Hunt Capital of Virginia. Plan a Christmas visit and see the Hunt & Hounds Review. Shop downtown Middleburg and enjoy 18th-century architecture.
BOOK A WINE TOUR in Loudoun County or download the LoCo Wine Pass app for free tastings and discounts at 22 vineyards and wineries. Your completed passport could win free prizes, too! If you like brews more than vino, the LoCo Ale Trail encompasses more than 30 craft breweries to quench your thirst.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier—Arlington Udvar-Hazy Center—Chantilly (FACING PAGE) STOMPING GROUND RESTAURANT (ALEXANDRIA): SARAH HAUSER / TOMB OF THE UKNOWN SOLDIER (ARLINGTON): CAMERON DAVIDSON / UDVAR-HAZY MUSEUM (CHANTILLY): ALI ZAMAN MUSEUM (CHANTILLY): / UDVAR-HAZY (ALEXANDRIA): SARAH HAUSER / TOMB OF THE UKNOWN SOLDIER (ARLINGTON): CAMERON DAVIDSON STOMPING GROUND RESTAURANT PAGE) (FACING
84 VIRGINIA.ORG 85 REGIONS OF VIRGINIA
Just south of the day-to-day buzz of our nation’s capital, NORTHERN VIRGINIA exudes its own historical charm and cherished character. Immersed in the region’s rich history, travelers can uncover a string of nationally recognized restaurants, unique historic sites, vibrant cities and scenic countrysides dotted with wineries and craft breweries.
From the bustling streets of Old Town Alexandria to the rolling hills and vineyards found throughout Loudoun County and the plethora of historic marvels in Arlington, Fairfax County, Prince William County and Manassas, travel in this region encompasses everything travelers would want in a Virginia vacation. IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA. MEALS AT NUMEROUS LOCAL RESTAURANTS, SUCH AS THIS "CASUAL NEIGHBORHOOD PLACE" STOMPING GROUND RESTAURANT IN ALEXANDRIA ENJOY EVERY LAST BITE OF DELECTABLE
HIKE-IN CAMPING, NATURE VISIT THE UDVAR-HAZY CENTER TRAIN FOR A RACE on the paved NORTHERN PROGRAMS and bridle trails are just of in Chantilly, a companion facility to Washington & Old Dominion Trail, named few of the attractions of Sky Meadows the Museum on the National Mall in for the old railbed it follows. The 45-mile State Park, located in Delaplane on a Washington, D.C., featuring hangars trail passes through charming villages historic farm that encompasses life from displaying thousands of aviation and and city centers. Finish up in trendy the colonial era through the Civil War. space artifacts, the Airbus IMAX Theater, Shirlington for a choice of eateries and VIRGINIA the Donald D. Engen Observation Tower, shopping. SPEND TIME AT THE TORPEDO the Mary Baker Engen Restoration FACTORY ART CENTER in Alexandria, Hangar and the reading room’s archive INCREASE YOUR CRAFT BEER IQ on the where a former ammunition factory has collections, too. Historic Hops Beer Trail and the Beltway been transformed into studios, galleries, Beer Trail. With new and established a museum of local archeology and more. STEEP YOURSELF IN COLONIAL breweries on their respective itineraries, HISTORY and walk to these historic sites you’re guaranteed the full spectrum of DINE AT GADSBY’S TAVERN in Fredericksburg: Kenmore Plantation, craft beer experiences. RESTAURANT in Alexandria and receive Mary Washington House, Rising Sun a discount at the Tavern Museum, where Tavern and Mercer’s Apothecary. Most are PAN FOR GOLD at Lake Anna State Park Washington, Lafayette and Jefferson once associated with George Washington and in Spotsylvania. Tour the Goodwin Gold socialized. Venture through the 18th- his family, including Ferry Farm, located Mine, where gold was discovered in century tavern and hotel where famous across the Rappahannock. For Civil War 1829 and rent a cabin. Don't forget your historical figures spent their time, and buffs, visit Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania walking shoes and fishing gear! learn more about the architecture, social National Battlefield Park, which encompasses four battlefields from the customs, food and clothing during this BOOK A CRUISE with the Potomac peak of the war. important time in American history. Riverboat Company to see the sights and monuments from the water with a VISIT THE POPE-LEIGHY HOUSE, an GET YOUR CAMERA and head to Great narrated tour, or use the water taxi for architectural gem designed by Frank Falls National Park in McLean, just 15 shopping or dining. Lloyd Wright. You’ll learn about its design miles from D.C., where the Potomac River innovations and the architect’s interest in spectacularly rushes through narrow small, affordable homes. Mather Gorge. See the falls from three overlooks, hike the trails, watch for a variety of birds and waterfowl or get your WITNESS THE CHANGING OF THE climbing gear and hit some challenging GUARD at the Tomb of the Unknown rock faces. Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Visit the grave of John F. Kennedy and learn about other notable people buried GET HORSEY IN MIDDLEBURG, the there. Horse & Hunt Capital of Virginia. Plan a Christmas visit and see the Hunt & Hounds Review. Shop downtown Middleburg and enjoy 18th-century architecture.
BOOK A WINE TOUR in Loudoun County or download the LoCo Wine Pass app for free tastings and discounts at 22 vineyards and wineries. Your completed passport could win free prizes, too! If you like brews more than vino, the LoCo Ale Trail encompasses more than 30 craft breweries to quench your thirst.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier—Arlington Udvar-Hazy Center—Chantilly (FACING PAGE) STOMPING GROUND RESTAURANT (ALEXANDRIA): SARAH HAUSER / TOMB OF THE UKNOWN SOLDIER (ARLINGTON): CAMERON DAVIDSON / UDVAR-HAZY MUSEUM (CHANTILLY): ALI ZAMAN MUSEUM (CHANTILLY): / UDVAR-HAZY (ALEXANDRIA): SARAH HAUSER / TOMB OF THE UKNOWN SOLDIER (ARLINGTON): CAMERON DAVIDSON STOMPING GROUND RESTAURANT PAGE) (FACING
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Welcome Center at Fredericksburg VG Virginia Tourism Corporation Mile Marker 132, I-95 Southbound Fredericksburg 22404 540-786-8344
Welcome Center at Manassas VG Virginia Tourism Corporation Mile Marker 48, I-66W 9915 Vandor Lane, Manassas 20109 703-361-2134 Northern Virginia Gateway Welcome Center VG Virginia Tourism Corporation MileMarker 107, I-95N Ruther Glen, VA 22546 804-448-3980
ALEXANDRIA Alexandria Waterfront—Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA VISITOR CENTER 221 King St., Alexandria 22314 CONTRABANDS AND FREEDMEN THE LYCEUM - ALEXANDRIA’S 703-838-5005; visitalexandriava.com CEMETERY MEMORIAL HISTORY MUSEUM Get attraction and tour tickets, maps, brochures S. Washington St., Alexandria 22314 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria 22314 ARLINGTON and more!j 703-746-4399 703-746-4994; alexandriava.gov/Lyceum alexandriava.gov/FreedmenMemorial Historical building built in 1839; provides ARLINGTON CONVENTION AND VISIT ALEXANDRIA Cemetery for African-Americans who fled to exhibitions, lectures and programs. $bI VISITORS SERVICE VG ALEX ANDRIA 625 N. Washington St., Suite 400 Alexandria to escape bondage. 1100 N Glebe Rd., Suite 1500, Arlington 22201 Alexandria 22314 NATIONAL INVENTORS HALL OF 800-296-7996; 800-677-6267 likes a quick ride to D.C. likes a slower pace. 703-652-5364; visitalexandriava.com FORT WARD MUSEUM AND HISTORIC FAME & MUSEUM stayarlington.com Offices of Alexandria CVB. Visitor Center at SITE 600 Dulany St., Alexandria 22314 National History. Local Flavor. 221 King St. b 4301 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria 22304 571-272-0095 703-746-4848; fortward.org invent.org/honor/hall-of-fame-museum THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO Civil War museum and restored Union Fascinating facts about everyday inventions that fort. bI have improved our lives. b AIR FORCE MEMORIAL ALEXANDRIA ARCHAEOLOGY One Air Force Memorial Dr., Arlington 22204 MUSEUM FREEDOM HOUSE OLD PRESBYTERIAN MEETING 703-979-0674; airforcememorial.org 105 North Union St., #327, Alexandria 22314 1315 Duke St., Alexandria 22314 HOUSE This memorial honors U.S. Air Force men and 703-746-4399; alexandriaarchaeology.org 703-836-2858; alexandria.gov/historic 323 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria 22314 women. bj Watch city archaeologists reconstruct 13,000 Once headquarters for slave traders; now houses 703-549-6670; opmh.org years of local history. I fascinating museum. Built in 1775; site of Revolutionary War’s ARLINGTON HOUSE, THE ROBERT E. unknown soldier memorial. b LEE MEMORIAL ALEXANDRIA BLACK HISTORY FRIENDSHIP FIREHOUSE Located in Arlington National Cemetery, MUSEUM 107 S. Alfred St., Alexandria 22314 THE OLD TOWN SHOP Arlington 22211 902 Wythe St., Alexandria 22314 703-746-3891 105 South Union St. Alexandria 22314 877-907-8585; nps.gov/arho/index.htm 703-746-4356; alexandriava.gov/BlackHistory alexandriava.gov/FriendshipFirehouse 704-684-4682; 704-684-4OTA Former home of the Confederate General and Museum documents the history, culture and Established in 1774; houses historic firefighting theoldtownshop.com Civil War hero. b contributions of Black America. $bI equipment and exhibits. $bI Where the past is your present. Custom gifts and Old Town Alexandria merchandise. ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY ALEXANDRIA NATIONAL CEMETERY GADSBY’S TAVERN MUSEUM Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington 22211 Wilkes & Payne Sts., Alexandria 22314 134 N. RoyalSt., Alexandria 22314 ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 877-907-8585; arlingtoncemetery.mil 703-221-2183 703-746-4242; gadsbystavern.org 228 S. Pitt St., Alexandria 22314 Honoring our nation’s war heroes. b cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/alexandriava.asp Tavern dating back to the time of George 703-549-3312; stpaulsalexandria.com Military burial grounds with graves of Civil Washington. $b Designed by U.S. Capitol-designer Benjamin DRUG ENFORCEMENT War soldiers. Latrobe. Concerts throughout the year. b ADMINISTRATION (DEA) MUSEUM GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC AND VISITOR CENTER THE ATHENAEUM MEMORIAL STABLER-LEADBEATER 700 Army Navy Dr., Arlington 22202 201 Prince St., Alexandria 22314 101 Callahan Dr., Alexandria 22301 APOTHECARY MUSEUM 202-307-3463; deamuseum.org 703-548-0035; nvfaa.org 703-683-2007; gwmemorial.org 105-107 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria 22314 Traces the impact of drugs on American and A nationally designated historic district founded in 1749, Old Town Alexandria, Virginia hums with Once the Bank of Old Dominion, now an art 17-foot bronze of George Washington; 703-746-3852; apothecarymuseum.org global society. b gallery. b outstanding collection of Washington artifacts. Explore this family-run business with over 100 more than 200 independent restaurants and boutiques alongside intimate historic sites and museums. $b years of medical history. $ IWO JIMA, THE U.S. MARINE CORPS CARLYLE HOUSE HISTORIC PARK WAR MEMORIAL At the heart of it all is renowned King Street, a walkable mile that leads to the Potomac riverfront. 121 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria 22314 GREAT WAVES TORPEDO FACTORY ART CENTER 1400 North Meade St., Arlington 22211 703-549-2997 4001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria 22304 105 N. Union St., Alexandria 22314 703-289-2500 ALEXANDRIA WATERFRONT (ALEXANDRIA): TODD WRIGHT novaparks.com/parks/carlyle-house-historic-park 703-960-0767 703-838-4565; torpedofactory.org nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/usmc_memorial.htm And with Old Town just minutes away from both the National Mall and George Washington’s Beautiful Georgian manor house built in 1753 novaparks.com/waterparks/great-waves-waterpark More than 160 artists create and sell works of Dedicated to Marines who have given their lives by city founder. $b Wave pool, four-story water slides, tad pool, art. bjI since 1775. b Mount Vernon, it’s the perfect base for a legendary DC vacation. pizza, ice cream. b CHRIST CHURCH WOODLAWN & POPE-LEIGHEY THE NATIONAL 9/11 PENTAGON 118 N. Washington St., Alexandria 22314 IVY HILL CEMETERY HOUSE MEMORIAL 703-549-1450; historicchristchurch.org 2823 King St., Alexandria 22301 9000 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria 22309 The Pentagon, Arlington 20301 Beautiful church attended by George 703-549-7413; ivyhill-historical.org 703-780-4000; woodlawnpopeleighey.org 301-740-3388; pentagonmemorial.org Washington and Robert E. Lee. b Historic cemetery with cultural programs; Two historic house museums. Open Friday- Honors those lives lost at the Pentagon on #1 BEST VALUE U.S. TRAVEL DESTINATION lectures and tours available. Monday, 11am-3pm. Closed mid-December- 9/11/01. bI February. $b Money Magazine – 2018 LEE-FENDALL HOUSE WOMEN IN THE MILITARY SERVICE 614 Oronoco St., Alexandria 22314 FOR AMERICA MEMORIAL 703-548-1789; leefendallhouse.org Entrance of Arlington National Cemetery, From 1785, home to generations of the Lees of Arlington 22211 Virginia. $b 703-533-1155; womensmemorial.org The memorial honors women who have served #VisitALX | VisitAlexandriaVA.com/OldTown | in the military. bI
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Welcome Center at Fredericksburg VG Virginia Tourism Corporation Mile Marker 132, I-95 Southbound Fredericksburg 22404 540-786-8344
Welcome Center at Manassas VG Virginia Tourism Corporation Mile Marker 48, I-66W 9915 Vandor Lane, Manassas 20109 703-361-2134 Northern Virginia Gateway Welcome Center VG Virginia Tourism Corporation MileMarker 107, I-95N Ruther Glen, VA 22546 804-448-3980
ALEXANDRIA Alexandria Waterfront—Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA VISITOR CENTER 221 King St., Alexandria 22314 CONTRABANDS AND FREEDMEN THE LYCEUM - ALEXANDRIA’S 703-838-5005; visitalexandriava.com CEMETERY MEMORIAL HISTORY MUSEUM Get attraction and tour tickets, maps, brochures S. Washington St., Alexandria 22314 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria 22314 ARLINGTON and more!j 703-746-4399 703-746-4994; alexandriava.gov/Lyceum alexandriava.gov/FreedmenMemorial Historical building built in 1839; provides ARLINGTON CONVENTION AND VISIT ALEXANDRIA Cemetery for African-Americans who fled to exhibitions, lectures and programs. $bI VISITORS SERVICE VG ALEX ANDRIA 625 N. Washington St., Suite 400 Alexandria to escape bondage. 1100 N Glebe Rd., Suite 1500, Arlington 22201 Alexandria 22314 NATIONAL INVENTORS HALL OF 800-296-7996; 800-677-6267 likes a quick ride to D.C. likes a slower pace. 703-652-5364; visitalexandriava.com FORT WARD MUSEUM AND HISTORIC FAME & MUSEUM stayarlington.com Offices of Alexandria CVB. Visitor Center at SITE 600 Dulany St., Alexandria 22314 National History. Local Flavor. 221 King St. b 4301 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria 22304 571-272-0095 703-746-4848; fortward.org invent.org/honor/hall-of-fame-museum THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO Civil War museum and restored Union Fascinating facts about everyday inventions that fort. bI have improved our lives. b AIR FORCE MEMORIAL ALEXANDRIA ARCHAEOLOGY One Air Force Memorial Dr., Arlington 22204 MUSEUM FREEDOM HOUSE OLD PRESBYTERIAN MEETING 703-979-0674; airforcememorial.org 105 North Union St., #327, Alexandria 22314 1315 Duke St., Alexandria 22314 HOUSE This memorial honors U.S. Air Force men and 703-746-4399; alexandriaarchaeology.org 703-836-2858; alexandria.gov/historic 323 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria 22314 women. bj Watch city archaeologists reconstruct 13,000 Once headquarters for slave traders; now houses 703-549-6670; opmh.org years of local history. I fascinating museum. Built in 1775; site of Revolutionary War’s ARLINGTON HOUSE, THE ROBERT E. unknown soldier memorial. b LEE MEMORIAL ALEXANDRIA BLACK HISTORY FRIENDSHIP FIREHOUSE Located in Arlington National Cemetery, MUSEUM 107 S. Alfred St., Alexandria 22314 THE OLD TOWN SHOP Arlington 22211 902 Wythe St., Alexandria 22314 703-746-3891 105 South Union St. Alexandria 22314 877-907-8585; nps.gov/arho/index.htm 703-746-4356; alexandriava.gov/BlackHistory alexandriava.gov/FriendshipFirehouse 704-684-4682; 704-684-4OTA Former home of the Confederate General and Museum documents the history, culture and Established in 1774; houses historic firefighting theoldtownshop.com Civil War hero. b contributions of Black America. $bI equipment and exhibits. $bI Where the past is your present. Custom gifts and Old Town Alexandria merchandise. ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY ALEXANDRIA NATIONAL CEMETERY GADSBY’S TAVERN MUSEUM Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington 22211 Wilkes & Payne Sts., Alexandria 22314 134 N. RoyalSt., Alexandria 22314 ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 877-907-8585; arlingtoncemetery.mil 703-221-2183 703-746-4242; gadsbystavern.org 228 S. Pitt St., Alexandria 22314 Honoring our nation’s war heroes. b cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/alexandriava.asp Tavern dating back to the time of George 703-549-3312; stpaulsalexandria.com Military burial grounds with graves of Civil Washington. $b Designed by U.S. Capitol-designer Benjamin DRUG ENFORCEMENT War soldiers. Latrobe. Concerts throughout the year. b ADMINISTRATION (DEA) MUSEUM GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC AND VISITOR CENTER THE ATHENAEUM MEMORIAL STABLER-LEADBEATER 700 Army Navy Dr., Arlington 22202 201 Prince St., Alexandria 22314 101 Callahan Dr., Alexandria 22301 APOTHECARY MUSEUM 202-307-3463; deamuseum.org 703-548-0035; nvfaa.org 703-683-2007; gwmemorial.org 105-107 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria 22314 Traces the impact of drugs on American and A nationally designated historic district founded in 1749, Old Town Alexandria, Virginia hums with Once the Bank of Old Dominion, now an art 17-foot bronze of George Washington; 703-746-3852; apothecarymuseum.org global society. b gallery. b outstanding collection of Washington artifacts. Explore this family-run business with over 100 more than 200 independent restaurants and boutiques alongside intimate historic sites and museums. $b years of medical history. $ IWO JIMA, THE U.S. MARINE CORPS CARLYLE HOUSE HISTORIC PARK WAR MEMORIAL At the heart of it all is renowned King Street, a walkable mile that leads to the Potomac riverfront. 121 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria 22314 GREAT WAVES TORPEDO FACTORY ART CENTER 1400 North Meade St., Arlington 22211 703-549-2997 4001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria 22304 105 N. Union St., Alexandria 22314 703-289-2500 ALEXANDRIA WATERFRONT (ALEXANDRIA): TODD WRIGHT novaparks.com/parks/carlyle-house-historic-park 703-960-0767 703-838-4565; torpedofactory.org nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/usmc_memorial.htm And with Old Town just minutes away from both the National Mall and George Washington’s Beautiful Georgian manor house built in 1753 novaparks.com/waterparks/great-waves-waterpark More than 160 artists create and sell works of Dedicated to Marines who have given their lives by city founder. $b Wave pool, four-story water slides, tad pool, art. bjI since 1775. b Mount Vernon, it’s the perfect base for a legendary DC vacation. pizza, ice cream. b CHRIST CHURCH WOODLAWN & POPE-LEIGHEY THE NATIONAL 9/11 PENTAGON 118 N. Washington St., Alexandria 22314 IVY HILL CEMETERY HOUSE MEMORIAL 703-549-1450; historicchristchurch.org 2823 King St., Alexandria 22301 9000 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria 22309 The Pentagon, Arlington 20301 Beautiful church attended by George 703-549-7413; ivyhill-historical.org 703-780-4000; woodlawnpopeleighey.org 301-740-3388; pentagonmemorial.org Washington and Robert E. Lee. b Historic cemetery with cultural programs; Two historic house museums. Open Friday- Honors those lives lost at the Pentagon on #1 BEST VALUE U.S. TRAVEL DESTINATION lectures and tours available. Monday, 11am-3pm. Closed mid-December- 9/11/01. bI February. $b Money Magazine – 2018 LEE-FENDALL HOUSE WOMEN IN THE MILITARY SERVICE 614 Oronoco St., Alexandria 22314 FOR AMERICA MEMORIAL 703-548-1789; leefendallhouse.org Entrance of Arlington National Cemetery, From 1785, home to generations of the Lees of Arlington 22211 Virginia. $b 703-533-1155; womensmemorial.org The memorial honors women who have served #VisitALX | VisitAlexandriaVA.com/OldTown | in the military. bI
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Historic church and graveyard in Town of 7700 Bull Run Dr., Centreville 20121 PERFORMING ARTS VG Explore Founding Father George Mason’s featuring prehistoric whale display. bjI South Korea. b Site at which Civil War General “Stonewall” Culpeper, circa 1821. bI 703-631-0552; atlantisbullrun.com 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna 22182 magnificent 18th-century mansion, gardens, Jackson died. bI CEDAR MOUNTAIN BATTLEFIELD Ancient Greece themed seasonal waterpark at 703-255-1900; 877-WOLFTRAP; wolftrap.org estate. $b THINGS TO DO MILFORD STATION 9465 General Winder Rd., Culpeper 22701 WOLLAM GARDENS Bull Run Regional Park. Beautiful summer outdoor venue with world- Colonial Rd. & Antioch Rd., Milford 22514 540-727-8849; friendsofcedarmountain.org 5167 Jeffersonton Rd., Jeffersonton 22724 class performances in every genre. b GEORGE WASHINGTON’S DISTILLERY BETHEL CHURCH 804-633-3490; 888-248-4592; civilwartrails.org Opening salvo in the Second Manassas 540-937-3222; wollamgardens.com THE BARNS AT WOLF TRAP VG & GRISTMILL South River Rd. and Paige Rd. RF&P railroad station; site of Civil War CULPEPER Campaign August 9, 1862. bj Destination flower farm, plants, weddings in 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna 22182 FORT MARCY 5514 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy. Woodford 22580 skirmish in 1864. VIRGINIA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY unique setting. j 703-255-1900; 877-WOLFTRAP; wolftrap.org Parking lot off north-bound George Washington Alexandria 22309 804-633-3490; 888-248-4592; civilwartrails.org INCLUDES BRANDY STATION, CULPEPER NATIONAL CEMETERY Wolf Trap’s intimate indoor venue hosts Parkway near Route 123, McLean 22101 703-780-2000; mountvernon.org Generals Grant, Meade and later Burnside used PEYTON-BROCKENBROUGH HOUSE 305 US Ave., Culpeper 22701 performances October through May. $b 703-289-2500; nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/ Fully functioning distillery & gristmill; open JEFFERSONTON, REMINGTON, j building as headquarters. bI King & Caroline St., Port Royal 22535 RIXEYVILLE, STEVENSBURG 540-825-0027; cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/culpeper.asp fortmarcy.htm April through October. $b 804-370-5285; 804-633-3490 U.S. National Cemetery, still actively used. FAIRFAX COUNTY CHILDREN’S SCIENCE CENTER LAB Excellent example of fortifications protecting j CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH historicportroyal.net CULPEPER VISITORS CENTER Union, present day graves. bI INCLUDES ALEXANDRIA, CENTREVILLE, 11948 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax 22033 Washington during the Civil War. GEORGE WASHINGTON’S MOUNT Route 1 and Jericho Rd., Ruther Glen 22546 Historic 1765 home where Booth stopped 111 S. Commerce St., The Depot CHANTILLY, CLIFTON, FAIRFAX STATION, 703-648-3130; childsci.org VERNON VG 804-633-3490; 888-248-4592; civilwartrails.org during his escape. Culpeper 22701 FAIRVIEW CEMETERY GREAT FALLS, HERNDON, LORTON, Fun exhibits and programs for children and FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S POPE- 3200 MountVernon Memorial Hwy. Civil War site where Union troops reunited for 540-727-0611; 844-490-2577 Route 522 North, Culpeper 22701 MASON NECK, MCLEAN, RESTON, families to explore. $ LEIGHEY HOUSE Alexandria 22309 battle. I PORT ROYAL HISTORIC PORTRAIT visitculpeperva.com 540-829-8240 SPRINGFIELD, VIENNA 9000 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria 22309 703-780-2000; mountvernon.org GALLERY At Depot in historic downtown. Good visitculpeperva.com/listing/fairview-cemetary.aspx CLAUDE MOORE COLONIAL FARM 703-780-4000; woodlawnpopeleighey.org Tour the home of George Washington, his CAROLINE MUSEUM AND CULTURAL 419 King St., Port Royal 22535 information and friendly help. bj Mass grave of Confederate soldiers. Historically FAIRFAX COUNTY/CAPITAL REGION 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean 22101 Frank Lloyd Wright designed Usonian House. gardens and museum. $bj CENTER 804-370-5285; 804-633-3490 African-American Antioch Section. b VISITOR CENTER - TYSONS CORNER 703-442-7557; 1771.org Seasonal guided tours Friday-Monday. $b Courthuse Ln., Bowling Green 22427 historicportroyal.net THINGS TO DO Tysons Corner Shopping Center 1961 Chain Seasonal living history park portraying working- GREAT FALLS PARK 804-633-5731; 804-633-3490; visitcaroline.com Portraits of individuals tied to county. Call GRAFFITI HOUSE - THE BRANDY Bridge Rd., 2nd Level, McLean 22102 class farm in 1771 Virginia. $b THE FREEMAN STORE AND MUSEUM 9200 Old Dominion Dr., McLean 22066 Local historic exhibits. Call for ahead for reservations. I A.P. HILL BOYHOOD HOME C. 1770 STATION FOUNDATION 703-752-9500 131 Church St. NE, Vienna 22180 703-285-2965; nps.gov/grfa appointment. bI 102 N. Main St., Culpeper 22701 19484 Brandy Rd., Brandy Station 22714 fxva.com/plan-your-trip/visitor-center COLVIN RUN MILL HISTORIC SITE 703-938-5187; historicviennainc.org Spectacular 800-acre park featuring PORT ROYAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN 540-727-0229 540-727-7718; brandystationfoundation.com Regional visitor information center located in 10017 Colvin Run Rd., Great Falls 22066 Old fashioned general store also serving as a breathtaking rapids and great recreational GARRETT FARM MARKER HISTORY nps.gov/nr/travel/journey/aph.htm One of few dwellings intact from the Civil Tysons Corner Center Mall. 703-759-2771 history museum. opportunities. $bj A.P. Hill Blvd. (U.S. 301) & Tidewater Trail 506 Main St., Port Royal 22535 Confederate Lt. General A.P. Hill’s boyhood War. bI fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvinrunmill (Rt.17), Port Royal 22535 804-370-5285; 804-633-3490 home in downtown Culpeper. VISIT FAIRFAX Operational 19th-century water-powered FRYING PAN FARM PARK GREEN SPRING GARDENS AND 804-633-3490; historicportroyal.com historicportroyal.net KELLY’S FORD BATTLEFIELD 3702 Pender Dr., Suite 420, Fairfax 22030 gristmill. Also features 20th-century dairy barn 2709 W. Ox Rd., Herndon 20171 HORTICULTURAL CENTER Site near where John Wilkes Booth was Open Saturday from 10am-4pm. Call ahead for ANDORA FARM Route 620/Edwards Shop Rd. 703-790-0643; fxva.com exhibits. $b 703-437-9101; 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria 22312 captured and killed. additional availability. bI 17275 Germanna Hwy., Culpeper 22710 Remington 22734 The headquarters for all tourism related airfaxcounty.gov/parks/fryingpanpark 703-642-5173 540-829-9555; thebestamericabyhorseback.com 540-399-1779 information in Fairfax County. COX FARMS Farm animals, country store, tours, events, trails fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-spring HISTORIC PORT ROYAL PORT ROYAL MUSEUM OF MEDICINE Horses and history. Best of America by battlefields.org/learn/civil-war/battles/kellys-ford 15621 Braddock Rd., Centreville 20120 and meeting house. bj 27-acre year-round attraction with Route 301 & Rappahannock River 419 King St., Port Royal 22535 Horseback on RFD-TV. Site of historic Confederate Civil War battle of 703-830-4121; coxfarms.com horticultural information and inspiration for Port Royal 22535 804-370-5285; 804-633-3490 1863. bj Largest family farm and seasonal event gardeners. b 804-742-5331; 804-633-3490 historicportroyal.net ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH destination in Northern Virginia. b townofportroyal.us Call ahead for appointment. bI 202 S. West St., Culpeper 22701 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS PACKARD Historic Colonial Town tobacco & supply port. 540-825-2768; antiochbaptistculpeper.com CAMPUS FOR AUDIO VISUAL Settled 1652. bjI PORT ROYAL SCHOOLHOUSE Among the oldest churches organized as The CONSERVATION THEATER Main St. (southbound US 301) African Church. I 19053 Mount Pony Rd., Culpeper 22701 HISTORIC TOWN OF BOWLING Port Royal 22535 202-707-5840; 540-827-1079 GREEN 804-370-5285; 804-633-3490 BELMONT FARM DISTILLERY loc.gov/avconservation/theater/reservations.html ARLINGTON 117 Butler St., Bowling Green 22427 historicportroyal.net 13490 Cedar Run Rd., Culpeper 22701 Free screenings of classic Hollywood and silent 804-633-6212; 804-633-3490 Served African-American children from 540-825-3207 films. IG VIRGINIA townofbowlinggreen.com 1924-1959. Call ahead for reservations. b virginiawhiskey.com; belmontfarmdistillery.com Town listed on Historic Register. bjI Tour the distillery. See corn whiskey made the LITTLE FORK EPISCOPAL CHURCH old-fashioned way. bj 16461 Oak Shade Rd., Rixeyville 22737 540-937-4306; littleforkchurch.org Culpeper County’s oldest Colonial church. b
MASONIC CEMETERY C. 1820 Rt. 229 North near intersection of Radio Ln., Culpeper 22701 540-825-8535 Land donated by Revolutionary War hero General Edward Stevens. Family Fun MUSEUM OF CULPEPER HISTORY 113 S. Commerce St., Culpeper 22701 540-829-1749; culpepermuseum.com • Capture the Small town history museum to learn all things ultimate photo with Culpeper. $bI monumental views of NATIONAL CAPITOL SQUADRON the National Mall MUSEUM 12499 Beverly Ford Rd., Brandy Station 22714 540-727-0018; capitalwing.org • Wow your taste buds Hangar/museum display of WWII antique with global cuisines aircraft and vehicles. bj OLD HOUSE VINEYARD (CULPEPER): SARAH HAUSER PLATINUM ALPACAS • Experience the natural Monumental Views. Memorable Moments. 10623 Gravel Rd., Brandy Station 22714 beauty of Theodore 540-825-2055; platinumalpacas.com The perfect combination of convenience and value in the nation’s capital, Arlington is home to Advocates of the alpaca lifestyle. Gentle alpacas, Roosevelt Island quality products. Tours. b The Observation Deck at CEB Tower, the brand new attraction featuring one-of-a-kind views of SADDLE RIDGE FARM Washington, D.C., the National Mall, Virginia and Maryland. Along with its own American treasures, 10210 Jamesons Mill Rd., Culpeper 22701 703-789-0647; saddleridgefarm.net Arlington has 45 hotels with rates up to 20 percent less than those in downtown D.C. Discover Sustainable farm located on 115 semi-wooded stayarlington.com acres. Shop at Farm. b Arlington’s unique mix of history, culture and fun! To plan your trip, visit or call (877) 504-8054.
Old House Vineyard—Culpeper
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JERICHO SCHOOLHOUSE SIDNEY E. KING ARTS CENTER & BRANDY STATION BATTLEFIELD SALUBRIA WORKHOUSE ARTS CENTER VISITOR THE FAIRFAX STATION RAILROAD GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY’S 8008 Jericho Rd., Ruther Glen 22546 HISTORICAL SOCIETY 19484 Brandy Rd., Brandy Station 22714 7 miles East of Culpeper, off Rt. 3 at 19000 CENTER MUSEUM CENTER FOR THE ARTS CAROLINE COUNTY 804-633-3490; 804-448-0749 121 North Main St., Bowling Green 22427 540-727-7718; brandystationfoundation.com Salubria Ln., Stevensburg 22741 9517 Workhouse Way, Lorton 22079 11200 Fairfax Station Rd. 4400 University Dr., Fairfax 22030 INCLUDES BOWLING GREEN, Built around 1917; served African-American 804-633-6212; 804-633-3490 Largest cavalry battle fought in Civil War, June 540-423-1700; germanna.org/salubria 703-584-2900; workhousearts.org Fairfax Station 22039 703-993-2787; 888-945-2468; gmu.edu/cfa MILFORD, PORT ROYAL, RUTHER GLEN, children until 1962. Call ahead. bowlinggreenartscomm.org 1863. bj Colonial home of Rev. John Thompson. Located on thriving art center campus with easy 703-425-9225; fairfax-station.org First class entertainment venue and home of the WOODFORD Original Civil War murals by Sidney E. King. Reservations required. b interstate access. Railroad, Civil War and Clara Barton museum. Fairfax Symphony. b KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL GARDEN 11-4 Thursday-Saturday bI BURGANDINE HOUSE Open Sundays 1-4pm. $ CAROLINE COUNTY VISITOR CENTER 13325 Devils Three Jump Rd., Milford 22514 803 S. Main St., Culpeper 22701 ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH THINGS TO DO GEORGE MASON’S GUNSTON HALL 23724 Rogers Clark Blvd., Ruther Glen 22546 804-633-6561; 804-633-3490 STONEWALL JACKSON SHRINE 540-718-4941 115 N. East St., Culpeper 22701 THE FILENE CENTER AT WOLF 10709 Gunston Rd., Mason Neck 22079 804-633-3490; visitcaroline.com ccps.us/cms/tag/korean 12019 Stonewall Jackson Rd., Woodford 22580 visitculpeperva.com/listing/burgandine-house.aspx 540-825-8786; ststephensculpeper.net ATLANTIS WATERPARK AT BULL RUN TRAP NATIONAL PARK FOR THE 703-550-9220; gunstonhall.org State-of-the-art, high-tech visitor center Korean War Garden honoring Veterans and 540-373-6122; 804-633-3490; nps.gov/frsp One of Culpeper’s oldest homes. Historic church and graveyard in Town of 7700 Bull Run Dr., Centreville 20121 PERFORMING ARTS VG Explore Founding Father George Mason’s featuring prehistoric whale display. bjI South Korea. b Site at which Civil War General “Stonewall” Culpeper, circa 1821. bI 703-631-0552; atlantisbullrun.com 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna 22182 magnificent 18th-century mansion, gardens, Jackson died. bI CEDAR MOUNTAIN BATTLEFIELD Ancient Greece themed seasonal waterpark at 703-255-1900; 877-WOLFTRAP; wolftrap.org estate. $b THINGS TO DO MILFORD STATION 9465 General Winder Rd., Culpeper 22701 WOLLAM GARDENS Bull Run Regional Park. Beautiful summer outdoor venue with world- Colonial Rd. & Antioch Rd., Milford 22514 540-727-8849; friendsofcedarmountain.org 5167 Jeffersonton Rd., Jeffersonton 22724 class performances in every genre. b GEORGE WASHINGTON’S DISTILLERY BETHEL CHURCH 804-633-3490; 888-248-4592; civilwartrails.org Opening salvo in the Second Manassas 540-937-3222; wollamgardens.com THE BARNS AT WOLF TRAP VG & GRISTMILL South River Rd. and Paige Rd. RF&P railroad station; site of Civil War CULPEPER Campaign August 9, 1862. bj Destination flower farm, plants, weddings in 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna 22182 FORT MARCY 5514 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy. Woodford 22580 skirmish in 1864. VIRGINIA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY unique setting. j 703-255-1900; 877-WOLFTRAP; wolftrap.org Parking lot off north-bound George Washington Alexandria 22309 804-633-3490; 888-248-4592; civilwartrails.org INCLUDES BRANDY STATION, CULPEPER NATIONAL CEMETERY Wolf Trap’s intimate indoor venue hosts Parkway near Route 123, McLean 22101 703-780-2000; mountvernon.org Generals Grant, Meade and later Burnside used PEYTON-BROCKENBROUGH HOUSE 305 US Ave., Culpeper 22701 performances October through May. $b 703-289-2500; nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/ Fully functioning distillery & gristmill; open JEFFERSONTON, REMINGTON, j building as headquarters. bI King & Caroline St., Port Royal 22535 RIXEYVILLE, STEVENSBURG 540-825-0027; cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/culpeper.asp fortmarcy.htm April through October. $b 804-370-5285; 804-633-3490 U.S. National Cemetery, still actively used. FAIRFAX COUNTY CHILDREN’S SCIENCE CENTER LAB Excellent example of fortifications protecting j CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH historicportroyal.net CULPEPER VISITORS CENTER Union, present day graves. bI INCLUDES ALEXANDRIA, CENTREVILLE, 11948 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax 22033 Washington during the Civil War. GEORGE WASHINGTON’S MOUNT Route 1 and Jericho Rd., Ruther Glen 22546 Historic 1765 home where Booth stopped 111 S. Commerce St., The Depot CHANTILLY, CLIFTON, FAIRFAX STATION, 703-648-3130; childsci.org VERNON VG 804-633-3490; 888-248-4592; civilwartrails.org during his escape. Culpeper 22701 FAIRVIEW CEMETERY GREAT FALLS, HERNDON, LORTON, Fun exhibits and programs for children and FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S POPE- 3200 MountVernon Memorial Hwy. Civil War site where Union troops reunited for 540-727-0611; 844-490-2577 Route 522 North, Culpeper 22701 MASON NECK, MCLEAN, RESTON, families to explore. $ LEIGHEY HOUSE Alexandria 22309 battle. I PORT ROYAL HISTORIC PORTRAIT visitculpeperva.com 540-829-8240 SPRINGFIELD, VIENNA 9000 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria 22309 703-780-2000; mountvernon.org GALLERY At Depot in historic downtown. Good visitculpeperva.com/listing/fairview-cemetary.aspx CLAUDE MOORE COLONIAL FARM 703-780-4000; woodlawnpopeleighey.org Tour the home of George Washington, his CAROLINE MUSEUM AND CULTURAL 419 King St., Port Royal 22535 information and friendly help. bj Mass grave of Confederate soldiers. Historically FAIRFAX COUNTY/CAPITAL REGION 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean 22101 Frank Lloyd Wright designed Usonian House. gardens and museum. $bj CENTER 804-370-5285; 804-633-3490 African-American Antioch Section. b VISITOR CENTER - TYSONS CORNER 703-442-7557; 1771.org Seasonal guided tours Friday-Monday. $b Courthuse Ln., Bowling Green 22427 historicportroyal.net THINGS TO DO Tysons Corner Shopping Center 1961 Chain Seasonal living history park portraying working- GREAT FALLS PARK 804-633-5731; 804-633-3490; visitcaroline.com Portraits of individuals tied to county. Call GRAFFITI HOUSE - THE BRANDY Bridge Rd., 2nd Level, McLean 22102 class farm in 1771 Virginia. $b THE FREEMAN STORE AND MUSEUM 9200 Old Dominion Dr., McLean 22066 Local historic exhibits. Call for ahead for reservations. I A.P. HILL BOYHOOD HOME C. 1770 STATION FOUNDATION 703-752-9500 131 Church St. NE, Vienna 22180 703-285-2965; nps.gov/grfa appointment. bI 102 N. Main St., Culpeper 22701 19484 Brandy Rd., Brandy Station 22714 fxva.com/plan-your-trip/visitor-center COLVIN RUN MILL HISTORIC SITE 703-938-5187; historicviennainc.org Spectacular 800-acre park featuring PORT ROYAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN 540-727-0229 540-727-7718; brandystationfoundation.com Regional visitor information center located in 10017 Colvin Run Rd., Great Falls 22066 Old fashioned general store also serving as a breathtaking rapids and great recreational GARRETT FARM MARKER HISTORY nps.gov/nr/travel/journey/aph.htm One of few dwellings intact from the Civil Tysons Corner Center Mall. 703-759-2771 history museum. opportunities. $bj A.P. Hill Blvd. (U.S. 301) & Tidewater Trail 506 Main St., Port Royal 22535 Confederate Lt. General A.P. Hill’s boyhood War. bI fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvinrunmill (Rt.17), Port Royal 22535 804-370-5285; 804-633-3490 home in downtown Culpeper. VISIT FAIRFAX Operational 19th-century water-powered FRYING PAN FARM PARK GREEN SPRING GARDENS AND 804-633-3490; historicportroyal.com historicportroyal.net KELLY’S FORD BATTLEFIELD 3702 Pender Dr., Suite 420, Fairfax 22030 gristmill. Also features 20th-century dairy barn 2709 W. Ox Rd., Herndon 20171 HORTICULTURAL CENTER Site near where John Wilkes Booth was Open Saturday from 10am-4pm. Call ahead for ANDORA FARM Route 620/Edwards Shop Rd. 703-790-0643; fxva.com exhibits. $b 703-437-9101; 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria 22312 captured and killed. additional availability. bI 17275 Germanna Hwy., Culpeper 22710 Remington 22734 The headquarters for all tourism related airfaxcounty.gov/parks/fryingpanpark 703-642-5173 540-829-9555; thebestamericabyhorseback.com 540-399-1779 information in Fairfax County. COX FARMS Farm animals, country store, tours, events, trails fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-spring HISTORIC PORT ROYAL PORT ROYAL MUSEUM OF MEDICINE Horses and history. Best of America by battlefields.org/learn/civil-war/battles/kellys-ford 15621 Braddock Rd., Centreville 20120 and meeting house. bj 27-acre year-round attraction with Route 301 & Rappahannock River 419 King St., Port Royal 22535 Horseback on RFD-TV. Site of historic Confederate Civil War battle of 703-830-4121; coxfarms.com horticultural information and inspiration for Port Royal 22535 804-370-5285; 804-633-3490 1863. bj Largest family farm and seasonal event gardeners. b 804-742-5331; 804-633-3490 historicportroyal.net ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH destination in Northern Virginia. b townofportroyal.us Call ahead for appointment. bI 202 S. West St., Culpeper 22701 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS PACKARD Historic Colonial Town tobacco & supply port. 540-825-2768; antiochbaptistculpeper.com CAMPUS FOR AUDIO VISUAL Settled 1652. bjI PORT ROYAL SCHOOLHOUSE Among the oldest churches organized as The CONSERVATION THEATER Main St. (southbound US 301) African Church. I 19053 Mount Pony Rd., Culpeper 22701 HISTORIC TOWN OF BOWLING Port Royal 22535 202-707-5840; 540-827-1079 GREEN 804-370-5285; 804-633-3490 BELMONT FARM DISTILLERY loc.gov/avconservation/theater/reservations.html ARLINGTON 117 Butler St., Bowling Green 22427 historicportroyal.net 13490 Cedar Run Rd., Culpeper 22701 Free screenings of classic Hollywood and silent 804-633-6212; 804-633-3490 Served African-American children from 540-825-3207 films. IG VIRGINIA townofbowlinggreen.com 1924-1959. Call ahead for reservations. b virginiawhiskey.com; belmontfarmdistillery.com Town listed on Historic Register. bjI Tour the distillery. See corn whiskey made the LITTLE FORK EPISCOPAL CHURCH old-fashioned way. bj 16461 Oak Shade Rd., Rixeyville 22737 540-937-4306; littleforkchurch.org Culpeper County’s oldest Colonial church. b
MASONIC CEMETERY C. 1820 Rt. 229 North near intersection of Radio Ln., Culpeper 22701 540-825-8535 Land donated by Revolutionary War hero General Edward Stevens. Family Fun MUSEUM OF CULPEPER HISTORY 113 S. Commerce St., Culpeper 22701 540-829-1749; culpepermuseum.com • Capture the Small town history museum to learn all things ultimate photo with Culpeper. $bI monumental views of NATIONAL CAPITOL SQUADRON the National Mall MUSEUM 12499 Beverly Ford Rd., Brandy Station 22714 540-727-0018; capitalwing.org • Wow your taste buds Hangar/museum display of WWII antique with global cuisines aircraft and vehicles. bj OLD HOUSE VINEYARD (CULPEPER): SARAH HAUSER PLATINUM ALPACAS • Experience the natural Monumental Views. Memorable Moments. 10623 Gravel Rd., Brandy Station 22714 beauty of Theodore 540-825-2055; platinumalpacas.com The perfect combination of convenience and value in the nation’s capital, Arlington is home to Advocates of the alpaca lifestyle. Gentle alpacas, Roosevelt Island quality products. Tours. b The Observation Deck at CEB Tower, the brand new attraction featuring one-of-a-kind views of SADDLE RIDGE FARM Washington, D.C., the National Mall, Virginia and Maryland. Along with its own American treasures, 10210 Jamesons Mill Rd., Culpeper 22701 703-789-0647; saddleridgefarm.net Arlington has 45 hotels with rates up to 20 percent less than those in downtown D.C. Discover Sustainable farm located on 115 semi-wooded stayarlington.com acres. Shop at Farm. b Arlington’s unique mix of history, culture and fun! To plan your trip, visit or call (877) 504-8054.
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HISTORIC CLIFTON Main St., Clifton 20124 703-830-2727; clifton-va.com National Historic District with Civil War era origins. j
LAKE ACCOTINK 7500 Accotink Park Rd., Springfield 22150 703-569-3464; fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/accotink 493-acre park with lake, boating, fishing, hiking and miniature golf. bj
THE LAUREL GROVE SCHOOL 6840 Beulah St., Alexandria 22310 703-313-4690; laurelgroveschool.org Survives as the only remaining African- American schoolhouse in Northern Virginia. b
MASON NECK STATE PARK & WILDLIFE REFUGE VG 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton 22079 703-339-2385; 800-933-7275; 800-933-PARK virginiastateparks.gov. bj
MEADOWLARK BOTANICAL GARDENS 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct., Vienna 22182 703-255-3631; nvrpa.org/park/meadowlark_ botanical_gardens Stunning 95-acre park featuring native Virginia flora and fauna. $b
NATIONAL FIREARMS MUSEUM 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax 22030 703-267-1600; nramuseum.org Home to the finest firearms collection in the world. b
OX HILL BATTLEFIELD PARK 4134 West Ox Rd., Fairfax 22033 Great Falls National Park—McLean 703-324-8702; battlefields.org/visit/ battlefields/chantilly-battlefield 5-acre park commemorates the Civil War Battle of Ox Hill/Chantilly.
PIRATE’S COVE WATERPARK AT POHICK BAY 6501 Pohick Bay Dr., Lorton 22079 703-339-6102; piratescovepohick.com Pirate themed seasonal waterpark at Pohick Bay Regional Park.
POHICK CHURCH 9301 Richmond Hwy., Lorton 22079 703-339-6572; pohick.org Colonial period church attended by George Washington and George Mason. Tours.
RESTON STOREFRONT MUSEUM OF SUBURBAN HISTORY 1639 Washington Plaza, Reston 20190 703-709-7700; restonmuseum.org Celebrates Reston, VA with walking tours, exhibits and children’s workshops.
RIVER FARM: HEADQUARTERS OF THE AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 7931 East Boulevard Dr., Alexandria 22308 ONE DESTINATION 703-768-5700 ahsgardening.org/about-river-farm Situated on 25 acres of gorgeously landscaped j COUNTLESS ADVENTURES lawns and gardens. b Steel and wood combine to bring a one-of-a kind hybrid coaster ROER’S ZOOFARI 1228 Hunter Mill Rd., Vienna 22182
GREAT FALLS NATIONAL PARK (MCLEAN): NICHOLAS MOORE experience with a twist. Plus, visit Soak City Water Park and Planet 703-757-6222; roerszoofari.com Amazing thirty-acre family-friendly zoo with a Snoopy, the world’s largest Peanuts-themed children’s area. Plan the perfect trip to Northern Virginia. host of on-site adventures. $b SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL AIR AND Only at King’s Dominion. Learn more at KingsDominion.com Go to FXVA.com SPACE MUSEUM STEVEN F. UDVAR- HAZY CENTER 14390 Airand Space Museum Pkwy. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Chantilly 20151 703-572-4118 airandspace.si.edu/udvar-hazy-center WASHINGTON D.C. Aviation museum with over 250 aircraft/ spacecraft, artifacts and IMAX Theater. $b
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 5649 Mount Gilead Rd., Centreville 20120 703-803-7500; stjohnscentreville.org Civil War site located in the heart of historic Centreville.
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HISTORIC CLIFTON Main St., Clifton 20124 703-830-2727; clifton-va.com National Historic District with Civil War era origins. j
LAKE ACCOTINK 7500 Accotink Park Rd., Springfield 22150 703-569-3464; fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/accotink 493-acre park with lake, boating, fishing, hiking and miniature golf. bj
THE LAUREL GROVE SCHOOL 6840 Beulah St., Alexandria 22310 703-313-4690; laurelgroveschool.org Survives as the only remaining African- American schoolhouse in Northern Virginia. b
MASON NECK STATE PARK & WILDLIFE REFUGE VG 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton 22079 703-339-2385; 800-933-7275; 800-933-PARK virginiastateparks.gov. bj
MEADOWLARK BOTANICAL GARDENS 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct., Vienna 22182 703-255-3631; nvrpa.org/park/meadowlark_ botanical_gardens Stunning 95-acre park featuring native Virginia flora and fauna. $b
NATIONAL FIREARMS MUSEUM 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax 22030 703-267-1600; nramuseum.org Home to the finest firearms collection in the world. b
OX HILL BATTLEFIELD PARK 4134 West Ox Rd., Fairfax 22033 Great Falls National Park—McLean 703-324-8702; battlefields.org/visit/ battlefields/chantilly-battlefield 5-acre park commemorates the Civil War Battle of Ox Hill/Chantilly.
PIRATE’S COVE WATERPARK AT POHICK BAY 6501 Pohick Bay Dr., Lorton 22079 703-339-6102; piratescovepohick.com Pirate themed seasonal waterpark at Pohick Bay Regional Park.
POHICK CHURCH 9301 Richmond Hwy., Lorton 22079 703-339-6572; pohick.org Colonial period church attended by George Washington and George Mason. Tours.
RESTON STOREFRONT MUSEUM OF SUBURBAN HISTORY 1639 Washington Plaza, Reston 20190 703-709-7700; restonmuseum.org Celebrates Reston, VA with walking tours, exhibits and children’s workshops.
RIVER FARM: HEADQUARTERS OF THE AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 7931 East Boulevard Dr., Alexandria 22308 ONE DESTINATION 703-768-5700 ahsgardening.org/about-river-farm Situated on 25 acres of gorgeously landscaped j COUNTLESS ADVENTURES lawns and gardens. b Steel and wood combine to bring a one-of-a kind hybrid coaster ROER’S ZOOFARI 1228 Hunter Mill Rd., Vienna 22182
GREAT FALLS NATIONAL PARK (MCLEAN): NICHOLAS MOORE experience with a twist. Plus, visit Soak City Water Park and Planet 703-757-6222; roerszoofari.com Amazing thirty-acre family-friendly zoo with a Snoopy, the world’s largest Peanuts-themed children’s area. Plan the perfect trip to Northern Virginia. host of on-site adventures. $b SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL AIR AND Only at King’s Dominion. Learn more at KingsDominion.com Go to FXVA.com SPACE MUSEUM STEVEN F. UDVAR- HAZY CENTER 14390 Airand Space Museum Pkwy. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Chantilly 20151 703-572-4118 airandspace.si.edu/udvar-hazy-center WASHINGTON D.C. Aviation museum with over 250 aircraft/ spacecraft, artifacts and IMAX Theater. $b
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 5649 Mount Gilead Rd., Centreville 20120 703-803-7500; stjohnscentreville.org Civil War site located in the heart of historic Centreville.
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App: InDesign CS Trim: 7.875"(w) x 10.5"(h) Pubs: VA Travel Guide Artist: SR Live: 7.375"(w) x 10"(h) Proof #: 2 Bleed: 8.125"(w) x 10.75"(h) Scale: 100% Color: 4/C Fonts: Helveticas, Gibson VG MEETS ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS OF THE VIRGINIA GREEN PROGRAM g PROVIDES PRINTED MATERIAL IN BRAILLE D PROVIDES DESCRIPTIONS BY A TRAINED AUDIO DESCRIBER W PROVIDES SIGN LANGUAGE q OFFERS ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION u PROVIDES A DEVICE USED FOR COMMUNICATION WITH AND BETWEEN HEARING IMPAIRED s PROVIDES ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEMS b BUSES/GROUPS WELCOME c PET- FRIENDLY FACILITY $ ADMISSION REQUIRED I ADA- COMPLIANT
ST. MARY OF SORROWS HISTORIC WOODLAWN BARREL OAK WINERY AND FAUQUIER HERITAGE & LAKE BRITTLE THOMPSON WILDLIFE SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY CATHOLIC CHURCH 9000 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria 22309 FARM TAPHOUSE VG PRESERVATION FOUNDATION 4354 Lake Brittle Rd., New Baltimore 20187 MANAGEMENT AREA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC Fairfax Station Rd. & Rt. 123, Fairfax Station 703-780-4000; woodlawnpopeleighey.org FAUQUIER COUNTY / 3623 Grove Ln., Delaplane 20144 4110 Winchester Rd., Marshall 20116 540-899-4169; visitfauquier.com Route 688 North, from I-66, Delaplane 20144 DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM 22039 National Trust site once part of George 540-364-6402; barreloak.com 540-364-3440; fhpf.org This 77-acre lake offers boating, fishing and 540-899-4169; dgif.virginia.gov/wmas 9019 Old Battlefield Blvd, Suite 310, 703-978-4141; stmaryofsorrows.org Washington’s Mount Vernon. $b WARRENTON Relax and discover great wine and craft beer. Archives and research library featuring picnic facilities. bj 4,000 acres with trails; 10-acre lake, fishing, Spotsylvania 22553 Site Clara Barton cared for troops after Second VIRGINIA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY Bring a picnic & catch the sunset. A fave collections of noted historians. Call for hours. hunting and bird-watching. bj 540-507-7210; visitspotsy.com Manassas/Bull Run. WORKHOUSE ARTS CENTER destination on I-66, one hour west of downtown THE LINCOLN WASHINGTON Travel and Tourism information about INCLUDES CASANOVA, CATLETT, j 9601 Ox Rd., Lorton 22079 DELAPLANE, GOLDVEIN, HUME, D.C. Kids and dogs welcome! b I FAUQUIER HISTORY MUSEUM AT SOCIETY MUSEUM WARRENTON BRANCH GREENWAY Spotsylvania, Lake Anna and Fredericksburg. THE STUART-MOSBY CIVIL WAR 703-548-2900; workhousearts.org MARSHALL, MIDLAND, NEW BALTIMORE, THE OLD JAIL 45 Main St., Warrenton 20186 At the end of s. 4th St. in Old Town Warrenton, bI CAVALRY MUSEUM Cultural arts center housed on campus of a REMINGTON, THE PLAINS, VINT HILL C. F. PHELPS WILDLIFE 10 Ashby St., Warrenton 20186 540-820-1021 Warrenton 20186 13938 Braddock Rd., Centreville 20120 former prison. b MANAGEMENT AREA 540-347-5525; fauquierhistory.com Exhibits portray life in the mid-1700s through 540-422-8550; visitfauquier.com SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY VISITORS 703-971-4984; stuart-mosby.com FAUQUIER COUNTY DEPARTMENT Rt. 651, Remington 22734 Focusing on the histories Warrenton, Fauquier the Civil War. Call for hours. $b 1.5-mile, paved path with caboose and CENTER VG Civil War cavalry museum in Historic OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 540-899-4169; dgif.virginia.gov/wmas and Commonwealth of VA. bD events. bjI 4704 Southpoint Pkwy., Fredericksburg 22407 Centreville. Open Saturday-Monday. 35 Culpeper St., Warrenton 20186 Rappahannock River fishing, canoeing, kayaking, MARRIOTT RANCH 540-507-7090; visitspotsy.com CITY OF FAIRFAX 540-422-8270; visitfauquier.com hunting, birding and hiking trails. bjI GREAT MEADOW FIELD EVENT 5305 Marriott Ln., Hume 22639 WESTON FARMSTEAD Maps, Civil War tour information, wineries, SULLY HISTORIC SITE Life as it should be ... elegant accommodations, CENTER 540-364-2627; 877-324-7344 4476 Weston Rd., Casanova 20139 recreation and Lake Anna. bI 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly 20151 THINGS TO DO quaint villages, wineries, spectacular events. C. M. CROCKETT PARK/ 5089 Old Tavern Rd., The Plains 20198 marriottranch.com 540-788-9220; historicwestonva.org 703-437-1794 GERMANTOWN LAKE 540-253-5000; greatmeadow.org Historic setting, beautiful views, horseback Open by appointment. Call or email contact@ STAFFORD COUNTY TOURISM VG fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully-historic-site FAIRFAX MUSEUM AND VISITOR WARRENTON-FAUQUIER COUNTY 10066 Rogues Rd., Midland 22728 Home of Gold Cup races and other field riding, fishing, 12-room inn. Wineries, rafting, historicwestonva.org. $bI 1300 Courthouse Rd., Stafford 22555 An oasis of the past highlighting early 19th CENTER VISITOR CENTER 540-788-4867; visitfauquier.com sporting events. $bI caverns nearby. I 540-658-8681; tourstaffordva.com century life. $bj 10209 Main St., Fairfax 22030 33 N. Calhoun St., Warrenton 20186 A scenic fishing lake, picnic shelters, boat rentals WHITNEY STATE FOREST George Washington, Civil War, golf, wineries, 703-385-8414; 800-545-7950 540-341-0988; 800-820-1021 and nature trails. $bj GREENFIELD FARMS ALPACAS MONROE PARK & GOLD MINING Route 684, Warrenton 20186 art, theater on I-95. bI U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY fairfaxva.gov/government/historic-resources VisitFauquier.com 11353 Barnes Rd., Catlett 20119 CAMP MUSEUM 540-347-6358; visitfauquier.com 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., Reston 20192 Exhibits, tours, program series, visitor Providing visitor services, brochures and THE COLD WAR MUSEUM 703-508-7363; openherd.com/farms/2885/ 14421 Gold Dust Pkwy., Goldvein 22720 147-acre forest offering hiking, horseback riding STAFFORD COUNTY VISITOR 703-648-5953 information and souvenirs. Open 9am-5pm. information. 9am-5pm daily. bI 7172 Lineweaver Rd., Vint Hill 20187 greenfield-farms-alpacas 540-422-8170; goldvein.com trail and wildlife sanctuary. bj CENTER AT GARI MELCHERS HOME & usgs.gov/about/headquarters-information bI 703-273-2381; coldwar.org Offers a delightful agricultural tour experience. Learn about Virginia goldmining history and STUDIO AT BELMONT Learn about natural science during self-guided THINGS TO DO Eras of espionage, rivalries and confrontations how pan for gold! bI 224 Washington St., Fredericksburg 22405 tours. HISTORIC BLENHEIM AND THE CIVIL between East and West. HEARTLINE ALPACA FARM 540-654-1015; TourStaffordVA.com WAR INTERPRETIVE CENTER AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORICAL 7424 Leeds Manor Rd., Marshall 20115 OLD TOWN WARRENTON FREDERICKSBURG / Maps, history, arts, wineries, breweries, tour THE WATER MINE FAMILY SWIMMIN’ 3610 Old Lee Hwy., Fairfax 22030 ASSOCIATION MUSEUM AND COWS-N-CORN 540-364-7377; heartlinealpacafarm.com Main St., Warrenton 20186 information. bjI HOLE AT LAKE FAIRFAX 703-591-0560; 800-545-7950 RESOURCE CENTER 5225 Catlett Rd., Midland 22728 Learn how alpaca fleece is transformed into 540-341-0988; visitwarrentonva.com SPOTSYLVANIA / 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston 20190 fairfaxva.gov/government/historic-resources 4243 Loudoun Ave., The Plains 20198 540-439-4806; cows-n-corn.com silky fiber. Stroll through history and find unique gifts, THINGS TO DO 703-471-5414 Civil War soldier graffiti exhibit, tours 540-253-7488; aahafauquier.org Family fun, food & education on a real working food and fun. STAFFORD fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/watermine and souvenirs. Open 10am-3pm, Tuesday- Museum featuring historical artifacts dairy farm. $bj HOLLIN FARMS VIRGINIA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY A. SMITH BOWMAN DISTILLERY Seasonal waterpark featuring slides, lazy river, Saturday. bI and resource material of local/national 11324 Pearlstone Ln., Delaplane 20144 RADY PARK 1 Bowman Dr., Fredericksburg 22408 showers and more. interest. b ELK RUN MINI-MUSEUM 540-592-3701; hollinfarms.com 725 Fauquier Rd., Warrenton 20186 FREDERICKSBURG VISITOR CENTER 540-373-4555; asmithbowman.com RATCLIFFE-ALLISON-POZER HOUSE Located at the Intersection of Rt. 806 & Rt. A pick-your-own farm in the Blue Ridge 540-349-2520; visitfauquier.com 706 Caroline St., Fredericksburg 22401 Free, daily, guided tours display the history WOLF TRAP’S CHILDREN’S MUSEUM ALPACA FULL MOON FARM 610, Midland 22728 foothills. Open seasonally. bj One-mile paved hiking/biking trail, playground, 540-373-1776; 800-678-4748; VisitFred.com and process of Virginia’s own pioneering spirit. THEATRE-IN-THE-WOODS VG 10386 Main St., Fairfax 22030 9247 Ramey Rd., Marshall 20115 540-788-4252; elkrunchurch.org volleyball, baseball fields, picnic facilities. Maps, tour tickets, dining, lodging, overview Museum, gift shop. bI 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna 22182 703-385-8414; 800-545-7950 540-364-4720; alpacafullmoon.com Learn about this Anglican church from the JOHN MARSHALL BIRTHPLACE PARK film and event information. bj 703-255-1900; 877-WOLFTRAP; wolftrap.org fairfaxva.gov/government/historic-resources Tour the farm and learn about the world of 1700s. Call to schedule a visit. bI Route 649 / Germantown Rd., Midland 22728 SKY MEADOWS STATE PARK CHANCELLORSVILLE BATTLEFIELD A magical children’s venue with over 70 Fairfax’s oldest house (1812) features tours and alpacas. 540-788-4867; visitfauquier.com On Route 710, from Route 17 North, 11012 VISITOR CENTER performances each summer. $b exhibits. For hours call 703-385-8414. Quaint park with picnic area and trail to John Edmonds Ln., Delaplane 20144 9001 Plank Rd., Spotsylvania 22553 Marshall memorial. j 540-592-3556; 800-933-7275; 800-933-PARK 120 Chatham Ln., Fredericksburg 22405 virginiastateparks.gov. $bI 540-693-3200; nps.gov/frsp Lee’s greatest Civil War victory. Fee for film. bI
Ferry Farm. Washington’s Boyhood Home.
A fresh taste of history in Stafford hether you come to sample our vibrant breweries and wineries, or you come to walk in George Washington’s SKY MEADOWS STATE PARK (DELEPLANE): JEFF MAURITZEN Wchildhood footsteps... Stafford exemplifies Virginia’s rich history, outdoor adventures and culture…close to Washington, DC, Mt. Vernon, the Blue Ridge and Richmond. Make Stafford your affordable, welcoming home base for your Virginia experience! www.TourStaffordVa.com 540.658.8681 n [email protected]
Sky Meadows State Park—Deleplane
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ST. MARY OF SORROWS HISTORIC WOODLAWN BARREL OAK WINERY AND FAUQUIER HERITAGE & LAKE BRITTLE THOMPSON WILDLIFE SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY CATHOLIC CHURCH 9000 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria 22309 FARM TAPHOUSE VG PRESERVATION FOUNDATION 4354 Lake Brittle Rd., New Baltimore 20187 MANAGEMENT AREA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC Fairfax Station Rd. & Rt. 123, Fairfax Station 703-780-4000; woodlawnpopeleighey.org FAUQUIER COUNTY / 3623 Grove Ln., Delaplane 20144 4110 Winchester Rd., Marshall 20116 540-899-4169; visitfauquier.com Route 688 North, from I-66, Delaplane 20144 DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM 22039 National Trust site once part of George 540-364-6402; barreloak.com 540-364-3440; fhpf.org This 77-acre lake offers boating, fishing and 540-899-4169; dgif.virginia.gov/wmas 9019 Old Battlefield Blvd, Suite 310, 703-978-4141; stmaryofsorrows.org Washington’s Mount Vernon. $b WARRENTON Relax and discover great wine and craft beer. Archives and research library featuring picnic facilities. bj 4,000 acres with trails; 10-acre lake, fishing, Spotsylvania 22553 Site Clara Barton cared for troops after Second VIRGINIA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY Bring a picnic & catch the sunset. A fave collections of noted historians. Call for hours. hunting and bird-watching. bj 540-507-7210; visitspotsy.com Manassas/Bull Run. WORKHOUSE ARTS CENTER destination on I-66, one hour west of downtown THE LINCOLN WASHINGTON Travel and Tourism information about INCLUDES CASANOVA, CATLETT, j 9601 Ox Rd., Lorton 22079 DELAPLANE, GOLDVEIN, HUME, D.C. Kids and dogs welcome! b I FAUQUIER HISTORY MUSEUM AT SOCIETY MUSEUM WARRENTON BRANCH GREENWAY Spotsylvania, Lake Anna and Fredericksburg. THE STUART-MOSBY CIVIL WAR 703-548-2900; workhousearts.org MARSHALL, MIDLAND, NEW BALTIMORE, THE OLD JAIL 45 Main St., Warrenton 20186 At the end of s. 4th St. in Old Town Warrenton, bI CAVALRY MUSEUM Cultural arts center housed on campus of a REMINGTON, THE PLAINS, VINT HILL C. F. PHELPS WILDLIFE 10 Ashby St., Warrenton 20186 540-820-1021 Warrenton 20186 13938 Braddock Rd., Centreville 20120 former prison. b MANAGEMENT AREA 540-347-5525; fauquierhistory.com Exhibits portray life in the mid-1700s through 540-422-8550; visitfauquier.com SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY VISITORS 703-971-4984; stuart-mosby.com FAUQUIER COUNTY DEPARTMENT Rt. 651, Remington 22734 Focusing on the histories Warrenton, Fauquier the Civil War. Call for hours. $b 1.5-mile, paved path with caboose and CENTER VG Civil War cavalry museum in Historic OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 540-899-4169; dgif.virginia.gov/wmas and Commonwealth of VA. bD events. bjI 4704 Southpoint Pkwy., Fredericksburg 22407 Centreville. Open Saturday-Monday. 35 Culpeper St., Warrenton 20186 Rappahannock River fishing, canoeing, kayaking, MARRIOTT RANCH 540-507-7090; visitspotsy.com CITY OF FAIRFAX 540-422-8270; visitfauquier.com hunting, birding and hiking trails. bjI GREAT MEADOW FIELD EVENT 5305 Marriott Ln., Hume 22639 WESTON FARMSTEAD Maps, Civil War tour information, wineries, SULLY HISTORIC SITE Life as it should be ... elegant accommodations, CENTER 540-364-2627; 877-324-7344 4476 Weston Rd., Casanova 20139 recreation and Lake Anna. bI 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly 20151 THINGS TO DO quaint villages, wineries, spectacular events. C. M. CROCKETT PARK/ 5089 Old Tavern Rd., The Plains 20198 marriottranch.com 540-788-9220; historicwestonva.org 703-437-1794 GERMANTOWN LAKE 540-253-5000; greatmeadow.org Historic setting, beautiful views, horseback Open by appointment. Call or email contact@ STAFFORD COUNTY TOURISM VG fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully-historic-site FAIRFAX MUSEUM AND VISITOR WARRENTON-FAUQUIER COUNTY 10066 Rogues Rd., Midland 22728 Home of Gold Cup races and other field riding, fishing, 12-room inn. Wineries, rafting, historicwestonva.org. $bI 1300 Courthouse Rd., Stafford 22555 An oasis of the past highlighting early 19th CENTER VISITOR CENTER 540-788-4867; visitfauquier.com sporting events. $bI caverns nearby. I 540-658-8681; tourstaffordva.com century life. $bj 10209 Main St., Fairfax 22030 33 N. Calhoun St., Warrenton 20186 A scenic fishing lake, picnic shelters, boat rentals WHITNEY STATE FOREST George Washington, Civil War, golf, wineries, 703-385-8414; 800-545-7950 540-341-0988; 800-820-1021 and nature trails. $bj GREENFIELD FARMS ALPACAS MONROE PARK & GOLD MINING Route 684, Warrenton 20186 art, theater on I-95. bI U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY fairfaxva.gov/government/historic-resources VisitFauquier.com 11353 Barnes Rd., Catlett 20119 CAMP MUSEUM 540-347-6358; visitfauquier.com 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., Reston 20192 Exhibits, tours, program series, visitor Providing visitor services, brochures and THE COLD WAR MUSEUM 703-508-7363; openherd.com/farms/2885/ 14421 Gold Dust Pkwy., Goldvein 22720 147-acre forest offering hiking, horseback riding STAFFORD COUNTY VISITOR 703-648-5953 information and souvenirs. Open 9am-5pm. information. 9am-5pm daily. bI 7172 Lineweaver Rd., Vint Hill 20187 greenfield-farms-alpacas 540-422-8170; goldvein.com trail and wildlife sanctuary. bj CENTER AT GARI MELCHERS HOME & usgs.gov/about/headquarters-information bI 703-273-2381; coldwar.org Offers a delightful agricultural tour experience. Learn about Virginia goldmining history and STUDIO AT BELMONT Learn about natural science during self-guided THINGS TO DO Eras of espionage, rivalries and confrontations how pan for gold! bI 224 Washington St., Fredericksburg 22405 tours. HISTORIC BLENHEIM AND THE CIVIL between East and West. HEARTLINE ALPACA FARM 540-654-1015; TourStaffordVA.com WAR INTERPRETIVE CENTER AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORICAL 7424 Leeds Manor Rd., Marshall 20115 OLD TOWN WARRENTON FREDERICKSBURG / Maps, history, arts, wineries, breweries, tour THE WATER MINE FAMILY SWIMMIN’ 3610 Old Lee Hwy., Fairfax 22030 ASSOCIATION MUSEUM AND COWS-N-CORN 540-364-7377; heartlinealpacafarm.com Main St., Warrenton 20186 information. bjI HOLE AT LAKE FAIRFAX 703-591-0560; 800-545-7950 RESOURCE CENTER 5225 Catlett Rd., Midland 22728 Learn how alpaca fleece is transformed into 540-341-0988; visitwarrentonva.com SPOTSYLVANIA / 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston 20190 fairfaxva.gov/government/historic-resources 4243 Loudoun Ave., The Plains 20198 540-439-4806; cows-n-corn.com silky fiber. Stroll through history and find unique gifts, THINGS TO DO 703-471-5414 Civil War soldier graffiti exhibit, tours 540-253-7488; aahafauquier.org Family fun, food & education on a real working food and fun. STAFFORD fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/watermine and souvenirs. Open 10am-3pm, Tuesday- Museum featuring historical artifacts dairy farm. $bj HOLLIN FARMS VIRGINIA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY A. SMITH BOWMAN DISTILLERY Seasonal waterpark featuring slides, lazy river, Saturday. bI and resource material of local/national 11324 Pearlstone Ln., Delaplane 20144 RADY PARK 1 Bowman Dr., Fredericksburg 22408 showers and more. interest. b ELK RUN MINI-MUSEUM 540-592-3701; hollinfarms.com 725 Fauquier Rd., Warrenton 20186 FREDERICKSBURG VISITOR CENTER 540-373-4555; asmithbowman.com RATCLIFFE-ALLISON-POZER HOUSE Located at the Intersection of Rt. 806 & Rt. A pick-your-own farm in the Blue Ridge 540-349-2520; visitfauquier.com 706 Caroline St., Fredericksburg 22401 Free, daily, guided tours display the history WOLF TRAP’S CHILDREN’S MUSEUM ALPACA FULL MOON FARM 610, Midland 22728 foothills. Open seasonally. bj One-mile paved hiking/biking trail, playground, 540-373-1776; 800-678-4748; VisitFred.com and process of Virginia’s own pioneering spirit. THEATRE-IN-THE-WOODS VG 10386 Main St., Fairfax 22030 9247 Ramey Rd., Marshall 20115 540-788-4252; elkrunchurch.org volleyball, baseball fields, picnic facilities. Maps, tour tickets, dining, lodging, overview Museum, gift shop. bI 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna 22182 703-385-8414; 800-545-7950 540-364-4720; alpacafullmoon.com Learn about this Anglican church from the JOHN MARSHALL BIRTHPLACE PARK film and event information. bj 703-255-1900; 877-WOLFTRAP; wolftrap.org fairfaxva.gov/government/historic-resources Tour the farm and learn about the world of 1700s. Call to schedule a visit. bI Route 649 / Germantown Rd., Midland 22728 SKY MEADOWS STATE PARK CHANCELLORSVILLE BATTLEFIELD A magical children’s venue with over 70 Fairfax’s oldest house (1812) features tours and alpacas. 540-788-4867; visitfauquier.com On Route 710, from Route 17 North, 11012 VISITOR CENTER performances each summer. $b exhibits. For hours call 703-385-8414. Quaint park with picnic area and trail to John Edmonds Ln., Delaplane 20144 9001 Plank Rd., Spotsylvania 22553 Marshall memorial. j 540-592-3556; 800-933-7275; 800-933-PARK 120 Chatham Ln., Fredericksburg 22405 virginiastateparks.gov. $bI 540-693-3200; nps.gov/frsp Lee’s greatest Civil War victory. Fee for film. bI
Ferry Farm. Washington’s Boyhood Home.
A fresh taste of history in Stafford hether you come to sample our vibrant breweries and wineries, or you come to walk in George Washington’s SKY MEADOWS STATE PARK (DELEPLANE): JEFF MAURITZEN Wchildhood footsteps... Stafford exemplifies Virginia’s rich history, outdoor adventures and culture…close to Washington, DC, Mt. Vernon, the Blue Ridge and Richmond. Make Stafford your affordable, welcoming home base for your Virginia experience! www.TourStaffordVa.com 540.658.8681 n [email protected]
Sky Meadows State Park—Deleplane
92 VIRGINIA.ORG 93 Leisure Media 360 VA Travel Guide 090518 Stafford small ads Indd CC ‘18 One third pg 4.563 x 4.625.” PDFX-1a Dirt Farm Brewing—Bluemont
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CHANCELLORSVILLE, WILDERNESS HISTORIC AQUIA CHURCH POTOMAC POINT WINERY ST. JAMES’ HOUSE THOMAS BALCH LIBRARY AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY MORVEN PARK AND SPOTSYLVANIA COURT HOUSE 2938 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Stafford 22554 275 Decatur Rd., Stafford 22554 1300 Charles St, Fredericksburg 22401 208 W. Market St., Leesburg 20176 RUST SANCTUARY 17263 Southern Planter Ln., Leesburg 20178 BATTLEFIELDS 540-659-4007; aquiachurch.com 540-446-2266; potomacpointwinery.com 540-373-1569 LEESBURG 703-737-7195; leesburgva.gov/library 802 Children’s Center Rd., Leesburg 20175 703-777-2414; morvenpark.org Rt. 613 (Brock Rd.) about two miles northwest National Historic Landmark; tours available Tastings, tours, bistro, Sunday brunch, special WashingtonHeritageMuseums.org Focus on genealogy, Civil War, ethnic history 703-669-0755 Historic mansion, museums, equestrian center, of Spotsylvania Court House, 9001 Plank Rd., Monday-Friday. events, weddings, exclusive clubs. bjI Circa 1768, home to James Mercer, member of THINGS TO DO and guest speakers. novaparks.com/parks/rust-sanctuary nature & sports programs. $bj Spotsylvania 22553; 540-693-3200 the Virginia House of Burgesses. $ Trails of trees, formal gardens, wildlife, manor nps.gov/frsp/wilder.htm, nps.gov/frsp/spot.htm HISTORIC KENMORE PLANTATION RISING SUN TAVERN IDA LEE PARK VERY VIRGINIA SHOP home, special events. b MT. ZION OLD SCHOOL BAPTIST Civil War battlefields of Chancellorsville/ 1201 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg 22401 1304 Caroline St., Fredericksburg 22401 WIDEWATER STATE PARK 60 Ida Lee Dr., N.W., Leesburg 20176 16 S. King St. CHURCH Wilderness/Spotsylvania. bjI 540-373-3381; kenmore.org 540-371-1494; washingtonheritagemuseums.org Brent Point Rd., Stafford 22554 703-777-1368; idalee.org Historic Downtown Leesburg 20175 CATOCTIN CREEK DISTILLING 40309 John Mosby Hwy., Aldie 20105 1775 home of George Washington’s sister, Betty A lively and entertaining tour of late 703-730-8205; 800-933-7275; 800-933-PARK 138-acre park with full-service fitness recreation 703-973-6400; VeryVirginia.com COMPANY 703-327-9777; nvrpa.org/park/mt_zion CHATHAM Washington Lewis. Gardens. $b 18th-century tavern life. $b virginiastateparks.gov center and more. bj Charming shop full of “Virginia’s Finest 120 West Main St., Purcellville 20132 1851 church and rendezvous site for 120 Chatham Ln., Fredericksburg 22405 Goodies & Gifts” - peanuts, gourmet foods, 540-751-8404; catoctincreek.com Confederate Colonel John S. Mosby. bj 540-693-3200; nps.gov/frsp THE HUGH MERCER SHANNON AIR MUSEUM BALL’S BLUFF BATTLEFIELD REGIONAL souvenirs, t-shirts, Colonial costumes, Civil War Taste Virginia’s most-awarded whisky, Civil War headquarters and hospital. Free films APOTHECARY SHOP 13380 Shannon Airport Cir. PARK & NATIONAL CEMETERY memorabilia, chocolates, candles, wine, wedding made with True Craft, Inspired By NATIONAL SPORTING LIBRARY AND and tours. bI 1020 Caroline St., Fredericksburg 22401 Fredericksburg 22407 LAKE ANNA Ball’s Bluff Rd. NE, Leesburg 20175 welcome bags and Virginia gift baskets! bj Tradition. bjI MUSEUM 540-373-3362; WashingtonHeritageMuseums.org 540-642-4387; shannonairmuseum.com 703-737-7800; novaparks.com/parks/balls- 102 The Plains Rd., Middleburg 20117 INCLUDES LOUISA, MINERAL, FREDERICKSBURG AREA MUSEUM An 18th century doctor’s office and pharmacy. One of the rarest collections of antique bluff-battlefield-regional-park CLAUDE MOORE PARK 540-687-6542; nationalsporting.org SPOTSYLVANIA AND CULTURAL CENTER $b aircraft. bI Site of Battle of Ball’s Bluff, tours & 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Rd., Sterling 20164 Shares the literature and art of equestrian and 907 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg 22401 LAKE ANNA VISITOR CENTER reenactment. b LOUDOUN COUNTY 571-258-3700; loudoun.gov/claudemoorepark field sports. 540-371-3037; famva.org 208 Lake Front Dr., Mineral 23117 National Register and Civil War trails listed JAMES MONROE MUSEUM SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH INCLUDES ALDIE, DICKERSON, 1816 museum chronicles the story of 908 Charles St., Fredericksburg 22401 (OLD SITE) 540-872-0684; lakeannavisitorcenter.com LEESBURG EXECUTIVE AIRPORT park. bj OATLANDS HISTORIC HOUSE & LEESBURG, LOVETTSVILLE, MIDDLEBURG, Fredericksburg’s vibrant past. $bI 540-654-1043; jamesmonroemuseum.umw.edu 801 Sophia St., Fredericksburg 22401 Your first stop for Lake Anna information 1001 Sycolin Rd. SE, Leesburg 20175 GARDENS Furnishings and personal possessions of James 540-373-8701; shiloholdsite.org about attractions, restaurants, real estate, 703-737-7125; leesburgva.gov/airport PURCELLVILLE, WATRFORD HERITAGE FARM MUSEUM 20850 Oatlands Plantation Ln., Leesburg 20175 FREDERICKSBURG BATTLEFIELD Monroe and his family. $b Shiloh Baptist Church Old Site has served the vacation rentals and more! Route 208 at the Explore history of aviation in Loudoun at 21668 Heritage Farm Ln., Sterling 20164 703-777-3174; oatlands.org VISITOR CENTER Fredericksburg community since the early 1800s. lake crossing. Arthur Godfrey Field. LOUDOUN COUNTY VISITORS 571-258-3800; heritagefarmmuseum.org Historic mansion museum, spectacular gardens 1013 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA JOHN J. WRIGHT EDUCATIONAL & CENTER Experience Loudoun County’s cultural and grounds with gift shop. $b 22401, 120 Chatham Ln., Fredericksburg 22405 CULTURAL CENTER MUSEUM VG SPOTSYLVANIA BATTLEFIELD THINGS TO DO LEESBURG GHOST TOURS 112-G South St., S.E., Leesburg 20175 history. Family-friendly interactive 540-693-3200; nps.gov/frsp 7565 Courthouse Rd., Spotsylvania 22551 9550 West Grant Dr., Spotsylvania, VA 22553, 19 S. King St., Leesburg, VA 20176 703-771-2170; 888-803-7227 exhibits. $bjI TOWN OF MIDDLEBURG Confederate’s most one-sided Civil War victory. 540-582-7583; jjwmuseum.org 120 Chatham Ln., Fredericksburg 22405 LAKE ANNA STATE PARK 571-233-1101; vsra.net visitloudoun.org 7 S. Madison Str., Middleburg 20117 Fee for film. bIQ The story of African Americans in Spotsylvania 540-693-3200; nps.gov/frsp 6800 Lawyers Rd., Spotsylvania 22553 Featuring rich Leesburg history and a “hands- Loudoun County’s official Visitors Center, open LEESBURG ANIMAL PARK 540-687-8888; middleburgonline.com County. bI Civil War battle with hand-to-hand combat at 540-854-5503; 800-933-7275; 800-933-PARK on” touch a ghost, ghostly experience! 362 days/year from 9am-5pm. bj 19270 James Monroe Hwy., Leesburg 20175 Established in 1787 by Revolutionary War Lt. GARI MELCHERS’ HOME AND STUDIO the Bloody Angle. bI virginiastateparks.gov. $bjI 703-433-0002; leesburganimalpark.com Colonel Levin Powell. j 224 Washington St., Fredericksburg 22405 MARY WASHINGTON HOUSE LOUDOUN MUSEUM VISIT LOUDOUN Petting zoo with exotics, pony & wagon rides, 540-654-1015; garimelchers.org 1200 Charles St., Fredericksburg 22401 SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY MUSEUM LOUISA ART CENTER 16 Loudoun St. SW, Leesburg 20175 112 South St. SE, Leesburg 20175 indoor play. $bI VILLAGE OF WATERFORD National Historic Landmark, home/studio of 540-373-1569; WashingtonHeritageMuseums.org 9019 Old Battlefield Blvd, Spotsylvania 22553 212 Fredericksburg Ave., Louisa 23093 703-777-7427; loudounmuseum.org 703-771-2170; 888-803-7227 40183 Main St., Waterford 20197 impressionist artist Gari Melchers. $bjI Home where George Washington’s mother spent 540-507-7278; spotsylvaniamuseum.org 540-967-2200; louisaarts.org Exhibits, special events, interpretation and tours visitloudoun.org LOVETTSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 540-882-3018; waterfordva.org her last 17 years. $b Native American through Civil War history of Performance, visual, musical and cultural arts for in historic downtown Leesburg. $b Official Loudoun visitor information open 362 MUSEUM National Historic Landmark village founded by GEORGE WASHINGTON’S BOYHOOD Spotsylvania, open 9am-5pm. bI the community. days a year, 9am-5pm. bj 4 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Lovettsville 20180 Quakers in 1757. bj HOME AT FERRY FARM OLD SALEM CHURCH THE MARSHALL HOUSE 540-822-5499; lovettsvillemuseum.org 268 Kings Hwy., 1201 Washington Ave., 4054 Plank Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22407, 120 ST. GEORGE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH NORTH ANNA NUCLEAR 217 Edwards Ferry Rd. NE, Leesburg 20176 THINGS TO DO Historical exhibits and information about WHITE’S FERRY Fredericksburg 22405 Chatham Ln., Fredericksburg 22405 905 Princess Ave., Fredericksburg 22401 INFORMATION CENTER 703-777-1301; georgecmarshall.org people and places of Lovettsville. 24801 White’s Ferry Rd., Dickerson, MD, 540-370-0732; ferryfarm.org 540-693-3200; nps.gov/frsp 540-373-4133; stgeorgesepiscopal.net 1022 Haley Dr, Mineral 23117 Home and gardens of General George C. ALDIE MILL HISTORIC PARK 20842, Leesburg 20176 George Washington’s boyhood home. iPad tour, Soldiers used brick church for protection in George Washington attended services here. 540-894-2828; dom.com Marshall. $b 39401 John Mosby Hwy., Aldie 20105 301-349-5200 archaeology, exhibits, Washington house. $b Civil War battle. b Tiffany-style stained glass windows. Displays, interactive exhibits, films and 703-327-9777; nvrpa.org Last operating ferry offering daily service on the brochures on nuclear power. Virginia’s only surviving gristmill powered by Potomac River. $bj twin overshot water wheels.
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CHANCELLORSVILLE, WILDERNESS HISTORIC AQUIA CHURCH POTOMAC POINT WINERY ST. JAMES’ HOUSE THOMAS BALCH LIBRARY AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY MORVEN PARK AND SPOTSYLVANIA COURT HOUSE 2938 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Stafford 22554 275 Decatur Rd., Stafford 22554 1300 Charles St, Fredericksburg 22401 208 W. Market St., Leesburg 20176 RUST SANCTUARY 17263 Southern Planter Ln., Leesburg 20178 BATTLEFIELDS 540-659-4007; aquiachurch.com 540-446-2266; potomacpointwinery.com 540-373-1569 LEESBURG 703-737-7195; leesburgva.gov/library 802 Children’s Center Rd., Leesburg 20175 703-777-2414; morvenpark.org Rt. 613 (Brock Rd.) about two miles northwest National Historic Landmark; tours available Tastings, tours, bistro, Sunday brunch, special WashingtonHeritageMuseums.org Focus on genealogy, Civil War, ethnic history 703-669-0755 Historic mansion, museums, equestrian center, of Spotsylvania Court House, 9001 Plank Rd., Monday-Friday. events, weddings, exclusive clubs. bjI Circa 1768, home to James Mercer, member of THINGS TO DO and guest speakers. novaparks.com/parks/rust-sanctuary nature & sports programs. $bj Spotsylvania 22553; 540-693-3200 the Virginia House of Burgesses. $ Trails of trees, formal gardens, wildlife, manor nps.gov/frsp/wilder.htm, nps.gov/frsp/spot.htm HISTORIC KENMORE PLANTATION RISING SUN TAVERN IDA LEE PARK VERY VIRGINIA SHOP home, special events. b MT. ZION OLD SCHOOL BAPTIST Civil War battlefields of Chancellorsville/ 1201 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg 22401 1304 Caroline St., Fredericksburg 22401 WIDEWATER STATE PARK 60 Ida Lee Dr., N.W., Leesburg 20176 16 S. King St. CHURCH Wilderness/Spotsylvania. bjI 540-373-3381; kenmore.org 540-371-1494; washingtonheritagemuseums.org Brent Point Rd., Stafford 22554 703-777-1368; idalee.org Historic Downtown Leesburg 20175 CATOCTIN CREEK DISTILLING 40309 John Mosby Hwy., Aldie 20105 1775 home of George Washington’s sister, Betty A lively and entertaining tour of late 703-730-8205; 800-933-7275; 800-933-PARK 138-acre park with full-service fitness recreation 703-973-6400; VeryVirginia.com COMPANY 703-327-9777; nvrpa.org/park/mt_zion CHATHAM Washington Lewis. Gardens. $b 18th-century tavern life. $b virginiastateparks.gov center and more. bj Charming shop full of “Virginia’s Finest 120 West Main St., Purcellville 20132 1851 church and rendezvous site for 120 Chatham Ln., Fredericksburg 22405 Goodies & Gifts” - peanuts, gourmet foods, 540-751-8404; catoctincreek.com Confederate Colonel John S. Mosby. bj 540-693-3200; nps.gov/frsp THE HUGH MERCER SHANNON AIR MUSEUM BALL’S BLUFF BATTLEFIELD REGIONAL souvenirs, t-shirts, Colonial costumes, Civil War Taste Virginia’s most-awarded whisky, Civil War headquarters and hospital. Free films APOTHECARY SHOP 13380 Shannon Airport Cir. PARK & NATIONAL CEMETERY memorabilia, chocolates, candles, wine, wedding made with True Craft, Inspired By NATIONAL SPORTING LIBRARY AND and tours. bI 1020 Caroline St., Fredericksburg 22401 Fredericksburg 22407 LAKE ANNA Ball’s Bluff Rd. NE, Leesburg 20175 welcome bags and Virginia gift baskets! bj Tradition. bjI MUSEUM 540-373-3362; WashingtonHeritageMuseums.org 540-642-4387; shannonairmuseum.com 703-737-7800; novaparks.com/parks/balls- 102 The Plains Rd., Middleburg 20117 INCLUDES LOUISA, MINERAL, FREDERICKSBURG AREA MUSEUM An 18th century doctor’s office and pharmacy. One of the rarest collections of antique bluff-battlefield-regional-park CLAUDE MOORE PARK 540-687-6542; nationalsporting.org SPOTSYLVANIA AND CULTURAL CENTER $b aircraft. bI Site of Battle of Ball’s Bluff, tours & 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Rd., Sterling 20164 Shares the literature and art of equestrian and 907 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg 22401 LAKE ANNA VISITOR CENTER reenactment. b LOUDOUN COUNTY 571-258-3700; loudoun.gov/claudemoorepark field sports. 540-371-3037; famva.org 208 Lake Front Dr., Mineral 23117 National Register and Civil War trails listed JAMES MONROE MUSEUM SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH INCLUDES ALDIE, DICKERSON, 1816 museum chronicles the story of 908 Charles St., Fredericksburg 22401 (OLD SITE) 540-872-0684; lakeannavisitorcenter.com LEESBURG EXECUTIVE AIRPORT park. bj OATLANDS HISTORIC HOUSE & LEESBURG, LOVETTSVILLE, MIDDLEBURG, Fredericksburg’s vibrant past. $bI 540-654-1043; jamesmonroemuseum.umw.edu 801 Sophia St., Fredericksburg 22401 Your first stop for Lake Anna information 1001 Sycolin Rd. SE, Leesburg 20175 GARDENS Furnishings and personal possessions of James 540-373-8701; shiloholdsite.org about attractions, restaurants, real estate, 703-737-7125; leesburgva.gov/airport PURCELLVILLE, WATRFORD HERITAGE FARM MUSEUM 20850 Oatlands Plantation Ln., Leesburg 20175 FREDERICKSBURG BATTLEFIELD Monroe and his family. $b Shiloh Baptist Church Old Site has served the vacation rentals and more! Route 208 at the Explore history of aviation in Loudoun at 21668 Heritage Farm Ln., Sterling 20164 703-777-3174; oatlands.org VISITOR CENTER Fredericksburg community since the early 1800s. lake crossing. Arthur Godfrey Field. LOUDOUN COUNTY VISITORS 571-258-3800; heritagefarmmuseum.org Historic mansion museum, spectacular gardens 1013 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA JOHN J. WRIGHT EDUCATIONAL & CENTER Experience Loudoun County’s cultural and grounds with gift shop. $b 22401, 120 Chatham Ln., Fredericksburg 22405 CULTURAL CENTER MUSEUM VG SPOTSYLVANIA BATTLEFIELD THINGS TO DO LEESBURG GHOST TOURS 112-G South St., S.E., Leesburg 20175 history. Family-friendly interactive 540-693-3200; nps.gov/frsp 7565 Courthouse Rd., Spotsylvania 22551 9550 West Grant Dr., Spotsylvania, VA 22553, 19 S. King St., Leesburg, VA 20176 703-771-2170; 888-803-7227 exhibits. $bjI TOWN OF MIDDLEBURG Confederate’s most one-sided Civil War victory. 540-582-7583; jjwmuseum.org 120 Chatham Ln., Fredericksburg 22405 LAKE ANNA STATE PARK 571-233-1101; vsra.net visitloudoun.org 7 S. Madison Str., Middleburg 20117 Fee for film. bIQ The story of African Americans in Spotsylvania 540-693-3200; nps.gov/frsp 6800 Lawyers Rd., Spotsylvania 22553 Featuring rich Leesburg history and a “hands- Loudoun County’s official Visitors Center, open LEESBURG ANIMAL PARK 540-687-8888; middleburgonline.com County. bI Civil War battle with hand-to-hand combat at 540-854-5503; 800-933-7275; 800-933-PARK on” touch a ghost, ghostly experience! 362 days/year from 9am-5pm. bj 19270 James Monroe Hwy., Leesburg 20175 Established in 1787 by Revolutionary War Lt. 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Pennsylvania Ave., Lovettsville 20180 Quakers in 1757. bj HOME AT FERRY FARM OLD SALEM CHURCH THE MARSHALL HOUSE 540-822-5499; lovettsvillemuseum.org 268 Kings Hwy., 1201 Washington Ave., 4054 Plank Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22407, 120 ST. GEORGE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH NORTH ANNA NUCLEAR 217 Edwards Ferry Rd. NE, Leesburg 20176 THINGS TO DO Historical exhibits and information about WHITE’S FERRY Fredericksburg 22405 Chatham Ln., Fredericksburg 22405 905 Princess Ave., Fredericksburg 22401 INFORMATION CENTER 703-777-1301; georgecmarshall.org people and places of Lovettsville. 24801 White’s Ferry Rd., Dickerson, MD, 540-370-0732; ferryfarm.org 540-693-3200; nps.gov/frsp 540-373-4133; stgeorgesepiscopal.net 1022 Haley Dr, Mineral 23117 Home and gardens of General George C. ALDIE MILL HISTORIC PARK 20842, Leesburg 20176 George Washington’s boyhood home. iPad tour, Soldiers used brick church for protection in George Washington attended services here. 540-894-2828; dom.com Marshall. $b 39401 John Mosby Hwy., Aldie 20105 301-349-5200 archaeology, exhibits, Washington house. $b Civil War battle. b Tiffany-style stained glass windows. Displays, interactive exhibits, films and 703-327-9777; nvrpa.org Last operating ferry offering daily service on the brochures on nuclear power. Virginia’s only surviving gristmill powered by Potomac River. $bj twin overshot water wheels.
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CITY OF MANASSAS BEN LOMOND HISTORIC SITE Cave mansion. 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Easternmost front of the Blue Ridge Mountains. • COMPANY PICNICS Environmental, historical education trails. • 2 hour stroll through THE FREEDOM MUSEUM Downtown Leesburg Main Terminal, Manassas Regional Airport, HAYMARKET MUSEUM • Learn about para- 10440 Terminal Rd., Manassas 20110 15025 Washington St, Haymarket 20169 normal research 703-393-0660; freedommuseum.org 571-261-1375; haymarketmuseum.org • “Hands-on” touch Memorabilia and photographs detailing U.S. Interprets the pre-Civil War town that Federal a ghost, ghostly military involvement in 20th-century wars/ troops burned in 1862. conflicts. b experience HISTORIC DUMFRIES / WEEMS v RYE WHISKY: A VIRGINIA TRADITION HARRIS PAVILION BOTTS MUSEUM FRI & SAT 9PM EVENTS AND CATERING INN RESERVATIONS SINCE THE 1700s 9201 Center St., 9116 Center St., #103, 3944 Cameron St., Dumfries 22026 (And Halloween) 540-364-2627 540-364-2627 Manassas 20110 703-221-2218; historicdumfriesva.org 703-361-9800; harrispavilion.com The history of Dumfries is illuminated on this WWW.VSRA.NET WWW.MARRIOTTRANCH.COM Ideal for festivals, concerts, movies, weddings. family-friendly and interesting tour. $ Outdoor ice skating rink. b LEESYLVANIA STATE PARK VG LIBERIA 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr., Woodbridge 22191 The Stone House at Manassas National Battlefield Park—Manassas 8601 Portner Ave., Manassas 20109 703-730-8205; 800-933-7275; 800-933-PARK 703-368-1873; manassasmuseum.org virginiastateparks.gov. $bI Historic house and grounds served as Taste Our AWARD-WINNING “Kopper Kettle Products” Confederate and Union Civil War headquarters. LUCASVILLE SCHOOL PRINCE WILLIAM FOREST PARK RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY 10516 Godwin Dr., Manassas 20110 18170 Park Entrance Rd., Triangle 22172 AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE THE MANASSAS INDUSTRIAL 703-365-7895; pwcgov.org/history 703-221-7181; nps.gov/prwi CENTER AT SCRABBLE SCHOOL SCHOOL/JENNIE DEAN MEMORIAL Last remaining one-room African-American 15,000 acres includes the largest piedmont forest 111 Scrabble Rd., Castleton 22716 9601 Prince William St., Manassas 20110 school in Prince William. in the National Park service. $b 540-987-8103; scrabbleschool.org • Grain to Glass 703-368-1873; manassasmuseum.org An outstanding restored example of the historic Freed slave Jennie Dean created a school where MANASSAS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD QUANTICO NATIONAL CEMETERY “Rosenwald” schools. African-Americans could learn a trade. PARK 18424 Joplin Rd., VA 619, Triangle 22172 • Family Owned 6511 Sudley Rd., Manassas 20109 703-221-2183; cem.va.gov RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CIVIL THE MANASSAS MUSEUM VG 800-305-7417; nps.gov/mana Visitors can walk 150 wooded acres of burial WAR TRAILS & Operated 9101 Prince William St., Manassas 20110 Site of the First and Second Battles of sites of American war veterans. 3 Library Rd., Washington 22747 703-368-1873; manassasmuseum.org Manassas. bj 540-675-3153 • Come Take A Tour! Seven historic properties with exhibits on RIPPON LODGE HISTORIC SITE civilwar.visitrappahannockva.com THE STONE HOUSE AT MANASSAS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK (MANASSAS): BILL CRABTREE JR. Virginia Piedmont and Civil War. $bI MILL HOUSE MUSEUM 15520 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge 22191 Major thoroughfare for Union and Confederate 413 Mill St, Occoquan 22125 703-499-9812; pwcgov.org/ripponlodge forces. 33 trail markers. MAYFIELD FORT 703-491-7525; occoquanhistoricalsociety.org One of the oldest homes in Prince William 16 S. King Street | Leesburg | 703.973.6400 8401 Quarry Rd., Manassas 20110 Occoquan’s Colonial and Civil War history, County. $bjI RAPPAHANNOCK HISTORICAL 703-368-1873; manassasmuseum.org exhibits, presentations and artifacts. SOCIETY MUSEUM 540-825-3207 | BelmontFarmDistillery.com www.VeryVirginia.com A strategic Confederate observation post and 328 Gay St., Washington 22747 earthen fort have been reconstructed here. THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE 540-675-1163; rappahannockhistsoc.org MARINE CORPS AND MARINE CORPS RAPPAHANNOCK Museum with local artifacts, genealogy and HERITAGE CENTER VG history. [email protected]. j 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Triangle 22172 COUNTY PRINCE WILLIAM 877-653-1775; 877-655-1775 INCLUDES CASTLETON, WASHINGTON THE THEATRE AT WASHINGTON, usmcmuseum.com VIRGINIA COUNTY World-class interactive exhibits using the RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY VISITORS 291 Gay St., Washington 22747 most innovative technology surround visitors. CENTER 540-675-1253; theatrewashingtonva.com INCLUDES BRISTOW, BROAD RUN, j DUMFRIES, HAYMARKET, MANASSAS, b I 3 Library Rd. (adjacent Route 211) Presents a wide variety of professional musical OCCOQUAN, TRIANGLE, WOODBRIDGE Washington 22747 and dramatic performances. I OCCOQUAN BAY NATIONAL 540-675-3153; visitrappahannockva.com PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY OFFICE WILDLIFE REFUGE Rappahannock offers scenic byways, outdoor WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA OF TOURISM 14050 Dawson Beach Rd., 14344 Jefferson adventures, historic villages, country inns, B&Bs, 485 Gay St., Washington 22747 14420 Bristow Rd., Manassas 20112 Davis Hwy., Woodbridge 22191 exceptional “farm-to-table” dining, artisanal 540-675-3128; town.washington.va.us Visit us for a complimentary tour 703-792-7060; visitpwc.com 703-490-4979; fws.gov/refuge/occoquan_bay wineries and access to Shenandoah National In 1749, 17-year-old George Washington laid Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Visit Prince William, VA. b Diverse grasslands and marshes attract Park. jI out the first Washington. and Sunday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Summer Only) songbirds, raptors, butterflies, etc. $b PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY VISITOR THINGS TO DO INFORMATION CENTER VG POTOMAC RIVER NATIONAL One Bowman Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 200 Mill St., Occoquan 22125 WILDLIFE REFUGE COMPLEX THE RAPPAHANNOCK ASSOCIATION 540-373-4555 | www.asmithbowman.com 703-491-4045; visitpwc.com HEADQUARTERS FOR THE ARTS AND THE COMMUNITY Visitor services: Civil War & attraction 14344 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Woodbridge 22191 310 Gay St., Washington 22747 information, maps and brochures. b 703-490-4979 800-695-6075; raac.org Headquarters for three national wildlife refuges Hosts community theater and annual art studio in Northern Virginia. and gallery tour. $bj
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CITY OF MANASSAS BEN LOMOND HISTORIC SITE Cave mansion. VIRGINIA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY 10321 Sudley Manor Dr., Manassas 20109 703-367-7872; pwcgov.org/benlomond HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MANASSAS The 1830 house served as a Civil War VISITORS CENTER hospital. $bjI 9431 West St., Manassas 20110 703-361-6599; 877-848-3018 BEVERLEY MILL/CHAPMAN’S MILL Haymarket, VA| 703-743-4711 visitmanassas.org/visitor 17504 Beverley Mill Rd., Broad Run 20137 Renovated 1914 Historic Manassas Train 540-253-5888; chapmansmill.org “Where the Past Depot is now home to the offices of Historic Historic Civil War grist mill, circa 1742. is Your Present.” Manassas, Inc., the Main Street organization, the Historic Manassas Visitor Center and the BRENTSVILLE COURTHOUSE 105 South Union Street James and Marion Payne Railroad Heritage HISTORIC CENTRE Gallery. bjI 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow 20136 Alexandria, Virginia 22314 703-365-7895; pwcgov.org/brentsville 703-684-4OTA (4682) THINGS TO DO Five historic structures that interpret the 1820 town of Brentsville. $bjI LurayCaverns.com www.TheOldTownShop.com CANNON BRANCH FORT Book Now! 10611 Gateway Blvd, Manassas 20110 BRISTOE STATION BATTLEFIELD PARK 703-368-1873; manassasmuseum.org Corner of Iron Brigade Unit Ave. and 10th Walk the trail circling the Civil War earthwork Alabama Way, Bristow 20136 fort built to defend the railway in 1864. 703-366-3049; pwcgov.org/bristoe Leesburg Ghost Tours Park interprets two Civil War battlefields with • BED AND BREAKFAST CENTER FOR THE ARTS OF GREATER walking trails. bj Afraid of Ghosts? • MANASSAS/PRINCE WILLIAM CATERING COUNTY BULL RUN MOUNTAINS NATURAL Frightened of things that • WEDDINGS 9419 Battle St., Manassas 20110 AREA PRESERVE go bump in the night? • BUSINESS RETREATS 703-330-2787; center-for-the-arts.org 17405 Beverly Mill Dr., Broad Run 20137 Historic building filled with theatre, art gallery, 703-753-2631; brmconservancy.org Don’t be! • HORSEBACK RIDING art classrooms and ballroom dance. Easternmost front of the Blue Ridge Mountains. • COMPANY PICNICS Environmental, historical education trails. • 2 hour stroll through THE FREEDOM MUSEUM Downtown Leesburg Main Terminal, Manassas Regional Airport, HAYMARKET MUSEUM • Learn about para- 10440 Terminal Rd., Manassas 20110 15025 Washington St, Haymarket 20169 normal research 703-393-0660; freedommuseum.org 571-261-1375; haymarketmuseum.org • “Hands-on” touch Memorabilia and photographs detailing U.S. Interprets the pre-Civil War town that Federal a ghost, ghostly military involvement in 20th-century wars/ troops burned in 1862. conflicts. b experience HISTORIC DUMFRIES / WEEMS v RYE WHISKY: A VIRGINIA TRADITION HARRIS PAVILION BOTTS MUSEUM FRI & SAT 9PM EVENTS AND CATERING INN RESERVATIONS SINCE THE 1700s 9201 Center St., 9116 Center St., #103, 3944 Cameron St., Dumfries 22026 (And Halloween) 540-364-2627 540-364-2627 Manassas 20110 703-221-2218; historicdumfriesva.org 703-361-9800; harrispavilion.com The history of Dumfries is illuminated on this WWW.VSRA.NET WWW.MARRIOTTRANCH.COM Ideal for festivals, concerts, movies, weddings. family-friendly and interesting tour. $ Outdoor ice skating rink. b LEESYLVANIA STATE PARK VG LIBERIA 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr., Woodbridge 22191 The Stone House at Manassas National Battlefield Park—Manassas 8601 Portner Ave., Manassas 20109 703-730-8205; 800-933-7275; 800-933-PARK 703-368-1873; manassasmuseum.org virginiastateparks.gov. $bI Historic house and grounds served as Taste Our AWARD-WINNING “Kopper Kettle Products” Confederate and Union Civil War headquarters. LUCASVILLE SCHOOL PRINCE WILLIAM FOREST PARK RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY 10516 Godwin Dr., Manassas 20110 18170 Park Entrance Rd., Triangle 22172 AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE THE MANASSAS INDUSTRIAL 703-365-7895; pwcgov.org/history 703-221-7181; nps.gov/prwi CENTER AT SCRABBLE SCHOOL SCHOOL/JENNIE DEAN MEMORIAL Last remaining one-room African-American 15,000 acres includes the largest piedmont forest 111 Scrabble Rd., Castleton 22716 9601 Prince William St., Manassas 20110 school in Prince William. in the National Park service. $b 540-987-8103; scrabbleschool.org • Grain to Glass 703-368-1873; manassasmuseum.org An outstanding restored example of the historic Freed slave Jennie Dean created a school where MANASSAS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD QUANTICO NATIONAL CEMETERY “Rosenwald” schools. African-Americans could learn a trade. PARK 18424 Joplin Rd., VA 619, Triangle 22172 • Family Owned 6511 Sudley Rd., Manassas 20109 703-221-2183; cem.va.gov RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CIVIL THE MANASSAS MUSEUM VG 800-305-7417; nps.gov/mana Visitors can walk 150 wooded acres of burial WAR TRAILS & Operated 9101 Prince William St., Manassas 20110 Site of the First and Second Battles of sites of American war veterans. 3 Library Rd., Washington 22747 703-368-1873; manassasmuseum.org Manassas. bj 540-675-3153 • Come Take A Tour! Seven historic properties with exhibits on RIPPON LODGE HISTORIC SITE civilwar.visitrappahannockva.com THE STONE HOUSE AT MANASSAS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK (MANASSAS): BILL CRABTREE JR. Virginia Piedmont and Civil War. $bI MILL HOUSE MUSEUM 15520 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge 22191 Major thoroughfare for Union and Confederate 413 Mill St, Occoquan 22125 703-499-9812; pwcgov.org/ripponlodge forces. 33 trail markers. MAYFIELD FORT 703-491-7525; occoquanhistoricalsociety.org One of the oldest homes in Prince William 16 S. King Street | Leesburg | 703.973.6400 8401 Quarry Rd., Manassas 20110 Occoquan’s Colonial and Civil War history, County. $bjI RAPPAHANNOCK HISTORICAL 703-368-1873; manassasmuseum.org exhibits, presentations and artifacts. SOCIETY MUSEUM 540-825-3207 | BelmontFarmDistillery.com www.VeryVirginia.com A strategic Confederate observation post and 328 Gay St., Washington 22747 earthen fort have been reconstructed here. THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE 540-675-1163; rappahannockhistsoc.org MARINE CORPS AND MARINE CORPS RAPPAHANNOCK Museum with local artifacts, genealogy and HERITAGE CENTER VG history. [email protected]. j 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Triangle 22172 COUNTY PRINCE WILLIAM 877-653-1775; 877-655-1775 INCLUDES CASTLETON, WASHINGTON THE THEATRE AT WASHINGTON, usmcmuseum.com VIRGINIA COUNTY World-class interactive exhibits using the RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY VISITORS 291 Gay St., Washington 22747 most innovative technology surround visitors. CENTER 540-675-1253; theatrewashingtonva.com INCLUDES BRISTOW, BROAD RUN, j DUMFRIES, HAYMARKET, MANASSAS, b I 3 Library Rd. (adjacent Route 211) Presents a wide variety of professional musical OCCOQUAN, TRIANGLE, WOODBRIDGE Washington 22747 and dramatic performances. I OCCOQUAN BAY NATIONAL 540-675-3153; visitrappahannockva.com PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY OFFICE WILDLIFE REFUGE Rappahannock offers scenic byways, outdoor WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA OF TOURISM 14050 Dawson Beach Rd., 14344 Jefferson adventures, historic villages, country inns, B&Bs, 485 Gay St., Washington 22747 14420 Bristow Rd., Manassas 20112 Davis Hwy., Woodbridge 22191 exceptional “farm-to-table” dining, artisanal 540-675-3128; town.washington.va.us Visit us for a complimentary tour 703-792-7060; visitpwc.com 703-490-4979; fws.gov/refuge/occoquan_bay wineries and access to Shenandoah National In 1749, 17-year-old George Washington laid Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Visit Prince William, VA. b Diverse grasslands and marshes attract Park. jI out the first Washington. and Sunday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Summer Only) songbirds, raptors, butterflies, etc. $b PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY VISITOR THINGS TO DO INFORMATION CENTER VG POTOMAC RIVER NATIONAL One Bowman Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 200 Mill St., Occoquan 22125 WILDLIFE REFUGE COMPLEX THE RAPPAHANNOCK ASSOCIATION 540-373-4555 | www.asmithbowman.com 703-491-4045; visitpwc.com HEADQUARTERS FOR THE ARTS AND THE COMMUNITY Visitor services: Civil War & attraction 14344 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Woodbridge 22191 310 Gay St., Washington 22747 information, maps and brochures. b 703-490-4979 800-695-6075; raac.org Headquarters for three national wildlife refuges Hosts community theater and annual art studio in Northern Virginia. and gallery tour. $bj
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