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Virginia Attractions Centrally located on the Eastern Shore, Virginia is the center of our nations history. America began here, with the first English settlement at Jamestown in the early seventeenth century. Colonial life of the 1700’s included a large role for a bustling town called Williamsburg. Virginians fought in the American Revolution. By the time of the Civil War Richmond had become a major city. Virginia is rich in history and the perfect locale for rest and relaxation. Famous for lush golf courses, hunting and abundant fishing holes, Virginia is a sportsman’s paradise. Offering battlefields, museums and restored homes and villages from a different time, Virginia is a history buffs dream come true. Boasting malls, factory outlets, antique shops by the hundreds, and specialty shops innumerable, Virginia is a shopper’s delight. Water parks, amusement parks, as well as State & National Parks make Virginia ideal for the kid in all of us. From beach-combers to mountain climbers, Virginia has a little something for everyone. The following pages are intended to assist visitors to the area in locating areas of interest. We hope you will find this brochure useful. If you would like any additional, or more specific, information please let us know where your interests lie. If you would like any further information on any attraction refer to the "Phone Book" selection for the number to call to get additional information.
Outdoor Recreation Fishing is a popular Virginia pastime. With lakes, streams, ponds, rivers and the Chesapeake Bay nearby, there is no shortage of fishing holes. A resident fishing license may be purchased at Wal-Mart, K-Mart and some fishing supply stores for $12.50. A five day nonresident license sells for $6.50. Call (804)367-1000 for more information. To purchase a fishing license by phone call 1 (800) 986-2628 or online at: http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/index.asp
Virginia Wineries Increasingly popular are vacations built around visits, tastings and tours of Virginia's more than 80 wineries. for more information go to: http://www.virginia.org/wine Golf River’s Bend Golf & Country Club Jordan Point Country Club Williamsburg National Golf Course Holiday Golf Driving Range
Science Museum of Virginia Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Children’s Museum Edgar Allan Poe Museum Valentine Richmond History Center Magnolia Grange The Hopewell Area A small yet historic city, Hopewell serves as a gateway to plantation country. It’s strategic location was of great importance in many battles and critical to the Union forces late in the Civil War. Hopewell is nearby to Richmond, Petersburg, and Williamsburg, allowing for quick and convenient access to the many sites and attractions that they have to offer. Weston Manor Army Women's Museum *Internet Search engines have not been accurate in providing
directions for the following three locations. Appomattox Manor City Point Area Petersburg National Battlefield Pamplin Historical Park and National Museum of the Civil War
Soldier Plantation Country Some Plantations offer combination tickets which allows participants to tour multiple plantations for a single price, usually at a substantially discounted rate. Call each individual plantation or the Hopewell tourism visitors center for this information, (804)541-2462 or (804)541-2461. Flowerdew Hundred Shirley Plantation Berkeley Plantation Edgewood Plantation Westover Plantation North Bend Plantation Piney Grove at Southall’s Plantation Sherwood Forest Plantation The Richmond Area Virginia’s capital city offers many opportunities to it’s visitors. Known as the City of Monuments, Richmond has a wealth of history. Richmond provides many ways to learn about the Civil War: Museums, battlefields, re-enactment's, amusement parks and much more. No matter what your looking for, Richmond can provide it! Byrd Theater Richmond Canal Cruises Capitol Tour - Information Desk Richmond Raceway Complex Kings Dominion Maymont Park Mystery Dinner Playhouse Richmond National Battlefield Park Shockoe Slip St. John's Church Virginia War Memorial Getting Around Richmond The following directions are based on the assumption that your trip will originate in the Chester area , at the AmeriSuites or Howard Johnson’s Hotels, which are highly recommended for our attendees of our seminars held in Hopewell. Getting to Midlothian Turnpike Getting to Broad Street Road Another way would be to take I-95 north to I-64 [I-95].Take
exit 79 onto I-64 towards Powhite Pkwy/Charlottesville. Take
a right onto exit 178A towards US-250/Short Pump. Take right
(west) onto US-250 [West Broad Street]. Getting Dowtown Getting to Kings Dominion Another way is to take a left onto Route 10. Take 295/Washington.At
exit 43 take left ramp onto I-95/Washington. At exit 98 take
a right onto VA-30/Doswell.There are plenty of signs so you
won’t be able to miss it. The Williamsburg Area Williamsburg is located less than an hour to the southeast of Hopewell. The brief trip down Route 5, a Virginia Byway, past almost all of the plantations in the area, will take you to a history lovers paradise. Williamsburg will allow you to relive the excitement of the Revolutionary War or learn more about the scourge of the Civil War. For those less interested in history, Williamsburg offers some of the best entertainment, shopping, dining, and recreation in the state. Below are just a few of the more popular attractions. If you plan to stay overnight in a hotel or motel it is recommended
that you reserve your room through the ... Busch Gardens Water Country USA Colonial Williamsburg Jamestown Visitors Center Williamsburg Shopping Williamsburg is a virtual shopping Mecca, with more opportunities for shopping than could possibly be listed here. Here are a few places that you should consider if shopping is an interest. Prime Outlets at Williamsburg Williamsburg Pottery Factory Williamsburg Factory Outlet More Sites The Hopewell area is convenient to many other popular tourist destinations. Below is a listing of just a few that you might consider. For information call the Virginia Tourism Corporation at (804)786-2051. To the West
Luray Caverns To the South Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau Marine Science Museum The Chesapeake Bay Bridge & Tunnel To the North Mount Vernon Washington, D.C. Convention & Visitors Association The US House of Representatives The Smithsonian Institute Visitors Info & Assoc. Reception
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With so much to see, it is virtually impossible to see it all
in a day or even a week. Most of the museums are free, but a
nominal charge may be required for some exhibits. Phone Book Visitors Centers
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