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Presidents Park – Williamsburg, Virginia
Jan 16, 2009; 2 CommentsJohn F. Kennedy bust at Presidents Park in Williamsburg, Virginia It’s inauguration time and if welcoming in our nations next president means a family trip to our nation’s capitol you may also like to visit Presidents Park in Williamsburg, Virginia.... Read more »
Explore the Heart of Appalachia in Virginia
Jan 09, 2009; 3 CommentsCascade Waterfall - Giles County, Virginia I don’t know if it’s those old black and white images or maybe it’s that dueling banjo song in Deliverance. Either way you rarely hear anyone say, “Hey, let’s go vacation in the Heart of Appalachia!”... Read more »
Baseball, Football, and Hockey – Affordable Sporting Events in Virginia
Dec 13, 2008; No CommentWhen you plan your next vacation you may want to include a local sporting event. My girls love to spend a day at the stadium and spending a few hours with some of the areas die-hard fans is never boring. Remind me to tell you about the time we were... Read more »
Skiing, Boarding, and Snow Tubing in the Mountains of Virginia
Dec 07, 2008; 5 CommentsSnow Tubing If skiing is your thing, there are a few nice ski resorts in Virginia that you may want to visit during your vacation. I, however, won’t be there. I’ve been skiing once in my life and that was enough. I am much too practical to stand on... Read more »
Five Kid-Friendly Indoor Activities in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Dec 05, 2008; 5 CommentsThere is a lot to do in and around Fredericksburg, Virginia. Many tourist activities center on Fredericksburg’s Colonial and Civil war past. These also tend to be outdoors. If your family vacation lands you in town on a foul weather day, all is not... Read more »
George Washington Lived Here – Virginia
Nov 26, 2008; 4 CommentsAs Inauguration day approaches the Washington metro area is preparing for the estimated four million or so visitors that will be attending the event. It’s going to be quite a celebration. After the celebration you may want to end your vacation in D.C.... Read more »
Torpedo Factory Art Center – Alexandria, Virginia
Nov 23, 2008; 6 CommentsWhen the weather gets bad and the days get gray I start to look for indoor activities that involve more than eating pizza with an oversized mouse. The Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, Virginia is a favorite stop. The name Torpedo Factory is... Read more »
A Colonial Christmas in Williamsburg, Virginia
Nov 21, 2008; 2 Comments‘Tis the season for holiday decorations. From the most outrageous light displays to the basic red bows and candles I look forward to seeing them all. We’ll pack the kids in the car and drive for hours visiting all the homemade displays in our area.... Read more »
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