Gloucester County, VA. Has a Great Library ..loads of children's books & movies. Always something…read moregoing on to encourage reading for the young. Plus many, many activities for children to actively participate in. If you don't take your child here over the summer, they are missing out on a load of fun!! Adult-wise still many opportunities to join in .. Wonderful assortment of books in every catigory!! If they don't have a book or complete series, your able to place it on a request list. What more could you ask !!? They have Great Volunteers who are always willing to put books on hold and a Staff that goes beyond measure to assist & help in any way they can.. As you can see I LOVE & appreciate my local library it really is a Special place.. C Pelletier

Not a very large selection of books for adults but lots for young adults and kids. They run a great…read morestory time twice a week for the younger kids. Wifi is free and open to the public. Rare for Gloucester.

The NSTF Burger Burns are the best!!! 2/3 pound of beef and "premium" cheese with some grilled…read moreonions and Otto Fuel. It will make you unconscious from a food coma of deliciousness. Keep cooking or the Russians will win!

the MWR conducted a burger burn today which was alright because we got to eat outside and enjoy the…read moreweather. food wise it was your standard outside picnic fair with quarter pound patties American singles and for and extra 50 cents you can add bacon on top of your $5 meal deal which included a small bag of chips and a canned drink. so it was all pretty standard. one criticism though was the serious lack of condiment and other toppings. no lettuce, or mayonnaise which is kind of shocking considering they're pretty standard toppings but they did have relish which I thought was weird. they did have ketchup and mustard with tomato slices and onions along with the aforementioned bacon. so yeah personally I think it would have been perfect if there was some guacamole and some form of hot sauce to add to my burger but that's me. so yeah wish they had more condiments to choose from.

Smithfield is such a quaint, historic town, with gorgeous architecture, loads of old brick, and…read morebeautiful wrought iron! The local post office here combines all those elements! I love the rich wood, the brass mailboxes and the old fashioned feel of this post office. It's clean and well maintained! This government building was constructed in 1941 and houses a beautiful mural entitled "Captain John Smith Trading with the Indians" by William Abbot Cheever part of the New Deal mural art series. Various murals are featured in many post offices around the country commissioned by the Department of Treasury. There are about 1,400 of these murals painted between 1934-1943. The New Deal art project was developed to help artists out of the Great Depression and similar murals can be found at schools, libraries courthouses and other public buildings. It warms my heart to know that Smithfield is a community that preserves its historical charm and serves the public. But, because the mail service is sometimes unreliable, I had to deduct a star, which pained me because I love this area and this post office! Hours/ M-F 9:00-11:00, 12:00-5:00, Sat. 9:30-12:30, Street parking, no passport service.

Smithfield, where do I even start? It feels like time slows down here. No one seems to be in a…read morerush. People are actually friendly and stop to talk to passers by. Parking up on Main Street during the week can sometimes feel like you're the only one in town - but weekends are popping! From the stunning houses to the local businesses, from the famous ham to the vibrant arts scene, there's actually quite a bit available to see and do. Here's some favorites to check out: 1. Smithfield Farmers Market; 2. Windsor Castle Park (includes a friendly dog park!) 3. Main St - just walk up and down both sides and admire the unique shops in the houses; 4. Taste of Smithfield; 5. Arts Center at 319; 6. Smithfield Station; 7. The Mansion on Main B&B; 8. Cure Coffeehouse; 9. Q Daddy's Pitmaster BBQ; 10. Ringo's donuts - try the 'squealer'. A Smithfield fave. 11. Yummaries Bakery - get a pig cookie!!! 12. Isle of Wight County Museum (check out the oldest cured ham, cured in 1902!) 13. Hayden's Lane. Rich in history, well kept and plenty of festivals throughout the year which attract locals from all around. If you haven't ventured this way before, give it a shot! It's stunning through every season and very picturesque. You might just find your new favorite hideout for some quality me time, away from the hustle and bustle that what we call life.

When I was driving around and saw this area had to stop. A bunch of neat shops plenty of things to…read morelook at and walking up and down the street to look at some of the old style houses. I couldn't determine if it was locals or visitors that had all the pets that were allowing them to strategically place landmines up and down the sidewalks. Other than that it's a really good place to kill some time.

A pleasant pullout along the south side of Colonial Parkway overlooking the River…read moreThe James River Access is located along the Colonial National Historic Parkway near Williamsburg, Virginia. It is one of the many pull-offs on the parkway. This one is similar to most of the pullouts in that it is located along the south side of the road just south of the College Creek. It is a small parking lot with spaces for about 15 cars. It is very nice pullout as it has a clear view of the river and a very short walk down to a small beach that heads off in both directions. There are signs along both sides of the parking lot and a low one directly in front of the lot.. The one on the west side (to the right as you face the James River) is a map that is very faded and worn and difficult to read. The one in the center tells about Saint Simon of Jamestown, Va. This was Claude-Anne de Rouvroy, Marquis de Saint-Simon-Montbléru. He was a French nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. In 1781, he led 3,000 French troops to Jamestown, Virginia, where they joined forces with American troops under General Lafayette. Saint Simon's forces were instrumental in the siege of Yorktown, helping to trap British General Cornwallis and ultimately leading to the British surrender. When I visited, there were warning signs by the part in front of the parking lot but the rest of the beach looked open. Overall, it is a nice place to stop for a view of the river.

This marker is located along Chesapeake Avenue and has a pretty spectacular view of the Hampton…read moreRoads harbor. If you're lucky, there's an aircraft carrier or two across the way to look at! On the front, "As British Gen. Sidney Beckwith dispersed the local militia on 25 June 1813, Adm. Sir George Cockburn feigned an attack with barges at the mouth of the Hampton River. Hampton's water battery was abandoned and the British occupied the town. Their initial march in the town became known as the Sack of Hampton. There were reports that "at little Hampton, every horror was committed with impunity--rape, murder, pillage." These outrages became a rallying cry for the defense of the Chesapeake. By the end of June, the British left to raid elsewhere." On the reverse, "Impressment of Americans into British service and the violation of American ships were among the causes of America's War of 1812 with the British, which lasted until 1815. Beginning in 1813, Virginians suffered from a British naval blockade of the Chesapeake Bay and from British troops plundering the countryside by the Bay, and along the James, Rappahannock, and Potomac rivers. The Virginia militia deflected a British attempt to take Norfolk in 1813 and engaged British forces throughout the war. By the end of the war, more than 2000 enslaved African Americans in Virginia had gained their freedom aboard British ships." There is street parking on the side streets but signs limiting it on Chesapeake Avenue. [Review 18106 overall - 1382 in Virginia - 1628 of 2022.]

It's a statue of a teenage Pocahontas. My kids are obsessed with Disney. But whose kid isn't lol…read more Since we were in the area we definitely had to stop by! It's a statue that is located in front of the court house. There's no designated parking. We parked on the street and walked over. There's really nothing around so you would be just going for Pocahontas.

What better way to spend a day than to take a road trip to quaint historic Yorktown! After we took…read morea stroll down the boardwalk, and enjoyed some time at the park, our next stop was visiting some colonial buildings. This famous brick house was built in the popular Georgian style of its day. The Nelson House was closed during Covid, but that didn't stop us from admiring the architectural beauty of the estate, the outbuildings, the unique fencing, the grounds and the lovely English gardens. Named for one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and a previous governor of Virginia, Thomas Nelson, Jr., the Nelson family home has a rich lineage. His grandfather built the house about 1730, and his father also occupied the house and was a prestigious politician in Yorktown. The Nelson family was influential in Virginia's history and the house stayed in the family until the early 1900's. It is now preserved for visitors, historians, lovers of architecture and everyone else to appreciate! There's so much history to see in Yorktown, so be sure to add the Nelson House to your itinerary!