If you have a chance, go another mile or so down the road to the Old Cood harbor tavern cross…read moreroads. Saved by the trust and the intersection was the reason for the battle. Main field is very walkable with plenty of shade..

I love this place. It's a dark moment in history, but sobering.. especially on Memorial Day…read moreweekend. I hike a battlefield each Memorial Day to be reminded of the horror of war and to remember the brave who fought. Anyhoo, this particular battlefield has a cemetery and battlefield hospital down the road that you don't want to miss. The battlefield itself is forested now, so it's shady and comfortable to walk around the trenches. It's a grisly reminder of how horrid warfare is. And we all need to be reminded so that it's not repeated.

The Robins Nature Center is small, but worth a visit. There's a parking lot right outside. Walk…read moreinside the lobby where you can find a surprisingly fun gift shop, clean restrooms, and friendly staff behind the ticket counter. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for kids. Once inside the main area, you'll see tanks full of fish, starfish, turtles, snakes, and more. There's an area for parents to sit and a fun climbing tree with safety nets. Our kids LOVED visiting!

Been waiting OVER AN HOUR to get into the garden glow event. Our time was supposed to be at 6 pm…read more It's 7:07 pm and there are still a lot of people in front. They have a very slow moving line and a slow security check in. Almost no parking. Be warned!!!

It was quiet. It wasn't crowded. It was peaceful... BUT... it's so many rocks and bugs in the…read moresand... like millions of these sand flea black crab looking things... it was a very uncomfortable situation. So glad we had chairs because sitting on that beach blanket was awful. Probably won't be back... but it is okay

Great beach front property, clean, nice decor, rooms are spacious, shower pressure is good…read more Property is located at the end of the beach.. not crowded.. Front desk employees are very pleasant and professional. Restaurant upstairs has great beach view with fine dining options, sushi, steaks and such. Downstairs restaurant offers casual dishes. Check in and out can be a little long. Overall good property to enjoy Virginia Beach.

I've walked a lot of battlefields, but Fredericksburg has a gravity all its own. Standing at the…read moreSunken Road, you can almost hear the roar of cannon from Marye's Heights and the futile cries of Union soldiers charging across open ground. This wasn't just another clash of armies -- it was one of the most lopsided assaults of the war, a grim December 1862 where bravery collided head-on with impossible odds. The Visitor Center does a fine job grounding you in the context: Burnside's plan to cross the Rappahannock, the delays with pontoon bridges, and how those hours gave Lee's men the time to dig in. The short film is worth it -- it sets the stage for why this battle became a symbol of both heroism and futility. Walking the field, I couldn't help but note how the terrain dictated the slaughter. The Union army had to charge over nearly half a mile of open plain, with no cover, directly into Confederate firepower. The stone wall at the base of Marye's Heights remains chilling in its simplicity -- a farmer's wall turned fortress. It's said that a single Confederate line repulsed wave after wave of bluecoats, and when you stand behind that wall, you understand how. The driving tour expands the picture. Slaughter Pen Farm, preserved by the American Battlefield Trust, gives you the only full Union attack route still intact. It's haunting to trace those footsteps -- knowing thousands never made it across. Other stops, like Lee's Hill, give you the vantage point the Confederate commander had, surveying the field with grim confidence. It's not all glory -- part of Fredericksburg's story is loss and futility. More Union soldiers fell here in a single day than in many entire campaigns. But it's also where Richard Kirkland, the "Angel of Marye's Heights," earned his legend by bringing water to dying Union soldiers, showing compassion amidst carnage. Yes, the modern world has pressed in -- houses and traffic surround pieces of the field -- but enough remains to feel the weight of what happened here. Preservation efforts have fought hard to keep key ground from disappearing, and walking it today is a testament to both the men who fought and those who saved the land. Tip for history buffs: * Start at the Visitor Center, watch the film, then walk the Sunken Road before driving the tour. * Read first-hand accounts (like Sgt. McCarter's memoirs) before going -- they'll bring the ground to life. * Go early in the morning or late afternoon for solitude -- the quiet amplifies the history.

Interesting exhibits colorful And well maintained…read more Ranger was very nice . Front desk greeter was robotic Hence one star deduction

The starrrrr of the show was the national park ranger that ran the building. I seriously wish I…read morecould remember his name. We absolutely enjoyed this museum. It was small but very informative! Thousands of Confederate wounded were treated in a range of makeshift hospitals hastily established in hotels, factories and private homes, but it became clear a war of this magnitude required a modernized medical response. Chimborazo Hospital in Richmond, Virginia Samuel P. Moore, the Confederate surgeon general, secured the facilities and personnel at Chimborazo (the site got its name from Mount Chimborazo, an inactive volcano in Ecuador). Occupying 150 buildings, it typically served around 4,000 soldiers at a time. It treated 75,000 soldiers. It would prove to be among the world's most efficient, modern, and sanitary hospitals of the period. Dr. James B. McCaw was in charge of running the facility. McCaw organized Chimborazo into 5 divisions, each with its own surgeon-in-chief. The complex also included bathhouses, ice houses, carpentry and blacksmith shops, a soap manufactory, a stable, a chapel, an apothecary shop, a bakery that produced 10,000 loaves daily, a brewery that produced 400 kegs of beer at a time, and 5 dead houses, 1 for each division. Chimborazo maintained a vegetable garden on a nearby farm, along with goats and cows. McCaw even secured a canal boat to travel the James River, bringing provisions from as far away as Lexington. McCaw relied heavily on slaves, free blacks and women to keep the hospital running. They helped feed soldiers, wrote letters for them, administered medicine, organized the kitchens, enforced discipline, and generally tried to be a constant friend to the sick soldiers. The facility was converted after the war into a freedmen's school. Opened in June 1865, it served hundreds of African-American students. Today Richmond National Battlefield Park uses one portion of the hill for its "Chimborazo Medical Museum," which is housed in a 20th century building atop the site of the historic hospital.

This historic visitor center has a short film that tells some interesting medical history about the…read morehospital that was once here and about the overall environment of trying to practice medicine before modern science had really entered the fray. The handful of artifacts on exhibit won't take a ton of time afterwards. It's interesting content but more of a diversion for the interested than a destination for the undecided.

A good place to start on the tour of the battlefield sites that defined America…read more The Yorktown Visitor's Center is the perfect starting point for exploring several of the most pivotal sites in American history. The drive from the main road to the center is scenic, offering glimpses of Virginia's historic landscape before arriving at the center. Getting to the actual center seemed a little confusing as there are arrows describing the car tours to visit various sights when leaving the center. The center is not very large. The exhibits inside are well-organized and interactive, showcasing artifacts from the Battle of Yorktown, maps, uniforms, and weaponry from the era. There is a short film that provides an good overview of the battle and its significance in the history of our American independence. The center also features a gift shop with books, souvenirs, and historical memorabilia. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and offered suggestions regarding various tours that you could take when driving around the area. There are several well-marked signs leading visitors from the center to the surrounding area sites. The driving tours take visitors through key historic sites connected to the Siege of Yorktown (1781) and the broader Colonial National Historical Park. Overall, the Yorktown Visitor's Center is an great stop, providing an introduction to this historic battlefield and its role in shaping the nation.

Colonial NHP is spread out over Jamestown, Yorktown and a road connecting them. We went to the…read morevisitor center in Yorktown and thought it was great. It did a great job of explaining what led up to the British surrender and how it happened. I especially liked the part of a ship that was built into the visitors center. Walking through it really was like walking through an 18th century ship - very cool. The visitors center did a great job of explaining the surrounding area and helping us decide where to go. I enjoyed it and would definitely recommend checking it out when visiting Yorktown.

If you're flying into RIchmond for a visit, you can hit the visitor center right at the airport and…read morepick up all the maps and information you need to get around town. It's located on the lower level near the baggage claim, and staffed every day, although with shorter hours on Sunday. Our Convention and VIsitors Bureau is really on the ball, and this is a great idea that other cities should adopt.

Great visitor center located right next to big meadows. Park staff were very helpful in providing…read moredirections and hike recommendations. The on site museum told the history of the park in such a easily digestible and understandable way that it felt really inspiring to think about the people who put the effort in to make the park what it is today.

This visitor center is a must-stop when exploring Shenandoah! The location is beautiful, with…read morestunning views that make it worth the visit on their own. Inside, there's a small but charming store with local souvenirs. The exhibits were informative and well-presented,great for learning more about the park's history, wildlife, and natural features. It's the perfect place to take a relaxing break along the way. They also had clean restrooms and restaurant nearby.

I only recommend if you MUST stop. I just stopped, not sure if staff is on duty on Sunday at 5pm…read more The women restroom are not cleaned and does not appear to have been cleaned today. First rest stop I've ever made and the restrooms were dirty. Vending machines were not stocked! Not a good welcome experience to Virginia

A tardy update from early Spring. Nice to upgrade to a 5 star experience…read more The grounds clear of debris. Restrooms updated and clean and best of all the merchandise and hospitality in the visitors area. One of Virginia's best rest area.

I thank Jean Riekers, my travel agent, for everything. She truly is the best travel agent; while I…read moream not great at planning, she always manages to organize the most incredible trips on short notice. The recent river cruise in Colombia was outstanding. Both the pre-trip in Medellin and the post-trip in Panama were wonderful, from the tours to the hotels. I especially loved the hotel in Panama--it was so unique, with so much to see and enjoy. Everything exceeded my expectations. Thank you, Jean, once again for your help! Appreciatively, Melody Wood

I have had excellent experience with every Covington agent that I dealt with. Never had a problem…read moreon a trip that they ticketed. Highly recommended.