Tony and I was enjoying tremendously all the old historic buildings and houses in Fredericksburg VA…read morethis past weekend. We visited quite a few and definitely will be coming back to the area in season and less Covid-19 active meanwhile we will continue you our version of social distancing by traveling during off season and viewing many from the sidewalk or the warmth of our car The Historical John Lewis Store was built in 1749 as a General Store for his son Fielding Lewis to run and operate. Fielding Lewis owned the Plantation Kenmore that stood near by. Building is gorgeous and seems to be quite sound highly recommend you checking it out

I have to agree 100% with Kal B's review - "Q Town is what it is." Uniform tailors, barbers,…read moremilitary gear shops, some decent lunch type restaurants, a few apartments and some small homes nestled within Marine Corps Base Quantico on the Potomac River. Not much has changed there from when I first visited 29 years ago. . .I've always been amazed that there hasn't been a more concerted attempt by the Base to help clean the town up or somehow encourage businesses with staying power to invest in the town. The potential is there, with a large on-base population of military families, DoD civilians, civilian contractors, etc. Why not make the town more appealing for investors and draw in business? On the other hand, maybe that's part of the "charm" of good old Q Town - it's like going back in time to Smedley Butler's Quantico days. . .the Tokyo Japanese restaurant next to the train tracks is by far the best eatery in Q town. I've been going there for years whenever I visit Quantico for conferences, workshops, and other duties, and have never been disappointed. Yung's barber shop is the best of the MANY barbers in town - they take their time and don't rush you out of the place. The Marine Shop is legendary among Officer Candidate School and Basic School graduates for uniforms and other Marine Corps accoutrements. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit the place if I didn't have business on the base, but if for some reason you ever find yourself in the area, it's worth a stroll just to say you've visited the "Crossroads of the Marine Corps." Q Town, you will always occupy a small piece of my heart - maybe one day I can define what it is you have given me.

I think that in all fairness in saying A-OK, Quantico is what it is. A tiny town, literally in the…read moremiddle of the Gateway to the United States Marine Corps Quantico VA and those that live in "downtown" Quantico which is comprised of a bank, an ATM, the Marine Shop owned by a military company, multiple tailors and such and a hand full of restaurants and a few unappealing apartments that house the tailors for the most part and a hand full of Marines and that is IT. There is also a train station there. Quantico is and always has been a rundown tiny hole in the wall. Years ago a dental facility went in and dumped a bunch of money in with the hope of revitalizing Quantico but now that I write this and with our daughter currently at Officer Candidate School at Quantico and having been there the past several weekends, I'm not sure that it is even still there and if it is, their dream didn't come true. To come aboard Quantico, you generally have to have a DoD sticker on your car or a civilian or military identification card as well which makes it something of an annoyance at best to come aboard to go anywhere in Q'Town as it is affectionately called. I will say that one restaurant that has always been there and still is (no, not Dominos) is still a bright spot in an otherwise hole in the wall town - Tokyo Japanese is almost an institution. Don't drive from DC for it but if you're in town and need to "dine", this is the place! I've been associated with Q'town for over 26 years now. I repeat. It is what it is.

Super easy to use, but you need an annual pass or a daily…read morepass. Still a great deal! The hours are very good, the staff is friendly and helpful. So organized! You can donate stuff to Goodwill, while you are at the landfill. You can also donate old cell Phones, and computer cartridges. Lots of opportunity to recycle and keep trash out of the landfill. Also hazardous waste is kept out of the landfill by utilizing hazardous waste disposal days. Twice a year, I think. Lightbulbs can be dropped off any day they are open.

This was easy! We…read moreare getting a house ready to rent which means a trash run (x 5) and multiple Goodwill drop off. Friendly gate person and the areas are well marked. The area is clean as well. Much to my surprise, they now have a Goodwill donation area! This makes cleaning out the house and garage much easier! Great addition to the place. Easy, clean, not crowded, and well marked.

It looks like all of the prior reviews were posted before they finished building the reconstruction…read moreof the farmhouse. I might have been underwhelmed before that too, but with the house tour I found it very enjoyable. The docents were all very knowledgeable and they have done a great job with the house and furnishings. We went on a Saturday so we didn't see the archaeologists at work, but apparently if you go during the week you can sometimes watch them at the dig site or processing artifacts at the Visitors Center. I thought it was worth the trip for sure.

So fun and everyone is so kind and knowledgeable. Def go to the gingerbread contest in December!read more

Yes its just a large tower on the other side of the tracks with the Purina logo on the side.... but…read moreyou can see it at many points throughout the city. While I wasn't alive when it served it's original purpose I do enjoy its cool look and vintage feel. Me~

The staff and workers are helpful and always so nice and smiling. I like this library the best.​read more

This library is okay, but it's small. You see a bunch of people using the computers which are free…read moreto use. It has only one floor. It could be bigger. The parking space is kind of limited.

Woodbridge Supervisor Jeannie LaCroix's office conveniently located with ample parking ( including…read morea garage) that is perceptive and conscientious for her community.

Tucked just off the road near the old courthouse, the Spotsylvania Confederate Cemetery doesn't…read moreannounce itself loudly--and honestly, that's part of what makes it unforgettable. At first glance, it's simple. Rows of identical headstones. No grand extravagance. But once you realize what you're standing on, it hits different. This ground holds nearly 600 Confederate soldiers, many gathered from scattered battlefield graves after the war by a determined group of local women who refused to let them be forgotten . What makes this place powerful isn't just who is buried here--it's how they were laid to rest. Organized by state, side by side, known and unknown alike, it feels less like a cemetery and more like a final formation. A silent roll call that never ends. Right in the center stands a monument--a Confederate soldier keeping watch. It's not flashy, but it feels intentional. Like someone said, "They're not alone." And here's the part most people miss: this cemetery sits on or near the very defensive lines of the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House--one of the most brutal fights of the Civil War, where men clashed for nearly two weeks in 1864 . You're not just visiting where they were buried--you're standing where many of them fell. No crowds. No noise. Just wind, trees, and history pressing in from every direction. Pro tip: Go early in the morning or right before sunset. The light hits those stones in a way that makes you stop talking--and just listen.