Love! Yet another precious post office in the back roads of Virginia! It's attached to a…read moreplant/nursery and gift shop! The red wood exterior with the fabled roof brings back memories of times past when post offices had character and charm!! The door has a huge bell welcoming visitors and customers! The lobby has lots of mailing and shipping supplies, and a greeting card kiosk! It's super clean with plenty of parking! The population of Ivy VA is about 750 people, and they are fortunate to have such a unique post office in their town! The service is impressive and the folks here are friendly!! Hours M-F 8-12,1-4 and Sat 8-12

If only the Crozet post office cared this much about customer appreciation! One of the counter…read moreworkers has a big chip on his shoulder. That reason, among others, is why we have had a P.O. Box for several years in nearby Ivy. There is rarely a line at the counter, parking is ideal, and the postmistress and postmaster know me by name. What a welcome reprieve from the other 'care less' post offices around Charlottesville, Virginia.

Traveling north on Rt. 11 we came to another nondescript small brick post office in the village of…read moreMount Crawford - population 444! Mt. Crawford was first settled in the 1720's, but became incorporated in 1835. There's a lovely historical landmark estate here called the Grattan House also known as Contentment. It's not far from Harrisonburg and is a tiny town with few businesses. The flags out front always alert me to these diminutive post offices in small "hamlets" which catch my attention and I have to stop to check them out! A bulletin board boasted various community events and they put up a bit of fall decor to brighten the place up. Inside was tidy and the clerk, Crystal , at the front desk was pleasant. Hours: 9-12, 1-4 M-F, 10-12 Sat

Very helpful with last minute situation before closing after an issue with my address!read more

Cutest little post office in the country! If you're in the Charlottesville/Crozet area you'll find…read moreGreenwood nestled to the west towards Afton. This small, bright cottage-like white post office is trimmed in black with its prominent portico leading into the main office. It is full of charm, lined with well manicured greenery on either side of the building. Inside is tidy and displays a big bulletin board with local information and advertising. The postmaster was cordial and welcoming. This kind of post office suits me to the letter! Across the street is a cool antique shop that's a must see! Hours: M-F 9:00-1:30, 2:30-4:00, Saturday 8:00-10:30. No passport service.

Cute little post office with a stone facade right off Route 33. Love this small town of Elkton,…read morenestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains with about 2500+ people. Dedicated by Eisenhower in 1959, this post office is somewhat historic; it has an interesting plaque, brass mailboxes, a greeting card stand, and a local bulletin board with news and events. Clean and well maintained with handicap ramp. The first post office here was originally at Conrad's general store in 1812, and George Conrad was its first postmaster. (Named for American revolutionary captain Stephen Conrad.) Hours M-F 8:30-4:30, Saturday 9:00-11:00 no passport service.

I went inside during normal hours but on a Sunday. Upon eating, shopping, and sightseeing I was…read moredirected towards the police station for public restrooms. The facility was clean, safe, monitored, and readily available. TIP: If you find yourself in Staunton and need to use the restroom, change your child, be in private, the Police Department is open and safe!

I would like to sincerely thank Firemen Josh and Julius for their help today. I was heading back…read morehome to Northern Virginia from NC this morning when my tire pressure monitoring system light went off. I stopped at the BP next door and the Exxon up the street but neither station had air. Not being from the area, I was nervous and noticed the Firestation next door to the BP. I stopped in and was greeted by Josh and explained my concerns. He too was surprised that neither station had air but did not hesitate to grab a tire pressure checker and check my tires for me. While Josh was checking my tire pressure, Julius joined us and shared with me how his sensors were doing the same thing. Josh assured me that my tire pressures were within range and I could continue my trip but to be sure and stop if needed. I am so grateful for their kindness and putting my worries at ease. Oddly enough, my TPMS light did not come back on and I made it home safely. Thank you!

Every kid in C-ville should come here (to give their parents an excuse to visit). The facility is…read morebeautiful from every angle in every room. It is a first class firehouse and fitting considering the sacrifices these fighters make to do their jobs. That said, I also appreciated that they were very mindful of being able to articulate a return on investment for how money was spent on the station. For instance, they are very green! . . . even the chiefs car is a hybrid. :) It was also sweet to hear our guide (I believe he was the chief) talk about their commitment to the community. They see themselves of members of the community so the firehouse reflects their loyalties to the community. There was Cavalier stuff all over including on the engines. Even the way the chief engaged the preschoolers was so precious. He was enthusiastic, informative and encouraging. Finally, the lobby was amazing. There were several items prominently displayed to pay homage to the fighters who lost their lives on 9/11. It resonated with me that they were all heroes before they died that day, we just became privy to acts of heroism that they had done or were willing to do long before that day. It was very moving. If you are not able to visit, just look at the pictures I posted. We have such rich history of that day in our city.

The next stop on a scenic overview road tour on Interstate 64 will bring you here. This one has the…read moreVDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation) Workers Memorial. And of course, a scenic overlook of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This one, in my opinion, seems so much more underutilized. Maybe because people just stopped a few miles up the road. However, if you do bypass this one, you are missing quite the nice view and memorial. The view, will be very similar to the other overlook. The nice part about this stop is the memorial. It is a thought provoking piece. Outlines of a worker or workers that depict those lost while working on the roads throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Each one of those persons lost has their name inscribed on the memorial. Something that sadly happens that could be preventable. Take a moment to stop her and let it set in to slow down. Especially if your travels take you through a construction zone.

Ran upon this rather quickly traveling north I-64 towards Charlottesville, VA. Was a beautiful side…read morestop with gorgeous flowers and panoramic views opposite the memorial. Nice to see such a well-kept, beautiful memorial for fallen highway transportation workers.

Fascinating and fun! Great couple of hours to walk around and learn a bit of history.read more

Man, I wanted to like this as I am a self-proclaimed Presidential History nerd. However, it is…read morejust land that Monroe once owned because his buddy Tommy Jefferson told him to buy it, sold because he was broke, then the house burnt down years after he left, then someone else built a house here. That's the house you see. Now they do have an outline of the foundation of the house that was once here. So, there is that. Then the new(er) house is full of exhibits on Monroe. Honestly, I am glad I went but if you are pressed for time, it's one you can skip.