A lovely hidden gem in Williamsburg! I love this spot and highly recommend it to locals and…read moretourists. Romantic, tucked away, and overlooking the beautiful pond! Got engaged here as well! A super cute spot to visit with your partner!

Beautiful bridge in the heart of the William & Mary campus. It crosses a small pond and is very…read morepicturesque. Always have to cross it when here on a visit. I'll be back!

Had a great time talking history with George. This is the best perspective on Native American…read moreculture. We loved our visit.

What a quaint "rivahside" town. Not only are there several great restaurants here but there are…read morealso some fabulous antique shops. I love Essex Square, Lowery's restaurant which is a Tappahannock landmark (even though it's under new management), the Rappahannock River bridge, the sites in the downtown historic district and the gorgeous water views. The iconic DAW theater is a site! Love that stained glass. NN Burger has some of the best burgers and milkshakes in the Northern Neck. We just soaked up the local color and history here. This is a quiet place that's full of cool shops, great fishing spots, active wildlife(check out the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge) and cute B&Bs. The architecture ranges from Colonial to Victorian. I marveled at the old brick buildings and the adorable gingerbread houses. One of my favorite hidden finds is the giant gnarled 450+ year old basswood tree tucked away in the garden of the Essex Inn! It's an incredible thing to behold and one of the main reasons for visiting this tranquil, little charming town!

When you think of Tappahanock, not much comes to mind but there is a lot of history here…read more Tappahanock is the oldest town in Essex County, Virginia. This small town is located on the Rappahannock River. There are some restaurants that have been around for years! Parr's which is now closed use to have some of the best burgers, hotdogs and honestly what ever you can think of that a fast food would have but better. I never was a hot dog fan but man when I was asked to try one of theirs I was shocked....it was so good. Lowerys (new ownership from when I went) has been in the town since 1938 and still alive and serving folks. The original port of the town June Parker Marina, which use to transport Tobacco is still there as well. They do now have several new locations such as Los Portales (great Mexican restaurant), they have Walmart, and several other places. There have been some celebrity residents to the area as well. Stacy Tuff (former New York Jets running back's), William "Bill" Moore (blues artist), Chris Brown (R&B singer), Bill Dennis (NASCAR drover) and several more. This is again a small town but has so much history to go along with it. I like the suburbs or city life but I am always so happy to come back to the country for a slower pace of things! Sets you back with the earth because you can slow down and truly see the beautiful all around. If you get a chance to pass through take a moment and stop by, I am sure you will get welcomed in and smiles!

This place is off the beaten path of the outlet crowd. It's a fairly new development (in real…read moreestate terms) with so much more condos and business being built around it. It has so much to offer such as the movie theater, Fabric stores, shops for teens to adults, and of course plenty of eatery. The New Town area is a sought out location for potential home buyers in the area, per a realtor when I was at a open house and the name itself brings people in. So when strolling through the area, you can find shops a foot away from businesses. The area gives you that urban living vibe. It actually reminds me a lot like DC.

The canal walk is not safe to walk alone. There are homeless in the area. It is an interesting…read morewalk. There are restaurants but you have to check ahead to see when they are open. We walked early because it was extremely hot. There are no public bathrooms in the area. Lucky there was a porta potty. The walk is a bit of a walk make sure you wear sunscreen and carry water.

So much history! Great photo ops…read more Lovely scenery I really enjoyed it, even the creep scary part!

Cool locals public art. Take photos and post online use #alantheraptor when posting to social…read moremedia. Alan is friendly with the local birds.

Starting in the 1800s, the area near what is now Richmond's Rothesay neighborhood was occupied by a…read morelarge number of granite quarries. As they closed and were allowed to fill with water, they became popular recreation spots. Back in 1931, a Richmond man named Jimmie Scott purchased four forested acres in Rothesay including the Philadelphia Quarry. Local legend holds that the quarry provided the stone used to build Philadelphia's expansive New Public Building, now known as City Hall, thereby earning its name. The next year, Scott opened The Philadelphia Quarry Club, a private swimming hole. The $50 yearly membership fee was out of reach for most Richmonders, especially at the height of the Depression. At first, the club leadership struggled to even build a permanent bath house. But despite financial difficulties, occasional algae blooms, toe-nibbling fish, and battles against the local nonpoisonous snake population, the exclusive and secretive club has survived to this day and now has more than 400 members. ‍‍

We could have done without. There's no sign and you can not see it from the road but once you pass…read morethe zoo, it'll be on your right hand side. A white fence is road side.

This was a fun stop on our 19 hour road trip! It is only about 5 minutes off the highway so it was…read moreeasy to find and hop back right on the road after. Was also nice to get out, stretch our legs and let the dog do his thang. Makes for some good photo ops, and you could probably fool some people! Haha There looked like some hiking told nearby too if you have time to kill. I'd take friends here if I go that way again on a road trip!

I'm surprised to see this on Yelp! This site is near my house. Tales of terror haunt this…read morerailroad bridge. You can google the story and history of this spot, be aware, if you mess around near the bridge, the police will come and reprimand you. On Halloween night, the police post a squad car at Bunnyman bridge.

Smiling that some Kevin/Karen neighbor is complaining, and of course they have to waste the time of…read moreNorfolk Southern Police. It's a public area, and as much money as you might have, maybe if you had done your research you would have known. There's countless public records on the ridiculously silly Bunnyman Lore stories and the like. Doubtful it's true, as without evidence, the bunnyman and other legends don't exist. If young people mostly want to check this out, at least they're doing something relatively safe, compared to partying with booze or fentanyl. There's not really much to see here. To drive back here takes considerable effort for nada. A bridge. Big deal. Feel free to waste time with it, and if the Bunnyman stuff intrigues you, by all means have fun. On a plus note it is a pretty part of the county. I hope all who visit are respectful, but as it is a public place, people who live in the area should have done their due diligence.

You've got to admire a Spite House. It's known as the Hollensbury Spite House and is 7-feet wide…read moreand 325 sq feet. It was built in 1830 and is considered to be the narrowest historic house in the U.S. So inquiring minds want to know -- why was it built? It was built to block an alleyway with too much traffic.

Cutest house and easy to find in such a charming neighborhood…read more Does someone actually live here?