Virginia Travel Forum

Hotel for Granny
Posted: Mon October 5, 2009 04:05 AM UTC

Granny and 10 year old arriving/departing via Amtrak. Do not care to rent a car - perfer to walk or use public transit. Can you suggest safe, clean, but low cost hotel near both Amtrak station and Colonial Williamsburg?
Thank you -

grannie

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soldiers from Richmond that died in WW2
Posted: Tue September 29, 2009 05:06 PM UTC

Is there a list of Richmonders that gave their lives in WW2 (I am searching Lt. Walter D Clary)? Not sure if he was buried in Hollywood or Forest Lawn.

jimharris

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McLean

Long term accomodation suggestions
Posted: Wed September 23, 2009 10:29 PM UTC

Hi Travellers,
I am relocating to McLean VA soon with my family of wife and a small kid. There we will be living for an year or so.I want to know about the residentials apartments available in McLean. I will be working in Jones Branch - Freddie Mac area.

My requirements are -: 1Bed-1Bath room, Nice Kitchen, good society and amenities . Near to shoppings/metro/public utilities. I want to keep rent under 900 USD.

Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks in advance !

sonimumbai

3 replies

Cleveland

Driving from Virginia to Cleveland Ohio
Posted: Mon August 31, 2009 02:06 AM UTC

Hi, my husband and I are driving up to Cleveland this coming Saturday from Virginia. Mapquest say take I-77 through West Virginia. Are there any special attractions from West Virginia to Cleveland?
Thanks so much, Juan and Cindy

beachlvr0810

5 replies

Santa Trains
Posted: Mon August 24, 2009 04:17 AM UTC

Looking for a "Santa Train" experience in VA, W.Va, N.C., KY. or Tenn. areas- a trip for a five year old this year. Looing for one where the kids ride on the train, not stand by the tracks. Is there one in your area? Do you know of any? Ever been on one? Thanks for your help-

traveltime10

2 replies

Tangier Island

Restaurants
Posted: Thu July 2, 2009 09:40 PM UTC

I just wanted to know if you use peanut of olive oil to cook your foods in!

4mickyp

4 replies

main st amtrak station parking
Posted: Wed July 1, 2009 04:52 AM UTC

I will be leaving my vehicle at the Amtrak Station on Main St in Richmond,Va for four days. Is there on site safe parking there and if so what are the parking fees. Thanks in advance.

msbrn2u

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Shenandoah National Park

Skyline Drive vs. Going to the Sun Road
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 08:54 PM UTC

Can anyone compare these two drives? I am taking a 31 foot RV onto Skyline Drive and I know I don't want to drive anything like Going to the Sun Road in Glacier.

kmoody

4 replies

Things to see while travelling down Route 81 Virginia
Posted: Sun April 26, 2009 02:03 PM UTC

Hello! July 13 we will be leaving NY to travel south and will be making a stop in Virginia overnight - we anticipate arriving in VA around 4-5pm. We will be travelling Route 81 and would appreciate any points of interest and recommended hotels. Thank you very much for your help.

madchef1084

4 replies

Best place to stay in Hampton?
Posted: Tue April 7, 2009 04:10 PM UTC

Hello VT. How are you all today?
I am coming to Hampton soon and will be visiting the Air and Space Center, Armistead Pointe Park and other sites. I'm looking forward to seeing historic Virginia. Anything I need to see? And does anyone have any suggestions on a nice place to stay while I am there?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Ben

benwrite

3 replies

Shenandoah v. Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Posted: Fri April 3, 2009 04:13 AM UTC

We are planning a possible road trip this fall, and wondering which one is better, or should we do both. We will would be flying into Washington, DC and would have about 2 weeks.

Any opinions or suggestions appreciated, Thanks!

madamx

22 replies

Where should we stay?
Posted: Thu April 2, 2009 06:13 PM UTC

I am surprising my husband with a trip to Richmond to see one of the Friday night concerts on Brown's Island. I would love to know what are some cool places to stay that are near there.

kbcfarmer

5 replies

Shenandoah

Advice sought - Suggested route/stops for Road Trip - Washington to Atlanta
Posted: Fri February 13, 2009 09:49 AM UTC

Hi

We are planning a trip in the fall as follows:

Fly to Washington DC staying for a couple of days then head off towards the Blue (Ridge) Parkway stopping of one or two nights en route towards Asheville heading towards Pigeon Forge to take in/stay near Dollywood then heading towards Nashville to stay there a couple of days then finally heading to Atlanta for a couple of days and then home.

Would anyone be able to give advice for a suggested route to take in part of the Blue Parkway and Shenandoah National Parks - and which towns to stop over in/any suggested accomodation?

Any tips/advice etc on where to stay/must do's would be most appreciated.

Many thanks

Phil and Den

phil_and_den

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Vacation Rental Cabin
Posted: Mon February 2, 2009 08:22 PM UTC

Hello from N.Ireland,
I will be visiting the States in July 2009 with my wife and kids (15 & 11). Would like to visit the Shenandoah area and rent a Cabin by the river for 3 - 4 nights. My head is spinning with the amount of websites. Can anyone recommend a log/wooden cabin in the river with tub. If it had bikes and kayaks/canoes, that would be great.
Hope you can help

David

elland

3 replies

best place in virginia for valentine's weekend getaway?
Posted: Sat November 15, 2008 07:55 AM UTC

Hi all,
I'm planning a 3 day weekend getaway for my boyfriend and I on the valentine's/presidents day weekend- where's the best area to go to in virginia in february? Also, it would be great if you could give us any suggestions for hotels/B&Bs! Thanks in advance :)

jenn286

11 replies

The Cavalier on the Hill
Posted: Sat November 15, 2008 12:25 AM UTC

What happened to the hotel? As a paranormal investigator I checked dates for check in every day until April 2009! Is the hotel under renovations? Do I just have to book like 2 years in advance? It isn't closed is it? Help is appreciated!

CardCraze

1 reply

Norfolk

weather in norfolk or viginia beach, virginia
Posted: Fri October 31, 2008 08:11 PM UTC

what's the weather like in February? snow? we're landing in Norfolk airport and going to virginia beach. How far is DC (sightseeing-white house, etc.)? how far is new york? where is the best site to get a really good deal on airplane tickets? thanks for any info!!!!

mundo99

2 replies

Nightlife in colonial Williamsburg?
Posted: Tue October 21, 2008 01:29 AM UTC

Group of us late twentysomething/early thirty's are heading down to Williamsburg the weekend of the 24th of October. We're going to hit Howl o Scream Fri and Sat night but will leave the park Saturday night around 10pm to check out some of the nightlife in Williamsburg. We are staying at a hotel on Richmond Rd and would be awesome if i can get any advice on a 'pub crawl' for that area. Also if there are any clubs for dancing in the area, i could sure use the info thanks!

throwinj

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truck stops on highways that are NOT interstates within Virginia ...
Posted: Fri September 26, 2008 06:07 PM UTC

I am going to be traveling from Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, TN to Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA during the Christmas 2008 season. Finding gasoline, food, laundry and shopping at truck stops along interstates within Virginia is okay BUT for a portion of the journey I am going to be OFF of interstates, most notably US 220 / 221 / 460 between Roanoke and the western suburbs of Richmond. Does anyone know the locations and contact information for truck stops along this roadway? Thanks.

HFC1

3 replies

Advice for Honeymoon
Posted: Fri September 26, 2008 12:10 AM UTC

I would like all the advice I can get on what to do in Williamsburg, VA. My fiance and I are going there on our honeymoon that last week in October. I have looked at all there is to do there and I have no idea where to start. Should I buy a travel package deal or should I wait till we get there to buy tickets? Also advice on where to stay would be nice. We are wanting a nice hotel, but not too pricey. We aren't going to be in it that much so we would rather use our money on other things. But we don't want to stay in a run down place either. We thought about driving out to VA Beach one of our days and viewing all the lighthouses and attractions out there. But we are more interested in the colonial part so that's where we want to spend the majority of our trip. So any suggestions would be great.

Thanks
Heather Crane/Hendrix (to be)

heatherhendrix

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Roanoke

Good Place For a VT Meet in Roanoke?
Posted: Thu September 25, 2008 10:17 AM UTC

Hi y'all,

Don't know how many active VTers are in the area... but I'll be coming into town just for a day in October, then heading down to Martinsville for the NASCAR race. Can anyone suggest a good spot for a VT Meet on a Saturday afternoon/night?

Thanks!

David

Karnubawax

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Hotels near Byrd Theatre in Carytown
Posted: Mon August 11, 2008 06:04 PM UTC

My grandfather was the architect for the Byrd theatre.I am planning a trip to see the theatre in October. I am looking for a lovely hotel nearby. I cannot walk very far and I cannot climb steps. I will be most grateful for any help you might give me.

Martha Tillman Brown

mtbrown

2 replies

Need help and advise
Posted: Sat August 9, 2008 03:06 PM UTC

I might be attending a convention at the Virginia Beach Convention center in November 2008. Having never been there before I have no clue as to were this is located but seem to think it is not too far from the beach. Ihave been told th is is the off season at the beach and rates should be cheaper so would like advice as to where would be a good place to stay to have access to both the beach and the convention center so I can attend my meeting but also enjoy the beach. Hope someone would give me some advise. Thanks

Koolgram

3 replies

Charlottesville

Three days itenary from Charlottesville to Boston
Posted: Sat August 9, 2008 08:18 AM UTC

Hi all
I need some help planning 3 days itenary driving from Charlotessville to Boston
(skippinf DC and NY)

rafik06

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Bachelorette Weekend - Place to Stay?
Posted: Wed July 30, 2008 02:46 AM UTC

We are looking to head to VA Beach in mid-September 2008 for a bachelorette party. We would prefer to rent a house or condo that can accommodate 8 women instead of getting a bunch of hotel rooms. What part of VA Beach should we be looking in? We don't want to be far from the nightlife. If hotels are in a more convenient area, which hotels should we look in to? We don't want to spend too much on lodging and a place where we can eat some meals in is what we are looking for. Any information on fun places to go as far as nightlife is appreciated as well. Thanks!

ABride

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website?
Posted: Fri July 18, 2008 02:18 AM UTC

do they have a website? if they do can you PLEASE tell me, i really need it. if they don't have a website than can you give me ALL the info to contant them (besides phone)
thanks for your help

a7xangel4life

2 replies

williamsburg trip
Posted: Sun July 6, 2008 07:37 PM UTC

were planning on visiting williamsburg for 5-6 days this July. Is it better to buy the 7-4-1 ticket or buy individually

tinadr

1 reply

Staunton

Looking for firewood near Staunton, VA
Posted: Mon June 30, 2008 06:26 PM UTC

Hi all! (it echos in here! - anyone around?)

We'll be heading for the Staunton, VA area in a couple of days and we'd be really happy to hear about any tips anyone might have for finding some free firewood in the area. We don't need a ton of it - just enough for a campfire for a few nights. The last trip we took we happened to pass by a place where someone had just cut a tree down and left the logs by the side of the road with a free sign on them, and that was great.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Deb & Scott

ScottandDeb

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Norfolk

Staying in Williamsburg and going to Norfolk for the day.
Posted: Mon June 30, 2008 04:56 AM UTC

If anybody reading this post and have tips to share with us pls do.
First of Sept 08 we are staying at Powhatan Plantation in Williamsburg VA for one week. Never stayed at this resort. It is thru RCI. I hope it is nice. I hope I can look forward to it and not look back on it as something We shd not have done.
We would like to spend a day at Norfolk. Maybe at the waterfront? Hoping to have boat to plate dinner? Good stadium seating movies nearby?
We would like to go to Virgina Beach one day as well. Anybody know any good raw bars there?
I would like some help from people who know first hand of these places. Not hopelessly rely on brochures. Although I'm not knocking brochures. Thanks in advance.
Jayne

ashamar18

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The wave trolley
Posted: Sat June 28, 2008 01:23 AM UTC

My question is, how late in the season does the service run? Is it still running through the beginning of Oct.? Thanks

susanoplinger

1 reply