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!

It's difficult to hide my excitement of a road. But no ordinary road mind you. A historic trail…read moreturned present day park most likely used by the Indians to travel by horse. It stretches 23 beautiful scenic miles and cuts through gorgeous wooded terrain. The Parkway runs along the James River in sections and is an absolute must if time permits to avoid the highway and travel at slower speeds to enjoy the scenery. The project to build the Parkway began in the 1930's and coincides closely with the construction and rehabilitation of Colonial Williamsburg. The project concluded in 1957. The road connects the Historic Triangle of Yorktown, Williamsburg and Jamestown Virginia all on one incredible tour. The Parkway is considered a park and is ran by the National Park Service. It also has the unique designation of being just 1 of 31 of its kind considered a "National Scenic Byway". Speed limits range from 35-45 mph and are patrolled by the NPS. Semi trucks are not permitted. The surface is concrete in excellent condition and well maintained. You can jump off and on at the tree cities. I can't help but be giddy about such a cool road with neat history connecting such historic communities. Best times of the year are Fall and Summer. Whether a tourist, or local it's a fun road to travel.

Colonial Parkway is a 23 mile scenic parkway linking the three points of Virginia's Historic…read moretriangle, Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown.

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

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. ‍‍

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

Let me start off by saying that the Mariners Museum knows how to pull of an event. I stopped in…read morelast night for the Battle of the Beers / North vs South. The idea behind this was to have 10 breweries, 5 from the North & 5 from the South pit their recipes against one another in 5 different categories Winters, IPA's Stouts, Pale Ales & Lagers. Once you've sampled both beers in a specific category, you vote for which one is best. I arrived about 20 minutes before the event started and everyone was mingling in the lobby. I stopped by the Yelp table and said hello to Xerxes and Yajaida, and also helped a new Yelper get signed up on his Windows phone. From there I ran into Matt & Cherry. At 7pm the doors opened into the main area. The closest brewers were the Winter beers so we started off with St. George's Winter Scotch. This was an awesome beer. We grabbed a table right after that as the place was really filling up and it's a good thing we did because shortly after that it was standing room only. From our vantage in dining area there were 3 more categories close by, the Stouts, Lagers & IPA's. We took turns leaving the table and visiting each and voting. In addition there was a band playing mostly more traditional southern music. I was thinking it was a home field advantage trying to sway the votes, but maybe that's just me. There was also a ton of food at 2 different serving areas. I just got in line and didn't know what I was going to get until I actually got to the servers. Ultimately I received a plate with a mini chili hot dog with some baked beans, 2 chicken wings and a cup cake. The meal hit the spot and the portion was perfect, not to much, not to little. I noticed the other table was serving mini BBQ sandwiches which also looked delicious. After eating we finished sampling the rest of the beers. I sampled 7 of the 10 completely bypassing the IPA's which I just don't like. They're to hoppy for my taste. All in all my favorite beer of the night was the very first one we sampled, the St George Winter Scotch which had a wonderful taste with a lingering smokey flavor. It was just outstanding and I'm going to have to find a 6 pack of it somewhere. I had an awesome time and can't wait to come back. The next event here will be the return of Craft Beer Festival in May of 2014. If you like beer and would enjoy spending the afternoon sampling a bunch of different kinds the Mariners Museum is the place do it. You'll be happy you did.

I really, really wanted to like this event. First off, let it be known that I enjoy a good…read morebeer...German, Belgian, Belgian, and Dutch are some of my faves...don't mess with centuries of tried and true ingredients and methods to brew! But out of the 10 beers, I could only manage to down one of them, the Devil's Backbone. The location was great, and the people were friendly, but the "atmosphere" wasn't really my thing, I guess. The "southern" band they had sounded like they came straight out of Appalachia, which is probably the intent, but I'm not a fan of banjos and people who sing like they're dying. And I'm from the South! If the Mariner's Museum can do a wine event in the same fashion with a little more upbeat music, I'm there. The highlight of my night was meeting Yelp's Xerxes. It was like meeting a celebrity :) If one phrase can some up my night, it would have to be "I see white people" Saw someone with a baby at the event...who brings a baby to a drinking event?!?!

Tucked away by the entrance of Hampton University is this piece of history. Being an alum of an…read moreHBCU, this one is very special to myself. For those who aren't familiar (and I wasn't until recently), this oak tree is where President Abraham Lincoln stood to give the first Southern reading of the Emancipation Proclamation. And this was a place where newly freed slaves were taught at the Butler School which was built right by the oak tree, which was the beginning of Hampton University as we know it. Tip: There is a small parking lot (Lot 2) where you can park near the tree for free. There is a fence that covers the oak, but behind it is an opening where you can take some pictures up and close. Believe me, it's a sight to see.

If it was not for the Yelp Adventure Bingo challenge I would have never known about this slice of…read morehistory! I'm so glad this was on the bingo board as a place to visit. The location is very convenient there is a parking lot so you could see it. I love to seeing other people visiting the same location while I was there. It's a quick visit, so perfect if you are passing through. The tree is amazing along with the history.

This annual event organized to benefit the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (CHKD) is…read moreone of the most wacky, creative and fun events of the summer. Always held at the end of August on Oceanview beach, the Duct Tape Regatta challenges businesses, groups and individuals to build a small boat using only the most basic materials of plywood, screws and duct tape. For a small entrance fee, teams can sail the homemade and brightly decorated vessels off the docks and see who sinks, who swims and who can make it to the finish line with their boat still in tact. Whether you're participating or watching, the event is always a great time with food and drinks on deck. With the seventh annual installation coming soon, this event is sure to last a lifetime. Come out and join the fun for a great cause.

This is my favorite part of downtown Norfolk just walk up and down granby or Monticello and you…read morewill see some of the coolest art work and graffiti I will add to the photos here soon Every visit I see something new it is so beautiful

This up and coming newcomer is sure to please the urban young professionals as well as the…read moreneighboring residents and families alike. What began as an industrial area is beginning to morph into the likes of Scott's Addition in Richmond. It offers a variety of eclectic restaurants (Commune, Neon House), eateries (Zeke's Beans & Bowls), and dessert pastry shops (Hummingbird Café, Brioche Bread & Bistro). It also offers various outdoor events at the Plot. The Culture Lounge provides entertainment as well. So check out this new area! It's Norfolk's answer to Virginia Beach's Vibe District!