Overall a nice base. It does not have as many amenities as other bases when it comes to shopping,…read morebut they do offer many good museums. The aesthetic is very nice.

Went on the base to deliver a Door Dash order. I was in the passenger seat. I'm used to having to…read moreshow my ID at the gate, BUT I have never been asked for my SSN. I wasn't trying to get a credit card or anything, so why was that needed and why haven't they done that before. The officer at the gate wasn't the friendliest either. I had no choice but to give it to him, but I won't be riding on the base anymore. It was a weird experience all together. The young military officers we delivered to were super sweet and nice though. It made the delivery better.

Love this village of Carson, population about 1400. We stumbled upon this community on our way to…read moreemporia! It's adorable! The post office is past the railroad tracks, but we tooled around to check out the library, the caboose, the historic cannon, the farm house, Halligan Park and the sprawling Victorian home. But of course for me, the post office was the main attraction! Rachel, the clerk running the show was extremely pleasant and welcoming! She gave me some history of the village, telling me that there used to be a general store with a post office here! It has since burned down, but she had some vintage photos of the previous post office on the wall (see photos). She had a huge binder of collectible stamps, and I purchased about $100 worth! So many fun stamps! Even a jeopardy sheet with Alex trebeck and actual answers! I wanted some post cards too, but they were out so next time for sure! I'll pop by this cute spot again when I'm in the neighborhood because it's too pristine and nice to pass up! Hours M-F 9:30-1:00/2:00-4:30 Saturday 9:00-12:30

Although this small post office is in a trailer, the postal clerk, Art, was as nice as can be,…read morehence the 4 stars! He was so helpful and personable! Inside is nice and tidy. Cute display of local school kids coloring a post office scene! Yes, not all heroes wear capes is their motto! The bulletin board had local news, happenings, events, business cards and the like. Post office boxes available and one mailbox outside. Next door is a building that used to house the old post office, but now the place is run down. Hours M-F 9:30-12:00, 1:00-4:30, Saturday 9:00-12:00

Overall my experience was good. I had to come in several times before I could be seen by someone…read morebecause of days they were closed like election day and another day I was turned away even though it was completely empty because it wasn't a walk in day (but they won't make an appointment for disability plates and said I needed to walk in). When I came in it was about 9 am and there was a line out of the door. A gentlemen employee greeted me at the door and was very friendly and helpful. I had to wait about 45 min before being seen. The male employee was the one to assist me with my disability plates application. The woman in the middle booth was very personable and friendly as people came in. But the older woman employee in the far right booth was extremely rude to people that were coming in and that had questions. An older man tried to ask her a question for an elderly woman he was sitting next to and the woman screamed at him that it isn't his job to ask questions or help other people and he needed to sit down and be quiet till he is called. It was obvious that it was extremely uncomfortable for the many people in the room. That wasn't the only person during my wait that was spoken to like that either. I don't know if this is a common occurrence or perhaps the employee was just having a really bad day. Also make sure to have a mask on when you enter, although it is required for all federal facilities. A couple of different elderly people entered throughout my wait who did not have on a mask and the older female employee would immediately start screaming at them as they got to the door that they have to put on a mask or get out.

The Stony Creek post office has been around since the 1950's and the postmaster gave me some…read morebackground of this small town hub of the community. The Masons built this structure and their insignia is displayed atop of the building. Not much else is nearby save a bank, the railroad tracks, a small park featuring a commemorative cannon, and a few other buildings and shops. It's such a tiny but friendly town! The postmaster and I talked about the price of stamps going up to $.60, and she said soon to be $.63, to which I responded that I still find it fascinating that the postal service can send a letter from one place to another for even that small price... I'll happily use the mail system for my letters, bills, thank you cards and greeting cards! The art of letter writing isn't dead after all! Hours: M-F 8:00-12:30, 1:30-4:30, Saturday 9:30-11:30.

I love visiting historic sites! It's one of my favorite pastimes. Westover Plantation has been on…read moremy list of must sees, and we finally got to go! This is a phenomenal venue... once you head down the long winding road off Rt. 5, you'll find a small parking area. We were pleased to see it wasn't crowded at all. Walking through the wrought iron gates onto the property, a gorgeous green lawn sprawls out over the rolling hills. The view of the James River is spectacular! The elegant, Georgian mansion sits majestically on the sloped hill facing the water. We walked through another imposing gate to the farm area where we saw chickens, horses, and several out buildings as well as a large bamboo grove which led out to the river. Circling back to the mansion, we noted the Colonial architecture and read all the posted historical plaques. Tours inside are by appointment. Around the back of this stately edifice, was a path leading into the incredible formal garden. It was breathtaking. We meandered through the manicured garden which is one of the finest features of this estate. Roses, irises, lilies, peonies, and other lovely flowers, trees, shrubs and bushes will brighten you day as you stroll through the grounds. We admired the massive monument, the tombstone of William Byrd, the focal point of the garden, as well as the statues, the sundial and the natural wood arbor overflowing with wisteria. We were truly awed by the beauty of Westover Plantation and amazed by all the attention to detail by the groundskeepers. This grand home is a landmark worth visiting! Typically there's a donation box by the entrance, but when we toured the plantation on Sunday, Mother's Day, during the Covid issue, no box was to be found. Perhaps they opened to the public (free) because they knew we all needed to get out of the house and get a brief glimpse of history and nature or it was removed. Either way, it was a delightful way to spend a few hours, soaking up Virginia's beauty and culture.

Westover is certainly one of the most beautiful colonial plantations on the James River. It was…read morebuilt in the mid-18th century by the Byrd family. I especially like the brick that was used in the construction. The house is simply elegant and has perfect proportions. Take special note of the steepness of the roof, the tall chimneys in pairs at both ends of the main house, and the elaborate doorway, which continues to be recognized as "the Westover doorway." The house is not opened for tours except for special occasions. Westover's grounds and outbuildings are open to the public every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. They do ask for a small donation starting at $5.00 to tour the grounds; an honor box is located at the entry gate near the parking lot.

Was here today for the 350th anniversary of Bacons rebellion…read more Super awesome place, the historical reenactment team was so awesome. There was a gentleman inside one of the houses who spent a great deal of time telling me about the adjacent native tribes that were involved, and paid a special homage to the Queen of the Pamunkey tribe. In the back of the park there's a picnic area with a huge cross and the James River. This place is just so cool Anyway this place is amazing and I recommend anyone come

Stunning park with gorgeous views. They have a lovely walking trail that allows you to view the…read morewater or access multiple fishing docks. The parking lot is decently sized and can accommodate a lot of people. They have a nice overlook bluff with picnic tables which is great for enjoying nature and having a scenic view. The walking trail has multiple offshoots that allow you to explore, get closer to the water and has benches sprinkled throughout. I absolutely loved my time here getting to just sit and relax in such a beautiful, peaceful environment. They also offer history reenactments here as well, while I have not checked that out yet I am excited to.

Again this area is loaded with traffic from South Park mall and all the other businesses in the…read morearea. But the traffic flow right good most of the time. But around the Christmas holiday's can become hectic. And there are quite a few restaurants in the area to enjoy. So if you like shopping this is the area you want to be in. There are about a dozen of these check-in spots here in Colonial Heights. Some of them are only about a mile apart. So I got a few of the to review, I just don't know why they got so many.