My brother came up with a cool idea to send myself postcards from each little town post office I…read morevisit so I can get their round stamp postmark! So when we came to McKenney post office, that's just what I did! I also purchased some postcard stamps with charming barns on them, and some current pet love stamps! This post office is simple, a brick A frame and nicely maintained. Inside was clean, well stocked, and even had a touch of country homey-ness to it. The clerk was nice and told me her grandmother used to be a postmaster! The passion for the postal service runs in the family! Having great customer service always adds a notch in my book! I can't wait to get my postcard from this sweet town! Hours M-F 8:00-1:00, 2:00-4:30/Sat. 8:00-10:00

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

Best DMV I've been to in VA. I will continue to drive 20 minutes. Employees are actually friendly…read morehere vs others I've been to!

Very positive experience! I made an online appointment and they were very pleasant, prompt and…read moreefficient. The security guard is helpful, parking is easy and the facility is clean. It far outshines the DMV located at Johnston Willis and should be the choice of residents needing a Chesterfield location. Thank you!

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.

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.

The Hopewell Fire department has been one of the best from the several places I have lived. My…read moreneighbor had to call 911 recently and their response time was fairly quick. I pass this station several times a week headed towards City Point park and they train pretty frequently which is pretty reassuring. The trucks are always clean looking and taken care of. During Christmas they put Santa on the top and drive down all of the streets of Hopewell for the kids, and I think that's the cutest thing. Very nice team and they do a lot for the community. (Photos taken from their Facebook page due to me not being able to take pictures when her fire was happening.)

The accommodations are clean and comfortable, and the staff are very friendly. I walked in and…read moredidn't have to wait any time to get a seat. Great for a romantic getaway. 10/10 would recommend.

I love this place because this is where I work! Working for the federal government has a lot of…read morebenefits. Unfortunately working for the federal government can be very stressful and demanding depending upon what you do. You may think that working behind at desk managing supplies would be stress free, unfortunantly that is not the case. I work as a Cop and it is stress free until a situation occurs that causes us to go into action. Great benefits, good savings plans, promotion is great.

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.