While visiting we were looking for fun stuff to check out & came across this bridge, not sure what…read moreelse could be said here? It's located on a nice kinda hidden trail at the william & mary campus. Nicely tucked away, quite & just the right spot to enjoy the scenery, this was a lovely spot for a little bit of nature watching.

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!

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. ‍‍

One of my favorite wacky attractions to bring people to, I visited it one last time yesterday after…read moreI heard it was supposed to be taken down before the end of the month. I brought two people with me, and two other cars stopped with people coming to view it that day, as well. While it has definitely seen some better days (the stones are pretty worn and Merlin is missing a hand), I am still sad to see it go rather than have an effort organized to have it restored or rebuilt out of materials that will better stand the test of time. I definitely recommend checking it out sometime soon if it really is to be removed by August.

You absolutely CAN NOT see Foamhenge from the road. We saw from some guides that it was possible…read morebut when you look at the satellite image, the installation is clear on the other side of the site from both Braddock Road and Pleasant Valley Road. Maybe if the festival is not going on, you can ask nicely if they will let you in. But we were here when they were setting up for the festival to start in a couple of weeks and no, they are not letting people wander around. [Review 1107 of 2026 - 1556 in Virginia - 26286 overall]

Love scaring the people who wonder there during Halloween with my costume and realistic prop axe…read more Very fun. Just make sure to wear some kelvar underneath in case someone is carrying. I never had it happen to me but it's better to be safe than sorry.

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.

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?