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Travel
Virginia: Guide
to going places
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Travel Destinations:
Fredericksburg/NoVa
Appalachia
– Blue
Ridge – Shenandoah
Valley
– Fredericksburg/Northern
Virginia
Chesapeake
Bay
– Tidewater/Hampton
Roads
– Central
Virginia
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Courtesy
photo
The
Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitors Center is part of an 8,000 acre
park that includes the “Stonewall” Jackson Shrine.
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Fredericksburg
& Spotsylvania Military Parks
120 Chatham Lane
Fredericksburg
Commemorating the soldiers engaged at the battles of Chancellorsville,
Wilderness, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Court House, this park was
established in 1927 by the U.S. Congress. Approximately 110,000
casualties
occurred during the four major battles fought in this vicinity. The park
encompasses over 8,000 acres and includes the historic structures of Chatham,
Ellwood, Salem Church and the “Stonewall” Jackson Shrine. It
is one of the largest military parks in the world. There is a $4 entrance
fee per person for those 17 and older.
Telephone:
(540) 373-4510; (540) 373-6122: (540) 786-2880
The
Wilderness
Route 20
Spotsylvania County, Va.
26,000
casualties resulted from the first clash between Generals Lee and Grant
on May 5-6, 1864. This battle marked Grant’s first step toward Appomattox
and final victory. The Wilderness battlefield does not have a visitor
center, but an exhibit shelter located on Rt. 20 provides a visual overview
of the campaign. Several tours are available in spring and summer. $4
entrance fee
Telephone:
(540) 373-4461
Chancellorsville
Route 3 West
Fredericksburg, Va.
General
Robert E. Lee, facing daunting odds and using brilliant tactical initiatives,
fought what has been called his greatest victory at Chancellorsville.
This battle involved more men and resulted in more casualties than any
other engagement on Virginia soil. Self-guided walking and driving tours,
artifacts, museum and bookstore are available. In addition, a 25-minute
film is shown every 30 minutes.
Telephone:
(540) 786-2880
Fredericksburg
Battlefield
1013 Lafayette Blvd.
Fredericksburg, Va.
The Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center is located on the battlefield.
Filmstrip, artifacts, museum, bookstore, self-guided walking and driving
tours are available.
Telephone:
(540) 373-6122
Spotsylvania
Courthouse Battlefield
Route 3 West
Fredericksburg, Va.
In May 1864 bitter hand-to-hand fighting raged during this two-week battle.
Self guided walking and auto tours.
Telephone:
(540) 786-2880
Arlington
National Cemetery
Memorial Drive
Arlington
Over 200,000 veterans and their dependents are buried here representing
every conflict in which America has fought. Memorial sites include Tomb
of the Unknowns; the grave sites of John F. and Jacqueline B. Kennedy
– the eternal
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Mark
Downey/Virginia Tourism Corp.
Arlington
National Cemetery is home to the Tomb of the Unknowns.
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flame; Challenger
Space Shuttle Memorial; Mast of the U.S.S. Maine – “Remember the
Maine!”; Confederate
Memorial; and the Coast Guard Memorial. Civilian notables include boxing
champ Joe Louis; actor Lee Marvin; World War II’s most decorated soldier
Audie Murphy; and 27th president William Howard Taft. The cemetery covers
612 acres with a motorized tour available. Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., April
1 to Sept. 30; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 1 to March 31. $1.25 per hour for
the first three hours, $2 each hour after three hours.
Telephone:
(703) 697-5187
Mount
Vernon
3200 George Washington Memorial Parkway
Mount Vernon
George Washington’s home allows you to experience history close up while
gaining insight into our first president. Visit the greenhouse, slave
quarters, George Washington museum, archaeology and restoration museum,
slave memorial, a working 18th century mill and Washington’s tomb. You
can also hike the forest trail or explore the pioneer farmer site. The
site is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including Christmas. Adults
– $11.00; Senior Citizens, age 62 and above, $10.50; Children ages 5 and
under (accompanied by an adult) admitted free.
Telephone:
(703) 780-2000; (703) 780-0011; (703) 780-8688
E-mail: [email protected]
Sources:
Virginia Tourism Corporation, U.S. National Park Service
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