[Gabz]

LOL!!! My husband claims my idea of camping is a hotel without room service.

We’re looking forward to doing a bit of exploring of Virginia this summer, other than a couple of trips to VaBeach/Hampton Roads, in the 4 years we’ve lived here I haven’t ventured off the Shore.......I know, I’m baaaaaaaaad!

[EDINVA]

” .....a hotel without room service.” Now THAT is roughing it!

Do hope you get over to the Valley and mountain areas of the Old Dominion this Summer. Just in Charlottesville, not too far from the shore (relatively speaking), the area is beautiful, has Monticello, Ash Lawn, Michie’s Tavern, UVA, etc. Madison’s estate is a bit north of C’ville, worth the side trip.

If you venture to Staunton, there’s the American Frontier Museum (they changed its name so I’m not sure what it is exactly). So much to see !! I’ve loved every minute of our road trips thru the state. These excursions will be helpful to your 8 y/o when her class starts studying VA history.

[SlowBoat407]

Gabz, let me know when you’re in the Hampton Roads area. We’ll find some good places for you eat.

[cav68]

Bot to intrude but since you will be in Jamestown visiting why not take a ride up Route #5. It has easy access from the Ferry Road and with all of the River Plantations along the James makes ones eyes tear from the beauty, Visit former Presidents homes, out buildings and not spend a fortune in doing. Continue up the highway and visit historic Richmond, Petersburg, see th old battlefields and enjoy the richness the state of Virgina has to offer. Yes, I have lived here almost my life and enjoy it more and more each day. Have a great day, I know your child would get a years worth of History in a days time from her trip up this one highway.

[cav68]

Bot to intrude but since you will be in Jamestown visiting why not take a ride up Route #5. It has easy access from the Ferry Road and with all of the River Plantations along the James makes ones eyes tear from the beauty, Visit former Presidents homes, out buildings and not spend a fortune in doing. Continue up the highway and visit historic Richmond, Petersburg, see th old battlefields and enjoy the richness the state of Virgina has to offer. Yes, I have lived here almost my life and enjoy it more and more each day. Have a great day, I know your child would get a years worth of History in a days time from her trip up this one highway.