Articles: "Destinations" for tag: "Virginia"
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Few people know about Difficult Run, one of the most scenic spots in Great Falls, Virginia. Passing under Georgetown Pike, Difficult Run speeds through a steep gorge with waterfalls reaching the Potomac River with panoramic views at the mouth of Difficult Run. I happen to love it - this short film is my humble attempt to show this enchanting place to those who do not know it.
Nov. 11, 2012
Previously, we mentioned that Kings Dominion has a lot to offer to kids. However, kids, especially, little ones, do not come to the park along. In this last part of our gallery we want to show that entire families with moms and dads and their children are very welcome in the park. True: some rides in Kinds Dominion are not meant for adults; they are simply to small. But many attractions can be experienced by the whole family.
Other Kings Dominion pages:
1. Arriving to Kings Dominion
2. Inside Kings Dominion Park
3. Kings Dominion Park - Paradise for Kids
4. Big Guns of Kings Dominion Park
5. Kings Dominion for Everybody (current page)
June 27, 2011
If you have never visited Kings Dominion amusement in Doswell, Virginia, this photo gallery can help you get better idea what you can find in the park. I am talking about all parts of it - rides, attractions, shopping, dining as well as its environment and logistics. Keep in mind that the park is big; it is located on 400 acres with endless entertainment for the entire family. Our first part of photo galleries dedicated to Kings Dominion is about things you will see when you first come to the park: parking lot, entrance, International Street. Other Kings Dominion pages:
1. Arriving to Kings Dominion (current page)
2. Inside Kings Dominion Park
3. Kings Dominion Park - Paradise for Kids
4. Big Guns of Kings Dominion Park
5. Kings Dominion for Everybody
June 27, 2011
In this part of our pages dedicated to Kings Dominion amusement park (Virginia, USA), we will try to focus on the environment of park itself. You will see that the park can offer much more than just rides - it is more like a small planet you are about to explore. Other Kings Dominion pages:
1. Arriving to Kings Dominion
2. Inside Kings Dominion Park (current page)
3. Kings Dominion Park - Paradise for Kids
4. Big Guns of Kings Dominion Park
5. Kings Dominion for Everybody
June 27, 2011
The original park opened in 1975 did not focus very much on kids. In 1997 the new Kidzville section of the park was built up around the original Scooby Doo ride proving that kids and kids entertainment are taken very serious by the current management of the park. With this part of our gallery we wanted to give you an idea of how you can entertain your kids you have brought them to the park.
Other Kings Dominion pages:
1. Arriving to Kings Dominion
2. Inside Kings Dominion Park
3. Kings Dominion Park - Paradise for Kids (current page)
4. Big Guns of Kings Dominion Park
5. Kings Dominion for Everybody
June 27, 2011
Not a secret, some people come to Kings Dominion park mostly for the sake of a thrill from various adventurous rides offered. In fact, they associate amusement parks mostly with such rides rating their experience according to the amount of the adrenaline they managed to pump into their blood. But even if this is not true, most intensive rides are always special at parks like Kings Dominion. Consequently, it would be only fair to dedicate a separate page describing high thrill rides at Kings Dominion.
Other Kings Dominion pages:
1. Arriving to Kings Dominion
2. Inside Kings Dominion Park
3. Kings Dominion Park - Paradise for Kids
4. Big Guns of Kings Dominion Park
5. Kings Dominion for Everybody
June 27, 2011
Legal Sea Foods restaurants are a chain of more than 30 establishments located in nine states on the Eastern coast of the United States and Washington DC. It's not franchise but a family owned business, and perhaps this is one of the reasons for its success. According of the Legal Sea Foods motto, if it's not fresh, it's not legal. Legal Sea Foods offers unmistakably American cuisine and a good one with its focus on value and quality of food.
May 28, 2009
Situated in the Shenandoah Valley, Luray, founded in 1812, is the county seat of Page County, Virginia. It's a small town with population of about 5,000 people and two-hour drive from Washington D.C. Luray is most known among tourists for Luray Caverns discovered in 1878. Each year, more than 500,000 visitors explore the spectacular underground wonder and the adjacent Car and Carriage Caravan of historic vehicles. From the very beginning, discoverers and everybody else who visits this natural wonder are stunt by the beauty of an eerie world of stalactites and stalagmites sparkling in the light whether it's a candle, or flashlight or an artificial illumination system installed now in the cavern.
Part I - Luray Caverns
Part II - Car and Carriage Caravan Museum
March 29, 2009
What possibly can be in common between caverns and a car museum? The answer is in the passion of H.T.N. Graves, president of Luray Caverns Corporation who started long ago locating and purchasing cars and other artifact deemed important to the history of traveling on wheels and roads. This passion has resulted in a unique collection displayed in Car and Carriage Caravan Museum located next to Luray Caverns main facility.
March 25, 2009
The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center is the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (NASM)'s annex at Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, United States. Opened in December 2003, the Udvar-Hazy Center displays historic aviation and space artifacts, especially items too large for the National Air and Space Museum's building on the National Mall.
March 17, 2008
We continue our exploration of The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (NASM)'s annex at Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, United States. Boeing Hanger is the largest space at Udvar-Hazy Center under one roof with many large and small flying machines on exhibit. Of 14 museum section, 10 are located in this hanger.
March 17, 2008
The Skyline Drive is 105 miles long and runs from north to south along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia (from Front Royal to Rockfish Gap).
Nov. 17, 2007
Overall Run Falls is the highest waterfall in the Shenandoah National Park and in Virginia. It consists of two drops, where the upper one is 29 feet and the lower is 93 feet. Both are located near each other and can be accessed using the same trail. As all other waterfalls in Virginia, it can be best described as a cascading type; nevertheless, the lower drop and surrounding area with an overlook is very picturesque and worth visiting. Be prepared for rough terrain and steep hikes.
Aug. 11, 2007
Great Falls Park can offer not only spectacular views, but also many trails variety of different experiences. This part of the article describes what to do at the park including the exploration of Difficult Run.
Aug. 11, 2007
Many people consider the Great Falls of the Potomac to be the most spectacular natural landmark in the Washington D.C. area. This dramatic scene makes Great Falls Park, located just fifteen miles from the Nation's Capital, a popular site with local residents and tourists from around the world who are visiting the Washington area.
Aug. 11, 2007
