Any recommendations for thin crust wood fired pizza in VB area? Thanks.
Pi Pizzeria (33rd St) advertises brick oven pizza.
Aldo%26#39;s Ristorante (aldosvb.com) on Laskin Road offers authentic Italian. They make focaccia bread in the brick oven, so I guess the pizza is done the same way.
We will be staying at the Williamsburg Hospitality House this coming weekend. Our package includes breakfast in their Papillion restaurant (I believe they only serve breakfast in this restaurant). Also, I was wondering about the 415 Grill located in the hotel. Has anyone eaten at either of these places? I%26#39;d like to hear a review of them. Sometimes it%26#39;s so much easier just to eat at the hotel, but most of my experiences with hotel food seems to be high prices for average food.
415 Grill in the Williamsburg Hospitality House?That would be my assessment of the 415 Grill. The food was good (above average, IMO) but a little pricey compared to alternatives. You%26#39;re so close to many other restaurants around Merchants Square, that I%26#39;d say don%26#39;t bother with the 415 Grill unless it%26#39;s pouring the rain and you%26#39;re without a car.
415 Grill in the Williamsburg Hospitality House?My husband and I will be staying at the Hospitality House on April 11th through the 13th. Does anyone have any info on the breakfast buffet, such as cost and the quality of food? Thanks.
415%26#39;s prices are roughly on par with nearby restaurants for similar food. Its definitely worth trying if you%26#39;re in town for a few days...its right downstairs after all :) .
The breakfast buffet is I think about $11, with gratuity and whatnot its about $13-14. Kids are cheaper ($6-7), and I believe 5yrs %26amp; under are free?
Hi, we%26#39;ll be traveling with other people next week-not sure if they are early risers. Any good breakfast places in the Falls Church area? Going out for breakfast is one of our favorite parts of vacation :)
The Metro 29 Diner in Arlington is a favorite. It%26#39;s open 24 hours and it%26#39;s only about 10 minutes from Falls Church on the corner of Rt 29 and Glebe Rd. You can%26#39;t miss it. It%26#39;s a big shiny silver diner. Family owned, not a chain like Silver Diner.
I%26#39;m a fan of Anthony%26#39;s on West Broad Street (Route 7) a few blocks from the intersection of N. Washington St. (Route 29). Decent breakfast food, good prices.
Thanks for the suggestions!
My wife, two daughters (age 10 and 12), and I are taking a vacation in the late summer of this year. We are leaving south Louisiana heading straight up the U.S to Chicago then heading east toward the coast. We plan on driving down the east coast to Destin, FL then head back home to Houma, LA. We will have 18 days to do this and we are traveling in our own vehicle so we will be staying in hotels along the way. Our initial plans were to have key stops. We decided on Branson, MO then Chicago. From Chicago to Niagara Falls, NY or Canada. From there to New York City to Washington DC. We thought about Colonial Williamsburg. After that maybe Myrtle beach, SC before Destin. If anyone has any thoughts about our vacation or if anyone thinks of a new stop along our trip, please give us your input. Each stop we make we are planning on staying 1-2 days maximum. Please keep this in mind when offering suggestions. If you live in or visited any of these cities and would like to share your opinions on clean places to stay, attractions we may want to see, or restaurants we must eat at, please give us your opinion. We will try to stay away from the amusement parks and visit educational and scenic areas. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
To see where we are planning to go please click on the following link. http://www.ndanet.com/roadtrip.jpg
Hello, we did something similar a few years ago, but started in Florida and drove North. If you want history, you may want to consider a day in Philadelphia and then for a unique cultural perspective, a day in the Pennsylvania Dutch country, which is a short drive from Philadephia.
DC, I live there, there are days of things to do here. VA Beach, after all that driving, that would be a good place to relax. If you just want a quick taste of Williamsburg, you can stop on the way to VA Beach and have lunch there. Jamestown, however, is also quite special... Savannah is lovely, but if you are from Louisiana, I think you%26#39;ll find it very similar to New Orleans. If I were you, I%26#39;d leave it off the tour and have some more time at the other spots...
As for Niagara Falls, of course one must take the Maid of the Mist tour....
Looks like a great trip. If possible consider some of these stops........
From DC it%26#39;s only an hour to Front Royal and the northern entrance to Shenandoah NP (hike, overlooks, 2 lodges), take Skyline Drive (a most beautiful road), 105 miles to end at Waynesboro, head 1 hour east on I64 to Charlottesville, visit Monticello, then I64 to Colonial Williamsburg %26amp; Jamestown, then continue your trip to Va Beach or Myrtle Beach. This slight zig zag will provide beautiful scenery, a chance to stretch your legs and a good bit of history. The hotel reviews on TA will give you good lodging options. Happy trails.
The last time I traveled on Skyline Drive, it was a 35 mile per hour speed limit. I know you%26#39;re supposed to be looking at scenery, but the driver will be busy looking at the curves, and 105 miles at 35 miles per hour is a long drive.
Hello again, I was thinking about your trip. To make recommendations for the DC area, it would be helpful to know your primary concerns. Since you have so little time in each location, it seems that your overnights will need to be as close to the attractions you want to see. Do you have memberships in any of the hotel points clubs - if not, I%26#39;d recommend you join Holiday Inn%26#39;s Priority Club and/or Best Western and/or the Hilton%26#39;s program. There%26#39;s always one of these hotels near the sites, and that way you%26#39;re gaining points for your next trip...
To be near the DC sites, I recommend that you stay in Arlington, VA. Favorite places: Holiday Inn or the Marriott hotel in Roslyn, both with great views of the Potomac River and a 5-minute walk to the Roslyn metro. The Hilton Garden Inn near the Courtyard metro isn%26#39;t as scenic, but there%26#39;s a great inexpensive restaurant next door - Ragtime, and it is a 5-minute walk to the Courthouse metro.
You could spend a day at Colonial Williamsburg and another at the two Jamestown sites, plus perhaps do the driving tour of the Yorktown battlefields. That would give you a good overview of settlement, colonial times, and nearing the end of the Revolution.
If you%26#39;re thinking of Myrtle Beach and Destin, skip Virginia Beach.
This probably belongs in the Missouri thread, but there are Civil War sites near Springfield, Missouri (Battle of Wilson%26#39;s Creek, Battle of Springfield).
If your daughters are interested in the Little House books, Laura Ingalls Wilder and her husband Almanzo had a farm in the Missouri Ozarks at Mansfield, Missouri. Worth a stop, I think.
I%26#39;ll be going to VB April 14 to the 18 th with my husband and two boys, 11 and 13. Could people give me info on what is open on the boardwalk during this time of year. Is it everything? or are many of the businesses only seasonal ? Are there any arcades there for the kids ? Can you rent bikes to ride on the boardwalk ? Does anyone know of any skateboard parks in VB ?
If anyone knows of any good family friendly restaurants, I would appreciate that info also. We will be staying at the Springhill Suites, so anyplace we could walk to would be a plus, but we are always willing to drive for some good food.
Mount Trashmore skate park-not on the beach-but well known.
Mount Trashmore Skate Park is located in the northeast corner of the park, where numerous professional skateboarders have made appearances, including Tony Hawk[citation needed]. The 24,000-square-foot (2,200 m²) skate park features an extensive street course including an above-ground, seven-foot deep bowl. The park also has a competition-sized vert ramp over 13 feet (4.0 m) tall and 40 feet (12 m) wide.
The Boardwalk is always open because it%26#39;s just that - a walk. It%26#39;s not like Ocean City with shops and arcades. VB%26#39;s shops, etc are on Atlantic Avenue. There will be some businesses open but some are just seasonal.
For family-friendly restaurants, click on ';Know Before You Go'; and scroll to ';Travelers Articles.'; Look under ';Dining Scene.';
There are arcades at Jungle Golf (junglegolf.com) and at Shore Break (shorebreakvb.com)
Cherie%26#39;s Bike %26amp; Blade Rentals has 7 or so locations along the boardwalk. You should be able to find one close to SpringHill Suites.
Thanks for the info. Mount Trashmore and Jungle Golf are just what my kids are were looking for to do.
I%26#39;ve searched all over the Shenandoah Natl Park and Aramark (or whoever handles the room reservations) websites and the only address I can find for Skyland Lodge is ';Skyline Drive Marker 41.7, Luray, VA';. Both MapQuest and Google maps don%26#39;t seem to understand this, and I end up IN Luray, not ON Skyline Drive. Does anybody have a street address for Skyland Lodge that%26#39;ll work in MapQuest or Google Maps? Thanks!
I think the ';true'; address for Skyland Lodge is milepost 41.7 Skyline Drive. If you are trying to get directions....use Google or Mapquest from your starting location to the point where you intend to enter Skyline Drive (ie Front Royal), from there you know the milepost of the Lodge so you will have complete directions. Hope this helps.
I need to rent a house in Emporia, VA for at least 4 months. I%26#39;ve been in emporia for almost 50 days and haven%26#39;t been able to find a home in a decent area. We are two and are very responsible. If you know of anyone or have any advice please help. I%26#39;m looking for a decent area and can pay $700. We have good credit and can provide reference.
Rent a home in emporia, VaHave you tried realtors in your area...and surrounding areas? Some sell as well as do property mgmt. Or maybe they could refer you to someone. I%26#39;m not a realtor but this one came up in a quick search:
Century 21 Clary %26amp; Associates Inc
www.c21clary.com
430 S Main St
Emporia, VA
(434) 634-4763
All the best.
Rent a home in emporia, VaYes i have. in fact they gave me a list of people who rent. They don%26#39;t have anything or the house is in a very bad bad bad place. It%26#39;s so frustrating, I%26#39;ve been living in a hotel for 50 days and it%26#39;s so expensive!!
Hi massiel78. I would guess that you also check the newspaper there regularly, but just in case, here is a web address for today%26#39;s homes or town homes listed in the Emporia Independent Register%26#39;s classified section.
www.vancnews.com/classifieds/index.inn…
Have you considered renting a room from someone that would include kitchen privileges?
Is there anywhere in town where you could advertise that you are looking for a home, such as a bulletin board in a church, library, or post office?
Good luck in your search. I know it is difficult in a small town to find something.
MB
Have you considered nearby towns? Hotel suites? Whatever brought you there, ask that facility. Coworkers?
there%26#39;s a house on church st that just become empty i don%26#39;t know who owns it maybe you could watch the paper closely the niebor hood is med nice homes and the one just empty is run down don%26#39;t know what the inside looks like but they piled all their stuff out on the crub that they did%26#39;nt carrie with them beds ect give their ice box to people down the street best i can do for now
Our family, three girl aged 12, 10 and 7 are looking for an idea of something to do in or near Williamsburg tomorrow. The forecast is rainy in the morning, then thunderstorms in the afternoon. The things we had planned (Colonial Williamsburg or Jamestown Settlement) seem to involve being outdoors. Any ideas for us. We wouldn%26#39;t even mind driving 30-60 minutes for something indoors.
Here are 2 ideas, both about 30 minutes from W%26#39;burg, in Newport News:
The Va Living Museum www.thevlm.org
Mariners Museum www.mariner.org
Both great, interesting, museums...check out the web sites to see if one is a good match for you and the girls.
Try to keep off I64 during rush hours, traffic can be quite unpleasant. The weather forecast looks much better for Wednesday. Good luck.
The Museums of Colonial Williamsburg have some good exhibits, including some aimed at children. Down on the Farm is delightful! Likewise, Jamestown Settlement has some good exhibits in their museum.
Yankee Candle, with their winter room, can be fun to visit. There%26#39;s a Ripley%26#39;s Believe It or Not in Williamsburg; haven%26#39;t been, but it would be something indoors.
Hope you decided to just go to CW and chance the weather. We had an absolutely awesome day, almost a little too warm even. And the only rain we had came while we were inside the Capitol! We%26#39;ve decided that tomorrow it will probably rain since it%26#39;s only a 20% chance!
Funny how sometimes the forecast has little relationship to the actual weather....
We did end up staying in Williamsburg and spending the day at Colonial Williamsburg. We had a great time! (The weather forecast turned out to be completely wrong every day of our vacation - so much for planning ahead.) Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. Maybe they%26#39;ll be helpful to someone else who is there on a day it actually does rain.
Passing through the Hampton Rds.area over the 4th of July week-end. Looking for the best location for fireworks, restaurants, things to do for two families traveling together, one with small children(2 and 4 yrs.) the other with young adults 21 plus. Any suggestions on which hotel or location is best?
Thanks
The Norfolk Marriott Waterside has great reviews. It is located in downtown and convenient (easy walking distance) to lots of wonderful local restaurants and shops and the waterfront where there will be 4th of July fireworks. Also w/in walking is battleship USS Wisconsin (free), Nauticus Museum good for all ages, MacArthur Memorial, and downtown waterfront with tours on Carrie B, American Rover sailboat, Victory Rover tour Naval Base, and lunch and dinner cruises. Plus it%26#39;s nice to just sit and enjoy the sights along the waterfront. I am not familiar with the Newport News Mariott but you can check the reviews. The Newport News/Hampton area has great museums including Mariners, Air %26amp; Space, Va Living Museum. You%26#39;ll find plenty to do in the area, post again if more questions. Enjoy your time here.
Well, it depends how much driving you want to do from the hotel. Norfolk is more centrally located to lots of things. More shops and restaurants to visit on foot. Granby Street has a number of good bars and restaurants all of which are lively Thursday - Sunday.
The Newport News Marriott is centrally located in Newport News%26#39;s new city center area. There are actually a number of great shops and restaurants here too. The view isn%26#39;t as nice as Norfolk%26#39;s, but there is a several acre fountain in the front.
The three best locations for fireworks are usually the Oceanfront in Virginia Beach, downtown Norfolk, and Colonial Williamsburg. Norfolk Marriott puts you right in downtown for those. The others you%26#39;d have to drive to. If you want Wburg%26#39;s, then Newport News is closer. If you want the Oceanfront, then Norfolk is closer.
We would like to fly from Colorado to the east coast in the fall (October?), rent a camper when we get there, then enjoy the sights. Kids are 13 %26amp; 15 and into anything and everything. We are not doing Busch Gardens and I imagine not VA beach either.
Thoughts include Monticello, Jamestown, Williamsburg, Blue Ridge Mountains, just from memories as a kid.
Is it impossible to imagine squeezing in any of DC or Boston if we have about 9 days?
Any recommendations on whether we should just rent a car vs. a camper (Mini-Winni type thing).
Several options;
Visiting DC is no problem, in fact you probably will have better flight choices and prices if you fly in/out from BWI (Southwest), Dulles, or National airports, (Norfolk is also served by Southwest but will not have a many flights). If you begin in DC, you can go to Shenandoah NP, Blue Ridge Pkwy, Charlottesville, Williamsburg %26amp; Jamestown, etc.
It is 7-8 hr drive to Boston one way so that would take up alot of your time, you could fly to Boston (Southwest goes to Manchester) %26amp; save time. Example, fly from CO to Boston, then fly to DC or other starting point for road trip, then fly home from wherever you return the rental car/camper. Adding Boston would be more expensive and time consuming but is possible. Where else on the east coast are you planning to travel?
Car vs. camper; are you using the camper for camping or just driving? If it%26#39;s just transportation, I%26#39;d go for comfort, space, and gas mileage of a minivan or whatever you like.
Hope this helps some. Enjoy the road trip.
Thanks very much! We%26#39;d actually use the camper for camping but I haven%26#39;t looked into cost of that (and not having all of our normal %26#39;camping%26#39; gear) versus hotels that time of year. I%26#39;ll explore both options.
Again, thanks for your info. We%26#39;re looking forward to it! I%26#39;m hoping we can go late enough to see some fall colors as well. I hear it%26#39;s fairly late in the year though.
We fly to Denver every year or so to ski and we%26#39;ve found that flying round trip from Richmond to Denver is not much more expensive than flying out of DC- Dulles or National (BWI is too far for us to make it economical).
If you decide to visit Washington, I%26#39;d think twice about the wisdom of driving in or near the city in an RV. Traffic is tough starting about 40 miles outside the city, and parking around the Mall and other tourist sites could be a real nightmare.
I%26#39;d recommend against driving from Va. to Boston, it%26#39;s a good 10-hour drive from Richmond, and it%26#39;s heavy traffic on I-95 the whole way, unless you want to cut over to Route 301 and drive on that highway to the New Jersey Turnpike or pickup I-95 in NJ. Again in an RV, I think the drive would be a strain on the driver.
We Rented a a CruiseAmerica RV a couple of years ago, it%26#39;s not a relaxing driving experience.
With all the celebration last year about the 400th anniversary of the settling at Jamestown, it%26#39;s a good time to visit Jamestown, Yorktown and Colonial Williamsburg. A trip to Monticello and the Blue Ridge parkway would be good, if only to compare the eastern mountains with the grandeur of the Rockies, and there are things in Richmond, too- all are good choices.
I%26#39;d say go for it for your plans for DC, but do think about the vehicle you%26#39;ll be driving.
Susan
We fly to Denver every year or so to ski and we%26#39;ve found that flying round trip from Richmond to Denver is not much more expensive than flying out of DC- Dulles or National (BWI is too far for us to make it economical).
If you decide to visit Washington, I%26#39;d think twice about the wisdom of driving in or near the city in an RV. Traffic is tough starting about 40 miles outside the city, and parking around the Mall and other tourist sites could be a real nightmare.
I%26#39;d recommend against driving from Va. to Boston, it%26#39;s a good 10-hour drive from Richmond, and it%26#39;s heavy traffic on I-95 the whole way, unless you want to cut over to Route 301 and drive on that highway to the New Jersey Turnpike or pickup I-95 in NJ. Again in an RV, I think the drive would be a strain on the driver.
We Rented a a CruiseAmerica RV a couple of years ago, it%26#39;s not a relaxing driving experience.
With all the celebration last year about the 400th anniversary of the settling at Jamestown, it%26#39;s a good time to visit Jamestown, Yorktown and Colonial Williamsburg. A trip to Monticello and the Blue Ridge parkway would be good, if only to compare the eastern mountains with the grandeur of the Rockies, and there are things in Richmond, too- all are good choices.
I%26#39;d say go for it for your plans for DC, but do think about the vehicle you%26#39;ll be driving.
Susan
We are coming to Virgina Beach in July for an AAU Baseball Tournament. Currently we have reservations at The Founders Inn, problem is some families want to stay at the beach and we have received some good pricing from the Sandcastle Resort. Our concern is the traffic getting on/off the beach. We don%26#39;t know yet when or where the games will be played. Told they could be as much as 1 hr away, but would also be at local high school and colleges so we don%26#39;t want to stay at someplace that%26#39;s going to make it difficult to get to a field. I have also been told that the traffic in the area of the Founders is actually worse then the beach area.
Any and all comments/suggestions are welcomed!
Traffic is awful during rush hours and summer weekends, but not worse than other metropolitan areas. My opinion....Founders Inn is much better than Sandcastle (but I haven%26#39;t stayed at either); oceanfront is much better than Founders Inn area for fun, traffic, beach, boardwalk. The most trouble you%26#39;ll have leaving the beach to go to the game is rounding up the kids. Good luck.
Changing hotels makes it neither better nor worse. You will have no trouble getting out of hotel parking and onto the interstate. The people at the hotel might be able to give you alternate directions too.
Sure you want to stay at the beach. You%26#39;re coming all that way! What is it...10 miles more to the shore. Go for it since you got that good rate. It%26#39;s not far from the highway. You won%26#39;t be all that much out of the way.
Haven%26#39;t stayed at the Sandcastle but it%26#39;s in a good area and the reviews look reasonable. I always click on the reviewer%26#39;s name to see that they are not just a one shot deal because I just think that might be someone promoting the place, one review on the day they posted and never returned, although I%26#39;m sure that%26#39;s not always the case. Among the first...6...I think I looked at...reviews on Sandcastle 3 had many other reviews. The reviews look like they are telling the truth...not all glowing but honeest. You%26#39;ll love the concrete boardwalk for walkikng/biking, the next block back for all the shops, eating establishments, etc.
My husband and I are thinking of visiting Shenandoah in May. We would like to stay at Skyland or Big Meadows Lodge. Can anyone tell me what there is to do there, should we stay the entire week, or is only a few days sufficient enough. Are there other places close to the park worth driving to and visiting?
Any suggestions would be great.
Much thanks...
Visiting Shenandoah in MayShenandoah NP is beautiful, Skyline Drive, 105 miles from Front Royal (north) to Waynesboro (south), is one of the prettiest roads in the US with many great overlooks. Both lodges are nice, I%26#39;ve stayed at Skyland but Big Meadows is a favorite of many, check out the reviews. There are numerous scenic trails to meet every hiking ability, best to stop at the visitors center, tell them your interests, etc and they will provide reccommendations and trail maps. Visit www.nps.gov/shen for trip planning ideas and more Park information. There are wonderful towns along the way, ie. Luray where you can visit Luray Caverns, several wineries are nearby, and at the end of Skyline Drive, the Blue Ridge Parkway begins 469 miles of more beautiful scenery all the way to Great Smoky Mountain NP. You can also visit Charlottesville (Monticello, University of Va), just about an hour east on I64 from Waynesboro. Hope this gets you started, post again with any other questions, there are several people quite knowledgable of the area that frequent the forum (they help me often). Happy trails.
Visiting Shenandoah in Maysorry to jump in on the thread, but just wondering if the first part of SLD is more scenic or is it all great? We don%26#39;t have the 4 or so hours it takes to drive the whole way from Front Royal to Waynesboro so thinking to drive from Front ROyal to Luray and then go back onto the highway from there onto Roanoke.
LOVETHEUSA, I think you%26#39;ll really enjoy the drive between Front Royal and Luray, Skyline Drive is a beautiful road with many scenic overlooks. Happy trails.
sounds great will be there in a week. giddyup.
Hi.
8-year old daughter and I are planning at least 2 trips to Williamsburg. April 13-20 and June 1-8. I am trying to decide the best ticket options.
We want to do Busch Gardens for sure. We are Virginia residents, so can get the Fun Card, but then have to pay for Parking, and that adds up.
We might also want to do CW and the Old Jamestowne down by the water. Don%26#39;t know about Water Country.
I guess the Busch Gardens ticket choice is the one I%26#39;m having the hardest time deciding upon. For whom is the Platinum Pass worth it? We do travel to Seaworld Orlando.
Thanks soooo much!!
The Platinum Pass offers parking benefits at all Busch parks. It also includes 2 years of admissions. It%26#39;s $335. If you come to BG twice, that would be $114 using the Fun Card plus $10/day parking ($9/day if you buy in advance on the internet). SeaWorld Orlando%26#39;s admission is $126 for one adult and one child, with a second day admission included within 7 days of the first visit. Doing the math: $114 + 20 (2 days parking) + 126 + 20 (parking) = $280. One Platinum Pass = $335, and you%26#39;d need a second pass. The second one could be one with fewer benefits, because you%26#39;d already have parking with the one PP.
Then you have to factor in, would you use the PP at more than one park? If you%26#39;d also go to Water Country or one of the water parks in Florida, that increases the benefit/price ratio. Bottom line, only you can decide. Hope this helps, though.
Thank you. It does seem like the Platinum Pass is pretty costly for what we need.
Why not take a look at the 1 Park Pass (formerly Silver Pass)? If you use the promo code %26#39;cox%26#39; you can pick it up the pass for $114/each and get the free parking.
We would like to fly from Colorado to the east coast in the fall (October?), rent a camper when we get there, then enjoy the sights. Kids are 13 %26amp; 15 and into anything and everything. We are not doing Busch Gardens and I imagine not VA beach either.
Thoughts include Monticello, Jamestown, Williamsburg, Blue Ridge Mountains, just from memories as a kid.
Is it impossible to imagine squeezing in any of DC or Boston if we have about 9 days?
Any recommendations on whether we should just rent a car vs. a camper (Mini-Winni type thing). We would be using camper for actual camping if we do this option.
Thanks for any input on what%26#39;s valuable to make time for and what%26#39;s not - and if anyone can tell me when the trees actually change colors!
Any input at all on this type of trip is greatly appreciated!!!!
Monticello and Charlottesville--1 day
Jamestown -- 1/2 day (or maybe 1 day if you go to both Historic Jamestown and Jamestown Settlement)
Williamsburg--2 days since you aren%26#39;t doing Busch Gardens
Blue Ridge Mountains--???
I think you would certainly have time to go to Washington, D.C. as it is only 3 hours from Williamsburg (but don%26#39;t try to make it a day trip--too much to see and do).
I can%26#39;t advise on car/camper as I have never driven a camper. But know that you will want to use public transportation in D.C. (Metro) as parking is both difficult and costly. If you could find a place to camp with your camper anywhere around D.C. (I have no idea about that), you%26#39;d need to drive to a Metro parking lot early in the morning and then take Metro into town. If you stay in a hotel, you could choose to stay in D.C. or in the suburbs in a hotel near a Metro station (e.g. Rosslyn or Crystal City, both of which are in Arlington, VA)
Hope this helps with your vacation decisions.
The Cherry Hill Park (RV) is very close to DC and has shuttle service, check their website for additional information. It might be a solution if you have a camper while in the DC area. Good luck.
Hi, I%26#39;m actually coming from CT to the Outer Banks, and trying to avoid the DC and Richmond traffic.
It looks like we can stay overnight in Waldorf MD, and then mapquest has us taking 17S. My question is - (and we%26#39;re driving down on Saturday) what is that highway like? Or should I bite the bullet and get over to 95, and drive through Richmond?
the Chesapeake Bridge Bay Tunnel is Not an option - Saturday is calling for thunderstorms.
thanks
We travel from western PA to Williamsburg, and route 17 is our road of choice. Most of it is 4-lanes, very nice, not as much traffic as on 95.
Thank you so much
Hi jean, I agree with RQT, Route 17 is a very nice drive. You go thru all these quaint little towns and in some places you see great big homes on the river, which I believe is the Rappahanuck, not quite sure.
We traveled that route at least 3 times and there was never much traffic. You%26#39;ll go thru Glouscester County Courthouse, which in itself is quite historic.
We did go over the Chesapeake Bridge Tunnel one time, but weather was good. It was an adventure, I tell you, a good one, tho. I really try to avoid the tunnels and highways around Hampton Roads!!! Horrible traffic and they go so fast. Scares me!! Anyway, have a great time.
thank you. I%26#39;m looking forward to our vacation.
What are the best attractions where the kids can get involved. The commercials I see have the children in some costumes, marching etc... Does this really go on and if so what are some of the things they can interact with. I will be there in July for 8 days/7 nights and will be doing Busch Gardens %26amp; Water country USA. We have purchased the 7-4-1 package for the 5 of us. Thanks in advance for any/all responses.
I think you can rent costumes at the Visitors%26#39; Center or Market Square in the middle of town.
Yes, CW has costume rental available. The kids can enlist in the militia and get training at the Magazine. They can march along behind the Fife and Drum corps. The Powell house has children%26#39;s programs and activities. At the nursery, kids can help water the plants, and at the brickyard, kids can stomp in the mud and help make the bricks. There are game playing opportunities on the Palace Green. You can check online for scheduled programs, and more information will be available in ';This Week,'; a map/brochure of the week%26#39;s programming, once you arrive.
Hello. As prev. posts stated, I have a dog, traveling to Richmond in April. Are there any parks in Richmond, near the James River that you can take you dog to? Also, is Belle Isle Park near the James, and if so where?
I use to live in Richmond Virginia in 1992. I miss it so much. I know the area, but a little rusty still.
Thanks
PS. Need a pet friendly hotel as well that is clean and in a safe area.
Pet Friendly Parks in RichmondYou can get to Belle Isle Park by parking at the Tredegar Iron Works Bg near Va Power office bg (downtown area) on S. 5th St. From there, you walk across the pedestrian bridge which is built under a vehicle bridge. The island is on the James. Also, if you are interested, nearby you can walk the flood wall. More info on Richmond parks at www.ci.richmond.va.us/parks/james.aspx
Hope you both enjoy the park.
Pet Friendly Parks in RichmondThank you so much for that information. I really appreciate it. It sounds like a great place to go. Also, the Flood Wall sounds very interesting.
Thanks for the reply. That really helps me out alot!!
lauren11
Thank you so much for that information. I really appreciate it. It sounds like a great place to go. Also, the Flood Wall sounds very interesting.
Thanks for the reply. That really helps me out alot!!
lauren11
Thank you so much for that information. I really appreciate it. It sounds like a great place to go. Also, the Flood Wall sounds very interesting.
Thanks for the reply. That really helps me out alot!!
lauren11
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You%26#39;re welcome, you%26#39;re welcome, you%26#39;re welcome.....
For pet friendly hotels, here are 2 things I learned from other forum posters; petswelcome.com allows you to search any city for pet friendly lodging and if you type ';pet friendly hotels'; (or any other search requirement) in the blank box at the beginning of the forum listing, previous posts will appear on that related subject. Good luck.
I will go on that link. I als found BringFido.com. That has some good hotels as well.
I appreciate all of your help. My computer is so slow and I didn%26#39;t think it was posting my message. That is why it posted 3 times! Definately need to get rid of dial up!!
Thanks again. Trip Advisor is so helpful and resourceful.
lauren11
There is a dog park in Richmond at Byrd Park, called Dogwood Dell. The rest of the park is off limits to dogs, though. The trails at James River Park are dog friendly, as is Bryan Park, on the northside near Ginter Park and the Botanic Garden.
Thanks Luxuria for your reply. I know exactly where they are and I will definately check them out.
22Tango, thanks for your reply on the Holiday Inn Express. Do you know if there are any big stores around there??
Thanks again to all who replied to my posts.
lauren11
If you go one block to W Broad St, there are %26#39;big stores%26#39; in both directions. If you head west (left turn from that Holiday Inn Express) on Broad and go that way for a few miles, you%26#39;ll hit Short Pump Mall, which is the largest mall in this area. If you haven%26#39;t been in this area since 1992, you%26#39;re not going to recognize Short Pump.
How Good IS this Motel And Are There any good eating places within walking
There is a Super 8 Motel at 1010 West Ocean View Av Norfolk, near the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel...I did not see any reviews on TA for this motel but you can read reviews at travelpost.com/hotels/…h54992
There is another Super 8 at Shore Dr near the Naval Amphib Base, again in Norfolk but close to Va Beach, TA has several reviews of this motel. Thankfully, I have not stayed at either motel (based on the reviews I read) so I can%26#39;t give you a first hand review, except to suggest that you check the TA hotel section for additional choices. Good luck.
First of all, this hotel is located in Norfolk, which is about 20 miles from Virginia Beach. This Super 8 is a 2-story motel-style building with exterior corridors that makes me think that it was something else that was rebranded as a Super 8. All but one of the reviews are negative and I would strongly suggest staying elsewhere.
Trip Advisor reviews for this hotel can be found at tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g58026-d110776-… .
I got out of this deal and went to LA Quinta Inn %26amp; Suites - Virginia BEach, 2800 Pacific Ave. thanks for the info
That%26#39;s a much better choice. The hotel was always nice when it was a Comfort Inn and I am sure that it still is even though the name changed last summer.
Our first time at the Ocean just looking for things to do also any reviews of the Cayman Suites Hotel.
Looks like you may have posted in the Va Beach forum when you meant to post in Ocean City Md forum.....Va Beach is a great place too, post again if you really want information from us. Good luck.
I see this is your first posting. There is a forum for OC Maryland. You can get a lot more info there. That being said, I have stayed at the Cayman Suites OC. It probably is the most affordable suites hotel on the ocean side of the highway you can get. It is not oceanfront, but there is just a very short block to walk to the beach. Not at all bad if you want to be on the oceanside and save some money. The livingroom/kitchen area was very small, so small the dining table only had two chairs. The size will OK for two people, but more than that, eating will involved sitting on the couch to eat. The kitchenette does not have full size refridgerator or sink, and had just two burners (no oven). But if you don%26#39;t plan on doing a lot of cooking in the place it will do. The bedroom and bathroom was a OK size. You get a balcony that faces the highway. The pool was fine and the staff was probably the friendliest I have ever encountered. You get complimentary beach chairs and towels ( until they run out) which I really liked.
I would recommend this place if having a lot of room is not an issue with you. It is all the way up on 125 th street, which is far from where most of the ';action'; is for a 25 yr. old, but you can easily get the bus right in front of the hotel to travel down to the lower numbers, or drive. Everything is off the main highway in OC.
I%26#39;m always been there with kids, so I can%26#39;t help you with where to hang. I have been to Seacrets, which is popular there, and Fish Tales. Both are on the water and hang outs for single crowd when it gets late. Both are very colorful.
looking for any info on where to stay, things to do etc. while in martinsville. we are planning a fall trip for the nascar race and plan to spend and extra day or 2 sightseeing. looking at staying in roanoke area, as we%26#39;ve found nothing in mville thanks
Yeah, Martinsville is small. But then everything around there is small too. Roanoke is going to be a good hour%26#39;s drive (unless you%26#39;re driving NASCAR style ha ha).
What do you like to do? Give us some ideas and we can help you. But in the meantime ...
You%26#39;ll be close to the Blue Ridge Parkway if you like leisurely drives with stunning views and a stop at an old grist mill. Friday nite in Floyd, VA is a blast if you have any interest in blue grass music. If you like hiking or biking, there%26#39;s the Virginia Creeper Trail in Damascus. In Abingdon, there%26#39;s a winery, theater, and a nice historical walking tour. There are other wineries just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. You%26#39;ll be close to Fairy Stone Park if you want to fish or hike the trails there, and if you have kids along they will have fun digging for fairy stones.
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thanks so much for your info wendymath. is roanoke a nice area to stay at then? we found some nicely rated hotels in this area. thanks
we enjoy the mountains, trails, etc. not really into blue grass or wine or theatres. enjoy museums and other sightseeing.......no kids on this trip:)
We will be in Williamsburg May 1-4 and plan to go to Busch Gardens on Friday the 2nd. How will the crowds be that day? Will there be alot of school groups? Is Friday or Saturday a better day to go? Since we%26#39;re not Virgina residents, we can%26#39;t buy the fun card....Are there any coupons or discounts anywhere to help with the ticket costs? Also....can anyone tell me the driving time from the Hampton Inn Historic District to Busch Gardens?
Thanks TA!
We actually will be going a week from this Friday, so I%26#39;ll let you know about the crowd level when I get home. If you are ordering the one day tickets on line you can get some money off by putting the promo code ENT08 in the box. We were able to get 4 adult tickets for 203 dollars last week.
Lukesmom, that would be great! Where are you stayig in WB? We are planning on going to Busch Gardens on Friday, but have Sat and 1/2 Sunday available. Would love your ideas on what to do. Thanks for the code, will look into that. I was hoping they might have a buy one day, get the second day free type ticket because sometimes the BG in Tampa offers that.
thanks again!!
Floridanana:
Just be aware that the weekend of May 1-4 includes Mother%26#39;s Day, and their will be a big LPGA tournament going on at Kingsmill Resort. Depending on the weather and who%26#39;s playing sometimes there can be a lot of traffic, since the main entrance to Kingsmill is off the same road as the entrance to Busch Gardens. If you are driving from the Hampton Inn to BG it shouldn%26#39;t take you more than 15 minutes, but you may want to check the LPGA schedule since depending on when you go, traffic could be an issue.
Have fun!
Close, SydneyB, but not quite. Mother%26#39;s Day, the LPGA, and William %26amp; Mary commencement are all on May 11.
Whew....I like Zoey1996 info much better! LOL. Also, tried the code for BG tickets and it only works if you buy 4,,,,,so would still love any info on BG discount.
Thanks.
Oops - sorry - Mother%26#39;s day is indeed May 11...however the 2008 Michelob ULTRA Open at Kingsmill Resort DOES run May 5-11....
Floridanana,
Sorry you couldn%26#39;t use the promo. It seems to me that they had some deal on the internet where you can buy a pass you could use in the park for more than one day at only a few dollars over a one day admission price. The catch was that it expired seven days after you first use it, or something like that. They would be perfect for you if you plan on going more than one day. See if you can find it.
There is always Colonial Williamsburg to go to if you have time.
I%26#39;ll be staying at the Homewood Suites. I%26#39;m not really sure how far it is from the park, but it has a suite with two separate bedrooms,and that was what we were looking for.
I checked the website, it%26#39;s called the Discovery Ticket and for 69.95 you can go to the park as many times as you want in a seven day period . It%26#39;s only available up to May 7 th to use.
Thanks again Lukesmom..... The 7 day ticket might work really well for us....we wouldn%26#39;t feel so hurried to %26#39;see and do it all%26#39;, even if we only use it for 2 days, instead of the 7, it seems like that is a great cost. I thank you for your help!!
Another question....we are flying into Norfolk late on 5/1.....How long should our drive to WB take?
Thanks.
Floridanana, it should take about an hour from ORF to Williamsburg, but it could take longer; depends on traffic, road construction, etc.
The LPGA website www.lpga.com/tournament_microsite.aspx… says May 8 - 11, but there other activities associated with the tournament earlier in the week which may make traffic in that area a bit heavier than usual. Won%26#39;t affect you, floridanana, though.
Hi
Could anyone help please.
What is the best way for us to travel from Richmond VA to Staunton VA? (no self driving).
Thnk you.
How to get from Richmond VA to Staunton VA? (no self drive)I checked www.greyhound.com for bus service and they do not go to Staunton. On the Richmond aiprort website, www.flyrichmond.com, go to ground transportations, you will see the name of someone (Joe A.) to call or send an email concerning ground transportation questions, try that. Good luck.
How to get from Richmond VA to Staunton VA? (no self drive)Public transportation is the pits. This area isn%26#39;t large enough or busy enough to support ride share programs like you%26#39;ll find in some places. Renting a car is really the best option. I hope Joe at the airport has a solution for you. If so, please post what it is so we%26#39;ll know for future travelers.
It is possible to travel to Charlottesville from Richmond using the Greyhound Bus and then the Amtrak train from Charlottesvile to Staunton but doing this results in a 3 hour travel time for a trip that should take about 1.5 hours by car.
As was stated, there really aren%26#39;t many options since the Staunton/ Waynesboro area isn%26#39;t heavily populated.
Use the PM funtion to message me if you%26#39;d like and give me some more information and I may be able to help you further since I live 12 miles from Staunton and can make some calls for you.
You can book the journey from Richmond to Staunton on Amtrak, but the portion from Richmond to Charlottesville is via bus, then from Charlottesville to Staunton is by train.
We will be picking up family at Dulles in a few weeks to tour the WWII monument; where should we stop for lunch on the way to DC?
Assuming you will be traveling in and out via the Dulles Access Road/Toll road, there are a lot of good places at Reston Town Center.
What kind of environment/food do you want? Will there be children? Or do you want something strictly adult. Also, will this be weekday or weekend, as a lot of places get very crowded on weekdays for the business lunch crowd, so timing can be important.
No children; flight arrives at 11:40 AM. We just want to get lunch before we head into DC and it doesn%26#39;t need to be fancy.
On a Saturday; sorry :)
Here are your dining options there on this page:
http://www.restontowncenter.com/dining.html
You can look at other links on that site for directions, parking info, etc. It is easy on, easy off access from the Dulles Toll road.
There are all sorts of other ideas if you don%26#39;t find what you like there...I am sure others will respond.
Nearby the Reston Town Center, quick options would be Potbelly and Chipotle on Sunset Hills Rd. There%26#39;s a Five Guys (good %26#39;n greasy burgers) on Elden St in Herndon; oh, there%26#39;s also one in Plaza America Dr. just off Sunset Hills Rd in Reston. Also in the Plaza America shopping center is Champps (sportsbar), and some other quick eats. The list is here: http://www.restonusa.com/PlazaAmericaList.htm
You could go further down 267 and get off in Tyson%26#39;s Corner. Tyson%26#39;s Corner Center (aka Tyson%26#39;s 1) has a food court with lots of choices. It can be very crowded on a Saturday however. I would probably stick with Reston area to keep it simple.
If you%26#39;re thinking you%26#39;d like to do a ';sit-down'; restaurant from the Reston Town Center list, my favorites are Clydes, Rio Grande or McCormick %26amp; Schmicks. Do not go to ATR (American Tap Room)! The service is sloooow and occasionally grouchy.
Rio Grande is very nice. But can be a bit noisy. Good food.
Head north on 28 coming out of the airport, take the Waxpool Road exit and there is a Wegmans with a number of walk in restaurant places just around it.
A friend lives in Herndon and we met her there last weekend at a Pei Wei. Food was surprisingly tasty, very quick service. Certainly not somewhere I%26#39;d go on a date but if you are considering chain places it is easily one up from that!
http://www.peiwei.com/
Alternatively there is a pretty good Thai place a mile further down Waxpool Road. Just before the Embassy Suites hotel. Don%26#39;t let the strip mall put you off as the food was rather good. More of a proper restaurant atmosphere but nothing stuffy about it.
http://www.salathaidc.com/map_ashburn.html
I considered posting the Wegmans, but it sort of takes them in the wrong direction if they%26#39;re going to head down to DC afterward. Albeit, not far out of the way. And the Wegmans can be a pain to get in and out of. Especially on a Saturday.
Any comments/suggestions for the Hilton Garden Inn in Arlington? I am traveling with two teens, mid-July, first visit, 3 nights, hope to take the Metro to all the highlights of DC. Any advice would be appreciated.
Hi. This is a good location. Taking metro will be easy and convenient. For the evening, if you don%26#39;t want to spend time in the city, head to Clarendon. It%26#39;s a short walk or one metro stop from the hotel. There are lots of dining options and some shopping. What else do you want to know?
Definitely a convenient spot. It%26#39;s about 2 blocks from the metro (uphill) and only 2 stops from the city. My parents have stayed there a few times and really like it. Nice safe neighborhood with lots of condo buildings.
Stop by Clarendon if you have the time(you can walk to it from your hotel - about 10 minutes) for dinner/shopping, too.
I am going to a concert at the Nissan Pavilion in August, I was wondering are there cabs there to take people back to their hotels? or can I call one to come pick me up?
They only offer driving information on their website. Have you emailed them to ask if there%26#39;s a taxi line after shows?
Wouldn%26#39;t recommend relying on calling a cab, with aftershow traffic, I think I remember the police reversing inbound lanes to the Pavilion to aid in clearing out the congestion. If my memory is correct, then a cab would not be able to come in to get you. I also tried to find info on public transportation to/from shows and had no luck. I would also ask mgmt about possible shuttle buses when you email them. Or ask your hotel if they offer something.
Otherwise, you%26#39;re left with renting a car and driving. You can get some pretty cheap rental car deals on Priceline.
Well, I will be driving my car from SC to VA, I was just hoping I wouldn%26#39;t have to try to get out of that traffic, I know how tough it can be.
Yeah, you are probably stuck. Nissan is a mess after concerts, and it was outrageous that they were allowed to build that facility and not adequately upgrade Wellington road.
I don%26#39;t see how a cab could get in there to pick you up-let alone find you. They may have cabs there waiting though-to discourage people from drinking and driving. I would call them. Regardless, you are going to be stuck in the cab trying to leave just the same as you would in your car.
A lot of people I know who have been just hang out and chill after the concert and just let traffic clear out for an hour or so.
That%26#39;s pretty much what we do. We figure we%26#39;re either a) spending an hour in traffic going nowhere getting stressed or b) spending an hour sitting in the car chilling out before trying to get out.
I went to a concert at the Nisson Pavilion last summer. We paid for the VIP (or whatever they call it) parking and it was a dream.
We were in seats quite near the front so had quite a number of people ahead of us at the end of the concert. Despite that we got back to the car and from getting in the car to leaving the venue was just a few minutes. Well worth the $15 or $20.
Thanks for the tip! I wasn%26#39;t sure if they did that, I know the Verizon Wireless Ampitheare in Charlotte does.
My husband and I are going on a vacation to the east coast for our second anniversary and will be spending three days in Virginia Beach (April 28th, 29th, and 30th). I would like to plan something special for our anniversary night (the 29th) and was thinking of a sunset cruise tour. However, I%26#39;m having trouble finding any that are operating then because it is the off-season. Does anyone know of any boat tours operating then or have any other ideas for celebrating a special occasion at VA Beach? We%26#39;ve never been before so we have no idea what is there or what to expect other than what I%26#39;ve read on-line. Thanks!
The Spirit of Norfolk is a lunch or dinner cruise from the Norfolk waterfront (20-30 min from Va Beach oceanfront). Check their website, www.spiritofnorfolk.com, they have a special April 30th cruise because it%26#39;s their 30th anniversary (sorry it does not look like a cruise is available 4/29). Happy anniversary.
Okay...can%26#39;t link the topic because ta%26#39;s message says it%26#39;s too long a phrase so here%26#39;s some info I posted on an off season fall honeymoon topic. Sunrise, tandem bicycle to Tautog%26#39;s, which in itself is romantic being a historic beach cottage with lots of bicycle parking and a hidden sign so one feels like one of the cognoscenti; Ruth%26#39;s Cris can be a good deal; Mahi Mah%26#39;s best lunch deal and view on the beach, etc.:
For the bike check out:
Cherie%26#39;s Bike Rentals 757-437-8888
Prise Food Mart (9th and Atlantic)
Baordwalk Convenience and Bike Rental (13th and Bdwlk)
Pier Food Mart (14th %26amp; Bdwlk inside Sandcastle)Atlantic Food Mart (16th %26amp; Bdwlk)
Quick Food Mart (22ns %26amp; Atlantic)
Atalntic Convenient mart (28th %26amp; Atalntic)
Mahi Mah%26#39;s:
Still one of the best bargains on the beach is lunch at the gourmet Mahi Mah%26#39;s right on the boardwalk. If it%26#39;s a nice day you can eat outside overlooking the beach and ocean. Even inside you still see the sand and ocean. We never get tired of that. (I will say later in the afternoon the after- school skateboarders can be disconcerting with that stopping and banging back down when they land as they jump off the 7th Street stage and the friendly police aren%26#39;t around to dissuade that like they used to be. If you have your back to them you find yourself bracing for the landing. And if you%26#39;re facing them you find yourself worried whenever they fall. There%26#39;s this enormous patio outside Mahi Mah%26#39;s beside the boardwalk that is attractive to the younsters. They used to enjoy their razors there and now it%26#39;s skateboards off the stage ...but that%26#39;s after school in the off season.) At lunch, they have a couple of specials each day during the week...not sure if those specials are on weekends as well. Sushi day is packed and lined up. Other days are just full with tourists, locals enjoying the place now and people a bit inland bringing friends and business associates out to lunch. For just $5 each you get the ambiance, the oceanfront and a good gourmet meal or home cookin%26#39; with a gourmet touch, like open faced turkey or meatloaf. Sodas are extra. The water is delicious so save and get it.
Sunrise and steak (not simultaneously):
Catch the sunrise over the ocean. Look it up...it was around 7 last week. Beautiful.
If you%26#39;re big on steak or haven%26#39;t been to Ruth%26#39;s Chris, you might give it a try. Not budget, you might say...but for more luxe things you can still do it not awfully expensively. You can have, say, even the filet...a petit fillet that even the guys in our group found more than enough...for around $31. One of those each. Order one side..yes, they%26#39;re additional...for $7.95 and it comes in a separate bowl to share, large enough for at least two. The mashed potatoes and broccoli are delicious. Even the baked potato is large, but a bit more difficult to share, although we sampled it too.
You are served a large round loaf of bread and the waiter will bring another. When you reserve, the staff will usually ask if it%26#39;s a special occasion. For anniversaries and birthdays...and I%26#39;m sure for your wedding....they will bring a dessert to share. They choose the dessert. Not sure, but it may always be the wonderful rich thick chocolate mousse with cream...which was served our birthday celebrant and was enough for two. (Don%26#39;t know if events celebrated by two warrant two desserts...but even the one is enough.) All that...and water....and you bill is not as much as one would expect.
Handy valet parking for only $5 is well worth it. For that rate, mention you%26#39;re going to Ruth%26#39;s Chris. (It%26#39;s on the second floor.)
You will also enjoy VB%26#39;s Town Center where Ruth%26#39;s Chris is located.
Your wife might be impressed that one of the first things the maitre d%26#39; does is give you a napkin in accord with the color of your slacks or skirt....black for dark and white for light colors so that you will not have lint on your clothes. Anyone who has had white lint all over black slacks will appreciate that!
On the way out grab some commemorative matches for candles at home and the small page with history of the restaurant (single mom and New Orleans) for your wife to add to the scrapbook.
If you can, get Andy. We really enjoy him. There is a more private table in a sort of nook in a corner by a window.
Tautog%26#39;s:
You might find out Tautog%26#39;s hours during your stay. We ate there recently and it was wonderful. It is in a historic cottage, not many left. There is no sign...except a small sign in from the street that says something about %26#39;parking for Doc Taylor%26#39;s and Tautog%26#39;s guests only%26#39;. So it%26#39;s discreet and no glaring marquee and it%26#39;s historic. The name on the menu in front has worn off. The menu is between the hedgerow beside the quaint picket fence. If the weather is warm enough you can have your gourmet meal at Tautog%26#39;s on the deck or lower level front patio with the windows open and the ceiling fans going lazily. If it%26#39;s cool, they close the window and it%26#39;s just as wonderful. Very relaxed; dress casually or dress up. Can get crowded even in the off season. If you can stand 5:30 suppers like the people in some of southern Va., that%26#39;s when it usually opens and when you get your pick of a table.
You might like to rent a tandem bike....the old fashioned kind that two can ride. If you take it to Tautog%26#39;s there is plenty of bicycle parking down the driveway between Doc%26#39;s (great breakfast, kind of romantic on the porch too) and Tautog%26#39;s.
The Spirit of Norfolk can be a lovely ride, but don%26#39;t do it for the food - the food is not very good. Oh, it%26#39;s edible, but not romantic.
Romantic restaurants are Tautogs and Zia Marie, neither of which is on the water. On the ocean: Waterman%26#39;s Beachwood Grill, Mahi Mah%26#39;s, Catch 31 (Hilton), Salacia (Hilton). On the inlet: Rockafeller%26#39;s. On the Bay: Alexander%26#39;s. Maybe go to the Sky Bar at 31 Ocean (Hilton) afterwards - dress code after 9 p.m. (probably means no tank tops or flip flips).
Congratulations and welcome to Virginia Beach!
K - hope you have a great visit! I can%26#39;t add much more except a walk at sunset on the CHesapeake Bay is a great romantic (and cheap) evening. There are a couple of restaurants - Alexander%26#39;s on the Bay and Lynnhaven Fish House - I%26#39;m guessing you could call ahead and tell them it%26#39;s your anniversary and get a reservation for a table by a window.
you can get more info and directions here - just scroll down to the bottom under Settled In and choose the dining options.
vbfun.com/visitors/…chesapeakeBeach.asp
Hi,
me and my partner are thinking of a trip to the usa at the end of june, we did the west coast a few years ago (sanfrancisco to san diego) this time we fancy virginia to florida, are we being a bit optimistic, we would love to see the blue ridge mountains and so on, it would be a two week holiday, so we plan to drve for one week and rest for the second in florida, any info would be really helpfull.. weather, things to see and do, best airport from london england..(we would like to fly home from tampa. many thanks
Virginia to florida...possible ?????????
Sounds like a great trip and totally doable. Do you want to include DC in your trip? If yes, look at flights to Reagan National or Dulles airposts; if no, look at Norfolk, Richmond, depending on your first stops. From DC, the Shenandoah National Park is an hour drive, then 105 miles of beautiful Skyline Dr to Waynesboro and the beginning of The Blue Ridge Parkway with many wonderful stops to make along the way. Some other areas to consider in the Va leg of your tour; Charlottesville, Williamsburg, Jamestown, if you like the beach include Va Beach. June weather in Va is usually 85+ (F) and humid, but not as hot or humid as Fla. The most direct route from Va to Fla is I95, it%26#39;s not scenic but you can get on and off easily. Check out a map, see what interests you, post with additional questions. Happy trails.
Virginia to florida...possible ?????????Yes, totally doable. In fact, I know people who drive from VA to FL in a day - I%26#39;m not that happy a traveler, so we do it in 2. But then, we%26#39;re not sight-seeing along the way.
Definitely plan to check out Charleston, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia.
Thanks
to all that have replied, its been very helpfull, cant wait to go now!!
thanks again jim.
If you want to do Skyline drive, for sure, I would suggest you fly into Dulles. Richmond or Norfolk would be backtracking.
If you want to add D.C. to the list, then Dulles or Reagan National Airport-or even BWI, you can find cheap flights into BWI, and if you are going to have a car, it isn%26#39;t so bad. Just beware of traffic around Washington, D.C.
Really nice is a trip down the Outer Banks of N.C. There are ferries that take you across to Ocracoke island and then south from there. The first ferry is about 1 hour the second over two.
Second the recommendation for Charleston SC. FABULOUS town. You may want to make sure you have read Gone with the Wind to get you in the mood for the south.
Okay, looking for your votes/thoughts.
We%26#39;ll be in Jamestown for an afternoon mid-week next week (around April 15). Just an afternoon.
My third grader is learning about Jamestown in school right now, and she is excited to vist. She is doing a report on Pocahontas. With that in mind, and if I only choose one of these two locations to visit, which one should it be?
BTW, I have fond recollections of MY 4th grade visit to Historic Jamestown...in 1970! As far as my daughter is concerned, having been there in 1970 makes me one of the original settlers......
I haven%26#39;t been to the Jamestown Settlement, so I don%26#39;t know what they have there pertaining to Pocahontas. Our most recent visit to Historic Jamestown was a couple weeks ago, the first since the new museum/visitor%26#39;s center opened. The old statue of Pocahontas near the church is still there. The theatre in the new visitor%26#39;s center is a theatre-in-the-round and the film there about the history of Jamestown was very interesting--should appeal to a 3rd grader as well. There was at least one display on Pocahontas in the musuem too.
They are doing a lot of excavating now at Jamestown and have discovered so many new things since I first started going there in the 1980%26#39;s. I always think that it%26#39;s neat to be in the ACTUAL place that history happened, so your daughter might appreciate that as well.
Also, don%26#39;t forget the glassworks on site in Historic Jamestown. Seeing glass blown by costumed glassblowers should also appeal to your daughter.
Longhorn actually tied both the sites together. The NPS has a period church, fortifications, and actually allows you to see some of the spots where the early colonists lived.
Jamestown Settlement has the museum, theatre, restaurant, and the 3 reproduction ships. It was recently redone in honor of the 400th celebration last year (very different from 1970 :).
Quite honestly, you could conceivably do both. To do both properly it would likely take 5-6 hours. But based on weather and her inclination, there you are.
An afternoon should be enough for a short visit to both sites. Unless your daughter is really interested in the artifacts, then the Settlement might hold more interest because of the hands-on activities provided: the ships, the fort, the Indian village.
RQT is right, I%26#39;d say. We were at Jamestown - the National Park Service site -- last summer, and we returned to visit Jamestown Settlement -- the state of Va. site -- this past November, with our 13-year-old son.
And the earlier poster, correcting you on the movie, is incorrect. Both places have films. The NPS Jamestown film is shown in a theater in the round.
The Jamestowne Settlement film is in an auditorium.
We liked both, but Jamestowne Settlement is going to appeal more to an elementary school child, as it is big on re-enactments, and living history.
But it%26#39;s neat to walk on the actual site of Jamestown (the NPS site), and to wonder how those men survived.
I%26#39;d say devote 1 to 1.5 hours at the National Park Service site at least to see the actual fort, maybe omit the archeology museum further down the path. Then make the very short drive back to Jamestown Settlement--just a 5 minute drive or so. Walk around and enjoy the enlarged reproduction fort, the boats, and have fun talking to the re-enactors. I think the film at the NPS site is shorter, but both are quite good. Hope this helps. I think you%26#39;ll have to pay at both places; one admission is not good for both, but i%26#39;m not absolutely sure about this.
Have a great trip.
as an aside, loved your comment about original settlers...my 6th graders is always asking if I had tv when I was growing up!!! Enjoy!
Admission to Historic Jamestown (NPS) is $10 per person for a 7-day pass with no charge for children aged 15 or younger. This admission does NOT include admission to Jamestown Settlement. (You%26#39;d have to check their admission prices since I have never been there.)
Also, just to clear up any confusion--there is a visitor%26#39;s center at Historic Jamestown (NPS) which includes a museum and theatre-in-the-round. There is separate archelogical museum in the park as well. Since, as I stated, I haven%26#39;t been to Jamestown Settlement, I don%26#39;t know what they have there.
hi beachbum, very good replies to your post. I agree with all. But if you want my actual VOTE on what I choose for a 3rd grader,if you can only go to one, I guess I would have to vote on Jamestowne Settlement. I love it all, The Historic Island, and the GlassHouse. (if you go to the Historic Island, you won%26#39;t have to pay for the Glasshouse).
OH, 1970!!! What a wonderful year! I already had 2 kids by then, so what does that make me? ha!!!
Both are great options and as many have already advised you can do both in an afternoon. Kids love Jamestown Settlement because of the three ships and there is a lot of information, displays and interpreters who can tell you more about the Native Americans while there. Jamestowne Island is also great especially with their new Archarium. Both are very worthwhile and being so close not worth missing!
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Thanks all for the very helpful responses.
After discussing further with my daughter and jointly looking at the websites for each, we are actually going to start at Historic Jamestown. The clincher - she wants to see the statue of Pocahontas in person. And she wants to see the REAL location of the settlement (a purist like Dad).
Our travel logistics are tight - what we are going to do is cross our fingers that the weather (and our timing) will be good, and that we%26#39;ll be able to also get over to Jamestown settlement as well.
Thanks again!
So happy that you%26#39;re gonna%26#39; try to hit them both. Don%26#39;t forget the glasshouse. That won%26#39;t take too long. have a wonderful trip. I think it%26#39;s great that your daughter is so interested in history!!
Does anyone have any information on what%26#39;s going in next to the new SpringHill Suites Virginia Beach Oceanfront. I saw the construction photos and it said it was to be condos and a Hapton Inn. Also, does anyone know or have information on the condos in the same building as the SpringHill Suites. Thanks.
The Hampton Inn Condos are from $800,000 to $2,400,000. Prudential Decker is selling them. I don%26#39;t know anything about the other ones.
So does anyone know where I can find information on the actual Hampton Inn hotel that is being built at this location?
I wouldn%26#39;t plan on it for next summer, if that%26#39;s what you mean.
Does anybody have any idea of when they%26#39;re breaking ground and construction is starting on these condos and hotel? I have a reservation at the SpringHill Suites for June of this year, and am worried about possible construction noise during my stay. Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.
I don%26#39;t know if they%26#39;re beginning in the spring or not. I will say the Spring Hill Suites hotel itself has those expensive condos attached to its north end and then the oceanfront pool and cafe area beside it - so it gets the sun without being blocked by the hotel in the mid afternoon (of course the beach is so wide it%26#39;s never possible to be blocked by anything when sunning). And beyond the pool complex is the land for the Hampton Inn. So you would be separated from construction while in the room....and you could ask for a room on the south side of the hotel which would be further away.
What I%26#39;d wonder about is any noise and dust while one is at the pool. Of course, again, there is that big wonderful beach. But there are times one gets a hotel with an outdoor pool because one wants a hotel with a useable outdoor pool area.
I%26#39;d love to know if anyone finds out a definitive answer because this is one of our own new favorite hotels. And all we hear is %26#39;we don%26#39;t really know yet%26#39;.
We were just down there last weekend (January 26th %26amp; 27th) and construction still had not started.
Well does anyone have a website or something on infromation on these condos and hotel?
I was down at the Oceanfront today and there were signs that said Hampton Inn %26amp; Condos coming 2009. So I%26#39;d assume that construction will begin in maybe a week or so.
I think your first reply was your best clue. Look up Pru Decker.
I went to the Hampton Inn website and found that there seems to be another Hampton Inn Oceanfront North hotel opening in July, 2008.
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml;jsessionid=PAGK4X4RSRAKWCSGBIXM22Q?ctyhocn=ORFOCHX
What is weird is that they have no information on the Hampton Inn that is being bulit next door to the SpringHill Suites. Why is this?
Has anyone done this and can you tell me a little about it. Sounds interesting, but not sure.
thanks
C
There are 2 tours you can take of the Naval Base in Norfolk; bus tour or boat tour, check out the details at www.norfolkvisitor.com/norfolknavy/
There is also a tour available the the jet base at Oceana, Va Beach more details at explorevirginiabeach.com/virginia-beach-ocea…
The bases are very interesting and offer a close up view of military sights and sounds. The area also has several great military museums, if interested post again and I%26#39;ll provide details. Enjoy.
Goneagain - thanks for the information!! We are staying one night at Virginia Beach and the next in Norfolk. Any other suggestions for the trip or places to eat? We like eating at the places you can%26#39;t find everywhere, i.e. no Texas Roadhouse, Olive Garden, McDonald%26#39;s, etc.
Thanks again for your help!!
C
So that the locals can better help you...when are you coming? What type food (seafood, burgers, pizza)and style (casual, upscale) are your favorites? Also, just in case you don%26#39;t know, Norfolk and Va Beach are next to each other, for example from downtown Norfolk to the Va Beach oceanfront is about 20-25 min, via I264. So if you have 2 hotel reservations and one looks better than the other you can keep you bags packed and just day trip to the other city. For good dining reccommendations, also click on ';restaurants'; in the column to left.
Here are my favs in Norfolk:
http://www.the219.com
http://www.toddjurichsbistro.com
http://www.eatbobbywood.com
http://www.freemasonabbey.com
http://www.gourmetgang.com
http://www.sterlingsteakhouse.homestead.com
http://www.sirenanorfolk.com
http://www.nofrillgrill.com
http://www.omarscarriagehouse.com
D%26#39;egg on Main for breakfast and lunch
Fellini%26#39;s on Colley
Some in VA Beach:
http://www.tautogs.com
http://www.mahimahs.com
http://www.rockafellers.com
http://www.cobaltgrille.com
Big Sam%26#39;s (at Rudee Inlet)
Mary%26#39;s for breakfast and lunch
I realize that Norfolk and VB are close together, but we were hoping to drink more in Norfolk and staying there would save us a drive.
We are coming the first weekend of May, actually for the race in Richmond. More American food and some seafood.
Thanks again for your help.
Good idea. Wendymath gave you a great list to check out, I%26#39;ll add for the BEST burgers got to Kelly%26#39;s in Ghent, Colley Ave 5 min from downtown (no other Kelly%26#39;s location), and I 2nd Fellini%26#39;s on Colley Av for pizza and more, both are very casual, but there are so many great restaurants/bars downtown that you may not leave. If you are in Norfolk on a Friday, there is TGIF at the waterfront Town Point Park 5:30-8, no admission fee, live music, beverages, food, nice way to start off the evening. The events schedules for each city are at www.beachstreetusa.com and www.festevents.org
Enjoy your time in the area.
Just the questions I came on today to ask! Thanks!
We%26#39;re glad to help....enjoy the area.
In researching perople%26#39;s comments, it seems that lately some areas of this resort leave much to be desired in the cleanliness department. If you have stayed here within the last 18 months, would you please be kind enough to share the area/building you were assigned to and its general cleanliness. My plan is to contact the resort to request a specific area once I know what area(s) are up to standard! I am beginning to panic a bit as we traded timeshare points to stay here, and that is a final transaction, of course. MY mother will join us on this trip and I would prefer things to go VERY smoothly!!!
TIA
berta
I have the very same concerns, so your responses would help two of us! We will be there in May.
I was there President%26#39;s week in 2007. Although I don%26#39;t remember the building, but it was the second on the left (if I recall correctly) past the clubhouse. We had a gorgeous two bedroom on the third floor. It was spacious, beautifully decorated, wonderful beds, and immaculately clean. Sorry I can%26#39;t remember the building #.
Although I can not speak with any knowledge to the ';Horror Stories'; given by other people at this location, I can speak to some of the post%26#39;s. Let me make it clear that I DO NOT work for Marriott or any Marriott owned and/or controlled company. Last year my wife and I vacationed at Barony Beach Club Resort at Hilton Head, SC. Not unlike your fears, we had read many reviews from visitors to that MVRI property with fears of our own. We were very pleased with both the facility, staff and cleanliness of the rooms. Maid serveice (trash removal, beds made and dishes placed in the D/W) each day.
We have reservations in July at Ford Colony, but as with all reviews by travelers around the globe one constant remains true. You can not please everyone regardless of you intentions. This holds true with respect to any business in the world. The shame is we hear from those who have had ';a bad experience'; far more than those whom received what they expected. I hope your time at Ford Colony is up to your expectations. Take Care %26amp; Safe Travels.
I am traveling to Marriott Manor Club later this week and I too am concerned with what has been posted here and on other sites. It would be terrible to travel all that way and be disappointed. Any specific buildings to request would be greatly appreciated. I do know that there are two sections, Marriott Manor Club, which is the original section and Marriott Sequel, which is only a few years old. Any restaurant suggestions would also be great.
i can%26#39;t speak to specific rooms, as a resident I haven%26#39;t checked out the individual options. The property is in one of the nicest neighborhoods in the area, enjoys great natural beauty and is in an OK location.
I was at an event this afternoon, one of my co-workers at the auction has visiotrs in town for a wedding Saturday and some of them were staying at the Marriott. They liked it, enjoyed the golf course and were quite pleased.
Unless the interiors are far below the exterior I wouldn;t hesitate to stay here - ask when you check in about the difference in rooms.
Berta, I can make a suggestion, but this may work only if you are a Marriott Vacation Club owner. If not, then you may want to contact the hotel directly. I will be staying there in August and after reading some of these reviews, I contacted my vacation advisor (through Marriott Vacation Club) and explained that the resort has received mixed reviews and could she please see that we get a renovated room. She contacted the hotel and put in the request. We%26#39;ll see what we end up with, but if you%26#39;re an owner, I would suggest contacting your advisor.
Even if you are not an owner,I would still request a recently renovated room (great idea BertaH). I am a timeshare owner (although not Marriott) and anytime I make a reservation into a timeshare resort, I always request a recently renovated room and usually get one! Never hurts to ask.
I recently wrote a review with photos. Check it out. It is a spacious, gracious lovely, lovely place but....success is in the details.
I have stayed in this property and found it to be lovely. We had a 2BR unit on the 3rd floor. We were there to celebrate at 50th b%26#39;day of a person named JOE, and had lots of HB Joe type of things around. (decorations, etc) The maid very kindly left us a note wishing JOE s happy birthday, and told us not to worry about all the decor -she would get it when she cleaned the unit when we left. Very nice and we would stay here again at any time. Depending on the time of the year, they offer great rates, too.
As anyone can have a problem at any time - the fastest way to get it resolved is to call downstairs and ask to speak to the manager on duty, and courteously explain your problem. When I have done so at any Marriott property anywhere, my issue is always taken care of quickly and courteously.
Hi Berta-We are Marriott at owners and have traded into ford%26#39;s colony...we will be there this Sunday for a week...I will try to post and give you an update! I have to say, I have never had a problem with any marriott properties...even ones that people complained about...I think it is a question of seeing the glass half full or half empty. I am a half full kinda gal!
We are flying in to Norfolk, VA. We need lodging for one night. I was looking at the Best Western Inn on Northhampton Rd. or America%26#39;s Best Value on Military Highway. Any suggestions on which one is nicer or in a better area? Any suggestions of other inexpensive lodging would be appreciated.
Lodging in Norfolk
when is your trip?
Lodging in NorfolkIf you want to be near the airport, consider these (check reviews) Hampton Inn Airport, Hilton Airport, Holiday Inn Select Airport, Ramada Airport, Quality Suites or Sleep Inn Lake Wright (both Northampton Blvd). In my opinion these are likely better but higher in price than the 2 you mentioned however Americas Best Value gets good reviews, it%26#39;s about 2-3 mi further away from the airport than the others. Depending on when you are travelling, the rates may be different than shown in the hotel section of TA, so check rates with the hotels if you find one you like. Also, in the blank box above your post, type the name of any hotel and you will get information from prior posts regarding that motel. Hope this helps.
The Best Western on Northampton is ok for 1 night, it has outside doors but is clean. The Quality Suites down the road on Northampton about a mile, is excellent.I stay there 2 or 3 times a year %26amp; it is kept up very well.
I am a student of the American Civil War. This autumn after Labor Day I want to drive and photograph the road/route of “Lee’s Retreat” beginning at Petersburg National Battlefield Park and then on to Appomattox. From Appomattox I plan to drive to Charlottesville and tour Monticello. I have never driven this route. I am not pressed for time and I have about three or four days to spend if needed. In my experience travel times are subjective depending on how much time a person wants to spend at a location. Also in my experience some Civil War stops are nothing more than a large plaque along a busy road and don’t have that much value-added in stopping. Add to that traffic congestion and road construction, then travel times are hard to gauge. I have a map of Lee’s Retreat from the State of Virginia. I also read that the village of Appomattox itself is worth several hours to visit. Could anyone assist me in planning my stops and recommend how much time should I allot for the trip? Thank-you in advance.
I don%26#39;t know Lee%26#39;s exact route, but if he took Rt 460, it should have taken him only 2 hours (don%26#39;t mind me).
Obviously you%26#39;ll visit the Petersburg Battlefield and Pamplin Park, the Banks House, and Hart Farm. You could spend a lot of time here.
Blackstone has markers, but I%26#39;m not sure there is anything to visit, per se.
Crewe is another small town - good Tastee Freeze - there%26#39;s a Railroad Museum but I don%26#39;t know how Civil War-related it is.
Burkeville - ??
Along Rt 460 I%26#39;ve seen signs for Sailors Creek Battlefield Park but I%26#39;ve not been there to help you judge how much time you%26#39;d need there.
Really, the 2 big spots are Petersburg and Appomattox.
If you haven%26#39;t already, you might check www.virginia.org --%26gt; Attractions --%26gt; History %26amp; Heritage --%26gt; Civil War. If you search by Central Virginia, you%26#39;ll get a lot more information on places to actually GO. However, they might not be on Lee%26#39;s final route.
Here%26#39;s Lee%26#39;s Retreat Trail.
http://www.varetreat.com/lee.asp
Several years ago there was a hard copy brochure...maybe still is at the state and local visitor information offices. Here it is online with a downloadable pdf map, an interactive map and here%26#39;s how they write about experiencing the trail. Oh, and I do see a phone number in there for the brochure....1-800-6-retreat
How to Experience the Trail
The trail is comprised of 25 stops with detailed audio and visual interpretation at each site. The self-guided driving tour allows you to enjoy the trail at your own pace, letting you linger longer at some stops and pass by others, if time is short. It is suggested you start the trail in Petersburg at South Side Railroad Station to experience the trail in chronological order. However, many people enjoy following it backwards from Appomattox or hoping on or off at different points. Once you begin, follow the Lee%26#39;s Retreat trail blazing signs from one stop to the next. A Lee%26#39;s Retreat brochure and a Virginia State Map could be helpful if you want to skip a stop or should you get lost. Pick them up at any Virginia Welcome Center or call 1-800-6-RETREAT to receive them by mail. To fully experience the tour, allowing time to enter buildings that are publicly accessible, it will take approximately two full days.
In addition to the Retreat driving tour the group now backing this offers the Wilson-Kautz Raid Civil War driving tours, the Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail and more. When you bring up the site do click on ';About Us';, ';What to Do'; etc.
Have fun!
This is an older review of the Trail...but, hey, the trail is old right. And it provides the pattern and view of a tourist/travel writer.
washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/…vatrails.htm
Hi,
We%26#39;re planning a stay in mid-July and would prefer to stay on the south end farther from the crowds. The Springhill Suites looks perfect for us, but it is booked solid. Any other suggestions? I%26#39;ve looked at Surfside Oceanfront and Alamar, which are highly rated. However, from the pics, they look outdated. No high-speed internet, old decor; I worry about cleanliness in such places. How are some others, like Days Inn %26amp; Newcastle?
You might also look at Turtle Cay just across the street from the ocean in a beautiful Caribbean setting; and Ramada Inn on the Beach just across the street from Turtle Cay and oceanfront. It seems some of their rooms are better kept than others.
Alternatively, the north end is quieter too and you might give that a try.
Also check The Sandcastle. Friends have stayed there and really liked it.
Alamar is not oceanfront, but Explorer usually has good things to say for it.
Quality Inn %26amp; Suites Oceanfront is another option. I love the architecture of this place.
Newcastle%26#39;s reviews are up and down. I thought Surfside had recently renovated.
Yes, Alamar is a good price and neat and clean. But, yes, it%26#39;s older. I guess you%26#39;d say retro. Maybe not chic retro...but a good deal. Depends on what your needs are at the moment.
From researching the Williamsburg sites there seem to be 2 different ghost walks. Would like to do w/our 10 %26amp; 12 year old sons next weekend. Does it matter which one or do what fits our schedule? Zoey you have wonderful tips so always appreciate your insight.
There are actually more than two ghost walks! Colonial Williamsburg has the ';Legends, Myths, Mysteries, and Ghosts'; walking tour as well as the Tavern Ghost Walk. It ';wanders dark Duke of Gloucester Street and reveals eerie experiences and unexplained phenomena our staff and guests have encountered in the Historic Area during the past few years.'; It would be my first choice, with the ';Legends'; a close second.
We did the Tavern Ghost Walk last February and it was wonderful!
Thanks for the insight doesn%26#39;t look like those tours are scheduled from CW during our stay so will try another one and if we get back to CW try it then.
Thanks again for both of your reponses!
Check on the Tavern Ghost Tour once you%26#39;re here. It may not be advertised yet, but they might be doing them anyway.
CW is doing ghost walks every night now. Call 1 800 HISTORY and ask for the Tavern Ghost Walk that begins in fron of Shield%26#39;s Tavern. This has become a very popular tour and is great fun.
Thanks for the info. I just bought tickets for the Tavern tour that starts at 7:00 pm. Do you suggest eating at Shield%26#39;s Tavern before the tour, since the tour meets in front of the tavern?
Shields will be closing at 4:30 in March. If you want something nearby, the Kings Arms will be open for dinner from 5 p.m.
When we were in CW last, Shield%26#39;s Tavern was a fast food tavern. It had soups, biscuits, salads, drinks. If you are looking for something more substantial, you might want to dine at the King%26#39;s Arms or Campbell%26#39;s if you want a tavern experience.
Thank you!
I%26#39;ve been on the Legends Tour (many years ago) and it was fabulous! I hope to do the other one this time.
