That 2016 Geico Jeopardy! commercial where the gecko visits Bristol was very effective advertising. From the moment my older daughter saw it, she started asking us to take her there. I can’t say that I blame her – where else can you visit a downtown district whose main thoroughfare also happens to be the stateContinue reading “Bristol, VA/TN: One Place, Two States”
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Wytheville, Virginia: A “Novel” Visit
For a book nerd like me, it doesn’t get much cooler than visiting a place you’ve read about in a novel. We’ve gotten to do a lot of this since my older daughter and I read Virginia is for Adventurers by Tara Z. Fisher, a fun chapter book whose scavenger hunt plot takes readers onContinue reading “Wytheville, Virginia: A “Novel” Visit”
Steamboat Era Museum
Ah, the Northern Neck. This peaceful peninsula of water-oriented communities is rich in more than just the delicious seafood it’s known for – there is also a deep commitment to preserving the region’s history. We happened upon one such example when we strolled by the Steamboat Era Museum on our way to the Saturday farmersContinue reading “Steamboat Era Museum”
Yorktown, Virginia: Kid-friendly Historical Fun
We recently spent a weekend exploring Yorktown, Virginia with some family friends. While I had been to Williamsburg and Jamestown before, this was my first time visiting the third point in Virginia’s Historic Triangle. I quickly discovered that Yorktown has the perfect blend of history, scenery, and kid-friendly activities for our little family. Continue readingContinue reading “Yorktown, Virginia: Kid-friendly Historical Fun”
The Frontier Culture Museum
I’ve never been very good at staying in one place for too long. Cue the global pandemic. All of a sudden, I found myself reigning in my trip-planning mania and scaling down. Instead of a bigger road trip this summer, we took a couple of weekend trips to Airbnbs within a reasonable drive from home.Continue reading “The Frontier Culture Museum”
Old Dominion for Young Virginians 