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Lake Anna State Park
6800 Lawyers Road
Spotsylvania, VA 22553-9645
(540) 854-5503
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/lakeanna.htm
The land in Lake Anna State Park used
to be known as "Gold Hill" and
contained the Goodwin Gold Mine. In
1971 Lake Anna was created to serve as
a water coolant for Virginia Power�s
nuclear plant. In 1972 work began on
the acquisition and development of a
water-oriented state park. Lake Anna
State Park opened in 1983. While...
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Lake Monocan at Wintergreen Resort
39 Mountain Inn Loop
Wintergreen, VA 22958
(800) 266-2444
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wintergreenresort.com
Picturesque 20 acre lake with sandy
beach. Shaded picnic area with 8 picnic
tables and 6 built-in grills. Lifeguard
monitored beach. Beach volleyball and
horseshoes. Inner tubes, boats, canoes,
kayak, fishing equipment and touring
bikes for rent. Snack shop. Private
swim lessons are also available. Open
weekends in May and September, 10:00...
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Leander J. McCormick Observatory
Dept of Astronomy
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4325
(434) 924-7494
Fax: (434) 924-3104
Web Site: http://www.astro.virginia.edu/pubnite
One of our two observatories is open on the first and third Friday night of each month for about 2 hours. 1st and 3rd Fridays, 9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m., Apr.- Oct.; 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Nov.-Mar. Most public nights are held at the McCormick Observatory on the UVA grounds.
Each April and each October, a public night is held at the Fan Mountain...
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Lee Park
Parks and Grounds Division of the City of Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 970-3589
Web Site: http://www.charlottesville.org/index.aspx?page=354
Lee Park contains all of the land bounded by Jefferson Street, First Street N.E., Market Street and Second Street N.E. In 1917 Paul Goodloe McIntire donated the land to the City to be used as a public park in memory of his parents and �to erect thereon a statue of General Robert E. Lee��. Dominating the park at its highest point stands an imposing...
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Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center
P.O. Box 281
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-979-2425
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.lewisandclarkeast.org
The Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center offers hands-on activities for children on Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM May through October. Groups can reserve time by appointment. A life-size replica of the Lewis & Clark Expedition's keelboat is also on display. Activities include art and science projects, chiseling a dug out canoe, learning carpentry skills,...
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Lewis, Clark and Sacagawea Statue
West Main Street and Ridge Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 293-6789
This impressive and historic statue is located at the intersection of Ridge and Main Streets in Charlottesville, and commemorates the 1803-1806 journey of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The statue has a brick walk and shrubs surrounding it, and visitors can
view it anytime, though most clearly during the day.
The statue of Meriwether Lewis,...
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Louisa Air Show
Rte. 22
Louisa, VA 23093
(540) 967-0050
The Louisa Air Show is held annually on the first or second Saturday of September. Attracting 4,000 to 6,000 visitors each year, the air show features static aircraft displays, airplane rides and aerobatics in a family-oriented atmosphere. Vendors provide delicious food and drinks for visitors.
The air show was first held in 1991 to help...
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Louisa County Courthouse
100 West Main Street
Louisa, VA 23093
(540) 967-5312
Web Site: http://www.louisacounty.com/
There is no admission charge to the Courthouse, which is open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Closed on State and Federal holidays.
The present Louisa County Courthouse was erected in 1905. It is the fourth courthouse built by the County. Louisa County was created in 1742 from part of Hanover County. The County was named for Princess...
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Louisa County Historical Society Museum
100 West Main Street
Louisa, VA 23093
(434) -977-1783
E-Mail: [email protected]
The Museum, located in the old jail building beside the Louisa County Courthouse, is open on Saturday and Sunday, from 2-4 PM, May through September. The Museum is also open by appointment to view exhibits. For visitors interested in historical or family genealogical research, the Louisa County library is the best place to begin searching for...
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Lovingston Winery
885 Freshwater Cove Lane
Lovingston, VA 22949
(434) 981-1687
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.lovingstonwinery.com
Open all week, please call ahead for free tastings and tours.
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