Calling For Ideas From Our American Members

@Helmut Visor Wishing you all the best and hope all goes well for you in the land of our Brothers and Sisters of course. Do keep us in the know when you get settled.

 

Are you riding 2 wheels or driving 4 wheels? Or walking/hiking? What do you like to do on holidays, regardless of country?

 

Thanks. One more question - where in general will you be located? Washington DC or elsewhere? Virginia is a big state.

 

Thanks. Some ideas, in no particular order. I lean towards outdoor activities.

1. Washington, DC. The nation's capital. Many public and no-cost admission sights. A common activity for first time visitors is to walk the "mall" and see the monuments. Approximately 3 hours one way by car from your location. It would be a long one day or a more relaxed two day effort.

2. Historic Jamestown. The first permanent English settlement in the Americas. 2 hours one way by car from your location. Several hours from your location, make it day trip.

3. Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive. See the excellent mountains in this area by driving along Skyline Drive. Enter where highway US-33 intersects Skyline Drive, and head south. Exit Skyline Drive at the junction of US-250 and I-64. Enjoy dinner at the Edelweiss Restaurant in Staunton, along I-64. This is an excellent German restaurant that we found by accident during travels, years ago.

4. Shenandoah National Park, hiking. Depending on the weather hiking in the southern part of the park near the end of your stay would be enjoyable during mid day. A two or three hour walk on one of the many trails sounds great to me!

5. Virginia Beach. The main beach at Virginia Beach is impressive to my eyes - large and sandy. The area is dense with shipbuilding and has a large military installation. Facing east on the beach, you can imagine seeing England! . Hampton Roads Naval Museum is nearby - the name is self explanatory. Interesting if you like museums and naval history.

These are general ideas. Virginia has alot of history, and natural beauty. You will enjoy it.