Northern Virginia, the area just outside of Washington, D.C., is worthy of a detour. 🚗 Drive along the rolling countryside and make a stop in quaint towns like Alexandria, named one of the Top 3 Small Cities in 2023 by readers of Condé Nast Traveler. Cobblestoned streets and historic attractions make an appearance at every turn and you’ll want to have your camera ready. 📸 Check out our blog the best stops to make along the way 👉 https://bit.ly/4b4DhKy | Travelzoo

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376K views · 3.4K reactions | All aboard! Visit the Virginia Scenic Railway for your chance to explore the Shenandoah Valley on a 1950 steam locomotive. : https://northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do/travel/2025/08/21/a-1950s-steam-locomotive-offers-rides-on-the-virginia-scenic-railway-this-fall/ ( courtesy Virginia Museum of Transportation) | Northern Virginia Magazine | Facebook

The Battle of High Bridge: Union Attempt to Cut Robert E. Lee Off #history #civilwar The Appomattox Campaign Part II: Lee’s Last Stand – From Amelia Courthouse to Sailor’s Creek & High Bridge After the disastrous halt at Amelia Courthouse, General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia pushed west, desperate to reach supplies at Farmville and link up with General Joseph E. Johnston. But Ulysses S. Grant and the Union army were closing in fast. This animated battle map follows the chaotic retr

🚂 Yes, Virginia, it was an exciting day at the Nevada Northern Railway National Historic Landmark! 🚃 Our 1930 Brill Self-Propelled car—better known as a Doodlebug—has officially arrived! 🎉 After a careful delivery, Locomotive 204 took her to the engine house, where the crew reinstalled the drive shaft. Then came the moment of truth—Bill hit the starter, and she fired right up! Of course, we couldn’t resist a short test run, and she ran beautifully! A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who donated to