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Paramount’s Kings Dominion
Doswell VA
~5.46 miles from Ashland city center
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Kings Dominion is an amusement park located in Doswell, Virginia in Hanover County, 23 miles (37 km) north of Richmond and 83 miles (134 km) south of Washington, DC on Interstate 95.The 400-acre (1.6 km2) park is currently owned by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, and was part of the former Paramount Parks chain that Cedar Fair acquired from CBS Corporation on June 30, 2006. The park was named after its sister park, Kings Island in Kings Mills, Ohio, which opened in 1972. Both parks were originally built and owned by Kings Entertainment Company aka KECO. While Kings Island was named as a combination of Kings Mills (its location) and Coney Island (the theme park that it was built to replace), Kings Dominion's name was more than likely a reference to Virginia's nickname as the "Old Domini...
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Kings Dominion
Doswell VA
~5.80 miles from Ashland city center
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Kings Dominion is an amusement park located in Doswell, Virginia in Hanover County, 23 miles (37 km) north of Richmond and 83 miles (134 km) south of Washington, DC on Interstate 95.The 400-acre (1.6 km2) park is currently owned by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, and was part of the former Paramount Parks chain that Cedar Fair acquired from CBS Corporation on June 30, 2006. The park was named after its sister park, Kings Island in Kings Mills, Ohio, which opened in 1972. Both parks were originally built and owned by Kings Entertainment Company aka KECO. While Kings Island was named as a combination of Kings Mills (its location) and Coney Island (the theme park that it was built to replace), Kings Dominion's name was more than likely a reference to Virginia's nickname as the "Old Domini...
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Scotchtown
Richmond VA
~8.71 miles from Ashland city center
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Scotchtown is a plantation located in Hanover County, Virginia, that was once owned and used as a residence by Patrick Henry.The house, at 93 by 35 feet, is one of the largest 18th century homes to survive in the Americas. In its present configuration it consists of eight substantial rooms on the first floor surrounding a central passage, with a full attic above and English basement below. The Scotchtown property was given as a land grant to Charles Chiswell, a prominent planter and iron mine owner, in 1717. Chiswell built a small house on the property, probably in the 1720s, which was expanded to its present size around 1760. Patrick Henry purchased the house in 1771 and lived there with his wife Sarah Shelton Henry and their six children until 1778, when he was elected governor of ...
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Richmond VA
~9.62 miles from Ashland city center
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Located in historic Richmond, Va., Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers year-round beauty with more than 40 acres of spectacular gardens and the mid-Atlantic's only classically styled Conservatory open to the public.The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 30 acres (120,000 m2), is a botanical garden located at 1800 Lakeside Avenue, on the North Side of Richmond, Virginia. The property was once owned by Patrick Henry.The Garden’s three-fold mission is (1) to provide education to the community about the plant world, (2) promote the best in horticulture and landscape design and (3) work toward the goal of being a leader in botanical and applied horticultural research.
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Striker Park
Glen Allen VA
~9.79 miles from Ashland city center
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Moseley Flint Schools Rl Est
8543 Mayland Dr Richmond VA - 804-270-9121
~10.16 miles from Ashland city center
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Bon Secours Memorial Reg Med
8260 Atlee Rd Mechanicsville VA - 804-764-6000
~10.18 miles from Ashland city center
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Virginia Historical Society
Po Box 7311 Richmond VA - 804-358-4901
~10.59 miles from Ashland city center
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The Virginia Historical Society (VHS), founded in 1831 as the Virginia Historical and Philosophical Society and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is a major repository, research, and teaching center for Virginia history. It is a private non-profit organization, supported almost entirely by private contributions, and is the Official State Historical Society of Virginia.The Virginia Historical Society features award-winning exhibitions and programming that are entertaining and educational for visitors of all ages. One of the largest historical societies in the country, the VHS has thirteen exhibition galleries occupying more than 25,000 square feet (2,300 m2) and has the largest display of Virginia artifacts on permanent view. The VHS is the only museum with all of Virginia’s history un...
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Short Pump Town Center
Richmond VA
~10.99 miles from Ashland city center
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Short Pump Town Center is located in Henrico County, Virginia on Broad Street, approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) west of I-64 Exit 178A/B. This area of Henrico County is called The West End and is northwest of Richmond. Short Pump Town Center is a two-level, open-air retail center composed of upscale stores. It opened on September 17, 2003 and has over 200 stores. The retail center is owned and operated by Forest City Enterprises. Anchor stores are Dick's Sporting Goods, Dillard's, Macy's, and Nordstrom.Surrounding the mall proper, there are several strip malls, other stores, and restaurants within walking or short driving distance. These are located on the Town Center property, however not a part of the mall itself. Notable locations surrounding the Town Center include: Applebees, Barnes & ...
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Westminster Canterbury
1600 Westbrook Ave # 134 Richmond VA - 804-264-6256
~11.30 miles from Ashland city center
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Richmond, Virginia. Retirement community with onsite preschool.
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Joseph Bryan Park Azalea Garden
Richmond VA
~11.64 miles from Ashland city center
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The Joseph Bryan Park Azalea Garden (17 acres) is a botanical garden specializing in azaleas, located within Joseph Bryan Park (262 acres), located on Bryan Park Avenue in Richmond, Virginia.The park was a memorial to Joseph Bryan (1845-1908), the publisher of the Richmond Times-Dispatch newspaper. It was given to the city in 1909 by Belle Stewart Bryan and her family.The azalea garden proper started in 1952 by Mr. Robert E. Harvey, a former Recreation and Parks Superintendent. Over some 15 years, Mr. Harvey and volunteers planted about 450,000 azalea plants (of 50 varieties) in more than 75 beds. They also constructed a small pond with fountain.There is a network of hiking/biking trails throughout the park as well.The park is open daily without charge; peak season is April 1 to Ma...
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Richmond International Raceway
Richmond VA
~11.81 miles from Ashland city center
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Richmond International Raceway (RIR) is a 3/4-mile (1.2 km), D-shaped, asphalt race track located just outside Richmond, Virginia in Henrico County. It hosts the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series. "America's Premier Short Track" also was formerly host to the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series. The United States Auto Club Silver Crown and National Sprint Car Series ran as support races to the IndyCar Series until 2009, though neither USAC Series has announced if they will return for 2010 after the departure of the IndyCar Seies.Richmond International Raceway is one of a few race tracks to host all of its events under the lights. The track sold out 33 Consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. The sellout streak ended in September 2008 partially due to the economic downturn, t...
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Cumberland Magnolia House
1410 Westwood Ave Richmond VA - 804-278-9827
~12.56 miles from Ashland city center
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Baptist Seminary At Richmond
3400 Brook Rd Richmond VA - 804-355-8135
~12.59 miles from Ashland city center
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Diamond
Richmond VA
~12.93 miles from Ashland city center
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The Diamond, a stadium located in Richmond, Virginia, USA, on Boulevard, is the home of the Virginia Commonwealth University baseball team. From 1964 to 2008, it was the home of the Richmond Braves, the Triple-A minor league baseball affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. However, in 2010 it will be home to the Richmond Flying Squirrels in the Eastern League when they start play that spring. Originally known as Parker Field, it was completely rebuilt and renamed in 1985 and seats 12,134 people. In 2003, part of its roof was destroyed by Hurricane Isabel, and in 2004 a piece of a concrete beam fell on the stands below, though no fans were injured.The Richmond Braves relocated to Gwinnett County, Georgia after the 2008 season. One factor in the franchise's decision to relocate was reportedly a f...
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University of Richmond
28 Westhampton Way Richmond VA - 804-289-8000
~13.34 miles from Ashland city center
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The University of Richmond is a selective, private, nonsectarian, liberal arts university located on the border of the city of Richmond and Henrico County, Virginia. The University of Richmond (UR or U of R) is a primarily undergraduate, residential university with approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students in five schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, the E. Claiborne Robins School of Business, the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, the T.C. Williams School of Law and the School of Continuing Studies.
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Children's Museum of Richmond
2626 W Broad St Richmond VA - 804-474-7070
~13.70 miles from Ashland city center
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The Children’s Museum of Richmond, a not-for-profit organization, exists to inspire all children by appealing to their natural capacity for curiosity, exploration and learning.Vision:The Children’s Museum of Richmond will be recognized by our community as a vital asset for young children.Values:We value children, each other, and our community.Children: We have respect for all children and their amazing abilities. We are passionate about the process of learning and the importance of play.Staff: We surround ourselves with trustworthy people who thrive on a team and share our energy, passion, creativity, and optimism. We learn by listening to children, families, teachers and others with whom we work.Community: We seek partnerships and collaborations that benefit young childr...
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Science Museum of Virginia
Richmond VA
~13.75 miles from Ashland city center
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The Science Museum of Virginia is a science museum located in Richmond, Virginia.In 1906, the Virginia General Assembly approved funds for the construction of a simple "exhibits center" to display mineral and timber exhibits being assembled for the Jamestown Exposition of 1907. After the exposition ended, many of the items were moved to Richmond's Capitol Square. The "State Museum", as it came to be known, opened in 1910 and over the years displays of natural history specimens from a variety of State agencies were added to its collection.In 1942, the General Assembly created a study commission to consider the establishment of an official State science museum, and in 1943, that commission strongly endorsed the creation of a "Virginia Museum of Science". Unfortunately, the fiscal restr...
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Wilton House Museum
215 S Wilton Rd Richmond VA - 804-282-5936
~13.75 miles from Ashland city center
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The Wilton House Museum in Richmond is located on a former plantation and was built in the mid 18th Century. Here visitors will find a beautifully restored home outfitted in period pieces. The home also contains information on the Randolph family and several interesting portraits.Hobbies & Activities category: Furniture display; Paintings, art collections; Manor or country house
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Virginia Union University (VUU)
1500 N Lombardy St Richmond VA - 804-257-5600
~13.79 miles from Ashland city center
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Virginia Union University (VUU) is a historically black university located in Richmond, Virginia. It was formed in 1899 by the merger of two older schools, Richmond Theological Institute and Wayland Seminary, each founded after the end of American Civil War by the American Baptist Home Mission Society. VUU's 84-acre (340,000 m2) campus is located at 1500 North Lombardy Street in Richmond's North Side.Virginia Union University seeks to maximize the potential of individuals from varied academic backgrounds within the context of a challenging and nurturing academic environment, offering students the opportunity to excel as scholars and leaders.The University was founded in 1865 to give the newly emancipated freedmen an opportunity for education of the mind in an ethical, religious envir...
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Jefferson Davis Monument
Richmond VA
~13.90 miles from Ashland city center
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Simon Bolivar Buckner, Sr., a Confederate general, first proposed the idea of a monument for Davis during a reunion of the Orphan Brigade of the Confederate Army in 1907. Construction began in 1917 but stopped in 1918 at a height of 175 feet (53 m) due to building material rationing during World War I. Construction resumed in January 1922 and was finished in 1924 at a cost of $200,000. The base was constructed of limestone quarried from the site. The concrete walls are 8.5 feet (2.6 m) thick at the base and taper to 2.5 feet (0.76 m) thick at the top. The monument was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 as structure #73000849. The obelisk was closed to the public from 1999 until May 2004 for renovations and construction of a new visitor center. An elevator takes visi...
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Virginia Holocaust Museum
213 Roseneath Rd Fl 2 Richmond VA - 804-257-5400
~13.93 miles from Ashland city center
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The Virginia Holocaust Museum is a Virginia museum dedicated to depicting the Holocaust as experienced by its victims. A main part of the exhibition is about the family story of Holocaust survivor Jay M. Ipson.The museum was co-founded by Al Rosenbaum, Jay M. Ipson and Mark Fetter in 1997. Rosenbaum created the sculpture of the menorah used in the museum's logo. The museum opened its doors at the current location (2000 E. Cary Street, Richmond, Virginia) on Yom HaShoah in April 2003. There are currently 28 exhibits, with more in the planning.In the first year of operation, over 10,000 visitors toured the museum. People came from almost every state in the U.S., as well as countries in Europe, Asia and South America. The museum has hundreds of school groups visit the museum each year. ...
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Virginia Historical Society (Museum of Virginia History)
Richmond VA
~13.95 miles from Ashland city center
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The Virginia Historical Society (VHS), founded in 1831 as the Virginia Historical and Philosophical Society and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is a major repository, research, and teaching center for Virginia history. It is a private non-profit organization, supported almost entirely by private contributions, and is the Official State Historical Society of Virginia.The Virginia Historical Society features award-winning exhibitions and programming that are entertaining and educational for visitors of all ages. One of the largest historical societies in the country, the VHS has thirteen exhibition galleries occupying more than 25,000 square feet (2,300 m2) and has the largest display of Virginia artifacts on permanent view. The VHS is the only museum with all of Virginia’s history un...
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Richmond VA
~14.13 miles from Ashland city center
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The Virginia Museum of Fine arts, or VMFA is an art museum in Richmond, Virginia, in the United States. It is one of the first museums in the American South to be operated by state funds.The VMFA has its origins in a 1919 donation of 50 paintings to the Commonwealth of Virginia by Judge and prominent Virginian John Barton Payne. Payne, in collaboration with Virginia Governor John Garland Pollard and the Federal Works Projects Administration secured federal funding to augment state funding for the museum.The museum opened in 1936 on Richmond's Boulevard. The English Renaissance-style headquarters building designed by Peebles and Ferguson Architects of Norfolk barely hinted at the innovative mandate given to the fledgling institution: the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts was to serve as th...
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Museum of Fine Arts
2800 Grove Ave Richmond VA - 804-340-1400
~14.14 miles from Ashland city center
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The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, an educational institution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is Metropolitan Richmond's most popular cultural attraction. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is located at 2800 Grove Avenue at the Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia 23221-2466. See the museum's website for hours and admission fees.
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Agecroft Hall
4305 Sulgrave Rd Richmond VA - (804) 353-4241
~14.32 miles from Ashland city center
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Built in England about 500 years ago, Agecroft Hall now overlooks Virginia's James River.
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Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
Richmond VA
~14.32 miles from Ashland city center
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The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Landmark and a National Historic Site located at 110 1/2 E. Leigh Street in the Jackson Ward neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. The site was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1975. The National Historic Site was established in 1978 to tell the story of the life and work of Maggie L. Walker, the first woman to serve as president of a bank in the United States. The historic site protects the restored and originally furnished home of Walker. Tours of the home are offered by National Park Service rangers.
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Virginia House Museum
4301 Sulgrave Rd Richmond VA - 804-353-4251
~14.33 miles from Ashland city center
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Virginia House4301 Sulgrave RoadRichmond, VAPhone: 804.353.4251Hours: Virginia House and gardens are now open by appointment.
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Byrd Theater
Richmond VA
~14.34 miles from Ashland city center
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The year 2008 marks the 80th birthday of the Byrd Theatre, which was built in 1928 in Richmond, Virginia as one of the Nation’s Grand Movie Palaces and today is both a State and National Historic landmark. The 1300-seat Byrd Theatre, named after William Byrd, one of the founders of Richmond, is one of the nation’s finest cinema treasures.And unlike many opulent theatres that were built during the 1920s and 1930s in the United States, the Byrd Theatre has survived the past 80 years largely unaltered in appearance or function, operating almost continuously since 1928 as a movie theatre. The first movie shown at the Byrd on Christmas Eve, 1928, was Waterfront, a silent movie with sound added. This was a comedy with Dorothy MacKaill and Jack Mulhall. Patrons paid 25 cents for a matinee and 5...
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Beth Ahabah Museum and Archives
1109 W Franklin St Richmond VA - 804-353-2668
~14.44 miles from Ashland city center
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The Beth Ahabah Museum & Archives collects, preserves and interprets the history and culture of Richmond's Jewish community.The Museum was established in 1977 to gather and preserve the existing records and artifacts concerning Kahal Kadosh Beth Shalome and Congregation Beth Ahabah, as well as those documents essential to understanding the Richmond and Southern Jewish experience. Its collections are housed in an early 20th century house adjacent to the congregation's sanctuary, and features three galleries of changing exhibits. These exhibits are seen by over 1500 visitors annually, and the museum's archival research center receives inquiries from around the world.The Museum's collections—including original documents and personal, sacred, and secular artifacts from the 18th to the ...
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