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I would think that the Historic Triangle region of Virginia would be interesting to UK residents, with it's historic ties to England. There is an excellent museum at Jamestown with tons of British artifacts and all sorts of interesting stuff showing the ties between the colonists and England. Also, Williamsburg and Yorktown would be interesting I would think as well. And at Yorktown there is the house where Cornwallis surrendered - you can just walk through it (of course with the shutdown it is probably closed -it's manned by Park Rangers), and you can look out across the yard to the bay and imagine all those troops standing there. The Yorktown battlefield has always been very poignant to me as well. And of course, Yorktown itself is a charming town.
Anywhere with lots of history suits me... Im not keen on visiting places that are too hot but would like to visit some islands off America, the ones with character..
I would think that the Historic Triangle region of Virginia would be interesting to UK residents, with it's historic ties to England. There is an excellent museum at Jamestown with tons of British artifacts and all sorts of interesting stuff showing the ties between the colonists and England. Also, Williamsburg and Yorktown would be interesting I would think as well. And at Yorktown there is the house where Cornwallis surrendered - you can just walk through it (of course with the shutdown it is probably closed -it's manned by Park Rangers), and you can look out across the yard to the bay and imagine all those troops standing there. The Yorktown battlefield has always been very poignant to me as well. And of course, Yorktown itself is a charming town.
It's a beautiful state, often not a prime international tourist destination, but the scenery is great, particularly the Blue Ridge Mountains. Driving through rural Virginia reminded me a bit of the English countryside: similar rolling hills, woodland and farms that look like they'd been there for at least a couple of centuries. I didn't get to see the battlefields. Noted for next time.
It's a beautiful state, often not a prime international tourist destination, but the scenery is great, particularly the Blue Ridge Mountains. Driving through rural Virginia reminded me a bit of the English countryside: similar rolling hills, woodland and farms that look like they'd been there for at least a couple of centuries. I didn't get to see the battlefields. Noted for next time.
Oh, do come back and see them. Yorktown is especially poignant and interesting. Also, if you didn't see Mount Vernon last time you were here, be sure to check it out! It's about an hour or a little less south of Washington DC on the way down to the Historic Triangle area.
Also, I found Fort Monroe to be unexpectedly interesting and charming. Besides the museum, which was pretty cool, there are some little beach areas that are not super busy, feel very private, and are a nice little getaway. That's an especially good little getaway for a family with kids.
I'm flying to Knoxville in a couple of days. I've never visited Tennessee so should be interesting.
I lived in Knoxville for ten years prior to moving to Scotland. It's surrounded by beautiful scenery - Smokeys, lakes, etc. Autumn and spring are especially gorgeous.
I would think that the Historic Triangle region of Virginia would be interesting to UK residents, with it's historic ties to England. There is an excellent museum at Jamestown with tons of British artifacts and all sorts of interesting stuff showing the ties between the colonists and England. Also, Williamsburg and Yorktown would be interesting I would think as well. And at Yorktown there is the house where Cornwallis surrendered - you can just walk through it (of course with the shutdown it is probably closed -it's manned by Park Rangers), and you can look out across the yard to the bay and imagine all those troops standing there. The Yorktown battlefield has always been very poignant to me as well. And of course, Yorktown itself is a charming town.
I have visited Yorktown and loved it, the journey there took us past marked battlefields and countryside was lush green a bit like England. Would love to visit again and spend more time.
I have visited Yorktown and loved it, the journey there took us past marked battlefields and countryside was lush green a bit like England. Would love to visit again and spend more time.
It's one of my favorite spots in the US. So glad you liked it and I hope you can come back and visit that area again.
My daughter standing where Cornwallis and his troops stood:
View of Yorktown harbor from the village:
Guns pointed to the harbor at Yorktown:
Nearby Williamsburg - the area is especially beautiful in the fall of the year:
Thanks, Kathryn. I would love to go to that area of Virginia sometime. Williamsburg looks really nice and Virginia, on the whole, is a pretty state.
Here's something in New England for the history buffs--and I've never even been to it! I'm too chicken to sleep on the ground all night, maybe in the rain, to be able to see this:
Lexington, MA is where the Revolutionary War started and the first shot was about 5:30 in the morning. These days there is a re-enactment which I have heard is well worth experiencing. Bring a sleeping bag. April is usually cool and rainy but this past year they had a warm beautiful day for it, from what I read.
No one knows who fired first, the Redcoats or the Patriots. Paul Revere's famous ride from Boston -- "Ready to ride and spread the alarm
Through every Middlesex village and farm,
For the country folk to be up and to arm."
Something that intrigues my Brit husband is this:
Visitor Info
It's an old ship that you can tour. There is also a museum that dh cannot be dragged out of. If you take the hop on hop off tour of Boston, it stops there.
Right now the foliage is starting to get good and it's time to make the pilgrimage to the nearest farm to stock up on vegetables, especially apples, for the winter and to eat freshly made donuts--and whatever ELSE they have. Jams, pickles, pies, etc. You are spoiled for choice.
Thanks, Kathryn. I would love to go to that area of Virginia sometime. Williamsburg looks really nice and Virginia, on the whole, is a pretty state.
Here's something in New England for the history buffs--and I've never even been to it! I'm too chicken to sleep on the ground all night, maybe in the rain, to be able to see this:
Lexington, MA is where the Revolutionary War started and the first shot was about 5:30 in the morning. These days there is a re-enactment which I have heard is well worth experiencing. Bring a sleeping bag. April is usually cool and rainy but this past year they had a warm beautiful day for it, from what I read.
No one knows who fired first, the Redcoats or the Patriots. Paul Revere's famous ride from Boston -- "Ready to ride and spread the alarm
Through every Middlesex village and farm,
For the country folk to be up and to arm."
Something that intrigues my Brit husband is this:
Visitor Info
It's an old ship that you can tour. There is also a museum that dh cannot be dragged out of. If you take the hop on hop off tour of Boston, it stops there.
Right now the foliage is starting to get good and it's time to make the pilgrimage to the nearest farm to stock up on vegetables, especially apples, for the winter and to eat freshly made donuts--and whatever ELSE they have. Jams, pickles, pies, etc. You are spoiled for choice.
Not this year but probably next year, my husband and I really want to go to the Boston area and then on up the New England coast. I want to avoid the busiest tourist season but still get nice weather and was thinking about September (after the summer rush and before the fall foliage rush). What are your suggestions? I'd also love to see New England in the fall as well -is it just ridiculously crowded at all the tourist spots then?
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