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- Middleburg. “If you’re looking to visit somewhere that feels small-town and slightly English in its architecture and landscape, this is your place,” says Clark.
- Richmond. Hall describes Richmond, the capital of Virginia, as both “historic and modern,” and she says it’s this juxtaposition that makes it such an incredible city.
- Damascus. Avid hikers may know Damascus as “Trail Town USA.” “The town welcomes thousands of Appalachian Trail hikers every year,” says Kazmi. It’s also an intersection for the Virginia Creeper Trail, Iron Mountain Trail, and the Mid-Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route, among others.
- Sperryville. Sperryville may be small with a population under 300, but it’s ideal for a weekend getaway filled with hiking, relaxing, and amazing food and wine.
- Buckingham Branch Railroad. Buckingham Branch Railroad offers seasonal excursions to tourists. They have partnered with the Old Dominion Chapter of the National Railway Preservation Society to provide excursion rides during the spring and fall season, and they even have a Santa train during the Christmas season.
- Winchester & Western Railroad. Winchester & Western Railroad’s primary mission is to provide a convenient, safe, and quality travel experience to its customers while simultaneously being corporately responsible towards the environment and the local communities that they are providing services for.
- Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad. Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad is a train excursion in Virginia that offers a once in a lifetime experience along with world-class service.
- C&O Railway Heritage Center. C&O Railway Heritage Center is a tourist destination in Virginia. It features a heritage centre and a museum that is both educational and inspirational.
Amtrak’s nine passenger rail routes and 23 stations offer a wide array of options. Stretch out and enjoy the journey in wide, comfortable reclining seats with plenty of legroom. Break out your devices and take advantage of the complimentary Wi-Fi service and in-seat power outlets.
- Ashland Museum
- Buckingham Branch Railroad
- Carson Branch, Appomattox Regional Library
- C&O Railway Heritage Center
- Eastern Shore Railway Museum
- Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
- Historic Cambria Depot & Scale Cabinetmaker Museum
- O. Winston Link Museum
- Raymont F. Ratcliffe Memorial Transportation Museum
- Richmond Railroad Museum
The Ashland Museum tells the history of a community that was originally founded in 1858. From a railroading perspective it is home to a double-tracked, north-south main line that for many years was operated by the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac (today, CSX Transportation). Among their collection is a Chesapeake & Ohio caboose and other displays...
Located in Central Virginia, the Buckingham Branch Railroad, a successful short line freight system, offers several seasonal excursions throughout the year. During the month of October, they host fall foliage trips taking you on a scenic ride through the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. You can choose to sit in a climate controlled car or enjoy the vie...
Located within the preserved Atlantic Coast Line wooden depot originally situated in Kings Crossing and constructed between 1888-1891. The museum houses historic artifacts and has a preserved Norfolk & Western wooden caboose on the grounds.
Based in Clifton Forge, a once important yard and terminal of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, the heritage center offers likely the best example of preserved C&O equipment and artifacts on-hand. Among its current collection is a replica 1891 depot, interlocking tower (or "cabin" as the C&O referred to them), and 4-8-4 "Greenbrier" (J-3a) #614.
As its name suggests this museum is located on Virginia's Eastern Shore, housed within the preserved and former Pennsylvania Railroad depot from Hopeton. They house a collection of artifacts and displays inside as well as a few railcars outdoors.
Located in Fairfax Station within an original wooden depot built by the Southern Railway in the late 19th century, the museum houses historic artifacts along with a preserved caboose on the grounds. They are open during much of the year and host special events on select dates.
This museum is located within the restored depot originally constructed by the Virginia-Tennessee Railroad in 1867 and opened in 1868 (built in the Tuscan Italianate style), later acquired by the Norfolk & Western. Much of the building displays The Scale Cabinetmaker miniature pieces.
Located in Roanoke, Virginia which was the long-time important locomotive shops of the Norfolk & Western Railway, this museum highlights the acclaimed photographs of O. Winston Link, the master of shadow and light. His works made the N&W famous during its late steam era in the 1950s as Link took hundreds of legendary black and white scenes, mostly ...
More commonly referred to as simply "The Ratcliffe," this museum is an interpretative center which tells Pulaski's transportation heritage that began with the railroad's arrival in the mid-19th century. In later years, the city would sit along Norfolk & Western's busy Bristol line as well as the point from which its branch to Galax, Virginia diverg...
Opened in 2011 this museum, operated by the Old Dominion Chapter NRHS, is housed within the Southern Railway's brick depot in Richmond constructed during the early 20th century. Outside they have two preserved steam locomotives on display, originally owned by the Albemarle Paper Company: 1. 0-4-0F (fireless) #836 built by H.K. Porter in 1936 2. 0-6...
The Virginia Scenic Railway is truly an unparalleled travel experience. There are two primary railways you can take: The Alleghany Special or the Blue Ridge Flyer. The Alleghany Special showcases the Shenandoah Valley's iconic landscapes between the majestic Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountains.
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