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| Spotsylvania County, VA | |
City Sites Spotsylvania - Economic Development Fredericksburg Law Enforcement Fredericksburg Fire Department Fredericksburg Police Department Fredericksburg Rescue Squad Fredericksburg Treasurer The Treasurer's primary responsibilities are the collection and disbursement of all City funds Virginia State Police Virginia Department of Emergency Management Protecting the lives and property of Virginia's citizens from emergencies and disasters by coordinating the state's emergency preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery efforts Virginia Department of Fire Programs Hospitals Children's Hospital of Richmond offers 36 inpatient beds, a Transitional Care Unit and two operating rooms all for children Culpeper Regional Hospital Opened in 1960, Culpeper Regional Hospital (CRH) is a full-service 70-bed hospital offering an emergency department, coronary-intensive care, oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology, medical surgical unit, outpatient surgery, home health and hospice, psychiatric care, social workers, physician referrals and corporate wellness programs Fauquier Hospital Medi Corp Health System MediCorp Health System works each day to earn the trust of the community by consistently providing high-quality, comprehesive care services Potomac Hospital is a 153-bed, not-for-profit community hospital serving Prince William County Pratt Medical Center Virginia Department of Health Mission: to improve health through disease prevention, health promotion and environmental protection Newspapers The Free Lance - Star |
Library LibraryPoint Central Rappahannock Regional Library The Library of Virginia Parks Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Lake Anna State Park The park lies adjacent to Route 601 off Route 208, 25 miles southwest of Fredericksburg and 55 miles northwest of Richmond Leesylvania State Park is located in the southeast area of Prince William County, approximately 25 miles from Washington, D.C. and Fredericksburg Mason Neck State Park The park boasts several hundred acres of hardwood forests consisting of oaks, holly, hickory and other species of trees. In addition, several wetland areas are also found in Mason Neck National Monuments and Historical Parks Shenandoah National Park Entertainment Commonwealth Coach and Trolley Museum, Inc Bill Harris's Gallery Local artist Bill Harris' on-line gallery Civil War Life - The Soldiers' Museum Fredericksburg's newest, largest and finest Civil War museum and Historical Attraction Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center Fredericksburg Festival of the Arts "This federally registered non-profit organization hosts the annual Fredericksburg Music Festival (June), the Virginia Opera for Young Audiences (Jan.); the Young Artists Showcase (Apr.); International Children's Series (Sept.); Shakespeare Weekend (Nov) Hartwood Winery James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library Riverside Center Riverside Dinner Theater and Comference Center Transportation Amtrak runs trains from Fredericksburg to most anywhere, including DC. Trains can be caught at any of the VRE stations Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) is located 30 miles east of Washington and offers a full range of domestic and international flights Dulles International is located 26 miles west of Washington DC, offering a full range of domestic and international flights Greyhound Bus James River Bus Lines Richmond International Airport is the closest airport to Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford Shannon Airport is located about 2 miles south east of Fredericksburg. Shannon Airport is used by private and corporate aircraft Stafford Regional Airport is owned and operated by the Stafford Regional Airport Authority - an independent authority comprised of representatives from Stafford and Prince William Counties, and the City of Fredericksburg The Train Brain is a website that animated the schedules and route of the VRE and Amtrak trains in the local area Virginia Railway Express (VRE) provides commuter rail service from the Northern Virginia suburbs to Alexandria, Crystal City and downtown Washington, D.C Washington Reagan National Airport is located closest to Washington DC, south of the District, along the Potomac River. This airport is a little over an hour drive away and offers a full range of domestic flights on major, regional and commuter carriers Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Washington DC Commuter rail and bus system |
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| Stafford County, VA | |
City Sites Stafford County Law Enforcement Sheriff's Office dedicated to enhancing the quality of life by maintaining order, protecting life and property, and reducing the fear of crime. Stafford County Administration Office is responsible for the overall administration of the county government. Stafford County Attorney provides the Board of Supervisors, its agencies and commissions, the County Administrator, his staff and departments, and the constitutional offices professional and timely legal representation and advice Stafford County Courts and Legal Services Stafford County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency services The mission of the Department is preservation of the lives and property of the citizens of Stafford County through the provision of efficient and effective education, prevention, suppression and rescue services. Stafford County Office of the Treasurer Hospitals Mary Washington Hospital This 412-bed, acute-care medical center is home to many of our most important services, like cardiovascular care, surgical services, radiology services, diagnostic tests, and emergency care. Potomac Hospital offers a wide range of medical specialties, a highly qualified medical and clinical staff, and state-of-the-art technology required to uphold our mission. Library Central Rappahannock Regional Library The collections of the main branch and the North Stafford Branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library include over 200,000 volumes of books, magazines, records, video and audio cassettes and other materials. |
Newspapers Free Lance Star The Potomac News The Richmond Times Dispatch The Washington Post Stafford Sun Parks Department of Parks and Recreation Hope Springs Marina is a full-service marina located on a protected section of beautiful Aquia Creek, offering 180 deep water slips, 4 deep paved ramps and 700 feet of sandy beach just minutes from the Potomac River. Lake Curtis is a 91-acre, Department-owned lake in Stafford County. The lake has an abundance of standing timber, providing fish with "structure." It is on the boundary of Curtis Memorial Park, a facility that has tennis courts, a swimming pool, a golf course, grills, and picnic tables. Several new fishing pier "bulkheads" were recently added adjacent to the Department's parking lot. Transportation Stafford Regional Airport Designed to maximize the safe and efficient movement of aircraft, the Stafford Regional Airport facility includes a 5000-foot by 100-foot instrument runway with full parallel taxiways, Jet-A and Av-Gas fuel storage facilities, and 25 acres of paved aircraft parking aprons. Amtrak Trains Commuter Connections is a regional network of transportation organizations coordinated by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. VRE provides commuter rail service from the Northern Virginia suburbs to Alexandria, Crystal City and downtown Washington, D.C. The VRE Operations Board, consisting of seven commissioners - three each from NVTC and PRTC and the Director of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (VDRPT), oversees all operating aspects of the Virginia Railway Express. Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission Entertainment Aquia Harbour Yacht Club is a recreational boating group that strives to promote safe boating practices through education for its members and the community. Established in 1975, the club has strived to meet its mandate of boating safety, education, the environment and fun. Hartwood Winery Potomac Point Winery The Gari Melchers Estate & Memorial Gallery is the former residence of the American figure painter Gari Melchers (1860-1932). The museum consists of the artist's home, studio and gardens. Aquia Church Built between 1751 and 1757 in the shape of the Greek Cross, Aquia Episcopal Church is considered one of the most significant colonial churches in America. It is noted for its three-tiered pulpit and Aquia stone trim. It served as a parish church, established by the colonial government and was occupied by Union troops during the Civil War. Historic Kenmore and Washington's Ferry Farm Tours at George Washington's Ferry Farm are self-guided. You may spend as much time on the grounds and in the visitor's center as you like during our open hours. Riverside Center Dinner Theater & Conference Facility Cavalier Family Skating Center Roller skating and blading on a maple wood surface - fund for all ages. Skate rentals, pro shop, snack bar, party rooms, and video arcade available. Special large group reservations welcome. |
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| Prince William County, VA | |
City Sites Prince William County Dumfries Manassas Occoquan Law Enforcement Prince William County Fire Department Prince William County's fire and rescue service is provided through a combination career and volunteer system. Prince William County Police Department Office of the Sheriffe State Attorney This Office represents, first and foremost, the Board of County Supervisors and County agencies. Hospitals Prince William Hospital - our 170-bed, not-for-profit hospital is here for you and your family. Potomac Hospital - is a 153-bed, not-for-profit community hospital serving Prince William County and its surrounding communities. Transportation Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission Local weekday bus service throughout Prince William County. Virginia Railway Express Train Service to the District of Columbia from Western Prince William County. Stops include Alexandria, Crystal City, L'Enfant Plaza, and Union Station. Three convenient stations in Prince William County - Broad Run/Airport, Manassas, and Manassas Park. Washington METRO Subway System Metro stations can be found on both the Rt. 66 (Vienna - Orange Line) and Rt. 95 (Franconia/Springfield - Blue Line) corridors. The PRTC OmniRide system provides bus service to both stations. Washington Dulles International Airport There are 40 passenger airlines and four cargo integrators that serve Washington Dulles International Airport. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport The Airports Authority operates this two airport system which provides domestic and international air service for the Metropolitan Washington region. AMTRAK - an AMTRAK train station is conveniently located in Quantico for the convenience of Prince William County residents. Greyhound - a Greyhound bus station is conveniently located in Triangle for the convenience of Prince William County residents. |
Library Chinn Park Regional Library Bull Run Regional Library Prince William Public Library System Newspapers Journal Messenger Daily Journal Potomac News Parks Prince William County Park Authority - maintains a number of parks to serve your needs. Whether you'd like a picnic, fishing, golfing, playgrounds or just an all-around good time outdoors, come see what we have for you. Dale City Recreation Center If you want to work out in a comfortable, professional and friendly environment, then you will love Dale City Recreation Center Veteran's Memorial Regional Park - Veterans Park is the place to be for fun! We have many different outdoor diversions for you to enjoy. Splash Down Waterpark - Wildly Wet, Fabulous Fun - is waiting for you and your family at Splash Down Waterpark, Northern Virginia's largest waterpark. WaterWorks Waterpark - offers state of the art outdoor excitement, including pools, slides, fountains, an expansive shallow beach area, and friendly, family fun. Prince William Golf Course - ranks among the area's most historic and reasonably priced golf courses. General's Ridge Golf Course - Recognized as one of the Washington areas toughest courses, The General is waiting to challenge you! Forest Greens Golf Club Entertainment Center for the Arts - The mission is to enrich the quality of life among all the populations in our area through diverse education and presentation arts programming of the highest quality. Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center - we are proud of our role as a community health, fitness, and wellness resource. Arts Council - is an affiliate program that provides year-round programming in performance and cultural arts. Prince William Art Society, Inc. DeGrasse Dance Studio - has provided dancers of all ages with performance experience in classical Russian ballet, jazz, tap and musical theater. Manassas Dance Company - we are providing accessible and affordable cultural arts performances to the public as well as by offering free performances to schoolchildren in our community. NOVA/Manassas Community Orchestra - is a college/community organization comprised of residents of the Manassas Campus service area and students at NOVA/Manassas Campus. Prince William Chorale Prince William Symphony Orchestra Weems-Botts Museum |
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| Fairfax County, VA | |
City Sites Alexandria Fairfax County Fairfax Falls Church Herndon Mount Vernon Reston Vienna Law Enforcement Office of the County Executive The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department The Fairfax County General District Court The Fairfax County Police Department Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Hospitals Dominion Hospital - has operated continuously as a mental health hospital for 30 years. Today, Dominion provides 24-hour care 7 days a week for children, adolescents, adults and senior adults. Inova Fairfax Hospital - is a 753-bed regional medical center. Inova Fair Oaks Hospital - is a 160-bed community hospital serving the rapidly growing suburbs in western Fairfax and eastern Loudoun counties. Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children - As Northern Virginia's only pediatric tertiary care center, Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children provides the highest level of care for our patients. Capital Hospice - we now offer expanded services to patients and families in need of end-of-life care in Northern Virginia, Washington DC and Suburban Maryland. Reston Hospital - welcome to Reston Hospital, your online link to our medical facilities serving western Fairfax and eastern Loudoun Counties. Parks Lake Accotink Park - 493 acres includes a 55-acre lake, wetlands and streams offering unique views of waterfowl and marsh life. Facilities and activities vary with the season and include canoe, boat rentals, fishing, tour-boat rides, boat launch, bait and tackle sales, hiking/biking trail and play fields. Frying Pan Park - preserves and interprets a rural community setting in a suburban environment for the educational, cultural and recreational enrichment of the citizens and visitors of Fairfax County. Great Falls Grange Park - is located at 9818 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls. The park, in the heart of Great Falls, has baseball/softball fields, a picnic area with pavilion, and a small tot lot. Green Spring Garden Park - is a 27-acre park located in Alexandria, Virginia, just a few minutes travel from the Nation's Capitol. Through its gardens and educational programming, Green Spring advances the awareness and practice of gardening in Metropolitan Washington, DC. The Turner Farm - 52-acre park is located on the site of a former dairy farm. The land was saved from development by a public/private partnership started in 1994 to "Save-the-Farm." Colvin Run Mill Historic Site - was acquired by the Fairfax County Park Authority for the preservation of Colvin Run Mill and its associated historic buildings, and for the enjoyment and education of visitors. It has been open to the public since 1972. Sully Historic Site - reflects the history of Fairfax County. Completed in 1799 by Richard Bland Lee, the main house at Sully combines aspects of Georgian and Federal architecture. Hidden Oaks Nature Center The Park is rich in history. While strolling through the woods, visitors can view a railroad embankment built just before the Civil War. Huntley Meadows Park - is a rich, natural island in the suburban sea of Northern Virginia. Its 1,425 acres harbor majestic forests, wildflower-speckled meadows and vast wetlands bursting with life. |
Library Fairfax County Public Library Fairfax Law Library Transportation Fairfax Connector FASTRAN - transports, via bus or cab, residents of Fairfax County and the Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church. All FASTRAN riders must be certified by the sponsoring agencies described below. Metrobus and Metrorail Virginia Railway Express (VRE) - is a commuter rail service with two major lines. One originates in Manassas and the other originates in Fredericksburg-operating to and from Union Station in Washington, D.C. TAGS Bus Service - The buses follow a five-mile circular route from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Friday. Newspapers Falls Church News-Press Times Community Newspapers Entertainment Foundation For Collingwood Library and Museum on Americanism - occupies 8.75 acres of land on the banks of the Potomac River, midway between Alexandria and Mount Vernon on what was once part of George Washington's River Farm. Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House - tells the story of Frank Lloyd Wright's innovative designs for a modestly-sized and affordable single-family house and how two families adapted the dwelling to fit their lifestyle. The Gum Springs Historical Society, Inc. Its primary purpose is to authenticate the history of the Gum Springs Community by preserving its heritage, culture, artifacts, and traditions; to establish the Gum Springs Community as a historic landmark. Gunston Hall Plantation - is a 550-acre National Historic Landmark. Mount Vernon George Washington's Estate The estate, gardens and farm of Mount Vernon totaled some 8,000 acres in the 18th century. Visitors can see 20 structures and 50 acres of gardens as they existed in 1799. The estate also includes a museum, the tombs of George and Martha Washington, Washington's greenhouse, and more. The Udvar-Hazy Center - National Air and Space Museum. Wolf Trap Park for the Performing Arts - with music from classical to jazz and pop to family musicals, plays and opera, Wolf Trap Park for the Performing Arts is the only performing arts park operated by the U.S. National Park Service. Center for the Arts (George Mason University) - Great Performances at Mason is a program of George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts. McLean Community Center American Music Stage - is a non-profit theatre company that is dedicated to presenting family musicals to the theatre going community in the tri-state area. |
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| Culpeper County, VA | |
City Sites Culpeper County Chamber of Commerce Visit the chamber office and information center for maps, brochures, guides, and for reference data for commercial & industrial development. Visit Culpeper County VA Culpeper surrounds you with its natural beauty, rich history ... and, of course, southern hospitality Town of Culpeper Law Enforcement Culpeper County Fire Departments Treasurer's Office is charged with the responsibility of coordinating and performing all accounting requirements and administrative duties as assigned by Culpeper's Town Council and Town Manager. Culpeper Police Department is a nationally accredited, full service law enforcement agency composed of thirty-nine (39) sworn police officers, twenty (20) reserve and auxiliary officers and seven civilian employees. Hospitals Culpeper Memorial Hospital Inc Is a 70-bed acute care hospital with comprehensive services including a 24-hour, physician-staffed emergency room, state-of-the art Family Birth Center, both home health and hospice care through the highly-accredited FamilyCare Home Health & Hospice, Surgical Services and new Intensive Care Unit, and more. Please click on Hospital Services for more information. Library Culpeper County Library was organized in 1926 through the efforts of Lucille Nelson Penniman and Mary Williams Tucker. Our present fully-automated facility opened to the public on March 25, 1998. The Library of Virginia |
Newspapers StarExponent The Culpeper Citizen Transportation Culpeper Connector is a public transportation provider serving local residential and business destinations Virginia Regional Transit specializes in providing high quality, affordable community transportation service solutions Washington Dulles International Airport Entertainment Brandy Station Foundation is a non-profit, community-based membership group dedicated to preserving the natural and historic resources of the Brandy Station area of Culpeper County, Virginia. The Museum of Culpeper History is brimming with historical attributes. Furthermore, a discussion of the natural assets, strategic location and economic vitality is yet another story for another day. Horse Shows in the Sun, Inc. Virginia Region Pony Club Virginia Wines - Aged to Perfection Parks Bear Creek Lake State Park Activities center on the 40-acre lake with a boat launch, fishing pier, boat rentals and swimming beach, as well as camping, picnicking, playgrounds, hiking and access to a 14-mile multi-use trail in the state forest popular with equestrians Pocahontas State Park offers boating, picnicking, camping, hiking and a wide range of interpretive and environmental education programs Rappahannock River Campground Smith Mountain Lake State Park Located on the second largest freshwater lake in the state, the park is a water enthusiast's paradise |
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| King George County, VA | |
City Sites King George County Law Enforcement County Administration Circuit Court Commonwealth's Attorney The primary mission of the Commonwealth's Attorney is to prosecute criminals Department of Emergency Services The King George County Department of Emergency Services mission is to reduce death, injuries and property loss from fire, hazardous situations, medical emergencies and other disasters, by providing continuous improvement of emergency services, unhampered by tradition, while recognizing our people as the key to our success Sheriff's Office Treasurer's Office Hospitals Chesapeake General Hospital Children's Hospital is a private, nonprofit hospital that serves children from birth through the age of 21 Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters "Our system of health care has one priority, one mission, one focus: Children" FAMIS is Virginia's program that helps families provide health insurance to their children Library L. E. Smoot Memorial Library Serving the County of King George, Virginia |
Newspapers The Journal Serving King George County, Westmoreland County and the Town of Colonial Beach in Virginia Topix King George County, VA News Transportation Amtrak Trains FREDericksburg Regional Transit Norfolk International Airport manages the operation, maintenance, development, and marketing of Norfolk International Airport to serve the air transportation needs of southeast Virginia and northeast North Carolina Richmond International Airport is the gateway to central Virginia DRPT Parks Caledon Natural Area provides visitors the unique opportunity of viewing bald eagles in their natural habitat King George Parks and Recreation Department is a leisure services agency serving King George County and its surrounding neighbors King George County General Recreation Programs Entertainment Golf Sourses list of golf courses in the King George, Virginia area King George County Historical Society Science Museum of Virginia The Potomac Gateway Welcome Center Virginia Museum of Natural History investigates, preserves, and exhibits the various elements of natural history found in Virginia and other parts of the United States and the world Virginia Museum of Fine Arts |
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| Orange County, VA | |
City Sites Orange County Orange Law Enforcement County Administrator Emergency Services blend volunteers and professionals to serve the citizens of Orange County. County residents rely on the highly-trained skills of the volunteers who serve in the various fire departments and rescue squads Court Services County Treasurer Responsible for the receipt and collection of revenue, the safekeeping of revenue, and the appropriate accounting for and disbursement of revenue Hospitals Culpeper Regional Hospital Martha Jefferson Hospital- Charlottesville is a not-for- profit community hospital serving Charlottesville, Albemarle and the surrounding counties in Central Virginia. With a medical staff of 350 physicians, Martha Jefferson Hospital provides comprehensive medical and surgical services Mary Washington Hospital This 412-bed, acute-care medical center is home to many of our most important services, like cardiovascular care, surgical services, radiology services, diagnostic tests, and emergency care Orange County's Health Department provides a variety of services, including medical clinics, environmental health services, dental services, immunizations, and administration of the WIC program Orange County Nursing Home Orange County operates a full-service nursing home and home for adults within the town of Orange. The nursing home was established in 1970 to provide long-term care for older area residents Library Orange County Public Library was founded in 1903 to provide free library service to the citizens of Orange County, Virginia and its adjoining counties |
Newspapers Daily Progress Free Lance Star Orange County Review Transportation Orange County Airport Orange County Transportation Town Of Orange Transportation Virginia Regional Transit "Serving The Mobility of Virginians" Parks Lake Anna State Park has more than 13 miles of hiking trails, lakeshore picnicking, a guarded swimming beach, a children's play area, a boat ramp, a food concession stand, a bathhouse and a children's and handicapped fishing pond Lake Orange provides numerous facilities with a concession that provides boat rental, bait and tackle. Picnic facilities, including a shelter, tables and grills, make for an enjoyable family outing Oakland Heights Farm offers trailrides, riding lessons and horses/ponies for sale Shenandoah Hills Campground is the most amazing and wonderful place. You can laze away the days by the pool or take a luxuriating nap in the shade. If you're feeling frisky, venture into the surrounding area and discover the magnificence of the Blue Ridge Mountains and all they have to offer including horseback riding, hunting and fishing Shenandoah National Park lies astride a beautiful section of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which form the eastern rampart of the Appalachian Mountains between Pennsylvania and Georgia Somerset Golf Club is a challenging 18 hole course set along the banks of the Rapidan River. Entertainment Art and Entertainment in Orange County Montpelier Wine Festival Orange County Wineries is the largest grape producer in the Commonwealth and home to award-winning wineries Shenandoah Crossing The resort is located in Central Virginia which is known for its historic battlefields, picturesque farms, old churches, and aristocratic homes Skydive Orange hundreds of tandem freefall, static line, and AFF freefall skydives are made every year at Skydive Orange, Virginia |
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| Loudoun County, VA | |
City Sites Loudoun County Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Aldie Ashburn Hamilton Leesburg Lovettsville Middleburg Purcellville Round Hill South Riding Waterford Law Enforcement Loudoun General District Court Circuit Court of Loudoun County Loudoun County Sheriff's Office The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is divided into five divisions: Field Operations, Special Operations, Criminal Investigations, Administration/Technical Services and Corrections/Courts Security. The Sheriff's Office uses these divisions to provide law enforcement and crime prevention services to citizens of Loudoun County on a 24-hour basis. Commonwealth's Attorney The Commonwealth's Attorney, one of five Constitutional Officers in the Loudoun County Government, is responsible for the prosecution of criminal offenses in Loudoun County. Loudoun County Department of Fire and Rescue Loudoun County Treasurer Office The Loudoun County Treasurer's Office is responsible for the billing and collecting of taxes; issuing county vehicle license decals; and the investing, safeguarding, and disbursing of all county revenue. Loudoun County Administrator The Office of the County Administrator is the highest level management office of the Loudoun County government. The County Administrator directs and supervises the day-to-day operations of all county departments and agencies which are under the direct control of the Board of Supervisors, pursuant to county ordinances and regulations. Office of the County Assessor Hospitals National Capital Poison Center The mission of the Poison Center is to prevent poisonings, save lives, and limit injury from poisoning. In addition to saving lives, the Center decreases health care costs of poisoning cases. Loudoun Hospital Center Loudoun Healthcare, Inc. (LHI) has been providing the residents of Loudoun County, Virginia with the finest quality healthcare available since 1912. We are independent and locally governed, and are committed to meeting our community's needs today and for generations to come. Graydon Manor Graydon Manor is dedicated to treating children and adolescents with serious emotional problems, while at the same time helping their families. Founded in 1957 as an inpatient treatment program by parents of children with special needs, Graydon Manor now provides a growing continuum of services. Graydon Manor began as, and remains, a private nonprofit organization. Library Loudoun County Public Library The Loudoun County Public Library, the community's information center, provides free and equal access to a full variety of library resources and innovative technologies to enhance the quality of life and meet the informational, educational and cultural interests of the entire community. National Sporting Library The National Sporting Library, a research center for horse and field sports, is an incomparable collection of over 13,000 books, periodicals, photographs, films, and manuscripts housed in a magnificent 15,000 square-foot facility. Paintings and sculptures by renowned sporting artists enhance the spacious Founders' Room, the John and Martha Daniels Reading Room and the F. Ambrose Clark Rare Book Room. Thomas Balch Library Thomas Balch Library is a history and genealogy library owned and operated by the Town of Leesburg. Our collection includes over 10,000 books and periodicals, newspapers, maps, photographs, and manuscripts, and focuses on: |
Newspapers Loudoun Independence Loudoun Times-Mirror Leesburg Today Parks Ida Lee Park and Recreation Center Welcome to Ida Lee, your recreation, fitness, and aquatic resources. We invite you to learn more about our facility, programs, and services. When you have time, stop by for a tour. Our staff is here to help make your visit as pleasant as possible. Ida Lee staff strive to meet your recreational and fitness needs in a clean and friendly environment. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of service to you. We hope you will enjoy our facility as much as we do! Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve The word "banshee" is a Gaelic term for a female spirit and the word "reeks" is a Gaelic term for hills and dales. Legend has it that around the 1840s, the owner of the farm was of Irish or Scottish decent. After a night in town he came back to the farm and heard strange cries and sounds in the woods, what he thought might have been banshees. Since the farm was very hilly, he is supposed to have said that he heard, "banshees in the reeks." In the years since, the name has become Banshee Reeks. Claude Moore Park Claude Moore Park offers a variety of activities for people of all ages. Because of Claude Moore Park's open spaces, miles of hiking trails, pavilions, and ponds, the park hosts classes and activities that take advantage of these natural resources. Morven Park Transportation Loudoun County Commuter Bus Service The Loudoun County-sponsored system of commuter buses provides weekday bus service to Washington D.C., the Pentagon and Roslyn from stops in Purcellville, Hamilton, Leesburg and Sterling. The buses are operated by Yellow Bus Lines. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) The Washington Metropolitan Area TransitAuthority operates the second largest railtransit system and the fifth largest busnetwork in the United States. Leesburg Executive Airport Leesburg has the distinct advantage of operating its own municipal airport. International flights can clear customs without visiting another U.S airport first. The airport's 5,500-foot runway, with an adjacent FAA Flight Service Station, Piedmont Hawthorne's American Beechcraft Service Center, and a jet facility, is used increasingly by corporations that need to house their private aircraft nearby. Dulles Area Transportation Association The Dulles Area Transportation Association (DATA) is a Transportation Management Association (TMA) that identifies transportation needs; advocates steps to meet those needs; and provides a forum for members and other concerned parties to be informed of opportunities and participate in timely actions that will bring about a more effective transportation system. White's Ferry Dulles Corridor Rail Association The Dulles Corridor Rail Association (DCRA) is a nonprofit membership organization formed to advocate rail in the Dulles corridor by 2010, sooner if feasible. DCRA advises decision makers on transit-related issues, including funding, operations, station location and access, and use, and implementation issues. Washington Dulles International Airport Entertainment Bluemont Concert Series Bluemont Concert Series is a volunteer-based non-profit organization that presents a wide variety of affordable, high quality events and activities in the communities and schools throughout Loudoun County, northwest and central Virginia. Bluemont presents 300-350 events each year in public and private partnerships of all sizes. Bluemont`s Summer Concerts have become tradition in many communities; those same artists also perform at local healthcare facilities. Its sizable Artist-In- Education program brings hundreds of artists into Virginia schools each year. Doukenie Winery Doukénie Winery is part of Windham Farm and is a lovely 500-acre farm set in the rolling hills of Northern Virginia where one can enjoy a quiet afternoon in the country and a picnic by the pond. Lost Creek Winery We invite everyone to stop by for a winery tour and to sample our wines. Whether you are a wine enthusiast, new to wine drinking, a tourist, or just passing through, you will find something to enjoy in our wines, our cozy tasting room, our outdoor patio and our light gourmet fare. We also pride ourselves in selling local products, arts and crafts. Loudoun Ballet the first regional youth ballet in Loudoun County, was founded in 1978 by former Artistic Director, Ms. Sheila Hoffmann-Robertson. Now under the guidance of Artistic Director Maureen Miller, the Company continues to grow and thrive. Loudoun Chorale s a community-based volunteer organization of local artists who strive to present a quality program of choral music to its patrons. Loudoun County Convention and Visitors Bureau Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum Plant a seed in your young farmer's imagination and watch it grow at one of the Metro area's newest museums. At the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum, you can meet Milkie the Cow, travel back in time to the Waxpool General Store and be a farmer for a day. Your family will reap the rewards of time well spent. Lovettsville Museum and Historical Society The Loudoun Symphony Orchestra The Loudoun Symphony provides a spectrum of classical music by presenting a season of concerts featuring these three ensembles. It rounds out its cultural offerings through chamber music concerts, children's concerts, and collaborations with other arts organizations. The Board of Directors of the non-profit, unaffiliated Loudoun Symphony Association, Inc. is composed of dedicated area supporters of the fine arts. Master Singers of Virginia The Master Singers is a 28 member choral ensemble bringing a variety of choral works of the highest artistic quality to the people of the Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. area. These works include the great choral masterpieces of the 16th through the 20th centuries as well as contemporary. Oatlands Carriage House Theatre When you visit Oatlands, take a close look. It won't take long - about 200 years. Begin with the 22-room Greek Revival house that was once the center of a thriving 3,400-acre plantation. Meander through four acres of formal gardens and connecting terraces. Marvel at the 1810 greenhouse, the second oldest of its type in America. Aldie Mill - Virginia Outdoors Foundation At Aldie Mill, a working mill owned and operated by the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, the unique heritage of water-powered gristmills is remembered and preserved. The restored Aldie Mill, an imposing four-story brick structure with tandem metal waterwheels, offers visitors and students a glimpse of how life was lived in the rural South during a time when the Mill served as a vital center of the community Ball`s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park Surrounding the Ball's Bluff National Cemetery, this regional park preserves the site of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, the largest Civil War engagement to take place in Loudoun County. Hiking trails and interpretive signs aid in understanding this important and tragic part of American history. Loudoun Museum Loudoun Museum in historic Leesburg, Virginia, invites you to703-777-7427explore a special place that evokes images of the past, step back in time and into the lives of our ancestors, discover the stories of the real people behind the artifacts, let Loudoun's rich past capture your imagination and curiosity and more. Village Winery The Village Winery and its ten acres of vineyards are just outside the heart of the village of Waterford, a National Historic Landmark. The winery is housed is a resotred farm structure next to our large, old bank barn. |
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| Louisa County, VA | |
City Sites Louisa County Louisa Law Enforcement County Administration has a combined advisory and executive role. It includes researching options and alternatives to proposed plans and advising the Board of Supervisors as they develop policy and direction for the County government. When policies are enacted, the Administrator directs the staff as it carries out the policies of the Board Department of Emergency Services provides management, coordination, training, and response to small or large emergencies that impact the citizens of the County. In addition the department is responsible for emergency medical services (EMS), addressing maintenance, and communications system management Louisa Circuit Court 16th Judicial Circuit of Virginia Louisa County Treasurer is responsible for receiving and accounting for all County monies, as well as the distribution of funds for all of Louisa County's financial obligations Hospitals Local Doctors, Hospitals & Health Resources Louisa Healthcare Center Located in the center of Louisa County, Louisa Healthcare Center offers a full continuum of care Martha Jefferson Hospital- Charlottesville is a not-for- profit community hospital serving Charlottesville, Albemarle and the surrounding counties in Central Virginia. With a medical staff of 350 physicians, Martha Jefferson Hospital provides comprehensive medical and surgical services University of Virginia MCV Hospital Library Louisa County Library Louisa Library's Online Catalog Search for, renew, or place holds on books |
Newspapers Central Virginian Serving Louisa and Fluvanna Counties LouisaOnline Louisa Businesses, Community Calendar, Message Board, Free Classifieds and more! Transportation Amtrak Trains Charlottesville Commuter Information works to enhance the quality of life and mobility of people in the Thomas Jefferson Planning District by promoting the use of alternatives to single occupant vehicles to reduce traffic congestion, through private-public partnerships, community outreach and individualized service Dulles International Airport JAUNT is a regional transportation system providing service to the citizens of Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa, and Nelson Counties Louisa County Airport/Freeman Field Richmond International Airport Parks Green Springs encompasses over 14,000 acres in the western piedmont of central Virginia. It is a shallow basin created by the erosion of a volcanic intrusion, geologic activity that created the particularly fertile soil which has sustained farming for almost three centuries Lake Anna State Park has more than 13 miles of hiking trails, lakeshore picnicking, a guarded swimming beach, a children's play area, a boat ramp, a food concession stand, a bathhouse and a children's and handicapped fishing pond Louisa County Parks the Louisa Town Park and the Buckner-Bumpass Park Parks and Recreation Department of Louisa County seeks to enrich the lives of all county citizens Shenandoah National Park lies astride a beautiful section of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which form the eastern rampart of the Appalachian Mountains between Pennsylvania and Georgia Small Country Campground Where Camping is fun for the Whole Family Entertainment Lake Anna Winery Live Arts Theatre Virginia Discovery Museum Hands-on science, history and art for the whole family! Virginia Zoo seeks to increase understanding of the world's flora and fauna and to add to the growing body of knowledge about them; to display animals respectfully, in a way that encourages their natural behavior; to conserve animals and their habitats; and to offer opportunities for learning and enjoyment to the public |
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