Virginia,
the Old Dominion State, currently uses the slogan: "Virginia
is for Lovers". And, to be sure, there is much romantic about
Virginia. As one of the original 13 colonies (and site of the first,
successful, permanent settlement by the English) there is a strong sense
of history and many restored pre-Revolutionary War buildings staffed by costumed guides.
Virginia
appears to pride itself on orderliness and neatness. The Interstates not
only are replete with flowers but they are beautifully landscaped and,
noticeably, missing those omnipresent billboards. Virginia also patrols
its
highways very carefully — and strictly. Not only is it unlawful to use a
'radar detector' but, though most drivers push the speed limit by 5 mph
or so, there really is no 'tolerance'. (And speeding fines can be very
expensive — even for first timers.)
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We have included
the attractions with which we are familiar along two of the Virginia
Interstate highways: I-77 and I-81. As always, we look for
family-oriented attractions.
We haven't forgotten about I-64 or I-95 but we have a lot of
catching up to do before we can add them to this list.
As
always, we appreciate any information (or comments) you would care
to share with us:
editor@Wheatley.Lib.NC.US.
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