Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown is one of Virginia’s oldest plantation houses. The home and plantation belonged to Patrick Henry, orator of the American Revolution and first governor of Virginia who lived in this home from 1771-8. You can see a bust of Mr. Henry himself and see what tea service china looked like circa 1770! Other original antiques within the home will give you a glimpse into revolutionary life during the late 1700s.
This city, also known as Hanover Junction, is home to North Anna Battlefield. This 80-acre park offers trench works with rifle pits that are considered among the most pristine Civil War earthworks in existence. Walk the one to two-mile out and back walking trail with interpretive signs to really get a feel of battlefield history. For a thrilling experience in present-day, Kings Dominion is the attraction for you. Grab your family, your friends or your colleagues and visit this 400-acre theme park with 60 rides, shows and attractions. Get your adrenaline fix at one of the East Coast’s largest collection of breath-taking roller coasters. It can get hot in the middle of summer and there’s no better way to cool down than by visiting WaterWorks, a 20-acre waterpark with wave pools, water slides, a lazy river and much more. Discover the past at destinations like Church Quarter, the best-preserved antebellum log dwelling in the region or simply relax with a round of golf or roller coaster rides.
Whatever you choose to do, Choice Hotels in Doswell, VA will always have a cozy room ready for you to rest your feet, so you can do it all again the next day.