I-64 St Louis to Va Beach in June: want an unusual stop
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I-64 St Louis to Va Beach in June: want an unusual stop
We are driving from St. Louis to Va Beach in June and we would love to find an unusal, off the beaten path place to explore. (DH, myself and daughters 19 and 16)
We love music-all types-is there a bluegrass area along the way? Wineries? Great restaurants? I'd even go for a "world's biggest ball of string" exhibit (remember Chevy Chase in Family Vacation?) if it's just kitschy enough!
Thanks!
Ruth
We love music-all types-is there a bluegrass area along the way? Wineries? Great restaurants? I'd even go for a "world's biggest ball of string" exhibit (remember Chevy Chase in Family Vacation?) if it's just kitschy enough!
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Ruth
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For music you might check out www.thecrookedroad.org which is the Virginia heritage music trail. I have stayed at the Claiborne House B&B near the trail and can recommend it.
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I-64 goes through both Louisville and Lexington, KY. Both areas have lots to do and plenty of good restaurants. A smaller town that I have always wanted to explore is Midway, KY, which is between Louisville and Lexington on I-64. I have heard lots of comments about interesting shops/antiques there, plus there are a couple of restaurants there that get lots of mention on some of the food websites.
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The Crooked Road in Virginia is lovely, it's just not on I-64. Sadly, and neither is Floyd, Va., a bluegrass hotspot these days. You could veer south to hit that area, and take 81 back up to 64.
In WV, you should pass (relatively near) the Greenbriar, a resort that has a bunker under it in case of atomic (or nuclear, I can't remember) bombs -- the president would have hidden there. They have tours. In Virginia, you'll pass by Lexington, which has a lot of history if you're into that, and Natural Bridge is a pretty area that's not too far from the highway.
In WV, you should pass (relatively near) the Greenbriar, a resort that has a bunker under it in case of atomic (or nuclear, I can't remember) bombs -- the president would have hidden there. They have tours. In Virginia, you'll pass by Lexington, which has a lot of history if you're into that, and Natural Bridge is a pretty area that's not too far from the highway.
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The Capitol of WV is in Charleston.
Years ago we got stuck there overnight during a snowstorm and toured it the next morning while waiting for the weather to clear.
Not sure if they still give tours since 9/11.
It was very interesting and the facade and grounds were lovely.
Years ago we got stuck there overnight during a snowstorm and toured it the next morning while waiting for the weather to clear.
Not sure if they still give tours since 9/11.
It was very interesting and the facade and grounds were lovely.
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Yes - many wineries around Charlottesville, VA.
Charlottesville also has free summer concerts near the pedestrian mall, called Fridays at 5. If you happen to be passing through on a Friday evening, it's a fun option.
Charlottesville also has free summer concerts near the pedestrian mall, called Fridays at 5. If you happen to be passing through on a Friday evening, it's a fun option.
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Wow! I think we'll have to leave 2 days earlier--these all sound great.
We'll take the extra time to explore the crooked road and the bluegrass. Sounds legendary.
Thanks for all the great ideas!
We'll take the extra time to explore the crooked road and the bluegrass. Sounds legendary.
Thanks for all the great ideas!
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If you are going down to the Crooked Road, area, then check out the Carter Fold. http://www.carterfamilyfold.org/carterfold.htm
they have a show schedule on that site. I haven't been since I was a kid, and then (I don't know how it is now) it was sitting on benches covered in carpet samples. But it was good music.
they have a show schedule on that site. I haven't been since I was a kid, and then (I don't know how it is now) it was sitting on benches covered in carpet samples. But it was good music.
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