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History says that America’s first English industrial manufacture began here with a “tryal of glasse.”

With roots dating back to 1942, this retro diner was where Hank Williams is said to have uttered his last words.

Sway your way across Virginia’s longest river on a rickety wooden bridge.

This one-room schoolhouse was revitalized in 2007 as a museum focusing on the education of Black children during the early 20th-century.

This restaurant is devoted to celebrating Appalachia's cuisine.

The first national memorial to honor all women suffragists stands on land where suffragists were once imprisoned.

Erosion has transformed this sandstone boulder into a massive dune-filled cavern.

One of the oldest train stations still standing in Virginia played a vital role during the Civil War.

A 100-foot metal tower and swinging bridge that provides stunning views of mountains in five states.

These figures float and flutter in this fountain crafted by famed Swedish sculptor Carl Milles.

Extraordinary objects lurk in this quintessential regional museum.

Outdoor exhibits explore the contributions of European, African, and indigenous peoples to American frontier culture.

A bunker "with enough U.S. currency to replenish the cash supply east of the Mississippi" in the event of nuclear war now protects nitrate film.

Located at the former Lorton Prison the Lucy Burns Museum tells the story of the 91 year history of the prison including the dark chapter of its involvement in the women's suffrage movement.

Volcanic stone sentinels stand watch at a Korean Bell Garden in Virginia.

Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.

This Virginia town has been famous for its fried chicken since the 19th century.

This museum sits on the site of a decommissioned military communications base.

This colonial tavern played host to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other famous early Americans.

A genuine Tudor manor transported piece by piece from England.

An extensive, if one-sided, history of U.S. law enforcement's war on drugs.

This unique historical monument features large concrete spheres designed to resemble fallen stars.

The narrowest house in America is seven feet of pure spite.

Lines from a walking song are etched into a rock in Natural Bridge State Park.