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rvadani Dark Star Posts: 5	Things to do in VA Sept 1, 2015 15:33:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rvadani on Sept 1, 2015 15:33:35 GMT -5 I'm a Virginia gal born and raised so if you need advice on things to do in route to or from Lockn, holla!

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Great idea to welcome folks to our fine Commonwealth; I'm a native, too. Last year I sent a Portland Ore couple on a grand adventure on the Eastern Shore. I love being an ambassador.

Assuming you are Richmond? You take central; I'll take coastal. But Lexington is my old stomping ground, too, with a wide range in that neck of the woods, too!

And welcome back, to the forum!

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Post by lobster on Sept 1, 2015 17:19:54 GMT -5

I can help with stuff down here in sw va (no, roanoke isnt sw va).

One of my favorite places near lockn to sightsee is Appomattox. Something about those rolling hills gets me everytime.

paleojoe Dark Star Posts: 9	Things to do in VA Sept 1, 2015 17:49:29 GMT -5 rvadani likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by paleojoe on Sept 1, 2015 17:49:29 GMT -5 How about a good place to buy some craft beer to take back home? Willing to drive a few extra miles,but not too far!

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Sneake The Answer Man Posts: 4,131 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Shakey Graves Number of LOCKNs attended: 7	Things to do in VA Sept 1, 2015 17:57:45 GMT -5 paleojoe and rvadani like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sneake on Sept 1, 2015 17:57:45 GMT -5 here we are: Directions from Oak Ridge to Devil's Backbone
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drunkendave Long Distance Runner Posts: 495 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Holly Bowling Number of LOCKNs attended: 7	Things to do in VA Sept 1, 2015 20:10:35 GMT -5 rvadani likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by drunkendave on Sept 1, 2015 20:10:35 GMT -5 If passing through Charlottesville, www.yelp.com/biz/ace-biscuit-and-barbecue-charlottesville-3 is a pretty decent spot
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Brew Ridge Trail and also Nelson 151 are good resources for finding local breweries, wineries, a cidery, and a distillery. I personally love Blue Mountain (great beer & pizzas are delicious) and Devils Backbone breweries. If you like cider, Bold Rock cider has an awesome new cider pub that's worth a stop.
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Thank GOODNESS the officer documented the boobs in question, and the article saw fit to include a pic, or I never would have believed it.

It isn't even illegal for any woman to go topless; no more than it is for men. Because of the alcohol sales, they were actually trying to use a law that applies to strip joints. And we all know what those places do - they just go BYOB. Pretty sure the spirit of that law was not intended for customers.

Technically, it usually isn't even illegal for a woman to go fully nude. A lot of states' decency laws are written to forbid the exposure of genitalia. Not to get all scientific, but the genitals are where the gametes (i.e. sperm or ova, depending) are produced. Ovaries are located internally, and so cannot be exposed by a female disrobing.

A friend of mine got his wife off on an indecency charge during their honeymoon in OBX with that argument.

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angel28205 Dark Star Posts: 36	Things to do in VA Sept 2, 2015 8:02:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by angel28205 on Sept 2, 2015 8:02:48 GMT -5 My boyfriend is wanting to track down his childhood home in or around Appomattox, was wondering if there are any good sites or visitor entertainment to check out around the area from the farm to there.

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Sept 2, 2015 8:02:48 GMT -5 angel28205 said:

My boyfriend is wanting to track down his childhood home in or around Appomattox, was wondering if there are any good sites or visitor entertainment to check out around the area from the farm to there.

lots of history all around the area plus beautiful drives. stay off the interstates and roll down the windows. Use a paper map. Drive down Rt 60.

there is a spectacular drive--actually, several--from I-81 over to Arrington (but not for an RV) but that depends on how much time you have.

In the other direction from Appomattox is Lexington; some people overnight there. great stuff to see and drives.

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Feb 12 Billy Strings NFK
Feb 18 Marshall Tucker Band Philly
Feb 25 Marcus King Band NFK
April 6 Rosanne Cash NFK
April 15 James McMurtry NFK
April 20 Little Feat VaBeach
April 21 Blackberry Smoke NFK
July 2 Last Fair Deal w/John K VaB
July 23 Dave Mathews Band VaB
July 26 Robert Earl Keen C'ville
July 28-31 Floyd Fest BFE
Sept 24 Southern Culture on the Skids VaB
Nov 19 Dark Star Norva
Dec 3 Sky Dog VaB

StillLifeStillDead American Beauty Posts: 965	Things to do in VA Sept 2, 2015 9:08:30 GMT -5 rvadani likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by StillLifeStillDead on Sept 2, 2015 9:08:30 GMT -5 'I personally love Blue Mountain' Also my favorite. Just a couple miles south of Lockn on Rt. 29. Opposite side of the road.

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Sept 2, 2015 8:17:37 GMT -5 smosey wales said:

Sept 2, 2015 8:02:48 GMT -5 angel28205 said:

My boyfriend is wanting to track down his childhood home in or around Appomattox, was wondering if there are any good sites or visitor entertainment to check out around the area from the farm to there.

lots of history all around the area plus beautiful drives. stay off the interstates and roll down the windows. Use a paper map. Drive down Rt 60.

there is a spectacular drive--actually, several--from I-81 over to Arrington (but not for an RV) but that depends on how much time you have.

In the other direction from Appomattox is Lexington; some people overnight there. great stuff to see and drives.

Very true! And if you head about 30 minutes east of Appx, there's the cute little town of Farmville, and a great walking/biking trail.

www.virginiaoutdoors.com/parks/details/high-bridge-trail-state-park

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Sept 1, 2015 15:54:59 GMT -5 smosey wales said:

Great idea to welcome folks to our fine Commonwealth; I'm a native, too. Last year I sent a Portland Ore couple on a grand adventure on the Eastern Shore. I love being an ambassador.

Assuming you are Richmond? You take central; I'll take coastal. But Lexington is my old stomping ground, too, with a wide range in that neck of the woods, too!

And welcome back, to the forum!

I am in Richmond, but travel all over the state for my job at Virginia Tourism. You know, Virginia is for Lovers? That's us! We have such a diverse and beautiful state. SWVA is one of my favorite regions in all of VA. The Shore is one as well! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the best things to see and do! Glad to have another VA ambassador spreading the news. : )

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Sept 1, 2015 17:19:54 GMT -5 lobster said:

I can help with stuff down here in sw va (no, roanoke isnt sw va).

One of my favorite places near lockn to sightsee is Appomattox. Something about those rolling hills gets me everytime.

Ha! Roanoke is a wonderful city, as is the entire SWVA region. I looooooove it out there! An outdoor lovers dream!

buddy74 Old Head Posts: 2,215 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Carlos Santana Number of LOCKNs attended: 6	Things to do in VA Sept 2, 2015 12:15:12 GMT -5 smosey wales likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by buddy74 on Sept 2, 2015 12:15:12 GMT -5 Have you visited Highland County, Virginia's Little Switzerland?

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Sept 2, 2015 12:15:12 GMT -5 buddy74 said:

Have you visited Highland County, Virginia's Little Switzerland?

Even more obscure and more Swiss, West Virginias Little Switzerland, Helvetia. Not too far from Highland County.

Helvetia is a place, not a font.

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Sept 2, 2015 14:27:54 GMT -5 @endless said:

Sept 2, 2015 12:15:12 GMT -5 buddy74 said:

Have you visited Highland County, Virginia's Little Switzerland?

Even more obscure and more Swiss, West Virginias Little Switzerland, Helvetia. Not too far from Highland County.

Helvetia is a place, not a font.

Ever had Helvetia cheese?

Highland's definitely more about the scenery than anything else Swiss.

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Sept 2, 2015 16:40:18 GMT -5 buddy74 said:

Sept 2, 2015 14:27:54 GMT -5 @endless said:

Even more obscure and more Swiss, West Virginias Little Switzerland, Helvetia. Not too far from Highland County.

Helvetia is a place, not a font.

Ever had Helvetia cheese?

Highland's definitely more about the scenery than anything else Swiss.

True dat. And I've motorcycled thru both Switzerland and Highland, and they are way different even on scenery.

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Sept 2, 2015 8:02:48 GMT -5 angel28205 said:

My boyfriend is wanting to track down his childhood home in or around Appomattox, was wondering if there are any good sites or visitor entertainment to check out around the area from the farm to there.

Last year we did the farmville Appomattox area and I wish I had a month th spend there. It is so beautiful and so rich in history.

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