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Swift Creek Mill Theatre

by Hannahupdated on February 18, 2025February 18, 2025Leave a Comment on Swift Creek Mill Theatre

A Date Night Gem My husband and I visited the Swift Creek Mill Theater in South Chesterfield, Virginia. We arrived at night for dinner, and the lights sparkling off the water were beautiful. The building looked quaint with a brick exterior and through the windows we could see couples inside enjoying their meal and time …

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Richlands Dairy & Creamery

by Hannahupdated on May 8, 2024May 8, 2024Leave a Comment on Richlands Dairy & Creamery

Richlands Dairy & Creamery If you are looking for a new adventure with delicious ice cream, Richlands Dairy & Creamery is the place. I love how they have a back porch where you can sit, rock, and relax while your kids or grandkids play. The playground was a nice surprise. We headed in that direction …

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Best BBQ at Corner Market

by Hannahupdated on April 26, 2024April 26, 20241 Comment on Best BBQ at Corner Market

Corner Market BBQ Your eyes are not deceiving you. There is an actual fake alien in the front of that old car, which I never spotted until I was driving away. Note this for your visit in case you want a nice photo opportunity with the alien or the UFO. I mean, a UFO at …

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A Trip to the Virginia Diner

by Hannahupdated on April 20, 2024April 20, 2024Leave a Comment on A Trip to the Virginia Diner

The Virginia Diner If you visit the website for the Virginia Diner, you will read “ninety years. millions served. one famous diner.” All I knew was that the sign on the highway said the restaurant had been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives with Guy Fieri, and my girls and I were starving and tired …

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Swaders Sports Park

by Hannahupdated on June 18, 2025January 26, 2024Leave a Comment on Swaders Sports Park

Family Fun Looking for a new, fun place to take your family? Swaders Sports Park is located in Prince George, Virginia and has a little bit of everything. You can check out the arcade with more than 70 games and a prize booth. I was impressed with the variety of games. There were a few …

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The Sweet Spot

by Hannahupdated on June 23, 2024January 1, 2024Leave a Comment on The Sweet Spot

How does 38 flavors of ice cream sound? Do you need vegan, dairy-free, or no sugar added options? Looking for bubble waffles? Italian coffee and mini doughnuts? Smoothies? The Sweet Spot in Virginia Beach has something for everyone! And the best part of all – dessert in your private igloo! The Menu The menu at …

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Hilton Norfolk The Main

by Hannahupdated on December 19, 2023December 19, 2023Leave a Comment on Hilton Norfolk The Main

Staying In Hilton Norfolk The Main is a beautiful, 23-story hotel in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. We visited the hotel just in time for the Christmas parade so the decorations were lovely. You can watch the parade as it travels right by the hotel. The water views from our room were excellent, and the dining options …

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Brothers Farm Market

by Hannahupdated on November 1, 2023November 1, 2023Leave a Comment on Brothers Farm Market

Fall Family Fun Brothers Farm Market offers lots of family fun in the fall. Here you can find a pumpkin patch, a corn maze, sunflower and zinnia picking, a variety of animals, bouncy houses, and other fun activities for kids. Go for a hay ride or hop in the barrel train. Families love to visit …

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Pullen Park in Raleigh North Carolina

by Hannahupdated on March 3, 2024August 18, 2023Leave a Comment on Pullen Park in Raleigh North Carolina

Our trip to Pullen Park in Raleigh North Carolina was great! I had heard good things so we decided to stop on our way home from a quick road trip for a stretch break. The park has been around since 1887 and consists of 66.4 acres. If you haven’t been, it’s time to go! Pedal …

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Dismal Swamp State Park

by Hannahupdated on September 27, 2023June 19, 20232 Comments on Dismal Swamp State Park

A Family Adventure Take a trip out to South Mills with your family for a great day of adventure at the Dismal Swamp State Park. If you are like me, and you’ve been before but not recently, visit again! The park is located in Camden, just three miles south of the Virginia border on U.S. …

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