Our favorite railroad museums.
Crewe Railroad Museum
Hop on a steam locomotive at the original passenger station. Check out photos, artifacts and other memorabilia.
Eastern Shore Railway Museum
Parksley, Parksley.com
A broad display of Eastern Shore railroad cars and a gift shop full of souvenirs make this a memorable stop.
Richmond Railroad Museum
Train enthusiasts can enjoy rides on the James River Rambler, complete with cowboys and outlaws.
Photo credit: Kyle LaFerrier.
Every route in this mountain paradise is scenic. Anchored by the twin towns of Covington and Clifton Forge, the Alleghany Highlands sit smack in between The Omni Homestead Resort—20 miles to the east—and The Greenbrier, 20 miles west. Read more
Photos courtesy of King Spa.
When you step into King Spa, you must make some choices: Do you take off your clothes to soak naked in a 102°F pool with strangers? Or do you change into a provided cotton uniform and step into a hot sauna? Read more
Illustration by S. Clusky
Acorns are, of course, the fruit of oak trees. And they fall—of course—because tiny acorns/mighty oaks ... you know the drill. Acorns are how oak trees make more oak trees. Read more
