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Questions tagged [virginia]

Questions regarding state of Virginia in the United States.

Virginia is a state in the group of US Mid-Atlantic States it's ranked 35th in the US by size and 12th in the population.

The state has rich history starting back to being one of the original 13 colonies and one of the first states. It contains many attractions and natural wonders like Shenandoah National Park and it's proximity to Washington, DC makes for a lot government services being located in the state, like Arlington National Cemetery, The Pentagon, etc.

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How strict are US National Park Cabin occupancy limits?

I booked a cabin in the Jefferson Washington National Forest. The cabin is for 4 people. We're 6 actually, and we hoped to book 2 cabins, but by the time we could finish one reservation and start the second, the dates were gone. I told my friends…
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How to get from Washington Dulles Airport to Charlottesville?

Next week will be my first time on the US and I'll need some help getting around. I'll be arriving to Washington Dulles International Airport on the 11th of this month at around 3 pm and I need to get to Charlottesville before the evening of the…
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Do USA States have reciprocal agreements for learner drivers' permits?

Do states have any kind of reciprocal agreement for drivers (learner's) permits? If a child has a learner's permit issued in one state (i.e. Virginia), can that child legally drive in a second state (i.e. South Carolina)? My specifics: we're taking…
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United States National Radio Quiet Zone: Impact on travellers?

The United States National Radio Quiet Zone forbids radio noise in a 34,000 km2 rectangle encompassing several touristic towns: Staunton, Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, Bridgewater, Shenandoah Valley, Stuarts Draft, Waynesboro, Amherst. Does the…
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Wild game for lunch or dinner, in northern Virginia, USA?

I am planning to go to visit friends in northern Virginia and I wonder if there are restaurants or diners or food stands that serve wild game in the area? Like venison, wild boar, and the like... No roadkill please....
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How to get to/from the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

I'm visiting Washington DC in the near future and am thinking of visiting the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Since it's located a bit outside the city I'm wondering what's the best way to get there? The museum itself…
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Do rental cars in Virginia in the United States always come with minimum liability insurance?

If you rent a car in Virginia in the United States, will the rental (at no additional fee) always include a liability insurance for the minimum coverage required by law? I had the understanding that this would be the case. But when I rented a car…
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Can my licensed NY driver, age 17, drive in VA?

My daughter is traveling to VA; she has a valid NYS license. Can she drive in VA?
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Cheating the Dulles Access Road: How Do the Police Know?

Disclaimer: cheating by "backtracking" via the Dulles Access Road for non-airport business is illegal. I don't do it, and you shouldn't either. I was recently introduced to the oddity that is the Dulles Access Road (DAR), a free, limited access road…
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What is the least expensive way to get from Dulles airport to Virginia beach, VA

Please help me get from Dulles Airport to Virginia Beach, VA.
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How to get from Dulles Airport to Hilton Garden Inn Falls Church

Please advise how to get from Dulles Airport to Hilton Garden Inn Falls Church (706 West Broad Street, Falls Church, Virginia 22046, USA).
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