Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near Virginia

While in Virginia, you might enjoy a visit to:

Self-described "crown jewel of firearms museums in the world" is loaded for bear, criminals, and storm troopers. Has the 1878 Gatling Gun that Clint Eastwood fired in The Outlaw Josie Wales.
~14 miles from Dulles.

Ignored for centuries, America's first President -- he was in office eight years before George Washington -- finally has an outdoor statue that people can visit.
~30 miles from Dulles.

A diminutive memorial park created by a fan of the late entertainer and Congressman.
~27 miles from Dulles.

E = fun 4 U! A big statue of the big genius, friendly enough that you can snuggle in his lap. Sculpted by Robert Berks in his typical "mud monster" style at a cost of $1.66 million, dedicated on April 22, 1979. The 2,700+ metal studs in the map at Einstein's feet represent celestial objects.
~27 miles from Dulles.

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