Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near Virginia

While in Virginia, you might enjoy a visit to:

Father Karras fell down head first in the 1973 horror film, but you can take one step at a time. The steps received a historical marker on Oct. 30, 2015.
~20 miles from Sterling.

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.
~22 miles from Sterling.

The Great Emancipator had his horse tied up here from 1861-1865.
~23 miles from Sterling.

Franciscan monks have a replica of Rome's catacombs underneath their chapel.
~24 miles from Sterling.

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