Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near Virginia

While in Virginia, you might enjoy a visit to:

The easternmost of twelve widely scattered 18-foot-tall tributes to the pioneer women who traveled west with their crazy husbands.
~18 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.

Union Gen. Phil Sheridan's horse Rienzi saw 19 pitched battles and was wounded several times. He's on display at the Smithsonian.
~23 miles from Sterling.

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