"Where historic figures just pass through" Hanover by b1bob

Hanover Travel Guide: 10 reviews and 18 photos

Hanover, Virginia is probably best known for its famous old courthouse where Patrick Henry practiced law. The small village of Hanover sits as the County Seat of growing Hanover County. Surrounded by centuries of history, this town of nearly 500 people along Route 301 has lodged many famous dignitaries (like George Washington and Lord Cornwallis) at an over two centuries old tavern and has been the birthplace of many notable names in American History.

Pros and Cons

Pros:It is still a sleepy county seat of a fast-growing, more suburban county.
Cons:The historic town of Hanover is so far off the beaten path it takes some doing to get there.
In a nutshell:Hanover, Virginia is worth the effort to see at least once.

Intro Written May 11, 2009
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Reviews (10)

antiques in Hanover Shopping (1)

Two Frogs on a Bike sounds like an opening to a long, involved joke or a silly whatnot offered at a novelty shop. It is... more travel advice

Houndstooth Cafe Restaurants (4)

I had been meaning to come here for awhile, but I finally did it. Houndstooth has the look and feel of a simple small... more travel advice

Cornwallis came through Hanover - Hanover

Historical Markers Favorites (1)

Lord Cornwallis, who got whooped bad in Yorktown later in the same year, passed through Hanover on the way to North... more travel advice

not quite so upmarket, but good Restaurants (4)

B & T Market has a hot food bar with a much bigger menu than you would expect for such an out-of-the-way convenience... more travel advice

Things to Do (4)
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Comments (6)

german_eagle May 13, 2010 at 2:43 AM Report Abuse

Nice little page. Interesting restaurant tips in particular.
deecat Nov 4, 2009 at 8:41 PM Report Abuse

You usual high caliber restaurant tips which I so admire. Always find your tips to be helpful, honest, and ever so interesting to read.
MikeAtSea Jul 12, 2009 at 7:38 AM Report Abuse

Stunning page! A lot different to the Hanover we have in South Africa - will go explore there and share when I get back to South Africa! Michael
Raimix Jun 28, 2009 at 8:50 AM Report Abuse

Great small page! It is not very usual that such old building (from 18th century) survived here. Would like to eat at one of restaurants you listed :)
matcrazy1 May 16, 2009 at 5:49 AM Report Abuse

Perfect restaurant tips, as your usual. Barbecue North Carolina style? Well, I would love to eat it now :-)
ATXtraveler May 15, 2009 at 7:55 PM Report Abuse

Sounds like that park may be perfect for Lee.