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Off The Beaten Path: Charles City: Plantation Country
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  • Updated by b1bob on Sep 27, 2008
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    • Williamsburg - James River Plantations: Charles City, VA
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    • Charles City's Plantation Row is often overlooked by tourists who flock to Williamsburg. All the plantations predate the War for Southern Independence. One is the site of the first Thanksgiving and where the first 10 U.S. presidents had ties. One (William Henry Harrison) was born at Berkely Plantation. Other plantations include Westover and Shirley. Since I originally wrote this tip, the owners of Evelynton Plantation closed it to tourists and Indian Field Tavern has changed name and ownership to the Charles City Tavern. From what I understand, they offer the same type of food on their menu. From Colonial Williamsburg, simply go southwest on VA-31/VA-5/JAMESTOWN RD toward CHANDLER CT. Turn RIGHT onto VA-5 W/VA-199 W. 0.5 miles (0.3 km.) Turn LEFT onto VA-5 W/JOHN TYLER MEMORIAL HWY to the plantation of your choice 20-30 miles (32-48 km.).

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    richiecdisc Sun Mar 16, 2008 02:23 UTC
     Forget that turkey sandwich, Nat. Hog Wild or even La Tienda would be a better eating option every time!    		ATXtraveler Wed Feb 27, 2008 16:06 UTC
     Sorry to hear your Open Faced Turkey should have been a closed casket affair. Why the distain for mashed potatoes though?
    barbskie Mon Feb 25, 2008 21:56 UTC
     your tips is featured right now....reminds me of our wonderful day in Williamsburg. We visited the Prime outlets and enjoyed shopping every minute...luckily we had lack of time ;)    		volopolo Tue Jan 29, 2008 03:44 UTC
     Nice page! Nikos
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