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Close to DC

A March 2002 trip to Spotsylvania by genaparsons

Quote: This timeshare about an hour from Washington, DC is in a lovely area with great amenities.
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Close to DC Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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The Spotsylvania area is close enough to DC to be convenient while being far enough into Virginia to visit much of the rest of the state on day trips.Quick Tips: Head into DC pretty early and you'll find parking is not a bit problem. We parked next to the mall everyday for nothing then took the Metro if we wanted to go to the zoo or other places. Finding food around the mall was a little tricky. Other than hot dog stands, there aren't many eating places within the museum complex and the prices are high. I suggest getting off the mall a few blocks for a wide variety of food. We didn't even attempt to go on the capitol tour because you had to get there extremely early to get tickets.Best Wa...Read More

Wilderness Presidential Resort Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "PRESIDENTIAL RST @ CHANCELLORSVILLE Resort"

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Best Things Nearby:DC is about a one-hour drive depending on the time of day. It's almost all interstate so it goes quickly. You can get into the city in time to visit the museums, zoo, etc. when they open. It's also convenient to traveling the rest of the state. Richmond is a nice trip and Montecello is an easy drive.Best Things About the Resort:This was a two-story individual unit with a huge porch with rockers and a picnic table. Resort Experience:It's in a wooded park with a lake, tennis courts, basketball gym, etc. There's lots to do if you don't want to drive to DC or elsewhere to see the sights. It was a little cool for the outdoor activities during spr...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 26, 2003

Wilderness Presidential Resort
9220 Plank Road
Spotsylvania, Virginia 22553
(540) 972-7433

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