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on the lake|attractions Attractions PHOTO PROVIDED BY LOUISA COUNTY PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM Lake Anna offers visitors the perfect lakeside vacation. But if you want to stray from our shoreline, you may be asking this question: “What is there to do at Lake Anna?” History, fun, excitement—Lake Anna and nearby areas have something for even the most picky traveler. Start at the Lake Anna Visitor Center, a great way to get to know our area. Located at 208 Lake Front Drive in Mineral, next to the Lake Anna Island complex, you’ll find a wealth of information, maps and brochures from local businesses, services and attractions containing the most up-to-date information. Open daily, it’s one of the best places to learn more about Lake Anna or have your questions answered. In front of the Visitor Center lies Lake Anna Plaza located on the south side of the lake. The Plaza has two restaurants offering scrumptious cuisine and beautiful views. At Billiken’s BBQ Company, you can order by boat, car or sit inside and enjoy brisket, pulled pork and even cookies with bacon. The Asian Café serves the finest Japanese cuisine, featuring fresh sushi, sashimi and hibachi. The area also boasts Fisher’s Fitness, a 24-hour gym, full-service hair salon, Chameleon & Co., and the Lake Anna Yacht Club with boat slips available for lease or purchase, free Wi-Fi at the docks and the Club House, membership to Fisher’s Fitness and much more. The Lake Anna Information Center is located next door in the wood-sided building and is equipped with helpful lake information. It also houses The Lake is Great Store & Gift Shop, the perfect place to get a special memento. Just a short drive away, discover The Boardwalk on Lake Anna, home to local favorite, Tim’s at Lake Anna. Tim’s is a restaurant and crabhouse in one, with a laidback, resort feel. Indoor and outdoor waterfront seating are available for patrons looking to enjoy a waterside dining experience. The crown jewel of Lake Anna’s local activities would have to be the Lake Anna State Park. The park spans 2,810 acres with more than 10 miles of lake frontage. The land in Lake Anna State Park used to be known as “Gold Hill” and contained the Goodwin Gold Mine. Gold was first discovered in 1829, then peaked in the 1880s. The Lake Anna State Park contains rental cabins, camping, more than 15 miles of hiking trails, lakeshore picnicking spots, a guarded swimming beach, food concession stand, a bathhouse and a fishing pond for children. The park is open daily, year-round. The parking lot is typically filled to capacity on popular weekends, such as Memorial Day and Labor Day; so get an early start if you have your heart set on the State Park. 58 LAKE ANNA GUIDE | 2017/2018

Dickinson’s Store has always been a local draw. The owner, W.A. Dickinson and his son, Ashley, have remodeled the inside to give the old country store a few modern amenities. They added a deli counter, which serves Champs Chicken items, deli subs and sides. The store is also home to the stone Beer Cave, housing a wide variety of unique craft beers to keep your favorite beverages at optimal temperatures. Nearby towns include historic Louisa, Orange, Culpeper, Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg, all located within a 30-minute drive of Lake Anna. Each of these towns has a great selection of shopping and tourist attractions that are certainly worth exploring. Live Music If you’re interested in live music, Celebrate Virginia After Hours, formerly known as Celebrate Virginia Live, is an outdoor concert hall at the Pancho Villa Pavilion in Fredericksburg. The venue hosts major music stars in a large outdoor space with various levels of seating and lawn space. Past performers have included Sheryl Crow, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Darius Rucker and more. Is there anything better than watching the sun set peacefully over the shimmering waters of Lake Anna? Yes! Add live music to the mix, and make it free and open to the public, then there’s nothing better. The Lake Anna Sunset Concert Series brings the best local bands to the shores of Lake Anna, so guests can jam, eat, drink and be merry! Historical Sites Lake Anna is steeped in Civil War and American history. The most notable historical events include the Battle of Chancellorsville in Spotsylvania, which resulted in more casualties than any other engagement ever fought on Virginia soil, including the wounding of General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson. Chancellorsville was called General R.E. Lee’s greatest victory. Be sure to visit the site of the May 1864 Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse. 45-minute guided walking tours are offered, featuring the “Bloody Angle” where the battle lasted two weeks and included bitter hand-to-hand combat between the soldiers. This was a continuation of the nearby Battle of the Wilderness. These are just two of the battlefield areas that are easily accessible in our area. With many notable figures who were born and lived in our area, there is an extensive list of further historic sites that could fill your entire vacation. FAMILY FUN AHEAD Whether you’re visiting Montpelier, touring a winery, picking your own berries, enjoying exquisite dining and lodging, hiking, kayaking or horseback riding, your visit to nearby Orange County is sure to be one to remember! attractions|on the lake VisitOrangeVirginia.com Family Fun Kings Dominion is celebrating their 42nd year in 2017! Families will enjoy thrilling rides, like Intimidator 305 and Delirium. Or take your kids to explore the newly expanded Planet Snoopy, with three brand new rides for 2017. Then, when you need to escape the heat, head to the park’s Soak City, which features water slides, rushing rivers and a 650,000-gallon wave pool, among other water rides. The amusement park is located in Doswell about 30 minutes from the lake and has been a favorite in Central Virginia and beyond with a vast selection of roller coasters and other attractions for the entire family. Have a need for speed? Dominion Raceway and Entertainment is an exciting, multipurpose motorsports and entertainment facility. With 160 acres and four distinct tracks in one location, the attraction is a one-of-akind destination unique to the East Coast. Included in this venue is a two-mile, paved road course; a four-tenths of a mile, paved oval track; a one-eighth mile-long concrete drag strip; a karting track; a 36,600- square-foot entertainment center; a 10-acre retail center; and a 33-acre commercial center. In 2017, alone, you’ll be sure to see some fantastic racing with tons of amazing motorsports events. In addition, Dominion Raceway hosts live concerts, drive-in movies, car shows and other fun events. They are also home to a restaurant, nightclub and a party deck. Be sure to visit LakeAnnaGuide.com for more great attractions plus the most up-to-date Calendar of Events. Find your happy spot in VisitSpotsy.com LakeAnnaGuide.com 59

on the lake|attractions<br />

Attractions<br />

PHOTO PROVIDED BY LOUISA COUNTY PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM<br />

Lake Anna offers visitors the<br />

perfect lakeside vacation.<br />

But if you want to stray from<br />

our shoreline, you may<br />

be asking this question:<br />

“What is there to do at<br />

Lake Anna?” History, fun,<br />

excitement—Lake Anna<br />

and nearby areas have<br />

something for even the<br />

most picky traveler.<br />

Start at the Lake Anna Visitor Center,<br />

a great way to get to know our area.<br />

Located at 208 Lake Front Drive in<br />

Mineral, next to the Lake Anna Island<br />

complex, you’ll find a wealth of information,<br />

maps and brochures from local businesses,<br />

services and attractions containing the most<br />

up-to-date information. Open daily, it’s one of<br />

the best places to learn more about Lake Anna<br />

or have your questions answered.<br />

In front of the Visitor Center lies Lake Anna<br />

Plaza located on the south side of the lake. The<br />

Plaza has two restaurants offering scrumptious<br />

cuisine and beautiful views. At Billiken’s BBQ<br />

Company, you can order by boat, car or sit<br />

inside and enjoy brisket, pulled pork and even<br />

cookies with bacon. The Asian Café serves the<br />

finest Japanese cuisine, featuring fresh sushi,<br />

sashimi and hibachi. The area also boasts Fisher’s<br />

Fitness, a 24-hour gym, full-service hair salon,<br />

Chameleon & Co., and the Lake Anna Yacht<br />

Club with boat slips available for lease or<br />

purchase, free Wi-Fi at the docks and the Club<br />

House, membership to Fisher’s Fitness and much<br />

more. The Lake Anna Information Center is<br />

located next door in the wood-sided building<br />

and is equipped with helpful lake information. It<br />

also houses The Lake is Great Store & Gift Shop,<br />

the perfect place to get a special memento.<br />

Just a short drive away, discover The<br />

Boardwalk on Lake Anna, home to local<br />

favorite, Tim’s at Lake Anna. Tim’s is a restaurant<br />

and crabhouse in one, with a laidback, resort<br />

feel. Indoor and outdoor waterfront seating are<br />

available for patrons looking to enjoy a waterside<br />

dining experience.<br />

The crown jewel of Lake Anna’s local<br />

activities would have to be the Lake Anna State<br />

Park. The park spans 2,810 acres with more<br />

than 10 miles of lake frontage. The land in Lake<br />

Anna State Park used to be known as “Gold<br />

Hill” and contained the Goodwin Gold Mine.<br />

Gold was first discovered in 1829, then peaked<br />

in the 1880s. The Lake Anna State Park contains<br />

rental cabins, camping, more than 15 miles<br />

of hiking trails, lakeshore picnicking spots, a<br />

guarded swimming beach, food concession stand,<br />

a bathhouse and a fishing pond for children. The<br />

park is open daily, year-round. The parking lot is<br />

typically filled to capacity on popular weekends,<br />

such as Memorial Day and Labor Day; so get<br />

an early start if you have your heart set on the<br />

State Park.<br />

58 LAKE ANNA GUIDE | <strong>2017</strong>/<strong>2018</strong>

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