Cape Fox Professional Services provides a variety of services including reviewing progressive technologies used to support the national intelligence and war fighter communities. In addition, their systems engineering services are designed to increase workplace productivity, efficiency and employee satisfaction. Training and safety programs begin with basic topics, then lead to high-level concepts.
Chatham is one of Fredericksburg's historical treasures. The house was a Civil War hospital and Union headquarters during the mid-1800s. The house has ten distinct rooms, most of which house unique exhibits and tours. Chatham's grounds also serve as a headquarters for the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service.
The Dorothy Hart Community Center houses the administrative offices of the Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Public Facilities department. The Community Center has several classrooms for rent. Desk staff are on hand to handle questions on facility and field rental. The Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities Department offers a diverse range of activities for the public to enjoy.
The Department of Community Corrections provides an alternative for non-violent offenders and, thereby, saves space in the county's Adult Detention Center. These offenders can maintain jobs, pay restitution to their victims and get counseling through programs provided by this department.
This facility is made up of four buildings, including the Regional Jail Facility, the Iron Building (which houses the Work Release and Electronic Incarceration Program), the Modular Building and The Central Facility building, which opened in 2008. The ADC is currently managed by Superintendent Colonel Pete Meletis.
Thousands of federal employees work at the headquarters for the United States Patent and Trademark Office, located near the King Street Metro. School and group tours are welcome at the National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum, located in the atrium of the Madison Building here. The museum includes a theater, portrait gallery and gift shop. The museum is open 9am - 5pm weekdays and noon - 5pm Saturdays. Tours are Mondays from 2pm - 4pm and Fridays 10am - noon. Admission is free. The space is available for events but only to specific groups.
The city's Office of Consumer Affairs aims to educate the public about consumer issues such as credit and identity theft as it works to prevent unfair trade practices. It also monitors business practices to ensure that they are fair. This office is the contact point if a consumer wishes to file a complaint against a business in the City of Alexandria.
This recreational park offers boating, access to the Occoquan River, golf, mini-golf and jogging/biking trails. Boat ramps, docks, and rentals are also available and boaters are urged to check ahead of time for availability.
This volunteer fire station is a member of the Prince William County Fire and Rescue Association and sits adjacent to Lake Jackson, a tributary of the Occoquan River. The primary response area encompasses nearly 22 square miles, approximately 4,200 homes and over 12,000 residents. Personnel cover the station during the day on weekdays, and a 24-hour Medic unit is available. Volunteers work at the station on the weekends. The station services the county as well as parts of Manassas, Manassas City and nearby counties.
Whether attending a sporting event, business seminar, circus, or show, most Richmonders have visited the Coliseum at least once. The Coliseum is one of Richmond's most imposing and recognizable buildings, conveniently located just off of Interstate 64 and easily accessible even for those completely unfamiliar with city navigation.
Parking and Public Transportation to the Richmond Coliseum
Parking garages and lots are located on all sides of the Coliseum, and during events, they are clearly marked with their prices. The loading and fire zones around the building are strictly off limits for paring, and Coliseum officials will not hesitate to tow a vehicle in violation of parking restrictions. GRTC buses stop nearby and are a viable option for Richmond locals or for tourists parked at a distance, but be sure to check the bus schedule ahead of time and ensure that the buses will still be running at the conclusion of the event.
Best and Wort Times to Visit the Coliseum
Events are scheduled year round, but if you must wait outside, it is most pleasant in late spring when the cherry blossoms bloom all over the city. Coliseum events are held indoors, so the weather is not as much a consideration here as it is at other Richmond landmarks. The box office offers a wide range of attractions such as figure skating, circus acts, and monster trucks, while more exclusive events for specific businesses and groups are held year round.
Admission to the Richmond Coliseum
Ticket prices will largely depend on the specific event in question. Admission can range anywhere from $15 to several hundred dollars, and food and drink purchases inside are offered at pricing typical of sports arenas and festival events.
Must See and Do at the Richmond Coliseum
One of the most anticipated family events of the year is the Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus, which usually comes to the Coliseum at the end of winter. Sporting events are another draw, especially ice hockey. A calendar of upcoming attractions is available on the Richmond Coliseum website.
Other Places to Visit Near the Richmond Coliseum
For phenomenal food and some of the best craft cocktails in town, Kenn Tico Cuban Restaurant is only a few blocks away on Grace Street, well within walking distance of the Coliseum, but far enough away that the bustle and congestion typical of big events will not interfere with the dining experience. A short drive away, tourists will find the Science Museum of Virginia, which offers an IMAX theater in addition to spectacular educational exhibits.
Insider Tip for Richmond Coliseum Visitors
Follow the rules. The Coliseum is strict about parking, outside food and drink, and proper decorum while in attendance at any of the hosted events. Don't try to sneak around and beat the system; it will only cause problems for you and the others trying to enjoy their evening.
Author's bio: Kitty Lusby is an author and self proclaimed adventurer from the Richmond, Virginia area. She believes that travel is a necessity and does it as often as possible.
