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Hanover

Founded in 1719, Hanover is located north of Richmond, Virginia with over 107,750 residents living in both rural and suburban areas. It is an community steeped in history, the birthplace of Patrick Henry and Henry Clay. Residents enjoy both suburban and rural living. Farms around the county still thrive. In the summer, you will pass fields filled with the infamous Hanover Tomatoes, which are celebrated annually at the Hanover Tomato Festival. With 1500 + acres of parks, there is plenty for of space for locals and visitors to enjoy Hanover’s landscape and history. Hanover County’s story is not just one of the past. Here, you can grab a craft brew, take a thrill ride at Kings Dominion, fish in the Chickahominy River, watch a local theater performance, and cheer for the Randolph-Macon sports teams. Come help write the story for Hanover’s future generations.

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Parks

Hanover Wayside Park and Hanover Veterans Memorial Courthouse Park Pole Green Park Poor Farm Park North Anna Battlefield Park Cold Harbor Battlefield Park Garthwright House

Arts & Culture

Ashland/Hanover Visitor Center Hanover Tavern Historic Polegreen Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown Virginia Repertory Theatre at Hanover Tavern Montpelier Center for Arts and Education Hanover Arts and Activities Center Ashland Museum Pamunkey Regional Library: Randolph-Macon College

Recreational Activities

James River Cellars Winery Castle Glen Estates Winery Keeble Observatory Lloyd Family Farm Ashland Berry Farm Hanover Vegetable Farm Lake Hanover Nature Trail Ashland Trolley Line Stony Run Trail Cobblestones Water Park

Restaurants

Homemades by Suzanne Henry Clay Inn Hanover Tavern Industrial Taphouse Ironhorse Restaurant More Than Greek Center of the Universe Brewing Co

Shopping

Governor’s Antiques and Architectural Salvage Through the Garden Gate Antiques MAC Mechanicsville Antiques and Collectibles Ashland Farmers Market For Posh Sake Bass Pro Shops

Entertainment