The City of Carson, VA
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Carson is a small town in the state of Virginia. The largest nearby city to Carson is Petersburg, approximately 13 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Carson, including Burger King, Comfort Inn Petersburg, Friend's Restaurant, Koa South Forty The and KOA South Forty. For a larger selection of Carson restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Carson Golf Courses, Museums and/or Auto Race Tracks, including the Petersburg National Battlefield Park, Army Women's Museum, Lee Park Golf Course, Virginia Motorsports Park and Army Quartermaster Museum. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Carson please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Carson:
- Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC)
Carson, Virginia Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Carson
In the month of December, Carson experiences an average high temperature of 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 29 degrees with an average rainfall of 2.92 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Carson with daytime temperatures averaging 87 degrees in the summer, and 50 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Carson to receive an average of 3.51 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.46 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 106 degrees in the summer and as low as -8 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Carson should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 72 degrees, and nighttime lows of 45.
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Carson, Virginia Attractions
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Metro Richmond Zoo - Richmond, Metro Richmond Zoo is a privately-owned, for-profit zoo in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It is located in the central Virginia area, on the western side of I-95. Metro Richmond Zoo houses around 1,400 animals of nearly 150 species and is visited by 25,000-30,000 visitors annually. The zoo has one of the largest primate collections in the US. It is not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, but is accredited by the Zoological Association of America.
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North Bend Plantation - Charles City, North Bend Plantation is an estate that can be found on the north bank of the James River in Charles City County, Virginia. It is located along State Route 5, a scenic byway which runs between the independent cities of Richmond and Williamsburg.
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Petersburg National Battlefield Park - Petersburg, Petersburg National Battlefield is a National Park Service unit preserving sites related to the American Civil War Siege of Petersburg, . The Battlefield is centered around Petersburg, Virginia, and also includes outlying components in Hopewell, Prince George County, and Dinwiddie County. Over 140,000 people visit the park annually.
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Piney Grove at Southall's Plantation - Charles City, Piney Grove at Southall's Plantation is a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Charles City County, Virginia. The scale and character of the collection of domestic architecture at this site recalls the vernacular architectural traditions of the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries along the James River. These frame structures are in contrast to the elaborate brick residences of the wealthiest families along the James River.
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Providence Golf Club - Richmond, The Providence Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Chesterfield County Virginia. Built in 2002, this Richmond course designed by Lester George is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 804-276-1865. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 1160 S Providence Rd, Richmond, VA 23236
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Richmond National Battlefield Park - Richmond, Richmond National Battlefield Park commemorates more than 30 American Civil War sites around Richmond, Virginia. The park's preserved battlefields include Beaver Dam Creek, Gaines' Mill, Glendale, and Malvern Hill, all sites of battles during the 1862 Seven Days Battles, as well as the 1864 battles of Cold Harbor and New Market Heights, site of 14 Medals of Honor for United States Colored Troops. The park, which also includes Drewry's Bluff and Parker's Battery in Chesterfield County, and the Confederacy's largest wartime hospital, has its main visitor center at the Tredegar Iron Works and smaller visitor centers at Cold Harbor, Glendale, and Fort Harrison.
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River's Bend Golf Club - Chester, The River's Bend Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Chesterfield County Virginia. Built in 1991, this Chester course designed by Steve Smyers is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 804-530-1000. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 11700 Hogan's Alley, Chester, VA 23836
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Sherwood Forest Plantation - Charles City, Sherwood Forest Plantation, which is also referred to as John Tyler House, is that can be found on the north bank of the James River in Charles City County, Virginia. It is located on State Route 5, a scenic byway which runs between the independent cities of Richmond and Williamsburg. The house is located about 1.5 miles from the river.
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Shirley Plantation - Charles City, Shirley Plantation is an estate that can be found on the north bank of the James River in Charles City County, Virginia. It is located on State Route 5, a scenic byway which runs between the independent cities of Richmond and Williamsburg. Shirley Plantation is the oldest active plantation in Virginia and is one of the oldest family-owned businesses in North America, dating back to 1614 with operations starting in 1638.
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Tradition Golf Club At Royal New Kent, The - Providence Forge, The Tradition Golf Club At Royal New Kent is an 18 hole public golf course in New Kent County Virginia. Built in 1996, this Providence Forge course designed by Mike Strantz is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 365 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 804-966-7023. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no other requirements.
Address: 5300 Bailey Rd, Providence Forge, VA 23140
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Carson, Virginia Hotels
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Carson, Virginia Restaurants
This is a list of Carson Fast Food Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Fast Foods & Carry Out, Seafood and Truck Stops. Happy Dining!
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