The City of Hood, VA
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Hood is a small town in the state of Virginia. The largest nearby city to Hood is Harrisonburg, approximately 28 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Hood, including Bavarian Chef, Bertines, Burrito King, Dairy Queen and Arby's. For a larger selection of Hood restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Hood National Parks, Museums, Golf Courses and/or Arenas, including the James Madison Museum, Shenandoah National Park, Mountain Greens Course at Massanutten Resort, Mountain Greens and Montpelier. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Hood please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 2 airports are located in or near Hood:
- Charlottesville - Albemarle Airport (CHO)
- Louisa County - Freeman Field Airport (LOW)
Hood, Virginia Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Hood
In the month of December, Hood experiences an average high temperature of 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 28 degrees with an average rainfall of 3.08 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Hood with daytime temperatures averaging 83 degrees in the summer, and 45 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Hood to receive an average of 3.07 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.15 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 -11 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Hood should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 66 degrees, and nighttime lows of 45.
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Hood, Virginia Attractions
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Ash Lawn-Highland - Charlottesville, Ash Lawn–Highland, located near Charlottesville, Virginia in the US, and adjacent to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, was the estate of James Monroe, fifth President of the United States. Purchased in 1793, Monroe and his family permanently settled on the property in 1799 and lived at Ash Lawn–Highland for twenty-four years. Personal debt forced Monroe to sell the plantation in 1825. Before and after selling Highland, Monroe spent much of his time living at Oak Hill.
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Birdwood Golf Course - Charlottesville, The Birdwood Golf Course is an 18 hole resort golf course in Albemarle County Virginia. Built in 1984, this Charlottesville course designed by Lindsay Ervin is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 3 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 434-293-4653. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK.
Address: 410 Golf Course Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901
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Browning's Golf Course - Culpeper, The Browning's Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Culpeper County Virginia. Built in 1988, this Culpeper course designed by George F. Browning is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 540-854-4454. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 27503 Old Office Rd, Culpeper, VA 22701
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Bryce Resort - Basye, The Bryce Resort is an 18 hole resort golf course in Shenandoah County Virginia. Built in 1968, this Basye course designed by Ed Ault is open mar 1 to nov 30. Tee times are accepted up to 4 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 540-856-2124. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK.
Address: Route 263 W, Basye, VA 22810
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Creek/Miller Course at Shenvalee, The - New Market, The Creek/Miller Course at Shenvalee is a 27 hole resort golf course in Shenandoah County Virginia. Built in 1963, this New Market course designed by Ed Ault is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 540-740-3181. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK.
Address: 9660 Fairway Dr, New Market, VA 22844
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Devils Knob Course at Wintergreen Resort - Nellysford, The Devils Knob Course at Wintergreen Resort is a 45 hole resort golf course in Nelson County Virginia. Built in 1977, this Nellysford course designed by Ellis Maples is open apr 1 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted up to 90 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 434-325-2200. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt required.
Address: Route 664, Nellysford, VA 22958
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Edith J. Carrier Arboretum - , James Madison University, The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum is an arboretum and botanical garden on the James Madison University campus, located in Harrisonburg, Virginia in the US in the Shenandoah Valley. Groundbreaking for the arboretum took place April, 1985, under direction of Dr. Norlyn Bodkin, who is credited the first scientific botanical discovery along the Eastern Seaboard of Virginia since the 1940s, Trillium: Shenandoah Wake Robin, presently found at the arboretum.
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Graffiti House - Brandy Station, The Graffiti House was built in 1858 in the village of Brandy Station and is one of few pre-Civil War dwellings to survive intact to this day. Because of its location — on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad and the Carolina Road, as well as less than a quarter mile to the train depot — the house was used extensively by both Union and Confederates armies throughout the Civil War. The earliest known graffiti date to the Second Manassas Campaign in August 1862, as the armies transited Culpeper County.
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Harrisonburg Children's Museum - Harrisonburg, The Harrisonburg Children's Museum is a non-profit museum focusing on interactive, multi-sensory learning experiences for children.
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James Madison Museum - Orange, The James Madison museum that is situated in Orange, Virginia is a museum dedicated to 4th President of the United States James Madison and his wife, Dolley Madison. Exhibits include original furniture used by James Madison, his personal items, portraits of the Madisons, and a statue.
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Hood, Virginia Hotels
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Hood, Virginia Restaurants
This is a list of Hood Fast Food Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Fast Foods & Carry Out, German Restaurants and Pizza Restaurants. Happy Dining!
120 Cedar Grove Road
Ruckersville, VA 22968
(434)990-2000
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Domino's Pizza - Stores- Ruckersville Area 120 Cedar Grove Road
Ruckersville, VA 22968
(434)990-2000
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