The Places
(A Selective List)
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The Fun
Virginia
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Adventure
Challenge
Richmond, VA |
Offering
trips, lessons, and tours in whitewater kayaking, snow skiing, coastal
kayaking, river tubing, and rafting. They have something for every
outdoor recreation enthusiast! (804)
276-7600
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Angler's Lane
Forest, VA |
Planned fishing trips for families or groups are a wonderful way to spend quality time with your children.(434) 385-0200 |
American Rover Tall Ship
Hampton Roads, VA |
At 135 feet
long, the American Rover Tall Ship is the "largest three-masted topsail
passenger schooner under US flag." Student educational cruises, regular two and
three hour public cruises, and private charters are available. The season runs from
April to November.(757)
627-7245 |
Avoca Museum
Altavista, VA |
 Avoca's
educational programs for children include: Colonial Life & Culture, Life During the Revolution, Civil War:
Home front & Battlefield, Enter the Gilded Age: Victorian Life & Times, A River of Time: American Indian Life in Virginia, Westward Go! with Lewis & Clark, and Transportation and the Bateau.
(434)-369-1076 |
Blue Ridge Parkway
Western Virginia |
Picnics, nature
trails and camping on the breathtakingly beautiful Parkway. (540)
586-4357 |
Bogeys Sports Park
Richmond, VA |
A family
entertainment center offering miniature golf, batting cages, a golf practice range and a
beautiful clubhouse with snack bar and pro shop. Group rates and family outings, too!
(804)
784-1544 |
Booker T. Washington
National Monument
Bedford County, VA |
In the visitor
center there are exhibits, an audiovisual program, and bookstore. There is also a living
history farm, trails, and a picnic area. (540)
721-2094 |
Busch Gardens
Williamsburg, VA |
Trees and shade
keep the park pleasant even in the heat of summer!
Escape From Pompeii serves up "hot" special effects, tumbling ruins and a
harrowing plunge to a splash pool. (757)
253-3350 |
Summer Camps in Virginia
Statewide |
A guide to
summer camps in Virginia. Various -
click here |
Charlottesville
Visitor's Center
Charlottesville, VA |
No trip to Charlottesville/Albemarle County is complete without a visit to its five historical gems: Monticello, the Grounds of the University of Virginia, Ash Lawn-Highland, Historic Court Square and Michie Tavern, ca. 1784. Each has played a unique role in the history of the nation, and their tours, special events, and educational programs ensure that the spirits of the past remains vibrant today.
(877) 386-1102 |
Children's
Museum of Richmond
Richmond, VA |
Children aged
six months to twelve years will love every moment as they explore the new Children's
Museum of Richmond. |
Claude Moore Colonial Farm
McLean, VA |
The Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run offers a unique opportunity to learn hands-on about colonial farming and the lives of everyday people in colonial Virginia. |
Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg, VA |
What makes a
Colonial Williamsburg vacation so much fun? When people ask you where you've been, you can
say, "The 18th century." And, you can tell your friends you actually met
Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry. (800)
HISTORY |
Frontier Culture Museum
Staunton, VA |
This is a
unique museum which offers 17th, 18th and 19th century history as an experience,
featuring appropriate furnishings, crops, animals, foods, and a knowledgeable staff of
costumed interpreters that help create a living illustration of life in Europe before
immigration to America and the culture they built on one of America's first frontiers.
(540)
332-7850 |
The General Store
Buena Vista, VA |
Old fashioned
hometown friendliness is what you'll find at The General Store in Buena Vista, Virginia.
Nestled in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, this turn-of-the-century general store
offers folks a rare opportunity to relive yesteryear, if just for awhile. (540)
261-3860 |
Goshen Pass
12 miles North of
Lexington, VA |
In addition to
the natural beauty, visitors
take advantage of the recreational activities of Goshen Pass such as swimming, tubing,
canoeing, fishing, hiking and picnicking. (540) 463-3777 |
Gunston Hall Plantation
Mason Neck, VA |
This historic site features a circa 1755 mansion, reconstructed outbuildings, schoolhouse, formal gardens, active archaeological site, and historic livestock. Daily tours in addition to special events for children and families. (703) 550-9220 |
Luray Caverns
Luray, VA |
Even the web
page is fun!
Some of the most beautiful caverns you have ever seen! There is also an Historic Car
and Carriage Caravan Museum. |
Maymont Park
Richmond, VA |
A 100+ acre Victorian estate with the Dooley mansion and nationally acclaimed gardens on one side, a Children's Farm on the other side and a brand new spectacular Nature Center in between. Tram rides ($) most days. Open every day but the exhibits are closed on Mondays. Admission is free to the park and all exhibits but they encourage donations.
(804) 358-7166 |
Mill Mountain
Theatre
Roanoke, VA |
A
year-round professional theatre, which produces several shows each season
geared to children and their families. Drama Enrichment classes for
students are also available. (540)
342-5740 |
Mill Mountain Zoo
Roanoke, VA |
Enjoy all the
wonderful animals and a train ride through the zoo!
Minutes from downtown Roanoke,
on Mill Mountain - near the Star (540)
343-3241 |
Mini Golf America
Williamsburg, VA |
A great botanical garden and miniature golf course in Williamsburg, that has turtles, fish, and IDs of all the plants for educational purposes. It is educational and fun at the same time. (757) 229-7200 |
Montebello Camping and Fishing Resort
Montebello, VA |
Camping, fishing, cabin rentals, a country store and retreats are available in this lake-front resort located in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains just off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
(540) 377-2650 |
Monticello
Charlottesville, VA |
Your visit will
provide you with a closer look at our country's third president, his home and gardens, and
the plantation. (804)
984-9822 |
Natural Bridge
Natural Bridge, VA |
One of the
Seven Natural Wonders of the World! (800)
533-1410
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Natural Bridge Caverns
Natural Bridge, VA |
The guided tour
through the cave takes visitors 347 feet into the earth and lasts about 45 minutes.
Hanging gardens, totem poles, flowstone cascades, stalactites and stalagmites are just a
few of the glorious treasures seen in the cave. Wear walking shoes! (800)
533-1410 |
Natural Bridge Zoo
Natural Bridge, VA |
A large
collection of birds and animals is found at the Natural Bridge Zoo. Enjoy the
friendly animal petting area, fun-filled elephant rides and free picnic grounds or the
Safari Shop. (540)
291-2420 |
Otter Creek on the
Parkway
Big Island, VA |
For camping and
picnics (turn right when you enter the Parkway just past Big Island - it's about 3 - 5
miles) (828)
298-0398 |
Peaks of Otter
Milepost 86, Blue Ridge Parkway
Bedford County, VA |
Take the bus
ride to the top then a short hike. Also Great for camping, fishing, nature trails, hiking
and picnics! See Just for Kids
(Peaks of Otter Lodge )
(540) 586-4357) |
Pilot Schooner Youth Adventures
5000 World Trade Center
Norfolk, VA 23510 |
5 1/2 day voyages sailing the Chesapeake Bay aboard a USCG certified tall ship. 8 professional crew supervise a character development sail training program for teenagers. Depart and return to Norfolk, VA.
Phone: 757-627-7400 |
Ripley's
Believe It or Not
1735
Richmond Road
Williamsburg, VA
23185
Telephone: 757.220.9220 |
After
discovering strange and bizarre facts of human history and marveling at the
wonders of nature, Ripley’s 4D Theater offers a journey to the depths of the
oceans and chance to save Tony the T-rex from a volcanic catastrophe. Learn
how life thrives in the deepest, darkest crevices on the planet and thrill
to the heart-pounding adventure awaiting anyone brave enough to enter Dino
Island. (757) 220-9220 |
Science Museum of
Western Virginia
Roanoke |
Wonderful
hands-on learning and fun. Check with the museum for special programs throughout the
year. (540)
342-5710 |
Science Museum of
Virginia
Richmond, VA |
Wonderful
hands-on learning and fun. There is also a planetarium and special shows all year!
(804) 864-1400
(800) 659-1727 |
Smith Mountain Lake State
Park
Bedford County, VA |
A beautiful
lake with swimming, fishing and boating. Don't forget to get your Fishing License!
(800)
933-7275
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Splashdown Water Park
Manassas, VA |
All the fun of
a day at the beach without the drive! Located in Northern Virginia. (703)
361-4451
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Summer
Woodwind Camp
Fairfax Station, VA |
The
camp emphasizes sight reading, master classes, conducting, performance anxiety, woodwind choirs.
At the end of the camp, there is a
Grande Finale televised concert given! Instruments:
Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone. (703)
690-3191 |
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar
Forest
Forest, VA |
Designed and
built by Thomas Jefferson for personal retreat. Open Wednesday-Sunday 10-4, April-October.
(434)
525-1806
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Twin
Creek Llama Treks
Browntown, VA |
Enjoy
a guided llama hike into the Shenandoah Valley of northern Virginia.
Located just 1 ½ hours west of Washington, DC, Twin Creeks Llamas offers
half-day hikes into the Blue Ridge Mountains with our llamas carrying a
delicious 4 course picnic lunch. 540-631-9175 |
Virginia's Explore Park
Bedford County, VA |
Virginia's
Explore Park Is Open Through November 1st with Biking, Hiking, Interpretive Tours, Special
Events and More! (540)
427-1800 |
Virginia Marine Science
Museum
Virginia Beach, VA |
Visit here to
explore the mysteries of water at the most extraordinary place of its kind. The Virginia
Marine Science Museum is the largest aquarium in the state, and one of the top marine
science museums in the country. (757)
425-FISH |
Virginia Natural History
Museum
Charlottesville |
Programs
provide intellectual and educational experiences through science education programs for
children, field trips and public programs for all ages, and a lending library of science
teaching kits.
Mon-Thu 10am-4pm |
Virginia Safari Parks
Natural Bridge, VA |
Great family fun, a day trip for schools or for "kids" of any age!
Plan to bring a picnic and spend the day.
At Virginia Safari Park you'll be able to see
animals run and frolic with abandon ... or block your path ... or lay
flat-out in the sun ... the choice will be theirs; they are free to roam—no
pacing back and forth in front of a barred exhibit! Hundreds of animals fill
this well-maintained and well-managed park. (540) 291-3205 |
Virginia State Parks
All over the Commonwealth |
Wonderful parks
and recreation areas can be found all over Virginia. The link to the Sate parks
shows locations, park details and an offer for a free brochure. (804)982-4605 |
Virginia Zoo
Norfolk, VA |
The Virginia
Zoo is a 53-acre zoological park featuring over 350 animals. The Zoo is currently
undergoing a $15-million expansion which will highlight an African plains exhibit opening
Spring 2002. The first habitat, featuring the rare and exciting gelada baboons of
Ethiopia, opened July 1999. (757) 441-2499 |
