- The list below includes 68 free or cheap things to do in or near Short Pump, Virginia, including 54 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Sites, Bowling, Parks and History Museums.
- From Bowl America Short Pump to Skate Nation Plus, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Short Pump and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Richmond, Midlothian, Glen Allen and Mechanicsville.
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4800 John Tyler Memorial Highway, Charles City, VA 23030
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Formerly a historic home built in the mid-1800s, the Edgewood Plantation currently serves as a bed and breakfast that is open to the public. Guided tours are conducted daily, and there are special events to highlight the history of the location.
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12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City, VA 23030
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The site of the first official Thanksgiving in 1619 was held at Berkeley Plantation. Benjamin Harrison who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and President William Henry Harrison were both born at the house as well.
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6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA 23803
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Spread over 424 acres, the Pamplin Historical Park focuses on the Civil War. The main emphasis of the park is on the soldiers themselves as seen at Tudor Hall, the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, and the recreated Military Encampment.
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1539 Hickory Hill Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803
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One of the most extensive incidents of the Civil War was the Siege of Petersburg which has been memorialized at the Petersburg National Battlefield Park. A variety of educational tours are offered including reenactments of Civil War life.
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Lee Memorial Park is a historic park and national historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.The district includes the park's roadways, paths and trails and the Lee Park Wild Flower and Bird Sanctuary.
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6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA 23803
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The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier considers the war from the perspective of the common fighting man. Visitors can browse through interactive exhibits, view extensive artifact collections or take guided tours.
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Vacationland Bowling Center is a 32 lane bowling alley that also features 6 billiards tables, an arcade room with prize redemption and a pro shop. They also have leagues and glow-in-the-dark events.
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A positive place for local kids to have fun without video games and other electronics, The Skate Factory is introducing the newest generation of kids to good old fashioned fun with skate birthday parties, open weekend skate, and more.
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The manicured and landscaped gardens at the Westover Plantation are open to public visitors daily. However, the actual house is not open to the public, and special arrangements must be made for private groups to enter the house itself.
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White Oak Road Battlefield was the site of a Union victory late in the Civil War, and today contains a short, scenic walking trail. The trail features several interpretive signs detailing the historical events.