- TripBuzz found 79 things to do with kids in or near Charles City, Virginia, including 72 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Williamsburg, Petersburg, Hopewell and Richmond.
- From Shirley Plantation to Berkeley Plantation, the Charles City area offers 62 different types of family activities, including: Historic Sites, Parks, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
- Charles City serves as a census-designated place rather than an actual town. It is located along the eastern part of the state a short distance from the James River and just 24 miles east of Williamsburg. Multiple plantations have been preserved in the area along with several working farms that can be visited by the public.
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524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601
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Living exhibits are kept within the Virginia Living Museum to depict the natural history of the state. All ecosystems of the state from the mountains to the marshes to the sea are covered by the animal exhibits, and guests can also view the Virginia skys at the observatory and planetarium.
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Over 60,000 square feet of gallery space composes the Mariner's Museum. Rare figureheads, handcrafted ship models, paintings, and artifacts from the Civil War ironclad called the USS Monitor form the heart of the museum's collections.
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Located within the Mariner's Museum is the USS Monitor Center. The exhibit is composed of interactive displays and historical artifacts to help guests experience the history surrounding the ironclad and the people who were involved.
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Spread over five miles, the Noland Trail follows closely to the shoreline of Lake Maury. The trail is part of the Mariner's Museum Park and has 14 bridges, benches, and picnic areas.
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At Play A Round Golf & Games, visitors can play a game of putt putt at one of the three miniature golf courses at the facility. The courses have sculptures of exotic animals arranged at various locations.
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570 McLawhorne Drive, Newport News, VA 23601
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Featuring the Hampton Roads region's only 50 meter indoor pool, the Brittingham-Midtown Aquatic Center features a variety of fitness equipment, a 14 foot diving well, and a retractable roof. The pool offers swimming lessons and hosts swim meets.
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Offering a variety of entertainment, Peninsula Family Skating Center has activities for all ages. Along with skating, the facility offers skating lessons as well as Zumba exercise classes. Private parties are also welcome here.
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The site that now holds the Sandy Bottom Nature Park shows how much a location can change with the proper restoration and development. Visitors are able to view the Sandy Bottom Lake and its elusive creatures which live in the wetland marshes from the new 10,000 square foot nature center.
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AMC Hampton Towne Centre 24 is a movie theater that features amenities including stadium seating, theatre rentals, closed captioning, assisted listening devices, and wheelchair access. The cinema gives discounts to military personnel.
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Huntington Park is home to a beach, small pond, tennis court, and other parks. Fort Fun is the most popular attraction with a picnic area, bbqs for grilling, and an extensive playground.