- 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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The building which houses the Centre Hill Museum was originally constructed in 1823 and was primarily used as a private residence until 1936. In addition to the architecture of the building, the museum has examples of decorative arts from the 18th through the 20th century.
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First opened in 1817, the Farmers Bank branch in St. Petersburg is a three-story Federal-style structure. It currently is one of the few bank museums in the United States and has been restored with many period pieces and authentic furniture.
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The civilian life of Petersburg both before, during, and after the Civil War siege is put on display at the Siege Museum. Along with the permanent exhibits, guests can view the short film 'The Echoes Still Remain.'
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Home to the Petersburg Generals summer team, Petersburg Sports Complex consists of multiple fields where visitors can watch baseball games taking place. The complex has several concession stands, including a snow cone machine and an outdoor grill.
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N Market St & Low Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
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Olde Towne Historic District Park is a district of antique galleries, boutiques, craft shops, restaurants, cafes, and a mix of renovated residences. Olde Town also showcases the Courthouse complex and scores of historic and architecturally significant structures.
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Originally the residence of the royal governor, the Governor's Palace is an historical museum offering guided tours and animated demonstrations of life in 18th-Century Colonial Williamsburg. Reconstructed in the 1930s on the original site, the palace and grounds include outbuildings, gardens, and a boxwood maze…
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6005 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
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The Cold Harbor Battlefield Park - Garthright House is a Civil War battlefield area that offers guests the chance to drive through the battleground on a touring road. This particular path features signs that help visitors to understand the positioning of the armies during the battle.
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Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Williamsburg, VA 23187
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The first permanent English colony in America is commemorated by the Jamestown Settlement. The site features replicas of three ships, gallery exhibits, and an introductory film that explains the beginnings of Jamestown from multiple perspectives.
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The Burgess Falls State Park is composed of four waterfalls which cascade down from over 250 feet in elevation. The park also offers fishing from the land or wading into the water, picnic areas, grills, and a children's playground.
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William and Mary College is a Colonial-era campus which has graduated four US presidents. A self-guided or student-led walking tour includes the Sir Christopher Wren building – America's oldest college building – and the historic Swem Library.