Things to Do with Kids in Charlottesville, VA

  • TripBuzz found 28 things to do with kids in or near Charlottesville, Virginia, including 14 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Waynesboro, Gordonsville, Fredericksburg and Orange.
  • From Virginia Discovery Museum to John Paul Jones Arena, the Charlottesville area offers 49 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Historic Homes, Bike Paths and Hiking Trails.
  • Charlottesville rests within central Virginia roughly 70 miles northwest of the capital city of Richmond. Both Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe called the city home before they became Presidents of the United States, leaving several historic sites in the area. It currently serves as a population university town with a multitude of restaurants, entertainment venues, and local music.
  • TripBuzz found 28 things to do with kids in or near Charlottesville, Virginia, including 14 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Waynesboro, Gordonsville, Fredericksburg and Orange.
  • From Virginia Discovery Museum to John Paul Jones Arena, the Charlottesville area offers 49 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Historic Homes, Bike Paths and Hiking Trails.
  • Charlottesville rests within central Virginia roughly 70 miles northwest of the capital city of Richmond. Both Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe called the city home before they became Presidents of the United States, leaving several historic sites in the area. It currently serves as a population university town with a multitude of restaurants, entertainment venues, and local music.
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100% 1 votes
Theaters 1 E. Main Street, Luray, VA 22835 MoreLess Info
Hosting educational programs for the community, The Performing Arts Center of Luray provides a venue to watch both local and national entertainers. The center is decorated with artwork from regional artists.
44.0 Miles
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Farms & Ranches 221 Good Mill Road, Luray, VA 22835 MoreLess Info
Cedar Point Farm is nestled low in the hillside less than 200 yards from the historic Shenandoah River. The facility offers breathtaking views of meadow, river and mountains and provides a sense of the past of a historic region.
44.2 Miles
94% 99 votes
Historic Sites Route 305, New Market, VA 22844 MoreLess Info
Covering 300 acres, the New Market State Historical Park includes the original Civil War battlefield where the fight took place. There is also a museum dedicated to the battle and the war as a whole along with the 19th century Bushong Farm.
44.3 Miles
58% 19 votes
Golf 970 U.S. Hwy 211 West, Luray, VA 22835 MoreLess Info
Within the Shenadoah Valley is the Caverns Country Club, focused on luxury in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The main attraction of the club is the golf resort which features 6,499 yards of gentle fairways that overlook the Shenadoah River.
44.4 Miles
76% 112 votes
Off Road & ATV 3095 US Highway 211 E, Luray, VA 22835 MoreLess Info
Expeditions within the Appalachian Mountains can be arranged through Appalachian Adventures. The business offers ATV rentals, jet ski rentals, kayak rentals, party boats, and horseback riding excursions for those who wish to enjoy the outdoor activities of the region.
44.8 Miles
98% 107 votes
Ziplines 2354 US Highway 211 East, Luray, VA 22835 MoreLess Info
Both ziplining and climbing are offered over 50 acres of forest with Bear Mountain Ziplines. The adventures are divided into a series of ziplines and a separate climbing wall with emphasis on family-friendly adventure.
44.8 Miles
85% 54 votes
Family Fun Center 2250 US Hwy 211 East, Luray, VA 22835 MoreLess Info
Families can enjoy the great outdoors with a stay at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Luray. With the option of either a cabin or campground rental, this park is just a short drive from Shenandoah National Park.
45.0 Miles
88% 110 votes
Historic Sites 8895 George Collins Parkway, New Market, VA MoreLess Info
Located on the grounds of the historic Bushong Farm, the Virginia Museum of the Civil War covers the history of this monumental war across the state as well as specific exhibits on the Battle of New Market. Visitors can also take a self-guided tour of the nearby battlefield.
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Military Museums 8895 George R Collins Parkway, New Market, VA 22844 MoreLess Info
Located in the New Market Battlefield State Park, the Hall of Valor Civil War Museum pays tribute to the cadets who fought in the Battle of New Market. The Emmy award-winning Field Of Lost Shoes is shown hourly.
45.9 Miles
67% 21 votes
Flea Markets 3549 Old Valley Pike, New Market, VA 22844 MoreLess Info
Featuring over 50 dealers selling a variety of products, the Shenandoah Valley Flea Market is a market selling numerous items to the general public. Items sold at the market include household and personal goods, collectibles, and antiques.
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