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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26.7 Miles
72% 110 votes
Skiing & Snowboarding Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, VA 22958 MoreLess Info
From winter to summer, Wintergreen Resort serves as a venue for weddings, meetings, banquets and reunions. The zip, the plunge, hiking, biking, and spa treatments are all activities to partake in when visiting the resort.
27.0 Miles
88% 25 votes
Golf Wintergreen, VA MoreLess Info
The highest elevated golf course in the state of the Virginia is the Devils Knob Golf Course at Wintergreen Resort at over 3,800 feet. This increased elevation makes the course several degrees cooler in the summer months to provide a more enjoyable golfing experience.
27.4 Miles
91% 45 votes
Ziplines McGaheysville, VA MoreLess Info
Several zip line experiences are available at the Massanutten Resort: Zip Line & Canopy Tours. The largest is the Mega Zip Line which is 750 feet long, but there is also a smaller Kids' Adventure Course.
27.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Toy Stores Route 33, Piney Mountain Gifts, Massanutten, VA 22840 MoreLess Info
Children can pick their own teddy bear to stuff and dress at Teddy Bear Factory. The types of bears vary by design and color. Children can also pick other animals to stuff like pandas, cows, rabbits, and frogs.
29.1 Miles
75% 607 votes
Water Parks 1200 Adventure Dr, McGaheysville, VA 22803 MoreLess Info
Contained within the resort itself, the Massanutten Resort Water Park is a moderately sized indoor complex. The site features a lazy river and several slides along with a specialized children's play area.
29.2 Miles
91% 11 votes
Ziplines 1822 Resort Drive, McGaheysville, VA 22840 MoreLess Info
An outdoor amusement area for kids of all ages, the Kids' Zip Line and Canopy Tour offers a variety of adventure activities. In addition to zip lining, the company offers an adventure ropes course.
30.2 Miles
100% 32 votes
Horseback Riding 2926 Barterbrook Rd, Staunton, VA 24401 MoreLess Info
Located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley are the Star B Stables. Offering guided trail rides and riding lessons, the stables welcome riders of all ages and of all skill level.
30.5 Miles
90% 247 votes
Farms & Ranches 5060 Newcomer Lane, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 MoreLess Info
The White Oak Lavender Farm gives guests the unique opportunity to lean more about the growing of lavender in a very fragrant setting. In addition to tours of the fields, they offer a shop that sells lavender-based products and a discovery area that includes a petting zoo for kids.
31.5 Miles
96% 464 votes
History Museums 1290 Richmond Road, Staunton, VA 24402 MoreLess Info
Historical interpreters dressed in costume embrace the stories of life on a farm during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries at the Frontier Culture Museum. The farm houses are made operational with these interpreters who perform tasks common to life during those time periods for visitors.
32.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling 831 Greenville Avenue, Staunton, VA 24401 MoreLess Info
Staunton Bowling Lanes offers open bowling and league play and on weekends holds special disco nights with appropriate lights and music. They are available for parties and they also have a snack bar with food and beverages.
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