Things to Do with Kids in Petersburg, VA

  • TripBuzz found 79 things to do with kids in or near Petersburg, Virginia, including 62 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Richmond, Midlothian, Hopewell and Charles City.
  • From Petersburg National Battlefield Park to Pamplin Historical Park, the Petersburg area offers 55 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Historic Sites, Military Museums and Battlefields.
  • Located only 23 miles from state capital Richmond, Petersburg, VA is situated on the Appomattox River. The river was pivotal for the growth of the area in development years and earned Fort Henry, which would go on to play a key role in the future of the nation, including being the center of intelligence for the plans to capture confederate Richmond in the Civil War.
  • TripBuzz found 79 things to do with kids in or near Petersburg, Virginia, including 62 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Richmond, Midlothian, Hopewell and Charles City.
  • From Petersburg National Battlefield Park to Pamplin Historical Park, the Petersburg area offers 55 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Historic Sites, Military Museums and Battlefields.
  • Located only 23 miles from state capital Richmond, Petersburg, VA is situated on the Appomattox River. The river was pivotal for the growth of the area in development years and earned Fort Henry, which would go on to play a key role in the future of the nation, including being the center of intelligence for the plans to capture confederate Richmond in the Civil War.
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27.4 Miles
96% 1114 votes
Botanical Gardens 1800 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA 23228 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden can learn about new plants, relax in the setting, go for a walk, or take gardening classes. The institution also have special programming for kids in the form of the Children's Garden with educational programs and crafts.
29.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 9120 Burkwood Club Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 MoreLess Info
Family oriented and owned by its members, the Burkwood Swim & Racquet Club offers a variety of amenities, including tennis and aquatics facilities and lessons, exercise equipment, rooms, and classes, and a variety of youth programs.
29.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 8996 Pole Green Park Ln, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a community park with softball fields, multipurpose fields, playgrounds and hiking trails at Hanover County Parks & Recreation. The park also features a community center, skate park, and picnic shelter.
30.8 Miles
91% 11 votes
Trampoline Parks 10087 Brook Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059 MoreLess Info
Jumpology offers over 8,000 square feet of connected, world-class trampolines. Their trampoline field features over 50 trampolines, the famous angled wall trampolines, a pit of multicolored foam blocks and basketball and dodgeball areas.
30.9 Miles
8% 12 votes
Movie Theaters 10091 Jeb Stuart Parkway, Glen Allen, VA 23060 MoreLess Info
With comfortable seating and an array of concessions, Regal Cinemas Virginia Center Stadium 20 shows the latest movies. And with several theaters including those showing IMAX and 3D films, there are many movies to choose from.
31.0 Miles
54% 41 votes
Children's Museums 2200 Old Brick Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060 MoreLess Info
A wide variety of exhibits are put on display at the Children's Museum of Richmond - Short Pump. They offer a children's garage and play area, art studio, and even a play-based super market where kids can freely roam and try their hand at grocery shopping.
31.3 Miles
100% 5 votes
Farms & Ranches 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 MoreLess Info
A living history farm attraction from 1860, Meadow Farm Museum is a fun way to educate kids. The museum and surrounding area contain play equipment, fishing, a nature trail, and picnic areas.
31.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 10800 Brookley Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 MoreLess Info
The Glen Allen Community Center is a community organization that provides social, recreational, and community building activities. The facility has an aquatic center that provides swimming lessons and a swim team.
31.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Race Tracks 4600 Cox Rd., Glen Allen, VA 23060 MoreLess Info
Consisting of a dirt banked track, Arena Racing USA hosts indoor races for stock cars. The track is surrounded by stadium seating so visitors can get a birds eye view of the race from the stands.
31.5 Miles
93% 27 votes
Farms & Ranches 11300 Winfrey Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059 MoreLess Info
The Lavender Fields Herb Farm is an herb and plant farm that is home to USDA certified vegetables plants, herbs, and organic gardening supplies. The farm also provides organic plant potting mixes as well as mushroom composts.
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