- 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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6629 Lake Harbour Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112
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The Children's Museum of Richmond is a museum that promotes the idea that children grow and learn through play. The museum features exhibits including the 'Garage', the 'New Stage', and the 'Art Studio'.
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14700 Village Square Pl, Midlothian, VA 23112
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Hosting a range of fitness classes, Woodlake Swim & Racquet Club offers yoga, Zumba, and other cardio classes to enroll in. In addition to classes, the club has a pool, circuit training room, outdoor tennis courts, and other amenities.
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Opened in 1959, the Southside Speedway is a 1/3-mile paved racing track host to a number of events throughout the racing season. Visitors commonly attending weekend short-track races and enjoying the concessions options provided there.
20.2 Miles
Originally created to provide soccer tours around the world, XL Sports World today provides all kinds of sport touring and is also an indoor soccer facility. They have multiple fields and a snack bar that offers alcohol.
20.4 Miles
Virginia Aviation Museum houses over 30 vintage military and civilian aircraft including the rare SR-71 Blackbird. It also exhibits aviation memorabilia, engines, a World War II diorama, and the Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame.
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Kittiewan Plantation overlooks Kittiewan Creek and the James River. The plantation is a working farm with a museum that houses various memorabilia including the collections of an extensive set of 19th and 20th century kitchen and food preparation items.
21.0 Miles
A walk down the historic Canal Walk is a wonderful way to view the waterfront and the restoration of the old canal system. A boat ride is offered for those who do not wish to walk but are interested in sightseeing.
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Founded by local Richmond Holocaust survivor Jay Ipson, the Virginia Holocaust Museum provides accounts of local survivors, and uses the Ipson family's story to illustrate the larger story of the Holocaust.
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Featuring an extensive collection of manuscripts, letters and personal items of well-known American writer Edgar Allan Poe, the Edgar Allan Poe Museum preserves the author's life and career for visitors to a series of historic Richmond buildings.
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The 348-mile James River is the 12th longest river in the United States found entirely within one state. The river is popular for canoeing, fishing, kayaking, hiking, swimming, and white water rafting.