- 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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501 Shirley Plantation Road, Charles City, VA 23030
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Located just outside of Richmond, the Shirley Plantation was established in 1613. It is considered to be the first plantation in Virginia and the oldest family-owned business in the United States with tours being conducted daily.
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12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City, VA 23030
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The site of the first official Thanksgiving in 1619 was held at Berkeley Plantation. Benjamin Harrison who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and President William Henry Harrison were both born at the house as well.
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4800 John Tyler Memorial Highway, Charles City, VA 23030
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Formerly a historic home built in the mid-1800s, the Edgewood Plantation currently serves as a bed and breakfast that is open to the public. Guided tours are conducted daily, and there are special events to highlight the history of the location.
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The manicured and landscaped gardens at the Westover Plantation are open to public visitors daily. However, the actual house is not open to the public, and special arrangements must be made for private groups to enter the house itself.
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14501 John Tyler Highway, Charles City, VA 23226
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Serving as the home of President John Tyler from 1842 until his death, the Sherwood Forest Plantation is considered a national historic landmark. The house and grounds are open daily for self-guided tours.
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16920 Southall Plantation Lane, Charles City, VA 23187
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Piney Grove at Southall's Plantation - 1790 is a painstakingly restored and maintained historic building. Regular tours of the house and surrounding gardens are available.
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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.
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Flowerdew Hundred Road, Hopewell, VA 23860
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Situated in a pine forest, James River National Wildlife Refuge has turtles, bald eagles, and other endangered animals to view. Depending on the season, sportsmen can hunt for deer with a permit.
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Advertised as Virginia's oldest and largest paintball facility, Splatbrothers Paintball Field is a paintball park. Splatbrothers features nine paintball arenas, each with a unique theme, ranging from a P.O.W camp to post-apocalyptic.
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A full-service marina, Jordan Point Yacht Haven offers a variety of services to boaters. The marina sells boats, as well as a range of supplies and accessories. It also offers service, storage, and maintenance.