- 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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American military history takes centerstage at the Virginia War Museum. Collections at the museum include weapons, uniforms, personal artifacts, war posters, and more to follow the development of the United States military.
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Open to the public, Huntington Beach is lifeguard monitored beach, providing visitors with a safe environment to go swimming in. The beach also has sand volleyball courts available on a first come, first serve basis.
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Riverpark Drive at Mercury Blvd, Newport News, VA 23607
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Huntington Park Beach sits alongside the James River with a small beach, lifeguards, bathroom facilities and a public boat launch that is open all year. A large, updated playground called Fort Fun is also available for younger children.
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Held within the fort itself is Fort Monroe's Casemate Museum. It chronicles the military history of the fort, including the restored room where Jefferson Davis was briefly held as a prisoner following the Civil War.
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The steamboat era of the Chesapeake Bay is preserved and put on display at the Steamboat Era Museum. Rather than just focused on steamboat items and artifacts, the collection observes the people who were involved with this time and how their lives changed because of it.
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At Christ Church Foundation, visitors can explore a historic brick building with archways, pews, and other features. The church has a small museum and gift shop with artifacts from the building's history.
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The Dog & Oyster Vineyard is the vineyard of the Hope & Glory Inn. The vineyard contains rooms to stay in with access to a pool, as well as wine tasting opportunities sampling locally grown wines.
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Featuring a nine-lane bowling alley, CineBistro and Score at Peninsula Town Center is an eight-screen movie theater featuring first-run films. The facility offers a bar and lounge, high-back rocking chairs, 3D movies, reserved seating and digital presentation.
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Cinema Cafe Hampton is a movie theater and restaurant that serves foods including homemade pizza, chicken sandwiches, appetizers, and alcoholic beverages. The cinema features DTS digital sound and high-back rocking chairs.
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Lone Star Lakes Park has over 11 lakes for visitors to enjoy. Facilities at the park include horse riding trails, an archery range, a playground, fishing areas, and picnic tables.