- TripBuzz found 89 things to do with kids in or near Hopewell, Virginia, including 77 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Richmond, Petersburg, Midlothian and Mechanicsville.
- From Splatbrothers Paintball Field to Hopewell Bowling Center, the Hopewell area offers 59 different types of family activities, including: Marinas, Parks, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
- Located in the Richmond Metropolitan Area of Virginia is the city of Hopewell. Primarily a residential community, the city offers a charming local theatre, family-friendly city parks, various cafes and eclectic shops. Also popular are the cities local museums, focusing on the Civil War and local history, and an 18th-century plantation home.
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Use passes for open play, safety gear, and gun rental at any of 80+ locations including 4 in the DC, Virginia and Southern Maryland area
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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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St Dennis Chapel Museum is actually known as the City Point History Musuem which is located in the church structure itself. The chapel was originally constructed in 1887 as a Catholic site of worship for Navy personnel.
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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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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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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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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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1539 Hickory Hill Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803
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One of the most extensive incidents of the Civil War was the Siege of Petersburg which has been memorialized at the Petersburg National Battlefield Park. A variety of educational tours are offered including reenactments of Civil War life.
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Activities related to the substantial waterway are popular along the Appomattox River Heritage Trail. The trail and the river itself serve as a popular destination for white water rafting, fishing, and canoeing.
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224 Wittten Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
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The Pocahontas Island Black History Museum is a small historical museum described as a representation of the oldest black community in America. Attractions include various exhibits, historical memorabilia, and guided tours.
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Built by a Revolutionary War veteran in 1823, the Centre Hill Mansion has served as a welcoming house to several former presidents. Guided tours of the period rooms are conducted every hour on the hour.