- TripBuzz found 82 things to do with kids in or near Mechanicsville, Virginia, including 73 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Richmond, Midlothian, Glen Allen and Hopewell.
- From Romp n' Roll to AMF Hanover Lanes, the Mechanicsville area offers 53 different types of family activities, including: Battlefields, Bowling, Playgrounds and National & State Parks.
- Mechanicsville, VA is only a fifteen minute drive from state capital Richmond. Settled in the 17th century, Mechanicsville has a notable history in many future-shaping battles, including many in the Civil War. History buffs can relive past events and admire preserved artifacts at Beaverdam Creek Battlefield, Cold Harbor, and Gaines' Mill.
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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.
26.5 Miles
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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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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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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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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Home to the Petersburg Generals summer team, Petersburg Sports Complex consists of multiple fields where visitors can watch baseball games taking place. The complex has several concession stands, including a snow cone machine and an outdoor grill.
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Owned and operated by the county, Ferndale Park has long been a recreational spot within the local area. However, recently attempts have been made to upgrade the park and raise the water level of the old canal which runs through it.
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Lee Memorial Park is a historic park and national historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.The district includes the park's roadways, paths and trails and the Lee Park Wild Flower and Bird Sanctuary.
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A positive place for local kids to have fun without video games and other electronics, The Skate Factory is introducing the newest generation of kids to good old fashioned fun with skate birthday parties, open weekend skate, and more.