- 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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47.3 Miles
91%
149 votes
1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach, VA
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Visitors can view the home of four generations of the Washington family at George Washington's Birthplace. The National Monument offers tours of the home of America's first president and founding father.
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268 Kings Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
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Visitors get to step back in time when visiting George Washington's Ferry Farm. The farm, and Washington's childhood home, takes guests on a tour through Civil War artifacts, 18th century plant life and the farms sprawling grounds that cover over 80 acres.
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Filled with nature trails, Alum Spring Park offers visitors creeks and forests to explore. The park features a large rock structure with a ledge that visitors can take in panoramic views of the park from.
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51 Towne Center Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
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Splitsville Luxury Lanes & Dinner Lounge combines upscale food like kani kama krab or chicken Caesar salads with bowling. This alley also offers bowling for couples without the dinner, as well as a snack bar, and pro shop.
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Busch Gardens is an action-packed adventure park with European theming. There are more than 350 acres of entertainment and attractions, including several top-rated roller coasters, live stage shows, and restaurants.
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12100 Kilarney Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
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A 50-lane traditional bowling center, AMF Fredericksburg Lanes offers open and league bowling along with a pro shop. The center provides food and drinks, arcade game machines, a bar and televisions featuring sports programming.
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908 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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The largest collection of documents and artifacts in the United States that are related to former president James Monroe can be found at the James Monroe Museum & Memorial Library. It was first opened in 1927 and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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907 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA
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Focused on civilian life during the Civil War era, Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center houses documents, artifacts and artwork from the local area in seven permanent exhibits, alongside special events like Second Saturdays, dedicated to interactive activities for all ages..
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1201 Washington Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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George Washington's sister and brother-in-law built the Georgian-style Kenmore Plantation & Gardens just before the Revolutionary War. The house itself and garden have been restored for tours, and there is also the Crowinshield Museum building which offers rotating exhibits.
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The white, elegant Mary Washington House was purchased by George Washington for his mother. It now holds a museum with several personal items that Mary Washington owned and a fully landscaped garden.