- TripBuzz found 79 things to do with kids in or near Petersburg, Virginia, including 62 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Richmond, Midlothian, Hopewell and Charles City.
- From Petersburg National Battlefield Park to Pamplin Historical Park, the Petersburg area offers 55 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Historic Sites, Military Museums and Battlefields.
- Located only 23 miles from state capital Richmond, Petersburg, VA is situated on the Appomattox River. The river was pivotal for the growth of the area in development years and earned Fort Henry, which would go on to play a key role in the future of the nation, including being the center of intelligence for the plans to capture confederate Richmond in the Civil War.
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Whether you are an avid league bowler or just want to spend a few hours with friends, Williamsburg Lanes, is an ideal choice. This AMF bowling center features 40 lanes for bowling, as well as a restaurant and amenities for your next party or event.
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As one of the state of Virginia's largest inflatable playgrounds, Bounce House offers 30 000 square feet of inflatable entertainment, along with an indoor go-kart track and indoor picnic areas.
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!
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1735 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Treat your family to a fantastically, unusual day of fun at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Inside, enjoy the 4-D movies, and over 350 exhibits that will startle thrill, and open your eyes to the oddities that can be found in the world around us.
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An eight-screen movie theater, Movie Tavern Williamsburg displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, adult beverages and an in-theater dining menu that includes appetizers, burgers, salads, pizza and dessert.
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2001 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
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One of the most popular miniature golf courses in Williamsburg is Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. It is set in the world of 18th century buccaneers through mountain caves, beneath waterfalls, and over several footbridges.
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Located at Great Wolf Lodge, MagiQuest is described as the world's largest live action game. Players use magic wands to help solve mysteries in this interactive role playing game that leads guests on quests and adventures throughout the site.
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Originally the residence of the royal governor, the Governor's Palace is an historical museum offering guided tours and animated demonstrations of life in 18th-Century Colonial Williamsburg. Reconstructed in the 1930s on the original site, the palace and grounds include outbuildings, gardens, and a boxwood maze…
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Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Williamsburg, VA 23187
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The first permanent English colony in America is commemorated by the Jamestown Settlement. The site features replicas of three ships, gallery exhibits, and an introductory film that explains the beginnings of Jamestown from multiple perspectives.
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William and Mary College is a Colonial-era campus which has graduated four US presidents. A self-guided or student-led walking tour includes the Sir Christopher Wren building – America's oldest college building – and the historic Swem Library.
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Known for their historic plays, Kimball Theatre is a venue for a variety of performing arts. They feature colonial themed acts like The Grand Entertainment Medley, which involves audience participation.