- 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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Primarily used for sports, Beale Park features three baseball fields with bleachers and a concession stand. It also has a children's playground as well as a private pool with two diving boards.
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One of the biggest municipal parks in the United States is the Newport News Park, offering woodland areas, meadows, and lakes. Camping, boating, and fishing are the predominant activities, but festivals are also held at the park during the year.
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A roller and inline skating rink, Smithfield Skate Ltd offers open skating as well as pickup hockey for both kids and adults. The rink is also available for reservations for birthday parties and special events.
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As a site of a famous battle in the Revolutionary War, Yorktown Battlefield features an open meadow for visitors to explore. The site hosts artillery cannon firing demonstrations by professionals dressed up in Colonial outfits.
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The Yorktown Victory Centre is a living-history museum focused on the American Revolution. Costumed interpreters bring to life a re-created Continental Army encampment and 1780s working farm, while indoor exhibitions focus on the Declaration of Independence, and 18th Century artifacts.
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Situated along Warwick River, Riverview Farm Park features a 30,000-square-foot community playground, a dog park and athletic fields. The park provides two miles of paved trails, sheltered picnic areas, restroom facilities and a skate park.
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The Watermen's Museum is a waterfront museum exploring the role of the Chesapeake Bay watermen in local history through crafts and tools of the trade. A wooden boat builder's crew works twice weekly at the site.
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Patriot Tours and Provisions offers group tours of historic Yorktown, Kingsmill Resort or the Colonial National Historical Park on personal Segways (gliding two-wheeled transportation device). Choose from a variety of on and off-road guided routes. Additional services include bike, kayak and paddleboard rental,…
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A 2-acre sandy beach on the York River, Yorktown Beach offers unsupervised swimming, sightseeing, boating, a fishing pier and large grass picnic area. Restroom and shower available April through mid-October.
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Become a crew member on one of two historic schooner ships with a sailing trip on the York River through Yorktown Sailing Charters. Enjoy a 2-hour scenic sail, or experience a kid-centred Pirate Cruise where the young passengers raise the sails and help steer the ship.