- Our list of the best things to do in Mechanicsville, Virginia, features the top 93 nearby activities — including 42 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Mechanicsville, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Mechanicsville, VA , followed by 83 popular activities in nearby cities, including Richmond, Midlothian, Glen Allen, Hopewell, Virginia and Charles City
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3.2 Miles
Richmond International Raceway is a place for Nascar fans to enjoy the scene of tailgating, races, and special appearances/events. The facilities are managed well by staff and police to ensure safety and hospitality for all.
3.2 Miles
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75 votes
400 Sausiluta Drive, Richmond, VA 23227
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Discover the natural world in and around Richmond by visiting the Three Lakes Nature Center and Aquarium. Visitors enjoy the 50,000 gallon aquarium, explore exhibits and multimedia demonstrations, and partake in guided nature walks.
5.3 Miles
A scenic and historical tour of Virginia Union University’s campus is for all visitors, not only prospective students. The old buildings and rich stories about the campus and university are offered by walking tour.
5.4 Miles
Visitors of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden can learn about new plants, relax in the setting, go for a walk, or take gardening classes. The institution also have special programming for kids in the form of the Children's Garden with educational programs and crafts.
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96%
84 votes
110 1/2 E. Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23219
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Visitors to the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site can take free guided tours of an exhibit hall and her preserved home. The entire site including neighbor's homes covers about a quarter of a city block.
5.6 Miles
The former White House of the Confederacy currently houses The Museum of the Confederacy. Personal belongings of leaders such as Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee compose a large section of the collection in addition to other Civil War artifacts, manuscripts, and photographs.
5.7 Miles
A playground and hiking trails are found on the Mineview in the Sky's site. It offers its visitors the view of the surrounding mining complex.
5.7 Miles
Built in 1982, Ginny the Loon is the world's largest floating loon. The bird is 20 feet long and is made out of fiberglass over a metal frame -- tethered to the bottom of a lake by a long cable.
5.7 Miles
Located in Virginia, Minnesota, the Iron Range region and trails provide snowmobilers with the optimum snowmobiling experience. Over 3,000 groomed and signed trails are availabe for snowmobilers in the wintertime.
5.7 Miles
Oldtown-Finntown Overlook is a mining canyon the spans 3 miles long, half a mile wide, and 450 feet deep. It offers views of high rock-cropped walls with red hues from a 50 foot caged safety bridge.