- 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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Superior National Forest's Lookout Mountain Trails are an extensive network of trails suitable for hiking, biking, and skiing. They include a 15 mile trail system as well as a half-mile trail designated for exercise and punctuated by exercise stations.
5.8 Miles
Founded in 2010, Real Richmond Food Tours provides visitors with the opportunity to learn about and enjoy the cuisine from around the city. Tours ranging anywhere from local eateries to southern style cuisine to pie restaurants are available.
5.9 Miles
Designed by Thomas Jefferson and Charles-Louis Clerisseau, the Virginia Capitol Building serves as the oldest continously operating legislature in the Western Hemisphere. The site is open to visitors every day of the week with guided tours running Monday through Saturday.
6.0 Miles
Featuring an extensive collection of manuscripts, letters and personal items of well-known American writer Edgar Allan Poe, the Edgar Allan Poe Museum preserves the author's life and career for visitors to a series of historic Richmond buildings.
6.1 Miles
Many permanent exhibits are housed at the Science Museum of Virginia, focusing on different areas of science like space, the human body, animals, and the environment. Live science demonstrations are also performed daily in addition to IMAX films.
6.1 Miles
A walk down the historic Canal Walk is a wonderful way to view the waterfront and the restoration of the old canal system. A boat ride is offered for those who do not wish to walk but are interested in sightseeing.
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With the goal of providing creative play experiences for children, Children's Museum of Richmond hosts a variety exhibits for guests to explore. Their exhibits include a grocery store, apple tree, art studio, dino zone, little farm, playhouse, and more.
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Featuring seating for over 3,600 individuals, the Landmark Theater is a performing arts theater host to a number of events throughout the year. Popular events include numerous concerts, speakers, and live performances.
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Founded by local Richmond Holocaust survivor Jay Ipson, the Virginia Holocaust Museum provides accounts of local survivors, and uses the Ipson family's story to illustrate the larger story of the Holocaust.
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With Altria Theater, visitors can see a variety of performing art events, from nationally recognized musicians to Broadway musicals. On each level, the theater has a concession stand that serves refreshments, snacks, and alcoholic beverages.