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Things To Do Within An Hour of Richmond, Virginia
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items Richmond has so many places to go! You have educational activities. Roller coaster enthusiasts take your pick of TWO amusement parks! Historic areas are beautiful to walk around any time of year.
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This has become our family amusement park. Lots of good rides, good food. Water park INSIDE the park! No need to go to another location! Wave pool, water slides, little kid areas. Plus food is available inside of the water park. No need to go back in...
Kings Dominion
Go back in time to learn about the beginning of our Country. Learn about different parts of Colonial life.
Colonial Williamsburg
Go visit the Jamestown Settlement. There is so much History to be found in this area!
Jamestown Settlement
This campground has activities going on all summer long. They have a shuttle from the campground to and from Kings Dominion.
Richmond North / Kings Dominion KOA Holiday
Come enjoy the Virginia State Fair! There will be games, rides, and the food! So much food 😊
State Fair of Virginia
Take a trip to the Richmond Science Museum and see the many exhibits they have. They have new exhibits that come in, so definitely keep checking in.
Science Museum of Virginia
If you want to shop till you drop, head on over to the Williamsburg Premium Outlets. There is something for everyone!
Williamsburg Premium Outlets
Enjoy rides for everyone in the family! There are shows all through the day. Grab some good food and have a great day!
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
This is Busch Gardens water park. It's a couple miles up the road from Busch Gardens. It has fun for everyone!
Water Country USA
This place is so cool! You can feed the giraffes. Which I can personally say that my Granddaughter and I had a blast doing! They have some kiddie rides. A sky ride you get to see down into some of the animal enclosures. For an extra fee there are rop...
Metro Richmond Zoo
For those who like to get tattoos and piercings, this is a great place. I personally have gotten tattoos and piercings here.
Lucky 13 Tattooing & Piercing
Are you a baseball fan? Take in a Richmond Flying Squirrels game. They already have the 2026 season schedule posted. You can plan now for a visit during the coming season. They are getting a new Stadium for next season also! Go Squirrels!!
Richmond Flying Squirrels | MiLB.com
Hollywood Cemetery is a famous cemetery here. Two United States Presidents are buried here. As well as Supreme Court Justices and a couple Virginia Governors. I wonder if they tell you the story of the Richmond Vampire??
Hollywood Cemetery Segway Tour
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a beautiful place. All year long they have different events going on. I love going at Christmas time and seeing all the Christmas lights. You can also have your own Special Event there as well.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Are you a fan of Edgar Allan Poe? Take a visit to the Poe Museum. There are artifacts from Poe's life. Check their calendar for special events.
The Poe Museum
The Virginia Museum of Fine Art has 55,000 permanent pieces on display. They do host special exhibits, check their calendar to help plan your visit.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Take a relaxing cruise on the Richmond Canal. These informative tours are not only educational but interesting. My Husband and I loved doing the cruise.
Riverfront Canal Cruises
Do you like to shop at small businesses. Carytown is that place. There are boutiques, vintage stores, and jewelry galleries. Plus you will find plenty of places to grab a bite to eat.
Carytown RVA - Richmond