GSICan.com - Things to Do in Virginia
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| James River Days | Many activities and events | Richmond | |
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Grand estate, gardens and animals |
Richmond |
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Metro Richmond Zoo |
8300 Beaver Bridge Rd (804)739-5666 |
Richmond |
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Badge Workshops and Snooze at the Zoo |
Norfolk |
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Zoological Park |
Washington DC |
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Over 30 acres of Gardens |
Richmond |
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Aquarium & Habitats, IMAX theater |
Virginia Beach |
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Wildlife, Aquarium, Trails, Planetarium |
Newport News |
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Interactive Maritime Center - Norfolk |
Norfolk |
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Hike and Lunch with Llamas (not riding) |
Shenandoah Valley |
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Educational Cruises on a Sailship |
Norfolk |
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| Creativity | |||
| * | Color Me Mine | Ceramic parties & Girl Scout programs | Richmond |
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professional theatre for young audiences |
Richmond |
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comprehensive regional art center |
Richmond |
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Ceramic Parties - Carytown |
Richmond |
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Fine Arts and Kids Hands-on Gallery |
Newport News |
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| Exploration | |||
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Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maize & more |
Fredericksburg |
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mine you own gem stones |
Richmond |
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Strawberry Farm, Pumpkin Patch, Fishing, special events |
Ashland |
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Camp-ins and programs, IMAX, special events |
Richmond |
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Golden age of aviation |
Richmond |
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Interactive space & air center, IMAX |
Hampton |
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Top-of-the-hill fruit orchard, hayrides |
Charlottesville |
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Caverns, Antique Cars, Garden Maze |
Shenandoah Valley |
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Overnighters in the Light House |
Virginia Beach |
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| Parks and Camping | |||
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Natural, recreation, living museums |
Richmond |
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Natural and recreational parks |
Richmond |
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System of parks along the James River |
Richmond |
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| Prince William National Park | Group camping and cabins | Triangle, VA | |
| * | Bears Den Trail Center | ideal for scouts to hike the Appalachian Trail | Bluemont, VA |
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SkyAnchor | disAbility Awareness program | Spring Grove, VA |
| Blue Cat on the New | camp in a Tipi, water activites as well | Draper, VA | |
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| Historical & Museums | |||
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Highlights of Historic Areas in Richmond |
Richmond |
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Virginia General Assembly - Tours |
Richmond |
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Momument Avenue Information |
Richmond |
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Discover Virginia ’s Museums and History |
Virginia |
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Richmond |
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Check out the education resources |
Richmond |
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18th Century Tavern, buffet and tours |
Charlottesville |
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Experience the story of America 's beginnings |
Williamsburg |
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Historical Park & Civil War Museum |
Petersburg |
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1611 Citie of Henricus, Interpretive program, events |
Chesterfield |
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Plantation House and collections, special programs |
Richmond |
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three centuries of Richmond life and history |
Richmond |
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Historical Cemetery, Walking Tours |
Richmond |
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| > Girl Scout Trefoil Headstone | |||
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Home of Thomas Jefferson |
Charlottesville |
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Explore the grand estate and gardens and visit the animal farm and wildlife exhibits. Special Programs and events. |
Richmond |
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Historical Canal, Iron Works Center |
Richmond |
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| High Adventure | |||
| Ravenchase Adventures!! | Treasure Hunts - call for walking only adventures | Virginia | |
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River tubing – leisure to Class IV |
Richmond |
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