Virginia can make American history come alive. Visit Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, tour Civil War battlefields, explore the living history museum at Williamsburg… the possibilities are endless (if the kids object, break up the historical sightseeing with a visit to Busch Gardens). Arlington, site of Arlington National Cemetery, is just across the Potomac River from all the major sites in D.C. In addition to beaches and historical attractions, Virginia has plenty to offer outdoor enthusiasts. Active families will love the Blue Ridge Highlands, where hiking, canoeing and tubing are just a few of the activities offered. Couples might enjoy a romantic mountain cabin in Virginia after a day of hiking in Shenandoah National Park.
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Just happened to see this playground/park from the road as we were leaving Jamestown Settlement to find a late lunch for my family of five. We decided to bring our lunch back to this park to picnic and play for a bit. Turned out it was just what my kids needed after a morning of history immersion (kids are ages 11, 9, and 2). They were able to blow off some steam and just have fun. This colonial Jamestown-themed playground is better than the pictures the reviews portray! We were there on a slightly rainy day when there was a break in the rain. The ground is synthetic so it wasn’t wet nor muddy. The only wet items were the slides. There is a separate area for the two main age groups (2-5, 5-12) and it is definitely the best varied outdoor play area for the younger group we’ve experienced. My 2 year old is usually left out when it comes to playgrounds but this one had no end of climbing structures, slides, toddler swings, even upright swings with special harnesses for them (out be the big kid swings), and barrels and canoes to keep with the Jamestown theme. The play structure for the older ones is similar to what you’d expect but has a few ‘extras’ such as a ship, tunnels, and off to the side is a zip line. There are also plenty of swings. Outside of the playground is a very large grassy field, perfect for walking a dog. This was such a great find!
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Locust Shade Park is a small gem of the Prince William County Parks and Recreation system and it has amenities to suit all ages. Besides the natural beauty and picturesque trails, the park has a fishing lake with marina, bank fishing, picnic tables and pavilions, tennis courts, miniature golf, batting cage, golf driving range and several playgrounds. Because of Covid-19, paddle boats and canoes are not available for rent nor is the amphitheater open. Five miles of relatively easy trails are available for hiking, dog walking or jogging. This park is a popular place for boy and girl scouts. A garden dedicated to a Girl Scout leader is near GRŌ, a natural science education center, is not open to the general public but available to school-age children to explore and interact in a natural setting. One of the trails leads to the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park, part of the National Museum of the Marine Corps complex.
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Wonderful recreation of the original fort with extensive information on local history and the opening to the West. Special events throughout the year recreate the raid at the fort and re-enactors bring back history in detail. Don't miss this opportunity.
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We all have local dumping sites and land fills in our surrounding areas and it was great to see an area turn that land into something useful. The actual park is nice with plenty of pavilion spaces there are many different stairs to go up the hill. From there you get a good view of surrounding area. They also have an exceptional kids playground for all ages 1-10. No cost to enter and couldn't have found a better place to spend a day away from the beach while on vacation!
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