Richmond and kids

We%26#39;re planning a trip to Tampa in late March and have decided to drive back (we%26#39;re from NJ). We%26#39;re only staying a few days in Tampa and then plan to drive through/near Richmond(via I-95)on the way back. We got a AAA tour book but have not found much that may be kid friendly.

The kids are 9 mos, 4, and 6 - yes we%26#39;re insane. ; )

Not looking for waterparks or anything like that as we%26#39;re getting our fill of that in Florida.

Any ideas that wouldn%26#39;t be too boring for a kid? Thanks in advance.

We%26#39;re also open to other areas around Richmond - just not too far from I-95 as we%26#39;ll only be in for a day or so.

Thanks all.

Richmond and kids

If you haven%26#39;t done this already....go to ';things to do'; in left column and look for ';family travel';. There is a Children%26#39;s Museum that looks interesting. If your family likes outdoor activity and the weather is nice, go to Belle Isle, it%26#39;s an island in downtown (5th %26amp; Tredager Iron Works BG for parking then take the walking bridge over to island). You can walk around the island, about 2 mi path clearly marked, and see old bldgs that were part of an old prison. If you don%26#39;t mind an hour detour off I95, consider Williamsburg. There is lots to see and do without even purchasing tickets for the Colonial Williamsburg area (read previous posts in Williamsburg forum for ideas). Good luck with that insanity thing.

Richmond and kids

We enjoyed taking our kids to the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond. (Yes, even when they were as young as yours are.) It%26#39;s a hands-on science musuem and even if they don%26#39;t understand all the scientific concepts--it%26#39;s fun to do all the activities. Also, the science museum is fun for parents too. Check out their website for more info.

Do the kids like animals? I think that Maymont is a wonderful place with kid-friendly exhibits. Check out their website: http://www.maymont.org/animals/index.asp

And it%26#39;s only about 2 miles from Exit 78 on I-95/I-64.

I would have to agree with Chicken...Maymont is a beautiful place filled with gardens, animals (and a mini petting zoo). In fact, the entire Maymont area is filled with ponds and beautiful areas. Bring your walking shoes though (lots of hilly areas) The science museum would be great too (they have a wonderful IMAX theater). Depending on how much you are looking to spend for a hotel room, you could stay downtown and be within a short drive to Maymont

The Children%26#39;s Museum and The Science Museum are located right next to each other and are great places to visit. Maymont Park is also a good choice. Richmond has a lot of history and is called the River City so there are museums and tours along the James River but may not be quite as engaging for the kids.

yes, definitely, the children%26#39;s museum! it%26#39;s at the intersection of broad and boulevard. and yeah, if they get bored with that, the science museum is next door.

and i definitely second the maymont suggestion--they have a small petting zoo and bears. the parks is gorgeous and a nice getaway from all the noise and congestion of the city! :)

My first choice with children would be Maymont. The Science Museum would be my second choice. Since my stepdaughter lives in Richmond, and we only live a couple hours away - we visit numberous times a year. Maymont is always on our list.

You also may wish to stop at Henricus Historical Park, just off I-95, at the Rt. 10 exit (between Petersburg and Richmond, about 20 minutes south of downtown Richmond). The park is about 10 minutes off the interstate, winding back to the James River. The original town of Henricus was settled shortly after the landing at Jamestown (1607, is that right local historians?) and is on the James River. Long ago abandoned, but now there are good historical reenactments of an Indian settlement and a Colonial settlement. The children may be able to help the Indians carve a canoe out of a fallen tree trunk. Think about stopping there to let the the older two children run around and absorb some 17th century history, and for everyone to stretch their legs. It%26#39;s a pretty view of the river.

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