ADDY GRACE PLAYGROUND This all abilities playground was built through the Addy Grace Foundation. It is near exit 150B on I81, so this is great place to burn some energy during a road trip, or just go to while in Roanoke, … [Read more...] about All Abilities Playground in Roanoke, VA
Outdoors
Richmond restaurants with patio dining
While most restaurant and beverage establishments are offering indoor dining. With certain health risks and the beautiful weather, dining at a patio, especially one with a view, sounds like the best option. Patio dining is a festive solution to enjoying someone … [Read more...] about Richmond restaurants with patio dining
Make a Splash at Richmond’s Water Parks
During the summer one of the most fun ways to cool off is at one of the local water parks. Here in Richmond there are four that make it easy to beat the heat. Fortunately, there are ways to save at each of the parks, making this an exciting and affordable … [Read more...] about Make a Splash at Richmond’s Water Parks
Helpful Hints for Visiting Kings Dominion
Kings Dominion is open! In addition to the familiar favorites, a new ride, Tumbili is open. KD patrons will find an exciting ride in the Jungle Expedition area of the park, where Tumbili riders will enjoy spinning over the rainforest canopy. The ride is … [Read more...] about Helpful Hints for Visiting Kings Dominion
Ways to Save at King’s Dominion’s Soak City
It’s summertime in RVA, and if there’s one thing all Richmonders have in common during the summer, it’s finding ways to beat the humidity. While there are several public pools and splash pads in the area, I urge you to consider visiting Soak City at Kings Dominion … [Read more...] about Ways to Save at King’s Dominion’s Soak City
Creek Splashing Cool Fun Around Richmond
When my son was about 18 months, one of my parenting mentors, a mom whose children were a few years older than mine, let me in on a huge secret. “JAW” she called it. Just Add Water. It was her way to make any activity more exciting. Since then we have … [Read more...] about Creek Splashing Cool Fun Around Richmond
White Bank Park: Inclusive Playground in Colonial Heights, Virginia
White Bank Park in Colonial Heights, VA, is home to one of the most modernized, unique playgrounds we have seen! It was created through the Maddie Mann Foundation so ALL children, regardless of abilities or backgrounds, could play … [Read more...] about White Bank Park: Inclusive Playground in Colonial Heights, Virginia
Farmville, Virginia: Family Day Trip
Known as a two college town and a furniture shopping destination, Farmville, Virginia is also a charming town to take a family day trip. An hour drive from Richmond will take you to the longest bridge in the state, several museums, unique restaurants and a … [Read more...] about Farmville, Virginia: Family Day Trip
Parks around Richmond, Virginia
Richmond has no shortage of outdoor offerings. Belle Isle, Pony Pasture and Libby Hill Park are often at the top of the list when it comes to RVA’s best outdoor spaces; however, over the last few years, my family and I have discovered several, lesser known, yet … [Read more...] about Parks around Richmond, Virginia
Five Day Trips for RVA Families
Richmonders are fortunate to have so many local attractions; but, occasionally, it can be nice to take a day trip and explore a new town. From Richmond, there are an abundance of family-friendly choices for day trips. Here, RVA on the Cheap breaks down day trips … [Read more...] about Five Day Trips for RVA Families
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