Virginia Is For Kids & Families: Charlottesville

August 21, 2014

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E3 Elevate Early Education

Sadly, it’s time to wrap up our mini-tour of great places for kids and families across Virginia.  Our fourth and final stop?   Charlottesville!

Charlottesville isn’t just for college kids, there are SO many fun things for children and families!

Here are some favorites:

Image via Carter Mountain

Carter’s Mountain–head up to Cater’s Mountain for peach and apple picking and a beautiful view!

Monticello Trail–enjoy a kid-friendly stroll up to Monticello via the Monticello Trail.  Wide, gravel roads make it kid AND stroller friendly!

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Michie’s Tavern–come to the tavern to  enjoy a “hearty, midday fare” provided by servers in period attire–fun and delicious!

QuickStart Tennis of Central Virginia, a public charity, brings tennis to underserved communities in an effort to:

  • Help combat childhood obesity
  •  Promote lifelong physical activity
  • Teach life skills–integrity, determination, dedication, sportsmanship & teamwork
  • Enhance academic performance
  • Build lasting friendships

Learn more about QuickStart here.

AND, just this week, there are tons of  fun activities for the whole family:

Monday, August 25th
Free entrance to Shenandoah National Park–Enjoy scenery, picnics and hiking FREE of charge!  Click here for more info.

Thursday, August 28th
Teddy Bear Tea at Gordon Avenue Library–Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animals for stories and an outdoor tea party, FREE of charge!  Call 296-5544 for reservations, or click here for more info.

Friday, August 29th
Paint the Town Orange–don’t miss the chance to cheer on the Virginia Cavaliers as the Marching Band leads the football team through the downtown mall for a pep rally before their first home game!  More details here.

For more fun, engaging activities in and around Charlottesville, visit Charlottesville Family.

Missed an earlier post?  Check out these great cities below:

Roanoke
Abingdon
Virginia Beach