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Pocahontas State Park is a state park located in Chesterfield, Virginia, United States, not far from the state capitol of Richmond. The park was laid out by the Civilian Conservation Corps along the Swift Creek, and at 7,950 acres was, at its creation, Virginia's largest state park.
Pocahontas offers boating, picnicking, camping, camping cabins, 64-plus miles of trails, and nature and history programs. The Aquatic Center, which has a toddler pool, fountain wet deck, three-foot and five-foot-deep leisure pools, an activity pool and two tubular water slides, affords seasonal water-based activities for all. Three lakes offer plenty of fishing. Boat rentals are available seasonally by the 225-acre Swift Creek Lake. The Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, dedicated to Depression-era workers who helped build the state park system, is one of a handful in the nation. Two dining halls may be rented for meetings, weddings and special events. Rustic group facilities with primitive overnight cabins (bunkhouses) are available seasonally for larger groups.
The park's 2,000-seat amphitheater hosts the Pocahontas Premieres series of concerts and family-friendly entertainment.
Pocahontas State Park's location and 64 miles of trails make it particularly popular among bicyclists.
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Pocahontas ríkispark
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Pocahontas State Park is a state park located in Chesterfield, Virginia, United States, not far from the state capitol of Richmond. The park was laid out by the Civilian Conservation Corps along the Swift Creek, and at 7,950 acres was, at its creation, Virginia's largest state park.
Pocahontas offers boating, picnicking, camping, camping cabins, 64-plus miles of trails, and nature and history programs. The Aquatic Center, which has a toddler pool, fountain wet deck, three-foot and five-foot-deep leisure pools, an activity pool and two tubular water slides, affords seasonal water-based activities for all. Three lakes offer plenty of fishing. Boat rentals are available seasonally by the 225-acre Swift Creek Lake. The Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, dedicated to Depression-era workers who helped build the state park system, is one of a handful in the nation. Two dining halls may be rented for meetings, weddings and special events. Rustic group facilities with primitive overnight cabins (bunkhouses) are available seasonally for larger groups.
The park's 2,000-seat amphitheater hosts the Pocahontas Premieres series of concerts and family-friendly entertainment.
Pocahontas State Park's location and 64 miles of trails make it particularly popular among bicyclists.
Cities
Only 1 hour away! Williamsburg, was capital of the Virginia Colony from 1699 to 1780 and played a significant role in the American Revolution. It forms the “Historic Triangle” together with Jamestown and Yorktown. Its heart is Colonial Williamsburg, a historic district and living-history museum where actors in period costume depict daily Colonial life in the streets, stores and workshops.
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Williamsburg
Only 1 hour away! Williamsburg, was capital of the Virginia Colony from 1699 to 1780 and played a significant role in the American Revolution. It forms the “Historic Triangle” together with Jamestown and Yorktown. Its heart is Colonial Williamsburg, a historic district and living-history museum where actors in period costume depict daily Colonial life in the streets, stores and workshops.
Only 25 minutes to downtown! Whether you are passionate about history, arts, gardens, antiques, fine dining, outdoor recreation, theme parks, or NASCAR, there's something for every taste in the Historic Richmond Region. Come find out why so many visitors fall in love with the Historic Richmond Region every day.
Richmond offers a wide range of cultural attractions. One of the finest museums in the Southeast, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, features collections from Europe, the Far East, and America. Special collections include the Faberge Russian Imperial Jewels and the Lewis Collection of Art Nouveau. Other major museums include the Science Museum of Virginia, the Children’s Museum, the Edgar Allen Poe Museum, the Valentine Museum and the Museum of the Confederacy. These reflect Virginia's heritage as well as the wonders of the modern age.
Musical entertainment is varied with the Richmond Symphony and the Virginia Opera Association representing just a few of the numerous organizations presenting regular productions to the community. The region also hosts a number of touring Broadway musicals and other guest performances to complement local organizations. The Richmond Ballet and the Concert Ballet of Virginia add to the diversity in the performing arts.
Both public and private recreational facilities are available throughout Richmond. Thousands of acres of parks and recreational facilities are available for both indoor and outdoor enthusiasts. The localities offer year round comprehensive programs of activities and events for all ages. Programs offered include arts and crafts, dance, music, competitive and leisure sports, games, and special events. The region is home to fourteen public and eighteen private golf courses.
The James and Appomattox Rivers provide an excellent opportunity for water sports including swimming, boating, canoeing, water skiing, and fishing. The James River is a major recreational resource for the community. Over 10,700 acres of park land runs along both sides of the river.
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Richmond
Only 25 minutes to downtown! Whether you are passionate about history, arts, gardens, antiques, fine dining, outdoor recreation, theme parks, or NASCAR, there's something for every taste in the Historic Richmond Region. Come find out why so many visitors fall in love with the Historic Richmond Region every day.
Richmond offers a wide range of cultural attractions. One of the finest museums in the Southeast, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, features collections from Europe, the Far East, and America. Special collections include the Faberge Russian Imperial Jewels and the Lewis Collection of Art Nouveau. Other major museums include the Science Museum of Virginia, the Children’s Museum, the Edgar Allen Poe Museum, the Valentine Museum and the Museum of the Confederacy. These reflect Virginia's heritage as well as the wonders of the modern age.
Musical entertainment is varied with the Richmond Symphony and the Virginia Opera Association representing just a few of the numerous organizations presenting regular productions to the community. The region also hosts a number of touring Broadway musicals and other guest performances to complement local organizations. The Richmond Ballet and the Concert Ballet of Virginia add to the diversity in the performing arts.
Both public and private recreational facilities are available throughout Richmond. Thousands of acres of parks and recreational facilities are available for both indoor and outdoor enthusiasts. The localities offer year round comprehensive programs of activities and events for all ages. Programs offered include arts and crafts, dance, music, competitive and leisure sports, games, and special events. The region is home to fourteen public and eighteen private golf courses.
The James and Appomattox Rivers provide an excellent opportunity for water sports including swimming, boating, canoeing, water skiing, and fishing. The James River is a major recreational resource for the community. Over 10,700 acres of park land runs along both sides of the river.
Sightseeing
Depending on your route, you can begin to see Virginia's mountains appearing on the horizon in less than an hour of driving! Virginia's mountain ranges are world-famous for a number of reasons, including the challenging hiking trails, scenic winding drives, and the storied musical history of Appalachia. Whether you travel in the spring, summer, fall, or winter, the mountains of Virginia invite you to come for a visit and stay a while. And be sure to block off some down time on your itinerary; often, the most memorable part of a stay in the mountains involves just sitting still and taking in the beauty of Virginia’s rolling landscape. Discover all there is to LOVE about the mountains of Virginia.
You’ll often hear Virginians refer to the mountains as the Appalachian Mountains, and while this is correct, the Appalachian chain actually runs down most of the eastern North American coast. To be more specific to a region, the Appalachian Mountains are divided further into smaller mountain chains. The two major chains that run through Virginia are the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Allegheny Mountains.
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Appalachian Mountains
Depending on your route, you can begin to see Virginia's mountains appearing on the horizon in less than an hour of driving! Virginia's mountain ranges are world-famous for a number of reasons, including the challenging hiking trails, scenic winding drives, and the storied musical history of Appalachia. Whether you travel in the spring, summer, fall, or winter, the mountains of Virginia invite you to come for a visit and stay a while. And be sure to block off some down time on your itinerary; often, the most memorable part of a stay in the mountains involves just sitting still and taking in the beauty of Virginia’s rolling landscape. Discover all there is to LOVE about the mountains of Virginia.
You’ll often hear Virginians refer to the mountains as the Appalachian Mountains, and while this is correct, the Appalachian chain actually runs down most of the eastern North American coast. To be more specific to a region, the Appalachian Mountains are divided further into smaller mountain chains. The two major chains that run through Virginia are the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Allegheny Mountains.
The Beach!
Virginia Beach, a coastal city in southeastern Virginia, lies where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. A 3-mile boardwalk stretches along its beach-lined oceanfront. The bayside First Landing State Park marks the 1607 arrival of the Jamestown colonists from England. The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center exhibits ocean life including sharks, rays and sea turtles in globally themed habitats.
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Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, a coastal city in southeastern Virginia, lies where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. A 3-mile boardwalk stretches along its beach-lined oceanfront. The bayside First Landing State Park marks the 1607 arrival of the Jamestown colonists from England. The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center exhibits ocean life including sharks, rays and sea turtles in globally themed habitats.
Amusement Parks
400 acres packed with more than 60 rides, shows and attractions for all kinds of explorers. Thrill-seekers will get their adrenaline fix with one of the East Coast’s largest collection of breath-taking roller coasters – 13 in all -- including Intimidator 305™, which stretches 305 feet tall and screams at more than 90 miles per hour. Families can explore Planet Snoopy with zany shows and activities featuring Snoopy and the entire PEANUTS™ gang plus 20 rides designed for families to experience together!
Steel and wood combine forces to bring you their newest roller coaster, Twisted Timbers. This hybrid coaster is the first of its kind in the mid-Atlantic and uses the latest technology to bring you a ride experience impossible on a traditional wooden coaster. Plus, coming November 2019, a brand-new season of fun with WinterFest, a holiday event filled with millions of lights, festive activities, rides and more.
Soak up the sun in the recently expanded Soak City, our all-inclusive 20-acre water park, filled with exciting water slides, two wave pools, cabanas, an interactive splash pad for kids and more!
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Kings Dominion
16000 Theme Park Way400 acres packed with more than 60 rides, shows and attractions for all kinds of explorers. Thrill-seekers will get their adrenaline fix with one of the East Coast’s largest collection of breath-taking roller coasters – 13 in all -- including Intimidator 305™, which stretches 305 feet tall and screams at more than 90 miles per hour. Families can explore Planet Snoopy with zany shows and activities featuring Snoopy and the entire PEANUTS™ gang plus 20 rides designed for families to experience together!
Steel and wood combine forces to bring you their newest roller coaster, Twisted Timbers. This hybrid coaster is the first of its kind in the mid-Atlantic and uses the latest technology to bring you a ride experience impossible on a traditional wooden coaster. Plus, coming November 2019, a brand-new season of fun with WinterFest, a holiday event filled with millions of lights, festive activities, rides and more.
Soak up the sun in the recently expanded Soak City, our all-inclusive 20-acre water park, filled with exciting water slides, two wave pools, cabanas, an interactive splash pad for kids and more!
Busch Gardens® offers fun for the whole family with thrilling roller coasters, world-class dining options and kid-friendly attractions. Soar high and swing out over the cliffs of the Celtic coast on Finnegan’s Flyer™, a new Screamin’ Swing ride now open at Busch Gardens. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sesame Street® Forest of Fun™ with Elmo, Cookie Monster and all their furry friends. Enjoy a spine-chilling fall at Howl-O-Scream® when the park turns into a seriously scary place, then return during the holidays and bask in the warmth of 10 million holiday lights at Christmas Town™. There's something to see and do for everyone at Busch Gardens.
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens BlvdBusch Gardens® offers fun for the whole family with thrilling roller coasters, world-class dining options and kid-friendly attractions. Soar high and swing out over the cliffs of the Celtic coast on Finnegan’s Flyer™, a new Screamin’ Swing ride now open at Busch Gardens. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sesame Street® Forest of Fun™ with Elmo, Cookie Monster and all their furry friends. Enjoy a spine-chilling fall at Howl-O-Scream® when the park turns into a seriously scary place, then return during the holidays and bask in the warmth of 10 million holiday lights at Christmas Town™. There's something to see and do for everyone at Busch Gardens.