Just 20 miles from downtown Richmond, Pocahontas offers boating, picnicking, camping, hiking and a wide range of interpretive and environmental education programs.
Libby and her kindegarteners go to the Richmond Metro Zoo every year for their field trip! Home to more than 2000 animals representing over 190 species from around the world, this zoo is perfect for any family to visit! Tapirs, cheetahs, rhinos, tigers, and orangutans - oh my!
Known as the "Center of the Universe," downtown Ashland features charming shops, cozy eateries, and that quintessential small-town energy. The railroad tracks even run right through the heart of town.
The Virginia State Capitol is the seat of state government of the Commonwealth of Virginia, located in Richmond. It houses the oldest elected legislative body in North America, the Virginia General Assembly, first established as the House of Burgesses in 1619.
The museum features exhibitions and programming for visitors of all ages and has the largest display of Virginia artifacts on permanent view. The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is the only museum with all of Virginia's history under one roof - all centuries, regions, and topics are covered.