If you are looking for somewhere to visit with your kids, or just want to explore- check out the parks within Gloucester County
Gloucester is now home to a state park- Check them out if you can, they are in the process of restoring a home on the property for future events and weddings.
There are a few other state parks nearby- Belle Isle- Lancaster County York River- Williamsburg/James City County Chippokes- Surry County The attached website lists all with in the state of Virginia
Within about 30-45 mins we have 3 very historic places you can visit. Colonial Williamsburg Historic Yorktown and Jamestown Va