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1. Amazement Square
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2. Children's Museum of Richmond
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3. Flying Flowers Butterfly House
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4. Fort Chiswell Animal Park
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5. Frontier Culture Museum
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6. Grand Caverns
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7. Infinity Acres Petting Ranch
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8. Leesburg Animal Park
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9. Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum
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10. Luray Caverns
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11. Metro Richmond Zoo
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12. Mill Mountain Zoo
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13. Mount Vernon
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14. Natural Bridge Caverns
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15. Science Museum of Western Virginia
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16. Shenandoah Caverns
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17. Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum
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18. Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
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19. Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center
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20. Virginia Living Museum
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21. Virginia Museum of Natural History
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22. Virginia Safari Park
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23. Williamsburg Charter Sails
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
Stretching from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic Coast, Virginia is one of the most beautiful states in the country. It also offers a wealth of family-friendly activities and attractions, ranging from petting zoos and drive-through safaris to educational science museums. There are also several spectacular show caves, including the Shenandoah Caverns, the Natural Bridge Caverns, and the Luray Caverns. Kayaking on the Atlantic Ocean or one of Virginia's many rivers is another great family activity, but if your kids are more interested in history than in nature, you should consider paying a visit to Mount Vernon or Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.
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