Charlottesville is a little more than an hour from Lynchburg. You'll find something for every member of the family at the Charlottesville Downtown Mall. An open-air marketplace filled with more than 100 shops, dozens of restaurants, a children's hands-on museum and much more await you at the Downtown Mall.
Write on the giant chalkboard. Visit the Virginia Discovery Museum with your kids. Take a ride on the carousel, located just outside the museum. Head to Alakazam Toys & Gifts and find unique toys and gifts. Enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants or eat outside in the open court. Charlottesville's Downtown Mall is a great day trip anytime. Teens especially love the boutique shops!
While you're in Charlottesville, check out the four spray grounds operated by Charlottesville Parks and Recreation:
Tonsler Spray Ground, located at Tonsler Park, 500 Cherry Avenue
Forest Hills Spray Ground, located at Forest Hills Park, 1022 Forest Hills Avenue
Belmont Spray Ground, located at Belmont Park, 725 Stonehenge Avenue
Greenleaf Spray Ground, located at Greenleaf Park, 1598 Rose Hill Drive
All Charlottesville spray grounds are open daily from 10 AM - 8 PM through the summer.
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Summer Day Tripping: Smith Mountain Lake State Park - Smith Mountain Lake State Park is only 45 minutes from Lynchburg!
Summer Day Tripping: Holliday Lake State Park - Plan a beach day this summer only 45 minutes from Lynchburg!
Summer Day Tripping: Mill Creek Lake in Amherst County - Hit the beach and have a swinging good time at Mill Creek Lake this summer!
Summer Day Tripping: English Park in Altavista - Summer family fun is waiting for you close to home at English Park!
Summer Day Tripping: Hiking Crabtree Falls - The falls are visible with just a short hike, suitable for adults of various ages and even young children!
Summer Day Tripping: Escape to Splash Valley - Splash Valley offers a lazy river, two giant water slides, a water playground, spray pad, and pool!
Summer Day Tripping: Exploring Bedford - There are many attractions for families in the small town of Bedford!
Summer Day Tripping: Otter Creek on the Blue Ridge Parkway - Otter Creek runs from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the James River.
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