FAMILY ATTRACTIONS / AMUSEMENTS
Adventure World Family Fun Center
200 Midway Plaza Drive NW
Christiansburg 540-382-1717
www.adventureworldonline.com
Roller Skating, laser tag, moon bouncers, and other diversions are waiting at this one-stop fun stop!
Bedford Area Family YMCA
1111 Turnpike Road
Bedford 504-586-3483
www.bedfordymca.org
Programs and services include preschool and child care, summer camps and outdoor activities, sports, swimming, fitness facilities, skateboard ramps, and Family Fun Night.
Brambleton Teen Center
3738 Brambleton Avenue SW
Roanoke 540-772-7529
www.roanokecountyva.gov
Teens enjoy a world of their own with a large game room, computer lab with Internet access, tabletop sports, a large-screen TV, and food court.
Camp Roanoke
6498 Dry Hollow Road
Salem 540-387-6114
www.camproanoke.com
Summer residential camps are only part of the fun with adventure programs, a full challenge course, and outdoor programs.
Dasani Blue Bikes
1755 Park Avenue
Lynchburg Area 434-455-5858
www.ci.lynchburg.va.us
Residents have the use of bicycles for traveling along more than nine miles of paved trails during daylight hours.
Dickens of a Christmas
Downtown Roanoke
Roanoke 540-342-2028
www.downtownroanoke.org
The first three Friday’s in December marks a Victorian Christmas celebration of caroling, story telling, and horse-drawn carriage rides.
Franklin County Rotary Skate Park
Technology Drive
Rocky Mount 540-483-9293
www.franklincountyva.org/parks
For the young or just for the young at heart, this skateboard and inline skate park is ideal for enthusiasts of all
ages.
Kirk Family YMCA
520 Church Avenue
Roanoke 540-342-9622
www.ymcaroanoke.org
Swimming pools are a focal point, including Saturday Splash-Out for kids. Many other programs are also available.
Nancy’s Homemade Fudge
2684 Jeb Stuart Highway
Meadows of Dan 800-328-3834
www.nancyshomemadefudge.com
More than 100 fudge and chocolates are available for sampling in this factory store.
NRV Superbowl
375 Arbor Drive
Christiansburg 540-382-5525
www.nrv-superbowl.com
State championships are only part of the draw to this 40-lane facility with “glow in the dark” bowling, computerized scoring, youth leagues, and bumper bowling for kids.
Parrot Cove
16441 Booker T. Washington Highway
Moneta 540-721-5363
Toll free 800-488-4516
www.parrotcove.com
The largest houseboat rental fleet on Smith Mountain Lake combines with pontoon boats, runabouts, fishing boats, and Wave Runners.
Roanoke Star & Scenic Overlook
114 Market Street
Roanoke 540-853-2236
www.roanokeva.gov
Celebrated as the city’s best-known landmark, one of the largest man-made stars in the world shines brightly over “Star City of the South” and is visible for 60 miles.
Roanoke Valley Family Center YMCA
108 Orange Avenue
Roanoke 540-344-9622
www.ymcaroanoke.org
Everyone in the family will benefit from a membership to the Y, where summer camps combine with special events like the Father & Son Banquet and Halloween fun.
The Salem Fair
Salem Civic Center
1001 Boulevard
Salem 540-375-3004
www.salemfair.com
Families flock to the second-largest fair in Virginia, widely recognized as one of the top fairs and expositions in the nation.
Salem Family YMCA
1126 Kime Lane
Salem 540-387-9622
www.ymcaroanoke.org
Two swimming pools and a view patio are just the beginning of the attractions to this wonderful facility with a wide selection of programs and activities.
The Toy Museum at Natural Bridge
6477 S. Lee Highway
Natural Bridge 540-291-9920
www.awesometoymuseum.com
Claiming the world’s largest collection of child memorabilia, the museum showcases more than 45,000 items.
Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina
3619 Airport Road
Moneta 540-297-7100
Toll free 800-721-3273
www.vadarecruises.com
Paddle-wheel cruises showcase Smith Mountain Lake, with a marina that offers amenities including arcade games in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Virginia Horse Center
487 Maury River Road
Lexington 540-464-2950
www.horsecenter.org
This world-class equestrian facility features 18 show rings and arenas on 600 acres with eight barns and a 4,000-seat coliseum.
Virginia’s Explore Park
Milepost 115, Blue Ridge Parkway
Roanoke 540-427-1800
Toll free 800-842-9163
www.explorepark.org
This multi-faceted park features historic areas that depict Virginian life from 1670 to 1850 and an environmental section with hiking trails and recreational activities from biking to fishing.
Virginia Museum of Transportation
303 Norfolk Avenue
Roanoke 540-342-5670
www.vmt.org
The Southeast’s largest collection of locomotives combines with a miniature traveling circus and a large “O” gauge model train layout.
Waldron Family YMCA
267 Allegheny Springs Road
Shawsville 540-268-1623
www.ymcaroanoke.org
Enjoy quality recreational activities including group exercise classes and a comprehensive wellness center at this affordable center.
Wildwood Campground
6252 Elon Road
Monroe 434-299-5228
Toll free 866-883-5228
www.wildwoodcampground.com
Families can enjoy 75 primarily wooded sites at this beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains retreat.
YMCA of Central Virginia
1315 Church Street
Lynchburg 434-847-5597
www.lynchburgymca.org
Offering two branch locations and a child care center, the Y offers a wealth of programs revolving around sports, wellness, child care, and aquatics.
YMCA Magic Place
520 Church Avenue
Roanoke 540-342-2332
www.ymcaroanoke.org
Parents and children will both love this child care center for school-age children developed by the YMCA in cooperation with Roanoke, Salem, and Botetourt County public schools.
Vinton Dogwood Festival
Events/Locations Vary
Vinton 540-983-0614
www.vintondogwoodfestival.org
For more than 50 years, this wonderful celebration emphasizes safe and friendly family fun.
