{"id":309,"date":"2012-06-30T17:49:38","date_gmt":"2012-06-30T17:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.websitefix.net\/clients\/Generic\/?page_id=309"},"modified":"2018-11-16T17:43:02","modified_gmt":"2018-11-16T17:43:02","slug":"leisure-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/RichmondVA3\/?page_id=309","title":{"rendered":"Leisure Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"

SPORTS & RECREATION \/ LEISURE ACTIVITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Competitive Events<\/strong><\/p>\n

CAA Tournaments<\/strong>
\nColonial Athletic Association
\nRichmond 804-754-1616
\nwww.caasports.com<\/a><\/p>\n

CIAA Tournaments<\/strong>
\nCentral Intercollegiate Athletic Association
\nHampton 757-865-0071
\nwww.theciaa.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Monument Avenue 10K<\/strong>
\n100 Avenue of the Champions
\nRichmond 804-285-9495
\nwww.sportsbackers.org<\/a><\/p>\n

NCAA Tournaments<\/strong>
\nNational Collegiate Athletic Association
\nIndianapolis, IN 317-917-6222
\nwww.ncaa.com<\/a><\/p>\n

SunTrust Richmond Marathon<\/strong>
\n100 Avenue of the Champions
\nRichmond 804-285-9495
\nwww.richmondmarathon.com<\/a><\/p>\n

USA Track & Field <\/strong>
\nJunior National Championships
\n100 Avenue of the Champions
\nRichmond 804-285-9495
\nwww.usatf.org<\/a><\/p>\n

World\u2019s Largest Softball Tournament<\/strong>
\n6924 Lakeside Avenue
\nRichmond 804-266-8317
\nwww.softball.net\/?page_id=16<\/a><\/p>\n

XTERRA East Championships<\/strong>
\n100 Avenue of the Champions
\nRichmond 804-285-9495
\nwww.xterraplanet.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Racing Attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Colonial Downs Race Track<\/strong>
\n3610 N. Courthouse Road
\nNew Kent 804-966-7223
\nwww.colonialdowns.com<\/a>
\nLocated in panoramic New Kent County between Richmond and Williamsburg, Colonial Downs brought live thoroughbred and harness horse racing back to Virginia in 1997 and hosts spectacular events.<\/p>\n

Richmond<\/strong> Dragway<\/strong>
\n1955 Portugee Road
\nSandston 804-737-1193
\nwww.richmonddragway.com<\/a>
\nThe dragway sponsored sanctioned drag racing programs are held each weekend from March through November.<\/p>\n

Richmond<\/strong> International Raceway<\/strong>
\n602 E. Laburnum Avenue
\nRichmond 804-228-7500
\nwww.richmondracewaycomplex.com<\/a>
\nRIR supports NASCAR excitement with more than 95,000 reserved seats and draws the state\u2019s largest sports-event crowds.<\/p>\n

Southside Speedway<\/strong>
\n12800 Genito Road
\nMidlothian 804-744-2700
\nwww.southsidespeedway.com<\/a>
\nEach Friday night from mid-April through September, crowds gather to watch Late Model Sportsman, Modified and Grand Stock racing at this venue.<\/p>\n

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Sports<\/strong> Centers<\/strong> & Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adventure Challenge<\/strong>
\nVarious Active Sports
\nRichmond 804-276-7600
\nwww.adventurechallenge.com<\/a><\/p>\n

G-Force Karts<\/strong>
\n4245 Carolina Avenue, Building B
\nRichmond
\n804-228-0188
\nwww.gforcekarts.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Laurel<\/strong> Skate Park<\/strong>
\n10301 Hungary Spring Road
\nRichmond 804-67-BOARD
\nwww.co.henrico.va.us\/rec<\/a><\/p>\n

Oasis<\/strong> Sports Park<\/strong>
\n15300 Cosby Road
\nChesterfield 804-739-6833
\nwww.oasissportspark.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Peak Experiences<\/strong>
\nRock Climbing Gym
\n11421 Polo Circle
\nRichmond 804-897-6800
\nwww.peakexperiences.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Richmond Ice Zone<\/strong>
\n636 Johnston Willis Drive
\nRichmond 804-378-7465
\nwww.richmondicezone.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Richmond<\/strong> Area Bicycling Association<\/strong>
\nRide and Tour Information
\nRichmond 804-266-2453
\nwww.raba.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Richmond Raft Company<\/strong>
\nWhitewater\/River Rafting
\nRichmond 804-222-7238
\nwww.richmondraft.com<\/a><\/p>\n

SkateNation Plus<\/strong>
\n4350 Pouncey Tract Road
\nGlen Allen 804-364-1477
\nwww.skatenationplus.com<\/a><\/p>\n

State Park\/Forest Camping<\/strong>
\nReservations Line
\nRichmond 800-933-7275
\nwww.dcr.virginia.gov\/state_parks\/reserve.shtml<\/a><\/p>\n

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Getaways<\/strong><\/p>\n

One the most popular destinations in the nation for tourists is less than a two-hour drive from Richmond. Hampton Roads encompasses the vitality of cosmopolitan cities and the serenity of the countryside in a kaleidoscope of attractions and environments. The popular beach resort of Virginia Beach, the revitalized port city of Norfolk, the antiques of Smithfield, and Williamsburg\u2019s famous Busch Gardens are just a few of the possibilities.<\/p>\n

The Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, a multitude of creeks, rivers, lakes, inlets and tributaries all add up to the same abundant natural resource \u2014 water. Hampton Roads provides excellent facilities for every type of water sport or water-related activity, from windsurfing, jet skiing, and water-skiing to power-boating, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing.<\/p>\n

Anglers will be thrilled with some of the secluded freshwater lakes, quiet coves, and rushing streams. Equally attractive to many is the chance to enjoy the sea breeze from a fishing pier or troll for the \u201cbig ones\u201d on the high seas. Since the Hampton Roads environment brings together the cold-water species from the North and the warm-water varieties from the South, the entire area is unsurpassed for sport fishing.<\/p>\n

Outstanding science and nature museums, cultural centers, and dazzling annual events are so abundant in Hampton Roads that you will want to visit often. The Virginia Living Museum in Newport News combines a zoo with nature study and science exploration. The Children\u2019s Museum of Virginia in Portsmouth provides mesmerizing hands-on, interactive exhibits with a focus on science, art, music, and technology. One of the most popular attractions is Nauticus, the National Maritime Center in Norfolk. Here, virtual reality experiences include time travel, a navigational sonar sub hunt, oil drilling, reef diving, and flight simulators. More than 300 animals are showcased at the Virginia Zoological Park, also in Norfolk.<\/p>\n

For a retreat from the non-stop cosmopolitan excitement, this region also offers access to some of the most pristine wildlife preserves and unique national parks in America. From wild ponies and secluded islands to sandy beaches and wonderful festivals, explore the many natural and crafted wonders that are waiting on Virginia\u2019s beautiful eastern coastline. After looking over this sample of attractions, contact the appropriate visitor\u2019s bureau for more information.<\/p>\n

Abby Aldrich Rockefeller <\/strong>
\nFolk Art Museum
\n307 South England Street
\nWilliamsburg 800-HISTORY
\nwww.history.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Air<\/strong> Power Park<\/strong>
\n413 W. Mercury Boulevard
\nHampton 757-727-1163
\nwww.hampton.gov\/parks<\/a><\/p>\n

Back Bay<\/strong> National Wildlife Refuge<\/strong>
\n4005 Sandpiper Road
\nVirginia Beach 757-721-2412
\nwww.fws.gov\/refuge\/back_bay<\/a><\/p>\n

Boardwalk at Virginia Beach<\/strong>
\n2100 Parks Avenue
\nVirginia Beach 800-VA-BEACH
\nwww.visitvirginiabeach.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Busch<\/strong> Gardens & Water Country USA<\/strong>
\nOne Busch Gardens Boulevard
\nWilliamsburg 757-253-3350
\nwww.buschgardens.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Children\u2019s Museum of Virginia<\/strong>
\n221 High Street
\nPortsmouth 757-393-5258
\nwww.childrensmuseumva.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge<\/strong>
\nMaddox Boulevard
\nChincoteague 757-336-6122
\nhttp:\/\/chinco.fws.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

The Cousteau Society<\/strong>
\n710 Settlers Landing Road
\nHampton 757-722-9300
\nwww.cousteau.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Chrysler<\/strong> Museum<\/strong> of Art<\/strong>
\n245 W. Olney Road
\nGhent 757-664-6200
\nwww.chrysler.org<\/a><\/p>\n

First Landing\/Seashore State Park<\/strong>
\n2500 Shore Drive\/Cape Henry
\nVirginia Beach 757-412-2300
\nwww.dcr.virginia.gov\/state_parks\/fir.shtml<\/a><\/p>\n

Harrison<\/strong> Opera House<\/strong>
\n160 Virginia Beach Boulevard
\nNorfolk 757-664-6464
\nwww.sevenvenues.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Jamestown<\/strong> National Historic Site<\/strong>
\nColonial Parkway
\nYorktown 757-898-3400
\nwww.nps.gov\/jame<\/a><\/p>\n

Mount<\/strong> Trashmore Park<\/strong>
\n300 Edwin Drive
\nVirginia Beach 757-473-5237
\nwww.vbgov.com\/government\/departments\/parks-recreation\/Pages\/default.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

Nauticus National Maritime Center<\/strong>
\nOne Waterside Drive
\nNorfolk 757-664-1001
\nwww.nauticus.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Norfolk<\/strong> Botanical Garden<\/strong>
\n6700 Azalea Garden Road
\nNorfolk 757-441-5830
\nwww.nbgs.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Verizon Wireless<\/strong>
\nVirginia Beach Amphitheater
\n3550 Cellar Door Way
\nVirginia Beach 757-368-3000
\nwww.virginiabeach.com\/concerts\/verizon-wireless-virginia-beach-amphitheatre<\/a><\/p>\n

Virginia<\/strong> Air & Space Center<\/strong>
\n600 Settlers Landing Road
\nHampton 757-727-0900
\nwww.vasc.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Virginia<\/strong> Living Museum<\/strong>
\n524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard
\nNewport News 757-595-1900
\nwww.thevlm.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Virginia<\/strong> Marine Science Museum<\/strong>
\n717 General Booth Boulevard
\nVirginia Beach 757-425-FISH
\nwww.virginiaaquarium.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Virginia Zoo<\/strong>
\n3500 Granby Street
\nNorfolk 757-441-2374
\nwww.virginiazoo.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Whale & Dolphin Watch Cruises<\/strong>
\nVirginia Beach 757-425-FISH
\nwww.virginia.org\/Listings\/OutdoorsAndSports\/DolphinandWhaleWatchingBoatTrips<\/a><\/p>\n

Greater Richmond Celebrations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Festivals and annual special events create ripples of excitement and a sense of shared tradition that reach out to the entire community.<\/p>\n

Up-to-Date Event Information<\/strong>
\nRichmond Tourism Online
\nwww.richmond.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Richmond<\/strong> Visitor\u2019s Bureau<\/strong>
\n804-783-7450
\nwww.visitrichmondva.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Petersburg<\/strong> Visitor\u2019s Bureau<\/strong>
\n804-733-2300
\nwww.petersburg-va.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Virginia Tourism Office<\/strong>
\n800-VISIT-VA
\nwww.virginiaisforlovers.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Major Annual Events<\/strong><\/p>\n

Civil War Days Re-enactment<\/strong>
\n804-501-5520
\nwww.co.henrico.va.us<\/a>
\nMeadow Farm presents living history and demonstrations of time-honored skills.<\/p>\n

Easter on Parade<\/strong>
\n804-788-6466
\nwww.citycelebrations.org<\/a>
\nRichmond\u2019s Fan District is the setting for an old-fashioned Easter parade.<\/p>\n

Gardenfest of Lights<\/strong>
\n804-262-9887
\nwww.lewisginter.org<\/a>
\nLewis Ginter Botanical Garden creates a mystical show of holiday lighting.<\/p>\n

Greek Festival<\/strong>
\n804-355-3687
\nwww.greekfestival.com<\/a>
\nFour days of Greek food, entertainment, and cultural activities draw more than 35,000 visitors and residents.<\/p>\n

The Grand Illumination<\/strong>
\n804-646-7985
\nwww.richmondgov.com<\/a>
\nDazzling lights blend with holiday choirs, Santa Claus and the Snow Queen, and a gigantic well-lit Ferris wheel.<\/p>\n

Historic Garden Week in Virginia<\/strong>
\n804-644-7776
\nwww.vagardenweek.org<\/a>
\nStep through the gates of more than 250 elegant gardens, magnificent homes, and historic landmarks.<\/p>\n

Maymont Flower & Garden Show<\/strong>
\n804-358-7166
\nwww.maymont.org<\/a>
\nVirginia\u2019s largest flower and garden show is also one of the nation\u2019s finest.<\/p>\n

Midweek Mo-Jo<\/strong>
\n804-788-6466
\nwww.citycelebrations.org<\/a>
\nDon\u2019t miss the liveliest downtown cocktail party in the entire metropolitan region at the Canal Turning Basin.<\/p>\n

Musical Mondays<\/strong>
\n804-358-7166
\nwww.maymont.org<\/a>
\nThe historic landmark of Maymont offers a delightful setting for the soul-stirring music of community bands.<\/p>\n

Richmond<\/strong> Christmas Parade<\/strong>
\n804-559-6113
\nwww.richmondparade.com<\/a>
\nMore than 200,000 spectators make this colorful extravaganza Virginia\u2019s largest single-day event of the entire year.<\/p>\n

Richmond Home & Garden Show<\/strong>
\n804-425-655
\nwww.richmondhomeandgarden.com<\/a>
\nLiterally thousands of products and services to improve the quality of home and yard are on display.<\/p>\n

Richmond<\/strong> Shakespeare Festival<\/strong>
\n804-232-4000
\nwww.richmondshakespeare.com<\/a>
\nTwo full months of bawdy Bard fun make this a top regional cultural event.<\/p>\n

River City Beer & Seafood Festival<\/strong>
\n804-788-6466
\nwww.citycelebrations.org<\/a>
\nGreat draft and imported beer combines with seafood and a lineup of live musical entertainment for a lively event.<\/p>\n

Riverfront Outdoor Movies<\/strong>
\n804-788-6466
\nwww.citycelebrations.org<\/a>
\nBrown\u2019s Island is the scene of this popular seasonal tradition of family movies on the revitalized and ever-popular riverfront.<\/p>\n

Shirley Polo Cup<\/strong>
\n804-643-7407
\nHighly skilled athletic ability that includes great horsemanship combine with expertly trained mounts for a heart-stopping event.<\/p>\n

State Fair of Virginia<\/strong>
\n804-569-3200
\nwww.statefairva.org<\/a>
\nOne of the highlights of living in Virginia\u2019s capital city is the state fair. Enjoy art and craft displays, midway rides, games, top-billed live entertainment, competition, and hundreds of corporate exhibits.<\/p>\n

Strawberry Hill Races<\/strong>
\n804-569-3238
\nwww.strawberryhillraces.com<\/a>
\nDaylong outdoor sporting combines horse racing with live entertainment, tailgating, friends, and old-fashioned fun.<\/p>\n

SunTrust Richmond Marathon<\/strong>
\n804-285-9495
\nwww.richmondmarathon.com<\/a>
\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s friendliest marathon\u201d meanders through a panoramic course along the James River and historic districts.<\/p>\n

Ukrop\u2019s Family Jubilee<\/strong>
\n804-788-6466
\nwww.citycelebrations.org<\/a>
\nEnjoy delicious food, games, charming crafts, and great live entertainment for kids of all ages.<\/p>\n

Ukrop\u2019s Monument Avenue 10K<\/strong>
\n804-285-9495
\nwww.sportsbackers.org<\/a>
\nOne of the nation\u2019s fastest-growing races encourages walkers as well as runners and even offers a training team.<\/p>\n

Virginia Boat Show<\/strong>
\n804-425-655
\nwww.gsevents.com<\/a>
\nPontoons, ski boats, runabouts, jet boats, motor yachts, performance boats, bass boats, deck boats, and saltwater fishing boats are all on display.<\/p>\n

The Virginia Derby<\/strong>
\n804-966-7223
\nwww.colonialdowns.com<\/a>
\nThe horse-racing thrills are exceptional at this equestrian event at Colonial Downs in beautiful New Kent County.<\/p>\n

Virginia RV Show<\/strong>
\nwww.gsevents.com<\/a>
\nSee motorhomes, travel trailers, pop-up tent campers, truck campers, 5th wheels, vans, and hi-line motorcoaches.<\/p>\n

Winston Cup Race Weekend<\/strong>
\n804-228-7500
\nwww.richmondracewaycomplex.com<\/a>
\nThe Pontiac Excitement 400\/Hardee\u2019s Fried Chicken Challenge 250 draws over 60,000 NASCAR spectators.<\/p>\n

World\u2019s Largest Softball Tournament<\/strong>
\n804-266-8317
\nwww.softball.net\/?page_id=16<\/a>
\nThose who enjoy the game of softball will want to catch the non-stop excitement of this exciting event.<\/p>\n

XTERRA East Championships<\/strong>
\n804-285-9495
\nwww.xterraplanet.com<\/a>
\nMulti-sport event combines a swim with a mountain bike and trail run for a triathlon experience for the hearty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

SPORTS & RECREATION \/ LEISURE ACTIVITIES Competitive Events CAA Tournaments Colonial Athletic Association Richmond 804-754-1616 www.caasports.com CIAA Tournaments Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Hampton 757-865-0071 www.theciaa.com Monument Avenue 10K 100 Avenue of the Champions Richmond 804-285-9495 www.sportsbackers.org NCAA Tournaments National Collegiate Athletic Association Indianapolis, IN 317-917-6222 www.ncaa.com SunTrust Richmond Marathon 100 Avenue of the Champions Richmond […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/RichmondVA3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/309"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/RichmondVA3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/RichmondVA3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/RichmondVA3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/RichmondVA3\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=309"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/RichmondVA3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/309\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":733,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/RichmondVA3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/309\/revisions\/733"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/RichmondVA3\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=309"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}