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FAMILY ATTRACTIONS \/ AMUSEMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adventure World Family Fun Center<\/strong>
\n200 Midway Plaza Drive NW
\nChristiansburg 540-382-1717
\nwww.adventureworldonline.com<\/a>
\nRoller Skating, laser tag, moon bouncers, and other diversions are waiting at this one-stop fun stop!<\/p>\n

Bedford Area Family YMCA<\/strong>
\n1111 Turnpike Road
\nBedford 504-586-3483
\nwww.bedfordymca.org<\/a>
\nPrograms and services include preschool and child care, summer camps and outdoor activities, sports, swimming, fitness facilities, skateboard ramps, and Family Fun Night.<\/p>\n

Brambleton Teen Center<\/strong>
\n3738 Brambleton Avenue SW
\nRoanoke 540-772-7529
\nwww.roanokecountyva.gov<\/a>
\nTeens 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.<\/p>\n

Camp Roanoke<\/strong>
\n6498 Dry Hollow Road
\nSalem 540-387-6114
\nwww.camproanoke.com<\/a>
\nSummer residential camps are only part of the fun with adventure programs, a full challenge course, and outdoor programs.<\/p>\n

Dasani Blue Bikes<\/strong>
\n1755 Park Avenue
\nLynchburg Area 434-455-5858
\nwww.ci.lynchburg.va.us<\/a>
\nResidents have the use of bicycles for traveling along more than nine miles of paved trails during daylight hours.<\/p>\n

Dickens of a Christmas<\/strong>
\nDowntown Roanoke
\nRoanoke 540-342-2028
\nwww.downtownroanoke.org<\/a>
\nThe first three Friday’s in December marks a Victorian Christmas celebration of caroling, story telling, and horse-drawn carriage rides.<\/p>\n

Franklin County Rotary Skate Park<\/strong>
\nTechnology Drive
\nRocky Mount 540-483-9293
\nwww.franklincountyva.org\/parks<\/a>
\nFor the young or just for the young at heart, this skateboard and inline skate park is ideal for enthusiasts of all
\nages.<\/p>\n

Kirk Family YMCA<\/strong>
\n520 Church Avenue
\nRoanoke 540-342-9622
\nwww.ymcaroanoke.org<\/a>
\nSwimming pools are a focal point, including Saturday Splash-Out for kids. Many other programs are also available.<\/p>\n

Nancy’s Homemade Fudge<\/strong>
\n2684 Jeb Stuart Highway
\nMeadows of Dan 800-328-3834
\nwww.nancyshomemadefudge.com<\/a>
\nMore than 100 fudge and chocolates are available for sampling in this factory store.<\/p>\n

NRV Superbowl<\/strong>
\n375 Arbor Drive
\nChristiansburg 540-382-5525
\nwww.nrv-superbowl.com<\/a>
\nState 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.<\/p>\n

Parrot Cove<\/strong>
\n16441 Booker T. Washington Highway
\nMoneta 540-721-5363
\nToll free 800-488-4516
\nwww.parrotcove.com<\/a>
\nThe largest houseboat rental fleet on Smith Mountain Lake combines with pontoon boats, runabouts, fishing boats, and Wave Runners.<\/p>\n

Roanoke Star & Scenic Overlook<\/strong>
\n114 Market Street
\nRoanoke 540-853-2236
\nwww.roanokeva.gov<\/a>
\nCelebrated 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.<\/p>\n

Roanoke Valley Family Center YMCA<\/strong>
\n108 Orange Avenue
\nRoanoke 540-344-9622
\nwww.ymcaroanoke.org<\/a>
\nEveryone 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.<\/p>\n

The Salem Fair<\/strong>
\nSalem Civic Center
\n1001 Boulevard
\nSalem 540-375-3004
\nwww.salemfair.com<\/a>
\nFamilies flock to the second-largest fair in Virginia, widely recognized as one of the top fairs and expositions in the nation.<\/p>\n

Salem Family YMCA<\/strong>
\n1126 Kime Lane
\nSalem 540-387-9622
\nwww.ymcaroanoke.org<\/a>
\nTwo 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.<\/p>\n

The Toy Museum at Natural Bridge<\/strong>
\n6477 S. Lee Highway
\nNatural Bridge 540-291-9920
\nwww.awesometoymuseum.com<\/a>
\nClaiming the world’s largest collection of child memorabilia, the museum showcases more than 45,000 items.<\/p>\n

Virginia Dare<\/em><\/strong> Cruises & Marina<\/strong>
\n3619 Airport Road
\nMoneta 540-297-7100
\nToll free 800-721-3273
\nwww.vadarecruises.com<\/a>
\nPaddle-wheel cruises showcase Smith Mountain Lake, with a marina that offers amenities including arcade games in a family-friendly atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Virginia Horse Center<\/strong>
\n487 Maury River Road
\nLexington 540-464-2950
\nwww.horsecenter.org<\/a>
\nThis world-class equestrian facility features 18 show rings and arenas on 600 acres with eight barns and a 4,000-seat coliseum.<\/p>\n

Virginia’s Explore Park<\/strong>
\nMilepost 115, Blue Ridge Parkway
\nRoanoke 540-427-1800
\nToll free 800-842-9163
\nwww.explorepark.org<\/a>
\nThis 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.<\/p>\n

Virginia Museum of Transportation<\/strong>
\n303 Norfolk Avenue
\nRoanoke 540-342-5670
\nwww.vmt.org<\/a>
\nThe Southeast’s largest collection of locomotives combines with a miniature traveling circus and a large “O” gauge model train layout.<\/p>\n

Waldron Family YMCA<\/strong>
\n267 Allegheny Springs Road
\nShawsville 540-268-1623
\nwww.ymcaroanoke.org<\/a>
\nEnjoy quality recreational activities including group exercise classes and a comprehensive wellness center at this affordable center.<\/p>\n

Wildwood Campground<\/strong>
\n6252 Elon Road
\nMonroe 434-299-5228
\nToll free 866-883-5228
\nwww.wildwoodcampground.com<\/a>
\nFamilies can enjoy 75 primarily wooded sites at this beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains retreat.<\/p>\n

YMCA of Central Virginia<\/strong>
\n1315 Church Street
\nLynchburg 434-847-5597
\nwww.lynchburgymca.org<\/a>
\nOffering two branch locations and a child care center, the Y offers a wealth of programs revolving around sports, wellness, child care, and aquatics.<\/p>\n

YMCA Magic Place<\/strong>
\n520 Church Avenue
\nRoanoke 540-342-2332
\nwww.ymcaroanoke.org<\/a>
\nParents 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.<\/p>\n

Vinton Dogwood Festival<\/strong>
\nEvents\/Locations Vary
\nVinton 540-983-0614
\nwww.vintondogwoodfestival.org<\/a>
\nFor more than 50 years, this wonderful celebration emphasizes safe and friendly family fun.<\/p>\n

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