A well kept secret, the observation deck is free and on the top (18th) floor. Head up there to see unobstructed views in all directions.
Home to stunning architecture and many monuments, Monument Avenue is the only street in the U.S. that’s a National Historic Landmark.
Kings Dominion is Virginia’s only combined water and ride park where guests can ride or slide in the same location. 15 coasters and 20 acres of water park with 15 slides and two giant wave pools.
Called "America's Shakespeare," Edgar Allan Poe created or mastered the short story, detective fiction, science fiction, lyric poetry and the horror story.
Used in Speilberg's Lincoln as a substitute for the White House, the Capitol is where VA governors are inaugurated. Douglas Wilder, the first African-American Governor in the US, was sworn in here.
Housed in a gun foundry built in 1861, the center explores the Civil War through three perspectives: Union, Confederate and African American. Segway tours regularly run through the former ironworks.
The Starlab projector at the center currently has the capability to show 17 different presentations, including the night sky, Chinese mythology, bird migration, and much more.
Uses a sophisticated star projector and a domed ceiling to recreate the night sky at any time of the year.
On the 2nd Fri. of each month attend "Evening at PARI". Includes a tour of PARI and if the weather is clear, plan to setup optical telescopes to view the planets, Moon, & other celestial objects!
The Planetarium has a Space Camp Trip for students from the 4th through 8th grade in the summer, information about which can be found on their website.
