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Things to do with kids in Lynchburg

6 family-friendly places in Lynchburg: zoos, aquariums, playgrounds and more.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Things to do with kids in Lynchburg

  1. Do

    Hill City AquaZoo

    Small aquarium with a variety of fish, stingrays, turtles, snakes, birds, and mammals. Close-up interaction with some animals available for an extra charge.

    Mon-Sat 10AM-7PM, Sun Noon-6PMAdults $20, Children $16, Seniors $18

  2. See

    Historic Sandusky

    This historic house served as the Union Headquarters during the Civil War Battle of Lynchburg. Sandusky is open for guided tours by appointment.

    Adults $7, seniors/military $5, children/students $3

  3. Buy

    Outdoor Trails

    Wide selection of quality camping, hiking, and other sporting goods. Prepare to be greeted by two well-behaved dogs, both good with children.

    Mon-Fri 10AM-8PM, Sat 10AM-6PM

  4. See

    Riverside Park

    47-acre park includes the Sprayground, an outdoor water playground.

  5. Do

    Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest

    Not as well-known as Monticello, Poplar Forest was a country plantation designed by Jefferson as a second home. Now it's an historic house museum.

    Mar 15 - Dec 15: Daily 10AM-4PM$14. Discounts for children, students, seniors

  6. See

    Point of Honor

    112 Cabell St

    Mon–Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun noon-4PMAdults $6, seniors $5, college student $4, children 6-17 $3, children under 6 free

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Lynchburg (CC BY-SA 4.0).