Cville for Kids
Food scene
Firefly has a great menu with kid friendly (gluten and vegan friendly too) meals. Check out the Tachos--tater tot nachos! Add the board game selection, old school video games, pool table and pinball and everyone will be happy. (Full bar too!)
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FIREFLY Restaurant & Game Room
1304 East Market StreetFirefly has a great menu with kid friendly (gluten and vegan friendly too) meals. Check out the Tachos--tater tot nachos! Add the board game selection, old school video games, pool table and pinball and everyone will be happy. (Full bar too!)
Just what you think it is. Diner food that everyone can get on board with. Quick, clean and inexpensive.
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Tip Top Restaurant
1420 Richmond RdJust what you think it is. Diner food that everyone can get on board with. Quick, clean and inexpensive.
And if it's raining...
Vintage pinball and video games including old favorites like Nintendo that you can play in a lounge chair.
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Decades Arcade
418 Carlton RdVintage pinball and video games including old favorites like Nintendo that you can play in a lounge chair.
Get crafty with the kids. Choose from a menu of crafts and create something beautiful. Coffee and snacks, too.
The Hive
1747 Allied StGet crafty with the kids. Choose from a menu of crafts and create something beautiful. Coffee and snacks, too.
If you gotta' get some energy out this is the place. Book ahead online for a time slot and run the ninja course while you are there.
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Jump Cville
1005 Gardens BlvdIf you gotta' get some energy out this is the place. Book ahead online for a time slot and run the ninja course while you are there.
Unlimited popcorn refills. And, that's not the best part. A full menu is available to eat in the restaurant or at your seat during the movie.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
375 Merchant Walk SqUnlimited popcorn refills. And, that's not the best part. A full menu is available to eat in the restaurant or at your seat during the movie.
On the Downtown Mall, the Violet Crown plays first run and some independent movies. Super cozy seats, great food choices and a full bar.
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Violet Crown Cinema
200 W Main StOn the Downtown Mall, the Violet Crown plays first run and some independent movies. Super cozy seats, great food choices and a full bar.
A great place to use up some energy. Kids as young as 5 can free climb (those younger just need a spotter).
Rocky Top Climbing
1729 Allied StA great place to use up some energy. Kids as young as 5 can free climb (those younger just need a spotter).
Geared toward the younger crowd, the museum is a combination of pretend play and early science exploration. Don't miss the carousel outside!
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Virginia Discovery Museum
524 E Main StGeared toward the younger crowd, the museum is a combination of pretend play and early science exploration. Don't miss the carousel outside!
Out and About
An iconic spot in Cville. Bold Rock Cider, peach ice cream and apple cider doughnuts. Pick from what's in season at the orchard (apples, peaches) and enjoy the view.
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Carter Mountain Orchard
1435 Carters Mountain TrailAn iconic spot in Cville. Bold Rock Cider, peach ice cream and apple cider doughnuts. Pick from what's in season at the orchard (apples, peaches) and enjoy the view.
Not just for the expert. Kids of all ages are welcome to bike, scooter, inline or skateboard at the park.
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Charlottesville Skate Park
425 US-250 BYPNot just for the expert. Kids of all ages are welcome to bike, scooter, inline or skateboard at the park.
A great place to dip into the Rivanna. Shallow water is great for young ones to splash. Go on the walking trail or stay and play on the playground.
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Riverview Park
1909 Chesapeake StA great place to dip into the Rivanna. Shallow water is great for young ones to splash. Go on the walking trail or stay and play on the playground.
Summertime
Zero entry area for young ones, lazy river and water slide for the experienced swimmer (you must pass a swim test and meet height requirement). Lots of fun and some shady spots to lounge too.
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Onesty Family Aquatic Center
300 Meade AveZero entry area for young ones, lazy river and water slide for the experienced swimmer (you must pass a swim test and meet height requirement). Lots of fun and some shady spots to lounge too.
Zero entry pool and lots of swim space. Lots of green space to picnic and relax as well.
Washnigton Park Pool
1001 Preston AveZero entry pool and lots of swim space. Lots of green space to picnic and relax as well.
Annual Events
For two weeks in the spring, the Dogwood Festival takes over the town. There is a queen crowned, parade and fireworks. Most enjoyed is the old fashioned fair complete with ferris wheel and everything that can be fried.
Dogwood Festival-Charlottesville
For two weeks in the spring, the Dogwood Festival takes over the town. There is a queen crowned, parade and fireworks. Most enjoyed is the old fashioned fair complete with ferris wheel and everything that can be fried.
Less than an hour drive
Explore the cultural significance of the countries that helped develop Virginia. Nigeria, Germany, Ireland and more. See traditional homes, animals and talk to the guides.
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I-Frontier Culture Museum
1290 Richmond AveExplore the cultural significance of the countries that helped develop Virginia. Nigeria, Germany, Ireland and more. See traditional homes, animals and talk to the guides.
Wildrock is a great way to be outdoors with kids of all ages. Plenty of trails but also a cute nature center with indoor activities centered on nature. I don't think there are food options so plan ahead.
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Wildrock
6600 Blackwells Hollow RdWildrock is a great way to be outdoors with kids of all ages. Plenty of trails but also a cute nature center with indoor activities centered on nature. I don't think there are food options so plan ahead.