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The Children's Museum of Virginia offers entertaining fun for all ages. While the focus of many of the exhibits and attractions are geared toward educating kids about the arts and sciences, bigger kids (including mom and dad) will no doubt enjoy experiencing the various activities that the venue offers. Some of the many highlights include interactive exhibits about paleontology, dental hygiene, nutrition, art, music, communications technology, sculpture and much more. For more interactive fun, the little ones will jump at the chance to get on board the kid-sized submarine, lobster boat and space shuttle. And even the smaller children won't be left out, as there is an excellent hands-on section for toddlers.

Getting a great night's sleep means that you'll have the energy to do all the things your busy schedule demands. So making sure you have the best bed possible is the mission of the professionals at Levin's of Virginia. This is a truly one-of-a-kind store that offers you everything you need to get deep, restorative sleep. Levin's features an unforgettable selection of hand-crafted brass beds that are guaranteed for two lifetimes. Also, don't miss the selection of fine Italian linens and accessories as well as the many thickly padded mattresses that will create the ultimate bed upon which you can rest easy for years to come.

The kids will go absolutely wild when you take them to visit the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. The Great Dismal has the impressive distinction of serving as the home of more mammals than any other local preserve. Among the more popular residents are the black bears and the endangered Dismal Swamp shrew. The refuge sprawls out 750 miles and includes Lake Drummond

Put the pedal to the metal and rev your engine up to enjoy some great fun at American Indoor Karting. This recreation venue features state-of-the-art European racing machines that you can drive on a track that features as many challenges as it does memorable moments. Safety is the top priority, but you will surely want to feel the roar of the engines (and the adrenaline rush) of taking to the track at top speed!