TO THE NORTH
Kings Dominion is a 400-acre theme park located 30 miles north of Henrico. It offers more than 60 rides, shows and attractions and a 20-acre water park.
Midway between Henrico and Washington, DC, in
Fredericksburg, Virginia, you can find history front and center through historic attractions to Civil War battlefields to the ghosts of Fredericksburg.
The
National Museum of the Marine Corps is a lasting tribute to U.S. Marines--past, present, and future. Situated adjacent to Marine Corps Base in Quantico, Virginia, the Museum's soaring design evokes the image of the flag-raisers of Iwo Jima and beckons visitors to this 120,000-square-foot structure.
Washington, DC, the nation's capital is defined by its monuments and buildings – including the iconic ones, the Capitol, White House and Supreme Court – but also its museums and performing-arts venues such as the Kennedy Center. And don't forget to visit the National Zoo!
The
Newseum is a seven-level, 250,000-square-foot interactive museum of news and journalism featuring 15 theaters and 15 galleries.