UPDATE AUG. 31, 2016: It was just announced that Foamhenge has been taken down from its original location and will be moved to Northern Virginia. Foamhenge soon will reside at Cox Farms in Centreville, and will make its debut there in 2017. The original article below is from April 2016 following a recent visit to the original spot. By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com The columns stand tall in an open field, forming a magical and Continue Reading...
Animals and adventure at Virginia Safari Park
Original post published April 10, 2016 Updated March 19, 2020, with current admission prices See our post with tips for visiting during special circumstances of spring 2020 By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Looking to see animals up close? I mean really really up close? If you love animals and you love adventure, you need to visit Virginia Safari Park in Natural Bridge, Virginia. As many times as we have gone to the Shenandoah Continue Reading...
Help create the first wooden coaster at Busch Gardens!
Whoa! Big news from Busch Gardens Williamsburg! The theme park, popular with Northern Virginia families due to its proximity (less than a three-hour drive from us) announced today that it is getting a new roller coaster next year. But that's not all -- the new thrill ride (set to open in spring 2017) will be the first wooden roller coaster at the park in Virginia, and fans will have a say in its creation. Busch Gardens intends to design it as Continue Reading...
Winter weekend away at Wintergreen Resort
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com We were running out of winter but still wanted to play in the snow. We were a mix of skiers and non-skiers who wanted to have fun together in one place. And, oh, we didn't want to drive too far. Thankfully, in Northern Virginia there are several opportunities for easy winter getaways, and that's exactly what we enjoyed at Wintergreen Resort. This all-season resort is about three hours from just about Continue Reading...
Beauty, tradition, and fun at Christmas Town, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Beautiful light displays, fun and festive shows, amusement rides, and special “extras” are what make Busch Garden Williamsburg’s Christmas Town an annual tradition for many families. If you’re looking for a fun weekend getaway, or even a day trip (the park is less than a three-hour drive from just about anywhere in Fairfax County), you still have plenty of time: Christmas Town is open now through January Continue Reading...
Dutch Wonderland: ‘A Kingdom for Kids’ in Lancaster, PA
There are some places that, by the time you finally "discover" them, you wonder why you'd never heard of them before. This was the case for us with Dutch Wonderland, a theme park not too far away from Virginia in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Several friends had recommended it to us and sang its praises. How come I'd never heard of this place before? I wondered. But here's the thing: we were still new parents, with a very young child. Maybe Continue Reading...
Nine places for families to visit in Hershey and Harrisburg, PA
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com We recently were invited to visit Hershey and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania, and while getting there was easy, the challenge was trying to figure out how to squeeze so much into one trip. If you think the Hershey area is just about chocolate (yes, it’s the home of that famous brand), you may be missing out on so much more. While Hershey attractions are numerous (and definitely worth seeing), the towns of Continue Reading...
Finding famly fun at Busch Gardens Christmas Town
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here, but at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, the season has been shinning bright since Nov. 21! At the annual Christmas Town™ festival, now through Dec. 31, 2014, "the world's most beautiful theme park" becomes even more spectacular with sparkling lights, spectacular shows, and fun seasonal extras. We recently made our first visit to Christmas Town and can Continue Reading...
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