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🧗 Outdoor Adventures for Kids in Glen Allen, VA

5 hiking, farms, nature centers, and outdoor adventure spots rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Glen Allen

Maymont park in Richmond, VA🌳 Park
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Maymont

★4.8(10,053)Free9 mi away

Maymont is a 100-acre Victorian estate that's an absolute treasure for Richmond families, offering something for everyone from toddlers to tweens. Kids can visit farm animals, explore nature exhibits featuring river otters and bears, wander through beautiful gardens, and burn energy on hiking trails and playgrounds,all in one spectacular (and mostly free!) location.

🕑 3-5 hours for a full visit, or 2 hours if focusing on just the farm and nature center

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Carytown Bicycle Company - Cary Street bicycle store in Carytown, VA🧗 Adventure
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Carytown Bicycle Company - Cary Street

★4.7(479)$8 mi · Carytown

Carytown Bicycle Company is your family's gateway to two-wheeled adventures in Richmond! This welcoming bike shop specializes in getting families outfitted with the perfect rental bikes, including options for little ones like tag-alongs and trailers. The knowledgeable staff can point you toward kid-friendly trails and even help nervous riders feel confident before heading out to explore the beautiful nearby paths.

🕑 30-45 minutes in the shop for fitting and orientation, plus however long you rent the bikes (most families do 2-4 hour rentals)

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Hanover Vegetable Farm farm in Hanover, VA🌾 Farm
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Hanover Vegetable Farm

★4.5(719)$6 mi · Hanover

Hanover Vegetable Farm offers children an authentic farm experience where they can pick their own fresh produce straight from the fields. This working farm provides hands-on agricultural education, allowing kids to see where their food comes from while enjoying the outdoors and taking home delicious seasonal fruits and vegetables.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours

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Lakeside Farmers' Market farmers market in Lakeside, VA🌾 Farm
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Lakeside Farmers' Market

★4.5(206)Free4 mi · Lakeside

Lakeside Farmers' Market transforms Saturday mornings into a delightful family outing where kids can sample fresh fruit, watch live musicians, and explore colorful vendor stalls. The relaxed, open-air atmosphere gives children room to roam while parents shop for local produce, handmade crafts, and ready-to-eat treats from food vendors.

🕑 1-2 hours

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Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park amusement park in Glen Allen, VA🤸 Trampoline Park
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Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

★4.2(366)$$

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park in Glen Allen is the ultimate high-energy destination where kids can literally bounce off the walls,and parents will love that it's indoors for year-round fun. With attractions ranging from a dedicated toddler zone to challenging climbing walls and exciting dodgeball courts, this adventure park keeps children of all ages entertained while burning off energy in a safe, supervised environment.

🕑 1.5-2 hours

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