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Peninsula Fine Arts Center
- Newport News
Exhibits showcase thought-provoking photographs, graphic posters, paintings, and works of clay; discounts on art classes
Valentine Richmond History Center
- Richmond
More than 1.7 million objects & artifacts inspire guests to examine Richmond history & members enjoy discounted gifts & special events
Medieval Madness
- Old Town
Four-course dinner of medieval-style food complements a hilarious comedy show and live sword fights
Putt Putt Fun Center
- Manchester
Fun park with arcade entertains kids and adults with putt-putt golf, bumper-boat rides, and go-kart races
Prince George Golf Club
- Templeton
Golfers cartpool across 18-hole, par 72 course featuring 6,640 yards of relatively flat, tree-lined terrain
Sparetimes
- Colliseum Central
A smoke-free bowling alley with 32 lanes and automatic bumpers; nachos included
Metropolitan Fine Arts Center
- Multiple Locations
Ballet-barre fitness sculpts and lengthens muscles for a leaner, longer physique with improved core strength and flexibility
Iceland of Hampton Roads
- Virginia Beach
Glide along the ice during public-skating sessions held on afternoons and evenings throughout the week
Capitol Vineyards
- Delaplane
Weekly seminars teach you to pair foods and wines, and tours explore historic winery buildings
Harlem Globetrotters
- Multiple Locations
Harlem Globetrotters players coach kids of all skill levels on basketball fundamentals, drills, and off-the-court character development
Preservation Virginia
- Virginia Beach
Expert guides regale guests with tales of the lighthouse’s 200+ year-old past on tour that affords scenic ocean views
Spooks and Legends Haunted Tours
- Williamsburg
Costumed guides lead 75-minute tours through Williamsburg's historic streets, narrating true tales of eerie events and mysterious legends
Extreme Laser Tag
- Colonial Heights
Lasers fly across a neon-lit battleground during games in which players vie for high scores with well-placed shots to lighted vests
Bike and Roll DC
- Multiple Locations
Cyclists zip around city monuments and explore bike trails on Trek 24-speed bicycles with included map, lock, and helmet
Silverback Academy
- Chantilly
Study blends offensive and defensive strikes and grappling with stress drills to prepare the mind for real-world panic
Cozzy's Comedy Club & Tavern
- Hilton
Upcoming comedians include a Comedy Central veteran, a wisecracking guitarist, and an off-color Southern belle
Chesapean Outdoors
- Northeast Virginia Beach
Experienced seamen lead kayakers on excursions along Virginia Beach to watch dolphins and other seaside fauna in their natural habitat
Philip Carter Winery
- Hume
Tour a winery and vineyard helmed by a 12th-generation Virginian, learn about wines, and sit down to a private picnic of charcuterie
Jillian's Chesapeake, VA
- Greenbrier East
Test out gaming skills on more than 100 video games in arcade
SplatBrothers Paintball Park
- Brandon
Players armed with 200 paintballs duke it out on nine outdoor fields whose obstacles include a school bus and a three-story tower
The Ayurvedic Path
- Herndon
Certified yoga teachers encourage relaxation and healing with Hatha yoga classes held inside a sunny studio overlooking the forest
Grand Slam 2
- Chesapeake
Bats crack on contact with baseballs as collegiate coaches and players teach fundamentals in hitting, pitching, or fielding classes
Peak Experiences
- Midlothian
Staff belayers and a provided harness keep sampling climbers secure on more than 125 top-rope routes, lead climbs, and bouldering problems
Molon Lave Vineyards
- Lee
Tour of 50-acre vineyard grounds and winery cellars with olive-oil tasting, cheese and cracker basket, and souvenir glassware
MoBu Kids
- Falls Church
Founded by former teacher and mother of two, indoor playground boasts foam playground, springy gymnastics flooring, and rock-climbing wall
River's Bend Golf Club
- Bermuda
Course designed by Steve Smyers takes advantage of naturally sloping terrain located in a curve of the James River
YourCore Pilates
- PB & Jack
Small Pilates and yoga classes improve strength, balance, and flexibility. Classes are available for all ability levels.
Sweet Treats Spa
- Western Branch North
Solo spa-goer receives hairstyling, makeup, and facial; Party guests munch on cupcakes as they receive facials, mani-pedis, and nail art
Miracle Valley Vineyard
- Delaplane
Groups of two or four tour the grounds of the vineyard, then enjoy a picnic basket and take home wineglasses and gift-shop gear
Glow–A–Rama
- Buchanan
18-hole mini-golf course with dinosaur- and medieval-themed holes come to life under fluorescent black lights
Mesa Vista Therapeutics
- Powhatan
Instructors teach saddling and riding skills in multiple disciplines, including therapy
Voyager Executive Sedan Transportation
- Westover Village
An SUV shuttles a quartet of friends to different wineries such as Breaux Vineyards, Sunset Hills Vineyard, and Doukenie Winery
Capital MMA & Elite Fitness
- Multiple Locations
Along with MMA and CrossFit classes, instructors teach Gracie jiu-jitsu, muay thai, yoga, and self-defense
The Dive Shop Richmond
- Richmond
Sample the joys of underwater weightlessness under the watchful eye of a veteran dive master
Oceanfront Yoga
- Northeast Virginia Beach
Tranquil location offers many styles of yoga in classes designed for students of all ages and experience levels
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Experience one of the fastest games played on two feet in the U.S.'s premier professional lacrosse league. The six-team league pits the best post-college lacrosse players against one another in regular-season games each year, before culminating with playoffs and a championship weekend to crown the victor in late August. During the weekend match, the Chicago Machine, a traveling team, will take on the Long Island Lizards at the open-air Columbus Crew Stadium, in a high-energy contact battle for lacrossical domination. Bring the family for a wholesome weekend activity, and acquaint the kids with the burgeoning professional sport.
Walking across the dock to Nauticus, visitors' eyes are inevitably drawn to the sleeping giant nestled up alongside it: the 850-foot battleship Wisconsin. One of the largest battleships ever built by the United States Navy, its massive, 16-inch guns lent their firepower to WWII, Korea, and Operation Desert Storm. The hulking warship is now retired, its gigantic mass a testament to both its immense power and the strength of the open ocean whose waves it once plied.
This dichotomy between peaceful repose and thundering wrath is fully embraced by Nauticus, immersing visitors in exhibits that explore the ocean and man’s use of it at their most peaceful and destructive. On the Wisconsin, visitors can tour crew messes and officer lounges, getting a taste of naval life. Inside the center, permanent exhibits include Our Mighty Seaport, which delves into Norfolk's busy maritime commerce, with real-time updates on ships sailing past and an observation deck overlooking the port. Turning to nature, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Science on a Sphere exhibit simulates extreme weather conditions on a 6-foot video sphere. In Horseshoe Crab Cove, visitors can pet starfish, crabs, and sea urchins without having to take turns with nearby seagulls.
Following Memorial Day weekend, the Nauticus will host new features to their exhibits such as access to new interior areas of the battleship [Wisconsin], including the chapel, post office, a section of enlisted berthing, and dental office, a WWII era song and dance revue, and an interactive top secret mission on board the ship.
Since its first tour of local landmarks in District of Columbia, CapitolCity DC Tours, LLC. has chaperoned visitors and the city's own curious residents on motor-coach and walking tours of the city. Dozens of available tours bring to life the history of the notable and little-known local neighborhoods and historic buildings that occupy the Washington DC's celebrated acreage. Licensed tour guides lead outings in seven languages, such as Mandarin, Spanish, and Italian, to make it easier for all to take in the city's breadth of historic, architectural, and municipal themes. Depending on the tour, some stops may include informative jaunts to the White House and the National Mall—places that evoke American ideals and where British tyranny in the form of unjust taxation and irresistible Phil Collins ballads were once publicly denounced.
The soaring, off-Broadway musical sensation, based on the Gospel of Matthew, strings together a series of musical parables about the life and times of Jesus Christ. Set to Stephen Schwartz’s modern music with traditional hymnal lyrics, the rousing musical is directed by Regent University’s Department of Theatre chair Eric Harrell and features the dazzling dancing and singing of the university’s student performers.
Inside the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center, works of art grow like flowers in a greenhouse. Amid the Mary Collier Baker Theater’s rich wood paneling and burgundy upholstery, symphony concerts burst to life, fed by stunning acoustics. The Margaret W. and Joseph L. Fisher Art Gallery, on the other hand, lets the work hanging on the walls do the talking, trumpeting the skills of local visionaries as they explore the bounds of aesthetic media.
