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Kings Dominion theme park offers over 60 rides and attractions, making it a perfect destination for thrill seekers and families. It features 12 thrilling roller coasters, including the 305-foot-tall Intimidator 305 and the hybrid Twisted Timbers. Planet Snoopy provides 14 acres of family-friendly rides and activities for younger guests. The park also boasts Soak City, a 20-acre waterpark with wave pools, water slides, and the new Coconut Shores area.

The State Fair of Virginia is an annual event held at the Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia, typically from late September through early October. Since 1854, the fair has been an agricultural and entertainment showcase, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. The fair also offers attractions such as thrilling rides, stunt shows, musical performances, and livestock competitions.

The Meadow Event Park is a multi-purpose venue that hosts events throughout the year, including the annual State Fair of Virginia, equine competitions, concerts, and festivals. The event park houses several facilities, such as the Farm Bureau Center, Meadows Pavilion, and the Equine and Livestock Complex. Visitors can explore Meadow Hall, which houses the Secretariat Birthplace Tour and the Museum of the Virginia Horse, celebrating the park's equestrian legacy.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a 50-acre public garden in Richmond, Virginia, renowned for its diverse plant collection and seasonal display. The garden attracts over 350,000 visitors annually with its spacious conservatory, range of gardens, and seasonal events and exhibits.

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in Richmond is one of the country's most expansive and diverse art museums. Established in 1936, it features nearly 50,000 artworks that span over 6,000 years of global history. Remarkably, VMFA is the only major art museum in the U.S. that offers free general admission every day of the year.