A Kid's Guide to Charlottesville's Fun Places
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Kids' Guide to Charlottesville's Fun Places
Originally published as a booklet. Download a newer version in booklet format via the link above above.
Bored?
Are you bored? Don't be a couch potato, get up and go somewhere. We have a great selection of fun places to go (in Charlottesville). One of the best places is Planet Fun. Don't be a lazy bum, get up and go somewhere. You will have lots of fun at these wonderful places. DON'T BE BORED!
Fashion Square Mall
by Andrea
Are you and your friends desperate for a better place to hang out? Well, Fashion Square Mall is for you! There are so many things to do at the mall! You can shop 'till you drop, or eat 'till you pop! Whatever you decide to do there will result in a good.
So, here's the 411 on great places to eat. If you're really hungry (and you like steak), then stop by the Steak Escape and eat, eat, eat! Then, for a frosty dessert, head down to Kohr Brothers for some delicious soft-serve ice cream. Or, for a quick snack, go to Auntie Anne's for a freshly baked pretzel. From cinnamon sugar to whole wheat, they've got it all! You can also "eat more chicken" at Chick Fillet (not open on Sunday). Wherever you eat, you'll leave happy!
Shopping is a major part of Fashion Square Mall. There are so many places to shop 'till you drop! Like Limited Too; the store with everything for pre-teen girls. And there's also J.C. Penney, Charlottesville Players, Gap, and Wet Seal. And Foot Locker has tons of shoes just waiting for you! So come on, let's shop!
So, now you can have a great chill spot with a simple ride from Mom. Speaking of which, here's where the mall is. Fashion Square Mall is across from Circuit City and Batteries Plus. So, come on down to Fashion Square Mall, the perfect place for you and your friends.
Albemarle High School Track & Sports
By Devyn W.
The Albemarle High School track and sports is a one of the fun places to go if you want to run. Albemarle High School's track and sports is huge! It has seats and bleachers for the games. You can see The amazing Patriots football games, The ultimate Patriots baseball games, The fast track and field races, and plenty more.
It has a football field on one end. The tennis and basketball courts are on the right side of the football field. The soccer field is diagonal from the football field. The baseball and softball field is on the left of the football field. The Albemarle High School track and sports is located on Greenbrier and Hydraulic road.
You can normally run the track freely but if there is a game you can't run until the game is over. If you want to watch a game you can get in for $5 per person.
If you want to lose weight and smile while you go, go to the Albemarle High School Track and sports.
Pet Forum
By James D.
Pet Forum is a wonderful place to go, if you want to go somewhere fun. You can go there and do a lot of fun stuff. That would be a nice place to go on a messy day. Some of the things you could do there is look at the snakes
It is kind of loud because of the fish water. But it's real fun. When you get there, there are fun things you can do like pick up the rabbits and the guinea pigs. You can pet the cats and dogs, look at the fish, plus you can go inside this little room and see the birds. On the other hand there is a big round circle of rocks with fish in it, and there is a very big gold fish in there that you can buy for like 50 to 60 dollars. Trust me there is a lot of fun there, just go.
I am telling you need to go to pet forum. It is terrific. When you go there it is like you never want to leave. Pet forum is located on 167 Seminole Ct. Charlottesville----------974-7387.
Planet Fun
By: Eric, Tyler, and Brian
If you are ever bored and you want to play, ask a parent to take you to Planet Fun. Planet Fun is one of the best places to have fun in Charlottesville; it's like a mini amusement park! They have all sorts of games, arcade games, miniature golf, boat bumper cars, a batting cage, go-karts, a moon bounce, and last but not least the play equipment. It is a great place to have fun.
The arcade games are one of the best things to play at Planet Fun. Most of the arcade games there you win tickets, and the more tickets you get the better the prize. For example, if you get 200 tickets you might get a beach ball. Do you ever get hungry playing arcade games? If so Planet Fun has a counter where you can buy food, drinks, and candy.
The miniature golf course is just like Putt-Putt, but better. Instead of 18 holes for $7.00 you get 18 holes plus a practice hole for $6.00.
The batting cage takes tokens, the tokens for the batting cage are much different from the arcade tokens, they are larger and they cost more, they cost $2.50. I wouldn't go to the batting cage unless you were a great hitter because the lowest speed it goes is 40 M.P.H. They have bats and helmets already there so you don't have to bring your own.
The go-karts are the best things there, but they are the hardest to get on. If there is a chance of rain over 50% they won't open them. The go-karts are safe go-karts, they have big bumpers, safety belts, and they don't go over 25 m.p.h.
The playing equipment is for everybody, but is meant for little children. It has two slides, a ball pit, and a moving tube bridge. The moon bounce is just like a regular moon bounce. The best part about Planet Fun is you can have your birthday there.
Wouldn't you love to have your own birthday at Planet Fun? Well, now you can. It costs 10-20 dollars per person (depending on what games you play and how many tokens you get for there goody bags). If you would like to make a reservation just call 975-4836. When you make the birthday cards you will need to know were Planet Fun is located, it's located on 3350 Berkmar Drive. With all these great things to do at Planet Fun you should visit ASAP!
SPCA
by Logan
If you want a pet, why not save one? The SPCA is the perfect place to save a life, and make a new best friend. When you come to the SPCA you will want to take home every animal.
When you buy a pet from the SPCA, you will be happy, knowing that you didn't just buy a pet, you saved a pet. If you are ever mad because your parents say no to getting a pet, than just convince your parents to just step into the SPCA and they won't leave without a pet in their hands!
The cost is never expensive at the SPCA, but it all depends on what pet you want. Most of the animals are very loving! (Except for the vicious animals that just need to be plain put down) You will have hours of fun playing with these animals.
Kids especially need friends, so if you are new in town you might want to consider coming down. Remember, if you want a pet why not save one?
UVa Football
By: Mike B.
Got football? If you do, keep reading. UVa has a top-notch football program. So if you want to see some football, grab a friend, and head on over to Scott's Stadium, (aka: Carl Smith Center) and watch some football!
If you like football, it will probably be a lot more fun. If you don't, it is still great place to socialize. It is fairly expensive, I wouldn't go there on a low salary. (You can trust me, I've been to almost every home UVa football game ever, well that I've been alive for) It's about 25-45 $. (Depending on who they are playing)
They usually take about 2-4 hours. (Depending on if it's on TV or not) The food prices are outrageous! It costs about $2.50 for a bottle of water! That's insane! They force you to buy something, because who is going to sit out in the hot sun for like 3 hours? Who I ask you? Who? So, all is well with UVa football. Except their food prices!
Directions:
You go to Toys 'R Us, from there you go straight, (up towards Golden Corral) then, just follow the signs with the V's on them and they will lead you to Scott's Stadium.
Parking in the garage:
About 5-10$
Ice Park
By: Justin S.
Do you want to go to a fun place this summer, and get away from all that heat? Well here is your place. The Ice-park on the downtown mall. Skate fast and feel the wonderful breeze hit your face. Hear the music all around you. This is an awesome place to go with friends.
Also fill up your hungry stomach with delicious food. The hours are from 12:30am to 11:00pm. If you are hungry go get a sugar, soft, toasty funnel cake, even get a drink to go with it. You will find a lot of friendly people here. You should choose this nice place to go on a hot Summer afternoon.
Just about $10 go to this friendly place. It has a great location (the downtown mall). Go across the street to the Mudd House. I highly suggest this place.
Downtown Mall
By:Erin W.
The Downtown Mall is an awesome place to go. You can have fun, and go shopping for a pretty low price. It's all out in the fresh outdoors. It has great stores, amazing restaurants, fun movies, and great ice-skating. On, Friday's, (mostly in the summer) you can go see Friday's after Five! (a music auditorium) It's an extremely fun place to hang out with your friends.
The downtown mall doesn't cost anything if you're just walking around, but there are other fun things to do. It is fun just to walk around and just look at things, but it's better to bring money to buy things. I suggest you bring 20 to 30$. It's open all year round. It is good to go with friends (I suggest 5-10 friends).
The downtown mall is a great place to go. You can go with your parents if you want to, but hopefully, they can trust you. So go! You see how much fun it is.
Directions: From UVA, go on Main Street, it's on the South part of town. Follow the "Historic Downtown" signs, that are Blue and Yellow.
ACAC ROCKS
By:Josh
Hey kids! Want to have fun and build muscle? No I am not talking about going to a gym. Come on down to ACAC ROCKS. What is that you ask? It's the best rock climbing area in town.
They are only open for parties or appointments. They are open on Tuesdays from 5:00p.m. - 9:00pm. So just call their , which is 817-3800. Come on. You will defiantly have a blast.
This is a fun place where you can climb rocks depending on the level you are at. There are seven different levels. So, come on down and I will see you there.
If you love it so much you can buy your own equipment. Like I said, just make a call. Then, go and you will have a stupendously good time. Only at the new place in town! The one the only ACAC Rocks! �
Last updated: Jun 20 2008 09:22:56 am EST
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