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2022 Family Favorites Winners: Family Fun

Outdoor Activity

WINNER: Belvedere Plantation

Come to our 645-acre heritage farm, built in the 1760s on the historic Rappahannock River. A real working farm, with grain crops such as corn, wheat and soybeans—and pumpkins!

Top Picks

• Kings Dominion
• Snead’s Farm
• Braehead Farm
• Virginia Outdoor Center


Indoor Activity

WINNER: Central Rappahannock Regional Library

Central Rappahannock Regional Library branches are open for browsing the collection, checkout, computer use and other services. Print documents, obtain expert research assistance and get personalized reading recommendations. Curbside pickup is available during open hours at most branches.

Top Picks

• Sky Zone Trampoline Park
• Paragon Theaters – Village 12 + Extreme
• Marquee Cinemas – Southpoint

5th Place Tie

• Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Woodbridge
• Cavalier Family Skating
• National Museum of the Marine Corps


Seasonal Activity

WINNER: Belvedere Plantation

Belvedere Plantation provides guests with a remarkable harvest of fresh memories each year at our Fall Harvest Festival. We are honored to be voted the area’s best seasonal activity.

Top Picks

• Snead’s Asparagus Farm (F’burg)
• Farmers Markets
• Braehead Farm
• Fredericksburg Christmas Parade
• Farmers Markets


Free Things to Do

WINNER: The National Museum of the Marine Corps

The National Museum of the Marine Corps preserves and exhibits the material history of the U.S. Marine Corps; honors the commitment, accomplishments and sacrifices of Marines; and provides the public with a readily accessible platform for the exploration of Marine Corps history.

Top Picks

• Paragon Autism Services Free Events
• Central Rappahannock Regional Library
• Canal Path (biking and walking)

5th Place Tie

• Alum Springs
• Government Island

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