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The Best Apple Orchards around RVA
Wondering where to pick apples this fall in central Virginia? I've got you covered with my 2023 guide to the best apple orchards around...
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The West End Mom
- Jul 18
- 2 min
How To Visit Virginia's State Parks for Free
Visiting our Virginia State Parks is one of our favorite places to visit as a family! With 41 state parks and over 500 miles of trails,...
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The West End Mom
- May 17
- 8 min
The Best Places to See Animals in Richmond, VA
Looking for animals in Richmond, Virginia? From seeing barnyard animals and feeding emus and giraffes to riding ponies and a unicorn,...
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The West End Mom
- Apr 26
- 8 min
The Best Pick Your Own Fruit Farms around RVA
It's pick your own season around Richmond, Virginia! Picking your own fruit is such a fun experience, especially with kids - we love it!...
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The West End Mom
- Mar 13
- 4 min
The Best Virginia State Parks to Visit with Kids
With warmer weather sneaking up on us, our Virginia State Parks are the perfect family getaway because many of them offer water...
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The West End Mom
- Feb 16
- 20 min
The Best Day Trips from RVA
Need last minute plans for the weekend? Want an easy idea for family fun on a holiday? I've got you covered! I rounded up 30+ day trips...
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The West End Mom
- Nov 21, 2022
- 10 min
RVA Christmas Bucket List
Looking for the best things to do in Richmond this Christmas? You've found the right place! Whether you want a free activity, an...
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The West End Mom
- Nov 11, 2022
- 17 min
The Best Indoor Activities for Kids in Richmond
Rainy days, freezing days and the dog days of summer - they've all got us looking for somewhere inside to explore! Luckily, we have so...
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The West End Mom
- Aug 30, 2022
- 5 min
The Best Apple Orchards around Richmond
Looking for an apple orchard near Richmond? I've got you covered! Picking apples is one of our favorite ways to kick off fall, and we've...
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The West End Mom
- Jun 26, 2022
- 13 min
7 Tips for Saving Money on Museum Admissions
We love visiting our local Richmond museums & gardens, and we love exploring new museums & aquariums around Virginia - they add fun...
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The West End Mom
- May 17, 2022
- 6 min
The Best Pick Your Own Flower Farms around Richmond
My children love seeing beautiful flowers... and picking them! Unfortunately, you're not allowed to pull any of the pretty blooms at...
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The West End Mom
- May 2, 2022
- 7 min
The Best PYO Fruit Farms around Richmond, Virginia
The spring and summer "pick your own" season is one of our favorite times of the year! Luckily for us, there are some amazing farms...
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The West End Mom
- May 1, 2022
- 4 min
The Tides Inn: A Virginia River Escape for the Whole Family
We visited The Tides Inn for the first time, and it lived up to its reputation - it's definitely "Southern Charm along the Chesapeake...
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The West End Mom
- Mar 6, 2022
- 7 min
5 Family Friendly Getaways Less than 2 Hours from Richmond
Haven't planned your Spring Break itinerary yet? Don't worry - I've got you covered! I've curated a list of Spring Break worthy...
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The West End Mom
- Nov 14, 2021
- 5 min
5 Family Friendly Activities to Try at Massanutten Resort
Whenever we need reset, we plan a visit to the mountains... and that's exactly what we needed this fall! In October we decided to visit...
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The West End Mom
- Nov 2, 2021
- 7 min
7 Activities to Do with Your Family This Christmas
Christmas is officially 53 days away! And we all know that the holiday calendar fills up so quickly, so I created a list of...
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The West End Mom
- Sep 19, 2021
- 11 min
The Best Apple Orchards & Pumpkin Patches around Richmond
Growing up in Richmond, I've visited my fair share of apple orchards and pumpkin patches. In visiting new locations over the years, I've...
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The West End Mom
- Aug 29, 2021
- 3 min
Savoring Summer: 6 Adventures around Richmond for Families
With one more week until the official end of summer, we are filling our calendar with all the fun we can! If you're not spending the...
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The West End Mom
- Jun 22, 2021
- 9 min
A Summer Bucket List for Virginia Families
We've been looking forward to summer 2021 for a long time: the world is headed towards normalcy, safety guidelines have been relaxed &...
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The West End Mom
- Jun 14, 2021
- 8 min
Visiting Kings Dominion with Little Kids
I grew up going to Kings Dominion, so it was a trip down memory lane when I took my own littles for the first time this June. There have...
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