PONY PASTURE RAPIDS
MEADOW FARM MUSEUM
THREE LAKES
Maymont is overflowing
with outdoor opportunities.
Just 10 minutes out of
If you're a real go-getter,
Henrico, VA 23227
MAYMONT
400 Sausiluta Drive
Located at the edge of Byrd
the city, there are great
there are great spots for
Three Lakes is a great
Park, this was the lOO-acre
alternatives for the beach
outdoor exploration in
aquarium and nature center
Victorian country estate
over the summer. Pony
Henrico County and Glenn
that claims to combine the
of James Henry Dooley.
Pasture Rapids might rival any
Allen. One of my favorites
"worlds of air, water and land"
A petting zoo, Japanese
other bathing locations on the
growing up was the Meadow
with a variety of exhibits
gardens, a nature center
river because of the rushing
Farm Museum and Crump
demonstrating the plant and
and hay rides are a few of
water that creates small
Park including an historic
animal life in the area as well
the many benefits of such
pockets similar to jet streams
farmhouse and museum
as a 50,000 gallon aquarium.
a well-preserved Richmond
from a Jacuzzi. If you enjoy
that facilitates many exhibits
city property. Increase
bird watching, this is also a
and activities throughout
the enjoyment of future
great spot to hide behind a
the year. Volunteer
Maymont trips by visiting
pair of binoculars. Visitors
opportunities are available
the Romanesque mansion,
occasionally get a glimpse of
in the organized Agricultural
built by the Dooleys. Three
a Bald Eagle perched amidst
Guild, and meet weekly to
decades were spent filling
the scenery. Rafting, kayaking
tend to the gardens and
the interior with art and
and fishing are just some
crops abounding in the park.
goods from around the world.
activities you may consider
There are tours offered from
while traversing the rapids.
, p.m. -5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
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