Overview
Doswell is in Central Virginia.
1 sights · 3 things to do · 2 places to eat · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Doswell
Kings Dominion Amusement Park
It is a 400-acre amusement park. It was opened in 1975 with 15 rides. Some of the popular rides include the Hurler (1994), Rebel Yell (1975), Shockwave (1986), El Dorado (2009), Avalanche (1988), Scrambler (2003), and An…
Meadow Event Park
Holds special events throughout the year.
North Anna Battlefield Park
Castle Glen Winery
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jun. (climate data from nearby Richmond)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- RIC Richmond International Airport, Richmond — 26 mi away (major hub). Directions
- CHO Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, Charlottesville — 57 mi away. Directions
It is 20 miles away from Richmond and is connected to Richmond by I-95.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning North Anna Battlefield Park, Castle Glen Winery
- Lunch Lou's Comfort Food
- Afternoon Kings Dominion Amusement Park, Meadow Event Park
- Dinner The Old Doswell Store
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
It is 20 miles away from Richmond and is connected to Richmond by I-95.
See
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Do Kings Dominion Amusement Park
It is a 400-acre amusement park. It was opened in 1975 with 15 rides. Some of the popular rides include the Hurler (1994), Rebel Yell (1975), Shockwave (1986), El Dorado (2009), Avalanche (1988), Scrambler (2003), and Anaconda (1991). The park now also includes a water park called WaterWorks which includes the Lazy Rider, Baja Bends, Spiral Chutes, Shoot the Curl, Tornado, Pipeline Peak... The park also includes a Theater, the Mason Dixon Music Call, KingsWood Amphitheaer, Eifel Tower replica, and the Action Theater.
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