With less than two weeks left of school, students are ready to kick off summer with a bang. Here are some great ways to spend your summer!

Go for a Hike
If students want to get active this summer, they should try hiking. It’s a great way to exercise and get fit.

Shenandoah is perfect for hiking because of its wonderful scenery. Some of the trails in Shenandoah include the Fox Hollow Trail, Snead Farm Loop, Lands Run Falls, Compton Peak and the Fort Windham Rocks.

Check the Shenandoah Website for entrance fees and more information.

Visit a Waterpark
While pricey, Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia is a good go-to. It has restaurants and a lot of other events to look forward to.

For a cheaper alternative, check out Water Country in Williamsburg, Virginia. Local options include Splashdown in Manassas.

Check the Great Wolf Lodge, Splashdown, and Water Country for fees.

Go to Museums
Museums are gradually reopening after being shut down temporarily due to COVID-19.

The Virginia Air and Space Science Center in Hampton, Virginia is a great place to visit for students interested in astronomy or just the universe in general. Check the website for pricings and more information.

Another interesting place to visit is The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. It has the world’s largest collection of natural history specimens and artifacts

There are also many other options to choose from. Most DC Museums Are Free Every Day (Seriously).

Some include the National Archives Museum, National Museum of Natural History, National Art Gallery, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, National Museum of African Art, National Museum of American History, The Freer Gallery of Art / Arthur M, and National Museum of the American Indian.

Go to Trampoline Parks
Some popular trampoline parks include Skyzone in Manassas, zavazone in Woodbridge VA, and launch in Herndon VA.

Skyzone has many fun attractions to look forward to such as their zipline, fusion ultimate dodgeball, and free climb.

Check their websites for more information and pricings at Skyzone and ZavaZone.

Go to Arcades
Some popular arcades are Dave N’ Busters. The Uptown Alley at  Manassas Mall also has an arcade, or if you have younger siblings you could take them to Chuck e Cheese. Beware of the weird Chuck e Cheese pizzas though!

Check their websites for more information and pricings at the Chuck e Cheese, Dave N’ Busters and The Uptown Alley.

Go on a Picnic with your Family/Friends
Go on picnics, it’s a fun way to bond with family and enjoy nature without any distractions. They’re also great instagram photo opportunities.

Visit the Beach or a Lake
Build sandcastles. Collect seashells. Sun tan.
Some beaches around the area are Cape Charles, Myrtle Beach, Buckroe, and of course, Virginia Beach.

Lake Anna also has many good attractions. Check pricings for different events and activities at the Lake Anna website.

Go Fruit Picking
A farm that is doing fruit picking right now is Hollins Farms in Delaplane, Virginia.

For more information and pricings, check the Hollins Farms website

Document Your Summer Through Film
This doesn’t require much material or supplies, you just need your phone. Make a film with your friends and family, outlining your entire summer. Keep the memories of your summer alive!