The Virginia Aquarium is a lot of fun. There are tons of fish and other animals to see (check out the otters - they're the greatest!), and also a long nature trail that has small exibits along the way. I've been to larger aquariums in other cities, but the Virginia Aquarium has most of what they do and at half the cost. It gets a bit crowded on the weekends, so go on a weekday if at all possible. The IMAX theater within the museum is also great entertainment and has lots of educational but fun movies for kids. Highly recommended!
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