We absolutely loved our visit to the Virginia Discovery Museum!…read more It looks a bit small and dinky from the outside, but my children and their cousins, ages 4 - 9, played non-stop for three hours. While most children's museums are multi levels, this is more like a giant long maze, making exploring each room feel like a treasure hunt. Favorite spots included the authentic log cabin complete with life size baby crib and a little play town with cafe, post office, and nature playground. There were lot of places for parents to sit and the whole museum felt relatively low key. The front desk was super nice and reminded us many times that we could come and go as we pleased throughout the day. Since we are American Children's Museum members we got free admission which was a huge added perk. Love being able to learn, explore, and play with my littles all around the US.

Great hands on play for your kids!…read more We were in the area and since it was hot we wanted an indoor activity for our kids. The museum recommends 8 and under. Our kids are 8, 7 and 5. The website does a great job of explaining where to park. We followed our gps and it took us the emergency exit entrance. The entrance is right on the main brick road. The museum will also validate your pass so parking is free. Entering was easy and we let the kids loose. We spent about 2 hours but they could have easily stayed longer. They do not allow food in the museum but you can come and go as you please. Great experience to let your kids explore.

The top of the $400 dresser I bought was covered with a runner and on top of the runner was a…read moreselection of several large lamps for sale and several Knick Knack/tchotchke items for sale. Although I looked over the dresser, opened the drawers, etc., I did not move all the lamps and many assorted knick knacks. I then paid for the dresser and made arrangements to pick it up the following day. When I returned to pick it up, there was a VERY LARGE split in the wood, ALL the way across the entire top of the dresser and way too wide to repair by any method. This major damage had been covered by the runner, the lamps and the knick knacks. So . . . Usually, normally, sellers will be transparent about damage, flaws, chips, cracks etc., and then it's up to the buyer to move forward with the purchase or not. Because the damage was so extensive, I did not think the dresser could be transported without breaking completely in two. Because the damage was hidden/concealed, I felt deceived. I pointed this out to the staff, who launched into their "no refunds" spiel before I could even finish my sentence. I was rather abruptly offered to the "opportunity" to leave the dresser (and my $400) behind if I no longer wanted it. Still, I extend Kudos to Twice Is Nice for serving seniors in need!! Thank you to the volunteers who offer their time. Thank you to the folks who donate. If an item is damaged, you don't have to attach flashing lights or a neon sign, but it's not "nice" to cover it up, then pile it high with multiple heavy items making the damage almost impossible to detect until too late to make an informed purchase decision.

Wonderful finds in excellent condition! I always spend too much, but come home with great things!…read more If you make it to Charlottesville, I highly recommend this place look out because Twice is Nice has two stores in the same general vicinity.

TIN 2 has a great selection of clothes, kitchen items and larger furniture. I almost always find…read moresomething there when I come by... and I come by often ;) The prices and quality can't be beat, not to mention that proceeds go to good causes benefitting seniors in the community. A win win all around!

Tassia was warm and welcoming from the start. Her passion for child care certainly shows in every…read moredetail at Playful Learners Preschool. Tassia is empathetic, transparent, always open for conversation, and a parent herself. She employs a staff that also models those qualities. Playful Learners Preschool is very well kept, and cleaning is noticeably a priority. Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided each day. The playground is wonderful, and there is even a small wooded area to explore. The app allows you to easily connect to what your child is learning (and it's always nice to receive cute photos to brighten your work day!) I could go on and on about all the things I value about Playful Learners Preschool, but most importantly, I don't have to question what type of care my children are getting. I know in my absence they are being loved, nurtured, comforted, and encouraged to grow, learn, and explore in a caring environment every day.

It may be a fine place, however, they took a non-refundable deposit about a year ago, and never…read morecontacted us about placing our children. I would not put in a deposit unless you knew there was a space available.

I love BSSS! The classes you can take here are varied, exciting, creative and inspiring. The…read moreartists who teach are phenomenal. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the building and studios are lovely. Take a class here!

Has been in town for many many years. It's run by an established assortment of fine artists- great…read morepeople- much to learn here. They often have classes you can sign up for. A great resource for Augusta county!

I went there awhile back ago yes it wasn't perfect but who and what is? The people there are great…read morethe food is great. The love is there. If you're complaining about living there say that to someone who's on the streets.

Sweet place, but the furniture prices are a LITTLE high...some of the smaller items are over…read morepriced..but clothing ECT is good...but they really need to watch the purses...saw several with straps ready to break but they were still put out to sell...

A scenic, recreational park, Thomas Jefferson Parkway runs along the ridges of Carter's Mountain…read moreand Route 53, ending at Thomas Jefferson's historic Monticello residence. This large park includes an arboretum, several hiking and biking trails, an overpass and a lake. Expect to see many joggers and dog-walkers. The park gives off a very friendly vibe and is a good family environment. The main trail in the park, the Saunders-Monticello trail, is completely wheelchair accessible, as the paths are wide and the steepest grade is 5 degrees. From the downtown Mall, the closest entrance to the park is approximately 10 minutes by bike. It is a little intimidating to get there as you have to ride by the on and off-ramps to 64, so just be careful and try to avoid rush hour if you can. This is a great escape from the nearby roads. It's full of lush, green forests and the soothing sounds of nature.

Currently sitting next to over a hundred dollars worth of stickers and cards because I simply could…read morenot contain myself at this little shop. I stopped in twice over a two hour period and every time I blinked, a new cute and must have item appeared before my eyes. If you are looking to send a nice note, update your journal, or find a gift for a friend this is surely the place to go. The counter people were so sweet and they even have a cute snail mail club for locals.

Charming and well stocked shop full of all sorts of fun stationery and trinkets. Definitely a good…read morestop if you're into journaling or need a small gift. I picked up a couple stickers because you can never have enough stickers!