Herald-Progress Hanover County, Virginia

Things to do

Kings Dominion, parks, river landings, trails and a slow afternoon in Ashland.

Most visitors know Hanover County for one place: Kings Dominion, the amusement park at Doswell off Interstate 95. The county has more to offer than roller coasters. There are Civil War battlefields with walking trails, county parks along the rivers, pick-your-own farms, wineries and breweries, and the railroad town of Ashland, where freight trains roll down the middle of the street.

The guides here explain what each place offers, when it is open, what it costs where that is published, and how much time to plan. Hours change by season, so every guide shows the date it was last checked.

  1. Kings Dominion Guide: How to Plan a Day at Virginia’s Biggest Theme Park A local's Kings Dominion guide: the park's areas and roller coasters, Soak City, tickets, parking, hours, food rules and a plan for your day at the park. 5 min read