2022 Summer Nationals Social and Attractions

Social

Saturday, August 6 at 6:30pm
Richmond Kickers USL Pro Soccer
3201 Maplewood Avenue Richmond, VA 23221

Richmond Kickers vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves at City Stadium with burrito and taco bowls on the Party Patio! Come unwind with The Kickers who are celebrating their 30th season in Richmond while enjoying your USMS family! Ticket includes food, water, Powerade and TWO (2) drink tickets per person. Cost: $65/person. Purchase your tickets in the Event Store until July 25.

Attractions

The Richmond region is an amazing destination for sports of all kinds. When you come here as an athlete or an athlete’s family, you’ll win big after your event, too. Because this is a region filled with one-of-a-kind experiences. Where else can you ride whitewater rapids through the heart of a downtown? Or learn about Pocahontas, right where she lived? Or feed a giraffe out of your hand? Maybe that’s why the New York Times just called us one of their 52 Places to Go or why National Geographic called us one of the best places in the world – yes, the world -- for food. Our arts scene, our foodie and craft beer scene, our world-class outdoors – this all makes it worth extending your visit here for sports into a visit you’ll never forget.

James River Whitewater Raft Tour

Experience the only Class IV white water rapids in an urban setting in the country! You'll see why Outside Magazine named Richmond the Best River Town in the U.S.! Click here to book your water excursion today!

Kings Dominion

One of the best amusement parks on the East Coast boasts 60 rides, shows, and attractions, there’s everything you need to create lifelong memories! Thrill-seekers will get their fix with one of the East Coast’s largest collections of roller coasters – 12 in all. Families will delight in the zany rides at Planet Snoopy, featuring Snoopy and the entire PEANUTS™ gang. Soak up the sun in the newly expanded Soak City, an all-inclusive 20-acre water park filled with exciting water slides, interactive splash pads, two wave pools, cabanas and more. Start making memories today! Registered participants will be sent information about redeeming tickets in pre-event update emails leading up to the meet. Included in this offer is:

1 complimentary ticket per USMS Summer Nationals participant (can be redeemed for 3-visits over 5-day period)
Discounted ticket ($36/person) for each additional person
1 complimentary parking pass

RVA's Craft Beer Scene

There are about 40 good reasons why people come from all over the world for a Richmond craft beer experience. These breweries are tucked throughout the region, and 13 of them are all right in a neighborhood called Scott’s Addition. Experience why Vinepair named Richmond the #1 Craft Beer Destination in the World! Find a brewery near you by checking out the Richmond Beer Trail Map here!

Metro Richmond Zoo

Home to more than 2000 animals representing over 190 species from around the world including many endangered animals such as tapirs, cheetahs, rhinos, tigers, and orangutans. Visit a herd of giraffes up close, and let these gentle giants eat right out of your hand! One of the few zoos to offer this unique experience. Immerse yourself in the budgie aviary and see hundreds of colorful birds as they fly down to perch on your head, arms, and shoulders. Hop aboard the Safari Train and ride into the African Savannah. Get up close and personal with free-ranging animals while receiving a guided tour. Click here for more information.

History & Museums

The events that shaped who we are as a country – they’re all part of the experience of visiting the Richmond Region. The minute you arrive, you can feel it. The streets are paved in cobblestone. Centuries-old buildings line the streets, and country roads are dotted with historic markers. But along with our well-preserved beauty is the full story of what has happened here. Stories of colonists and the Powhatan Indians. The slave trade. The fight for religious freedom, the Revolution, the Civil War, and Civil Rights. This is a place to learn, to try to understand, and to gain perspective. It’s a place where you can witness the evolution of who we are – and see how revelation has inspired change. Check out the Richmond region's collection of museums and experience Richmond's history.