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The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource for field trips for students, camp groups, homeschool groups and scout troops for day field trips, overnight field trips and youth retreats. Learn about Virginia’s museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, nature centers, historic sites, amusement parks, recreation, performing arts and more in Roanoke. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below to learn about these types of field trips.  

Mill Mountain Theatre

Dive into the world of live theatre! Mill Mountain Theatre’s education team has exciting and captivating theater and programs for youth groups and families.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Roanoke
Virginia Mountains
TEL - 540-342-5748
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Mill Mountain Zoo

Home to cougars, red pandas, wolverines, and more, the Mountain Mill Zoo is an ideal setting to view and learn about wildlife on self-guided or themed guided tours.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Performances, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Roanoke
Virginia Mountains
TEL - 540-343-3241

Science Museum of Western Virginia

The Science Museum of Western Virginia encourages learners to investigate the world using the scientific method and experimentation. View the museum’s virtual resources.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool VIRGINIA
Roanoke
Virginia Mountains
VIRTUAL
TEL - 540-342-5710

Taubman Museum of Art

The Museum offers eleven galleries as part of the Fralin Center for American Art and originates 15-20 exhibitions per year. Notice the design of the museum by Randall Stout, that reflects the naturalistic elements of the Roanoke region.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Roanoke
Virginia Mountains
TEL - 540-342-5760

Virginia Children's Theater

The Virginia Children’s Theatre is the only professional children’s theatre in the region and produces three targeted literary plays and one issue-based play per year.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Roanoke
Virginia Mountains
TEL - 540-400-7795

About us

FieldTripDirectory.com (formerly ClassTrips.com and CampDirectorsResources.com) offers field trip ideas for class trips, scout group trips, camp group field trips, and homeschool group field trips in Roanoke—early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Roanoke by by group type, cost, activity/curriculum type, grade level, distance, and venue name or keyword.

Day class trips are divided by curriculum and subject area:

  • ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
    Find Roanoke art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find Roanoke class trips to children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View Roanoke history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
    Find Roanoke team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find Roanoke aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Roanoke field trip ideas for adventure parks, ropes courses, ziplines, boat excursions, amusement parks, waterparks, kayaking, rafting, tubing, laser tag paintball, roller skating rinks, ice-skating rinks, mini-golf attractions, indoor amusement & recreation centers, and outdoor amusement & recreation centers.


Overnight field trips include trips to NYC, trips to Boston, trips to Washington, DC, trips to Chicago, trips to Atlanta, and other historic cities throughout the US. Retreats are available for environmental education, team building, and recreation.

We created field trip lesson plans to help teachers, scout leaders, camp counselors, and homeschool parents provide an enriching experience for their groups. We know funds for class trips are limited, so we’ve included grants for field trips that cover admission, transportation, and more.

It’s important that students and youth explore new environments, learn about other cultures, and develop an understanding of inclusivity as part of the educational process. People learn in different ways—through hearing, seeing, touching, talking, or doing. Class trips can provide a multi-dimensional learning experience. FieldTripDirectory.com can help you find the right trip for your group. A world of experiences is just a click away at FieldTripDirectory.com.

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