The Lucky Duck

The Lucky Duck at the Bridgewater Plaza offers wholesome fun for the whole family. There are activities to keep both kids and adults amused the entire time. Stop by here while you’re staying at your Smith Mountain Lake vacation rental, or anytime you’re driving through the lakes region.

The whole thing consists of multi-levels connected by a boardwalk. Most of it is outdoors, so you’ll also get to enjoy the clean, fresh air while you’re here.

The owner prides himself on operating a clean, family fun center. They even have a “signature” Lucky Duck game where your youngster is guaranteed to win a prize. The owner grew up on the lake and this is a way for him to spend time on the lake and give back to the community where he grew up. He’s actually a special education teacher nine months out of the year, so you know that he’s truly committed to the welfare of kids and to family values.

I like this place because it clearly puts people ahead of profits. It’s affordable, simple entertainment that you can take advantage of on any nice weather day. Because it’s outside, you wouldn’t want to go there when it’s pouring rain or snowing, but other than that, it’s the ideal family bonding destination.

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This is an extremely low-key place. There’s no entrance fee for Lucky Duck Entertainment Center. You just pay for the activities that you want to enjoy with your family. The prices of each activity vary between $3 and $15.

The best thing to do is just go out to eat at one of the nearby restaurants and if you see that the Lucky Duck Entertainment Center is open, pop in and have some impromptu fun. If you want to plan your visit, it’s best to call ahead and confirm their hours. The place is in a great location, right on the lake, and it’s wheelchair—and stroller—accessible.

They offer a variety of activities, catering to all ages. The prices for games and activities range from $3 to $15. Depending on your abilities, you can win small carnival-style prizes.

One of my favorite little activities is the one where kids can fish for rubber duckies from a small water trough. Even if you don’t have little ones, you’ll enjoy watching the little tikes get all excited. With this activity, everyone’s a winner. No matter what, each child wins a small little carnival prize. The cost for this activity is just $3

They also have a duck shooter game for $5, where you have to hit the duckies to win a prize. (Don’t worry, the ducks aren’t real!) There’s a rock climbing wall for $15 that’s best enjoyed by adults  and older kids.

For $15, you can bounce on the bungee jumping trampoline while you’re safely strapped inside a harness.

For a fun-filled day at Smith Mountain Lake, head to The Lucky Duck.