Explore the central business district, home to Fortune 500 companies and architectural gems like the Virginia State Capitol. Discover vibrant nightlife in Shockoe Bottom and Shockoe Slip districts.
Boasting shopping centers like Short Pump Town Center and West Broad Village, this suburban area offers a variety of restaurants, a skating rink, and a bowling alley for entertainment.
Boasting a long stretch of Victorian architecture, this residential area is home to VCU's Monroe Park Campus, tree-lined avenues, and numerous parks. Explore local cafes, restaurants, and the nearby Virginia Center for Architecture at Branch House.
If you'd like to get a taste of Richmond student life, check out Virginia Commonwealth University in VCU. Our travelers also like this historical area for its riverfront setting.
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Richmond, during your trip to Richmond. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the charming coffeehouses while you're in the area.
During your trip to Richmond, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
After visiting Maymont Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Richmond. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in the area.
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts during your travels in Richmond. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed theater scene.
Cobblestone streets lead to the Edgar Allan Poe Museum, where literary ghosts seem to linger among personal artifacts. The Virginia State Capitol, designed by Thomas Jefferson, offers free tours through America's political history. Kayak the James River rapids for an urban adventure, then dry off at Carytown's quirky boutiques and vintage shops. The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar presents multiple perspectives in a former ironworks that once supplied Confederate cannons. Science Museum of Virginia transforms a grand railway station into interactive exhibits that captivate all ages. Don't miss the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, open 365 days a year with an exceptional collection that includes one of the finest Fabergé exhibitions outside Russia.
Visitors really like Richmond, especially its historical sites and riverfront. Activities like biking give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors while you're in town. Nature lovers can visit James River and Virginia Capital Trail: Richmond Trailhead. There's plenty more to see, including sights like The National and Virginia State Capitol.
