Richmond's artistic Downtown Richmond neighborhood is loved for its museums and restaurants, and visitors often enjoy its varied attractions including Shockoe Slip and Canal Walk.
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.
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.
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.
Explore the great outdoors at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Richmond. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the charming coffeehouses while you're in the area.
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.
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.
