Guidebook for Richmond
Drinks & Nightlife
Veil Brewing Co.
1509B Roseneath RdThey have some of the best craft IPA, Session and variety.
The Canal is so important to the history of Richmond and you will have access to either a walk or riding canal boats to learn how this helped the commerce of Richmond grow and the juxtaposed use of the area now.
32 locals recommend
Canal Walk
Canal WalkThe Canal is so important to the history of Richmond and you will have access to either a walk or riding canal boats to learn how this helped the commerce of Richmond grow and the juxtaposed use of the area now.
The Bottom is a mix of history, restaurants, and pubs, along with a Farmers Market. Cobblestone streets, Salsa lessons outside of Havana 59 right next to Rosie Connolly's Pub (real pub with Irish music Session on 1rst and 3rd Wednesday evenings) with plenty of other choices.
53 locals recommend
Shockoe Bottom
The Bottom is a mix of history, restaurants, and pubs, along with a Farmers Market. Cobblestone streets, Salsa lessons outside of Havana 59 right next to Rosie Connolly's Pub (real pub with Irish music Session on 1rst and 3rd Wednesday evenings) with plenty of other choices.
Parks & Nature
James River Park - The Wetlands
3395 Landria DrIt is a great walk and it is close to the cottage
Food Scene
Max's Positive Vibe Café
2825 Hathaway RdGreat food and drink and a great cause!
Eat 66
2845 Hathaway RdGood breakfasts and lunch
Galley
2805 Hathaway RdRuang Tong Thai Cuisine
6790 Forest Hill AveGood selections of wine and beer with knowledgeable staff...two blocks walking distance from our Place
Once Upon a Vine South
2817 Hathaway RdGood selections of wine and beer with knowledgeable staff...two blocks walking distance from our Place
Museums
VMFA is ranked 6th in the nation for art and sculpture with national exhibits that visit on a regular basis. They offer excellent restaurants and entertainment options that you can explore online. They have unique outdoor sculptures and gardens that allow you to enjoy outdoor or indoor exhibits
494 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdVMFA is ranked 6th in the nation for art and sculpture with national exhibits that visit on a regular basis. They offer excellent restaurants and entertainment options that you can explore online. They have unique outdoor sculptures and gardens that allow you to enjoy outdoor or indoor exhibits
museum
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
428 N Arthur Ashe BlvdNeighborhoods
Every city has an area that has unique features, restaurants, and shopping. Carytown fits this bill exactly. Explore this area for an afternoon of fun window shopping and then find one of the many good restaurants for dinner. Old theatre buff? You have got to see the Byrd! On Saturdays, they have a Wurlitzer organ that rises from the orchestra pit before evening shows. They have film festivals, old classic movies and the price of admission always draws a crowd.
307 locals recommend
Carytown
Every city has an area that has unique features, restaurants, and shopping. Carytown fits this bill exactly. Explore this area for an afternoon of fun window shopping and then find one of the many good restaurants for dinner. Old theatre buff? You have got to see the Byrd! On Saturdays, they have a Wurlitzer organ that rises from the orchestra pit before evening shows. They have film festivals, old classic movies and the price of admission always draws a crowd.
The reason this is called The Fan is due to the neighborhood looking like a fan on a map. Houses are amazing and historic, and you will love walking the area with tree-lined streets
73 locals recommend
Fan District
The reason this is called The Fan is due to the neighborhood looking like a fan on a map. Houses are amazing and historic, and you will love walking the area with tree-lined streets
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Hollywood Cemetary
In Richmond in the Oregon Hill neighborhood is a historic cemetery that is the final resting place for 5 of our nation's Presidents. Take a walking tour and be sure to view the James River from the vantage of this place.