Guidebook for Richmond
Parks & Nature
Beautiful little island on the James. From here you can walk along the canal, or head over to Belle Isle!
129 locals recommend
Brown's Island
South 7th StreetBeautiful little island on the James. From here you can walk along the canal, or head over to Belle Isle!
Beautiful historic 19th Century estate including gardens, animal exhibits, and mansion tours. Great for a nice sunny day. Maymont often hosts concerts and other fun activities. Check out their website for more info!
259 locals recommend
Maymont
1700 Hampton StBeautiful historic 19th Century estate including gardens, animal exhibits, and mansion tours. Great for a nice sunny day. Maymont often hosts concerts and other fun activities. Check out their website for more info!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great brewery not far from our home. They often have special events going on.
26 locals recommend
Strangeways Brewing
2277A Dabney RdGreat brewery not far from our home. They often have special events going on.
Veil Brewing Co.
1509B Roseneath RdSuper popular, new, craft brewery!
Isley Brewering Company
1715 Summit AveGarden Grove Brewing and Urban Winery
3445 W Cary StJames River Cellars Winery
11008 Washington HwyHardywood Park Craft Brewery
2410 Ownby LnRichmond's Original Craft Brewery!
Legend Brewing Co
321 W 7th StStone Brewing Richmond
4300 Williamsburg AveTriple Crossing
113 S Foushee StFood Scene
Early Bird Biscuit Co.
119 N Robinson StQuaint little cafe with some amazing biscuits and gravy!
Best dessert in all of Richmond. It gets busy but it is totally worth the wait!
63 locals recommend
Shyndigz
1912 W Cary StBest dessert in all of Richmond. It gets busy but it is totally worth the wait!
Coffee, ice cream, and pastries! A great local place to get some work done and have a sweet treat too!
Boyer's
5808 Grove AveCoffee, ice cream, and pastries! A great local place to get some work done and have a sweet treat too!
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint RVA
5810 Grove AveAmazing burgers and beer!
The Continental Westhampton
5704 Grove AveBest brunch around!
Stuffy's Subs
324 Libbie AveGreat for a quick bite to eat. They also deliver!
Westwood Pharmacy
5823 Patterson AveDelicious diner style breakfasts.
The Fancy Biscuit
1831 W Cary StActually the best biscuits and gravy!
Best craft beer selection in all of Richmond & authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
32 locals recommend
Mekong Restaurant
6004 W Broad StBest craft beer selection in all of Richmond & authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
A local favorite. Amazing guest beer taps, house originals, and a unique spin on Mekong's Vietnamese fare.
18 locals recommend
The Answer Brewpub
6008 W Broad StA local favorite. Amazing guest beer taps, house originals, and a unique spin on Mekong's Vietnamese fare.
Upscale restaurant in an old three-story tobacco factory with a gorgeous elevator and hanging plants. Bar/club in the basement for late nights!
32 locals recommend
Tobacco Co Club
1201 E Cary StUpscale restaurant in an old three-story tobacco factory with a gorgeous elevator and hanging plants. Bar/club in the basement for late nights!
Shopping
Short Pump Town Center
11800 West Broad StreetOutdoor shopping center.
Shopping: Old Navy, Staples, Lucky Road Run Shop, Bath and Body Works, Dress Barn
Dining: Zoe's Kitchen, American Tap Room, Travinia Italian Kitchen
Quick Bites: Duck Donuts, Chick-fil-A, Panera, Starbucks, Noodles & Co., Five Guys (burgers) , Pie Five (pizza)
Grocery: Kroger
... and much, much more
8 locals recommend
Willow Lawn
1601 Willow Lawn DrShopping: Old Navy, Staples, Lucky Road Run Shop, Bath and Body Works, Dress Barn
Dining: Zoe's Kitchen, American Tap Room, Travinia Italian Kitchen
Quick Bites: Duck Donuts, Chick-fil-A, Panera, Starbucks, Noodles & Co., Five Guys (burgers) , Pie Five (pizza)
Grocery: Kroger
... and much, much more
Cute little boutique shops, restaurants, The Byrd Theater. There's plenty to do here if you want to spend a night out and about!
307 locals recommend
Carytown
Cute little boutique shops, restaurants, The Byrd Theater. There's plenty to do here if you want to spend a night out and about!
Essentials
Martin's Food
Local grocery store just down the street from us
Libbie Market
400 Libbie AveExcellent, friendly, local market
Ellwood Thompson's
4 N Thompson StAll local organic foods, and our preferred grocery store.
Hopefully you won't need to take a trip to the hospital, but just in case you do we have one located right down the street from us.
7 locals recommend
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
5801 Bremo RdHopefully you won't need to take a trip to the hospital, but just in case you do we have one located right down the street from us.
Arts & Culture
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdMost exhibits are free to the public!
Science Museum of Virginia
2500 W Broad StFun for kids of all ages (that includes adults)!