Richmond Guide
Food scene
Local Italian/Greek restaurant Great for take out too. Great for families. Less than a mile
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Joe's Inn At Bon Air
Local Italian/Greek restaurant Great for take out too. Great for families. Less than a mile
Southbound
3036 Stony Point RdClose by- Southern food. $$
Candela's Pizzeria & Ristorante Italiano
11541 Robious Roadlocal Pizza- our favorite
Frank's Ristorante & Pizzeria
3054 Stony Point RoadClose by- Great local Italian restaurant. Nice
Pepe's | Mexican Restaurant
9550 Midlothian Turnpikefavorite local Mexican- close by
Trader Joe's
11331 W Broad Stvery close- great little grocery store
Good Foods Grocery
3062 Stony Point Rdlocal organic market- very close
Buford Road Pharmacy
2608 Buford Roadlocal pharmacy, medical supply and GREAT gift shop. Bon Air and Richmond gifts
Sightseeing
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside AveBeautiful Botanical Gardens
The Valentine
1015 E Clay StRichmond Flying Squirrels
3001 N Arthur Ashe BlvdGreat fun for families. Local team
Discover something new at Maymont – whether it’s a baby goat at the Farm, a blooming flower in the gardens, a special exhibit in the mansion, or a fun public event. The 100-acre estate and park has been transformed from the Gilded Age showplace of millionaire couple, James and Sallie Dooley, into a public wonderland that offers unique experiences for all ages. Explore wildlife habitats with native Virginia animals like black bears and bald eagles, feed friendly goats at the Farm, and leap across stepping stones in the Japanese Garden. Sit in the shade of a giant tree for a picnic, and be amazed by the swan bed in the Maymont Mansion. For an extra special experience, check out the giant aquariums filled with creatures of the James River in The Robins Nature Center or book a horse-drawn carriage ride. (Fees required.) Look for special programs and events throughout the year. Whoever you are, you can find something to delight, educate and inspire you at this Richmond treasure. Admission to the grounds and gardens is free. There is a suggested donation for a tour of the Maymont Mansion, and there is a required fee for specialty and holiday tours as well as admission to The Robins Nature Center.
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Japanska garðurinn í Maymont
1700 Hampton StDiscover something new at Maymont – whether it’s a baby goat at the Farm, a blooming flower in the gardens, a special exhibit in the mansion, or a fun public event. The 100-acre estate and park has been transformed from the Gilded Age showplace of millionaire couple, James and Sallie Dooley, into a public wonderland that offers unique experiences for all ages. Explore wildlife habitats with native Virginia animals like black bears and bald eagles, feed friendly goats at the Farm, and leap across stepping stones in the Japanese Garden. Sit in the shade of a giant tree for a picnic, and be amazed by the swan bed in the Maymont Mansion. For an extra special experience, check out the giant aquariums filled with creatures of the James River in The Robins Nature Center or book a horse-drawn carriage ride. (Fees required.) Look for special programs and events throughout the year. Whoever you are, you can find something to delight, educate and inspire you at this Richmond treasure. Admission to the grounds and gardens is free. There is a suggested donation for a tour of the Maymont Mansion, and there is a required fee for specialty and holiday tours as well as admission to The Robins Nature Center.
The Virginia Capital Trail is a dedicated, paved pedestrian and bicycle trail that connects the Commonwealth’s past and present capitals of Jamestown and Richmond along the Scenic Route 5 corridor. The Trail traverses approximately 52 miles, four jurisdictions, and more than 400 years of history along one of the first inland routes in North America.
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Virginia Capital Trail
Virginia Capital TrailThe Virginia Capital Trail is a dedicated, paved pedestrian and bicycle trail that connects the Commonwealth’s past and present capitals of Jamestown and Richmond along the Scenic Route 5 corridor. The Trail traverses approximately 52 miles, four jurisdictions, and more than 400 years of history along one of the first inland routes in North America.
The great lock, built between 1850-1854, connected the James River with the Richmond Dock, completing the James River and Kanawha ... Canal system that bypassed seven miles of falls and continued 197 miles through Virginia’s western mountain ranges. This park ... is the lowest of historic Kanawha Canal locks with an interpretive display.It also offers great fishing off Chapel Island.
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Great Shiplock Park
2803 Dock StThe great lock, built between 1850-1854, connected the James River with the Richmond Dock, completing the James River and Kanawha ... Canal system that bypassed seven miles of falls and continued 197 miles through Virginia’s western mountain ranges. This park ... is the lowest of historic Kanawha Canal locks with an interpretive display.It also offers great fishing off Chapel Island.
Close by. Features trails, tennis courts and a historic park house.
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Forest Hill Park
4021 Forest Hill AveClose by. Features trails, tennis courts and a historic park house.
Grab your friends and family and come to Kings Dominion – Virginia’s ultimate destination for summertime fun! We’ve got 400 acres ... , Soak City is included in your park admission – the only Virginia destination offering two parks for the price of one! Kings Dominion is conveniently located along Interstate 95 at Exit 98 in Richmond,
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Kings Dominion
16000 Theme Park WayGrab your friends and family and come to Kings Dominion – Virginia’s ultimate destination for summertime fun! We’ve got 400 acres ... , Soak City is included in your park admission – the only Virginia destination offering two parks for the price of one! Kings Dominion is conveniently located along Interstate 95 at Exit 98 in Richmond,
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia, is one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the United States. VMFA, which opened in 1936, is a state agency and privately endowed educational institution. Its purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art, and to encourage the study of the arts. Through the Office of Statewide Partnerships program, the museum offers curated exhibitions, arts-related audiovisual programs, symposia, lectures, conferences, and workshops by visual and performing artists. In addition to presenting a wide array of special exhibitions, the museum provides visitors with the opportunity to experience a global collection of art that spans more than 6,000 years. VMFA’s permanent holdings encompass nearly 40,000 artworks, including the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia, the finest collection of Art Nouveau outside of Paris, and one of the nation’s finest collections of American art. VMFA is also home to important collections of Chinese art, English silver, and French Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, British sporting, and modern and contemporary art, as well as renowned South Asian, Himalayan, and African art. In May 2010, VMFA opened its doors to the public after a transformative expansion, the largest in its history. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is the only art museum in the United States open 365 days a year with free general admission. For additional information, telephone 804-340-1400 or visit https://www.vmfa.museum
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdThe Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia, is one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the United States. VMFA, which opened in 1936, is a state agency and privately endowed educational institution. Its purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art, and to encourage the study of the arts. Through the Office of Statewide Partnerships program, the museum offers curated exhibitions, arts-related audiovisual programs, symposia, lectures, conferences, and workshops by visual and performing artists. In addition to presenting a wide array of special exhibitions, the museum provides visitors with the opportunity to experience a global collection of art that spans more than 6,000 years. VMFA’s permanent holdings encompass nearly 40,000 artworks, including the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia, the finest collection of Art Nouveau outside of Paris, and one of the nation’s finest collections of American art. VMFA is also home to important collections of Chinese art, English silver, and French Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, British sporting, and modern and contemporary art, as well as renowned South Asian, Himalayan, and African art. In May 2010, VMFA opened its doors to the public after a transformative expansion, the largest in its history. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is the only art museum in the United States open 365 days a year with free general admission. For additional information, telephone 804-340-1400 or visit https://www.vmfa.museum
The new center offers visitors a state-of-the-art experience through a near virtual reality film during which they will experience being in the middle of an active battlefield where it will snow. With galleries featuring exhibits that display unique artifacts, the center is a “don’t miss” stop for those visiting the Richmond Region. The Memorial’s Virginians at War series of documentary videos, narrated by Virginia veterans, can be seen in the Memorial’s new theater as well. The center also houses a research library, training room, multi-purpose classroom, and administrative spaces. The Shrine of Memory contains the engraved names of 11, 639 Virginians who made the ultimate sacrifice during the 20th century. The statue, Memory, sits at the southern end of the Shrine along with the Torch of Liberty, an eternal flame. A large outdoor amphitheater overlooking the James River is the perfect venue for concerts and ceremonies.
Virginia War Memorial Carillon
1300 Blanton AveThe new center offers visitors a state-of-the-art experience through a near virtual reality film during which they will experience being in the middle of an active battlefield where it will snow. With galleries featuring exhibits that display unique artifacts, the center is a “don’t miss” stop for those visiting the Richmond Region. The Memorial’s Virginians at War series of documentary videos, narrated by Virginia veterans, can be seen in the Memorial’s new theater as well. The center also houses a research library, training room, multi-purpose classroom, and administrative spaces. The Shrine of Memory contains the engraved names of 11, 639 Virginians who made the ultimate sacrifice during the 20th century. The statue, Memory, sits at the southern end of the Shrine along with the Torch of Liberty, an eternal flame. A large outdoor amphitheater overlooking the James River is the perfect venue for concerts and ceremonies.
Brown’s Island is an amazing, six-acre riverfront park. Brown’s Island is located south of Tredegar Street between 5th Street and 12th Street on the James River. It was formed by the Haxell Canal and is part of the 1.25-mile Riverfront Canal Walk. The Island connects to the James River Park and is the popular venue for outdoor concerts and festivals including the Friday Cheers concert series, Dominion Riverrock, and the Richmond Folk Festival, which attract over 400,000 people to the riverfront. It is a favorite walking, running and biking area for locals and visitors alike. There are historical exhibits, public art and plenty of nature to explore. Discover the April 1865 exhibit that hangs over the James River and connects to the Potterfield bridge, a popular biking and walking destination. Visit the War Memorial, American Civil War Center and National Park Service. Look for eagles, blue heron, osprey and more. Head east along the paths towards 10th, 12th and 14th streets and you'll find over 75 restaurants in the Shockoe area and some unique shopping. Rent a mountain bike, kayak or paddleboard During summer months, Riverside Outfitters is renting mountain bikes, kayaks and paddleboards from the Brown’s Island kiosk on Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The riverfront outpost opens June 15. There are great mountain bike trails on Belle Isle and along both sides of the river, as well as a bike skills course on the isle. Hit the streets and explore downtown on a bike as well! Paddling on the river is a wonderful way to experience the natural environment and nature in the middle of RVA’s downtown. There are some beautiful flatwater areas of the James for paddlers to cruise.
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Brown eyja
South 7th StreetBrown’s Island is an amazing, six-acre riverfront park. Brown’s Island is located south of Tredegar Street between 5th Street and 12th Street on the James River. It was formed by the Haxell Canal and is part of the 1.25-mile Riverfront Canal Walk. The Island connects to the James River Park and is the popular venue for outdoor concerts and festivals including the Friday Cheers concert series, Dominion Riverrock, and the Richmond Folk Festival, which attract over 400,000 people to the riverfront. It is a favorite walking, running and biking area for locals and visitors alike. There are historical exhibits, public art and plenty of nature to explore. Discover the April 1865 exhibit that hangs over the James River and connects to the Potterfield bridge, a popular biking and walking destination. Visit the War Memorial, American Civil War Center and National Park Service. Look for eagles, blue heron, osprey and more. Head east along the paths towards 10th, 12th and 14th streets and you'll find over 75 restaurants in the Shockoe area and some unique shopping. Rent a mountain bike, kayak or paddleboard During summer months, Riverside Outfitters is renting mountain bikes, kayaks and paddleboards from the Brown’s Island kiosk on Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The riverfront outpost opens June 15. There are great mountain bike trails on Belle Isle and along both sides of the river, as well as a bike skills course on the isle. Hit the streets and explore downtown on a bike as well! Paddling on the river is a wonderful way to experience the natural environment and nature in the middle of RVA’s downtown. There are some beautiful flatwater areas of the James for paddlers to cruise.
It’s for bikers, hikers, rock climbers, hula hoopers and sun worshippers. Belle Isle is a preserved park island right in the middle of the James downtown. This part of the James River Park System can be reached by pedestrian footbridge from Tredegar St. on the north shore. Large flat rocks surrounding the island make for good sunbathing, but the powerful Hollywood Rapids are not to be toyed with and are not suitable for swimming. Additional features include wooded trails, interpreted historical sites, mountain biking trails, wheelchair-accessible fishing at the quarry pond, and a granite wall for rock climbing.
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Belle Isle
1 Belle IsleIt’s for bikers, hikers, rock climbers, hula hoopers and sun worshippers. Belle Isle is a preserved park island right in the middle of the James downtown. This part of the James River Park System can be reached by pedestrian footbridge from Tredegar St. on the north shore. Large flat rocks surrounding the island make for good sunbathing, but the powerful Hollywood Rapids are not to be toyed with and are not suitable for swimming. Additional features include wooded trails, interpreted historical sites, mountain biking trails, wheelchair-accessible fishing at the quarry pond, and a granite wall for rock climbing.