Guidebook for Richmond
Food Scene
This place has fabulous food. Very "hole in the wall" relaxed, great cross-section of Richmonders. A little noisey
80 locals recommend
Millie's Diner
2603 E Main StThis place has fabulous food. Very "hole in the wall" relaxed, great cross-section of Richmonders. A little noisey
Lucy's Restaurant
404 North 2nd StreetA new tiny place, that has reasonable prices, and good food.
Best pizza ever! Kind of gritty, as it is situated under the railroad tracks. Lots of atmosphere
31 locals recommend
Bottoms Up Pizza
1700 Dock StBest pizza ever! Kind of gritty, as it is situated under the railroad tracks. Lots of atmosphere
The Hill Cafe
2800 E Broad StLots of locals, good food, active bar
Alewife
3120 E Marshall StGreat stop for a coffee a quick nosh and atmosphere. Be sure to try the croissants.
130 locals recommend
Sub Rosa Bakery
620 N 25th StGreat stop for a coffee a quick nosh and atmosphere. Be sure to try the croissants.
Parks & Nature
A premiere botanical experience, check out the light show over Christmas
171 locals recommend
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside AveA premiere botanical experience, check out the light show over Christmas
Maymont
1700 Hampton StIt's free and fabulous, the house is a must see
Brown's Island
South 7th StreetVenue for many music festivals, always a treat
Canal Walk
Canal WalkA river walk, can do boat tours in the summer. Very pleasant
Chimborazo Park
3215 E Broad StLibby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin StRichmond National Battlefield Park - Chimborazo Medical Museum
3215 E Broad StSt James's Episcopal Church
1205 W Franklin StSt. John's Episcopal Church
2401 E Broad StDrinks & Nightlife
Quirk Hotel
201 W Broad StThe rooftop is the happening place!
Sightseeing
View stately homes and Civil War statues (now only showing the pedestals )! Also the site of the Arthur Ashe statue. An iconic and beautiful drive .Now a strong visceral and physical statement about the changes in the way we look at our history.
40 locals recommend
Monument Avenue
Monument AvenueView stately homes and Civil War statues (now only showing the pedestals )! Also the site of the Arthur Ashe statue. An iconic and beautiful drive .Now a strong visceral and physical statement about the changes in the way we look at our history.
This is where Patrick Henry gave his "Give me Liberty" speech , reenactments of event (check schedule). Church has graveyard on site, with many famous graves.
74 locals recommend
St. John's Episcopal Church
2401 E Broad StThis is where Patrick Henry gave his "Give me Liberty" speech , reenactments of event (check schedule). Church has graveyard on site, with many famous graves.
Once a convent, now a retreat center, very lovely, peaceful, good reference library for religious studies, race relations, and more, Spiritual guidance, and healing. Check out the labyrinth in the garden
Richmond Hill
2209 E Grace StOnce a convent, now a retreat center, very lovely, peaceful, good reference library for religious studies, race relations, and more, Spiritual guidance, and healing. Check out the labyrinth in the garden
Arts & Culture
The Valentine
1015 E Clay StChocked full of local history, a charming place
World class art museum, great touring exhibits, as well as standing exhibits
494 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdWorld class art museum, great touring exhibits, as well as standing exhibits
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
428 N Arthur Ashe BlvdA wealth of information, lots of seminars
Everything Else
Library of Virginia
800 E Broad StThe place to go for geneology
James River Park Pipeline Walkway
310 S 14th StShopping
Aprox. 15 blocks of small shops, fine or otherwise dining, very artsy, lots of street festivals. Check out the Byrd Theater, a grand old theater that still shows movies, and offers a levitating organ on Saturday night.
307 locals recommend
Carytown
Aprox. 15 blocks of small shops, fine or otherwise dining, very artsy, lots of street festivals. Check out the Byrd Theater, a grand old theater that still shows movies, and offers a levitating organ on Saturday night.