Guidebook for Richmond

Emily
Guidebook for Richmond

Parks & Nature

Great outdoor spot! Enjoy a walk, jog or picnic along the ponds.
82 locals recommend
Byrd Park
600 Lakeview Ave
82 locals recommend
Great outdoor spot! Enjoy a walk, jog or picnic along the ponds.
Fun place for kids of all ages to visit with wildlife. My personal favorite are the otters, Ella and Louis!
56 locals recommend
Maymont Nature Center
2201 Shields Lake Dr
56 locals recommend
Fun place for kids of all ages to visit with wildlife. My personal favorite are the otters, Ella and Louis!
Take your pup for a play day at this dog park adjacent to Byrd Park.
7 locals recommend
Barker Field
1300 Blanton Ave
7 locals recommend
Take your pup for a play day at this dog park adjacent to Byrd Park.

Arts & Culture

One of the country's best collections of art outside New York. It's open 365 days a year and admission is always FREE. Happy hour on Friday nights includes live jazz music.
494 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
494 locals recommend
One of the country's best collections of art outside New York. It's open 365 days a year and admission is always FREE. Happy hour on Friday nights includes live jazz music.

Entertainment & Activities

This old-fashioned movie palace is one of Richmond's gems. Catch a rerun of one of your favorite flicks or a recent box office hit for only $4.
156 locals recommend
Byrd Theater
2908 W Cary St
156 locals recommend
This old-fashioned movie palace is one of Richmond's gems. Catch a rerun of one of your favorite flicks or a recent box office hit for only $4.
Catch the home team, the Richmond Flying Squirrels, for a fun family night. Fireworks included at the end of each Thursday or Saturday home game.
22 locals recommend
The Diamond
3001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
22 locals recommend
Catch the home team, the Richmond Flying Squirrels, for a fun family night. Fireworks included at the end of each Thursday or Saturday home game.
If you're a Redskins fan, be sure to check out training camp!
12 locals recommend
Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center
2401 W Leigh St
12 locals recommend
If you're a Redskins fan, be sure to check out training camp!

Essentials

Probably the nicest Kroger I've ever been in. Great selection of beer, wine, fresh produce and organic foods, if that's your thing!
140 locals recommend
Kroger
1601 Willow Lawn Dr
140 locals recommend
Probably the nicest Kroger I've ever been in. Great selection of beer, wine, fresh produce and organic foods, if that's your thing!
A small neighborhood grocery within walking distance of the townhouse! Offers a selection of grab-and-go food from the restaurant across the street. Expect slightly higher prices than a large box store.
95 locals recommend
Stella's
1012 Lafayette St
95 locals recommend
A small neighborhood grocery within walking distance of the townhouse! Offers a selection of grab-and-go food from the restaurant across the street. Expect slightly higher prices than a large box store.

Food Scene

The closest Starbucks location. Plus they have outdoor seating!
69 locals recommend
Starbucks
400 N Robinson St
69 locals recommend
The closest Starbucks location. Plus they have outdoor seating!
Great spot for dinner or lunch with a menu that caters to those with dietary restrictions. Plenty of veggie, vegan and gluten-free options on this organic menu.
70 locals recommend
The Daily Kitchen & Bar
2934 W Cary St
70 locals recommend
Great spot for dinner or lunch with a menu that caters to those with dietary restrictions. Plenty of veggie, vegan and gluten-free options on this organic menu.
Quirky little dive dinner with a retro-futuristic theme. If you're feeling indulgent, get the fried Oreos for dessert.
15 locals recommend
Galaxy Diner
3109 W Cary St
15 locals recommend
Quirky little dive dinner with a retro-futuristic theme. If you're feeling indulgent, get the fried Oreos for dessert.
The freshest, best tacos I've ever put in my mouth. Even my friends from the west coast have given their stamp of approval on these design-your-own tacos and burritos.
40 locals recommend
Don't Look Back - Triple
3306 W Broad St
40 locals recommend
The freshest, best tacos I've ever put in my mouth. Even my friends from the west coast have given their stamp of approval on these design-your-own tacos and burritos.
Just a short walk away, Stella's is Greek cuisine and open for dinner and weekend brunch. Across the street is Stella's Grocery, which offers the essentials and grab-n-go subs and salads.
95 locals recommend
Stella's
1012 Lafayette St
95 locals recommend
Just a short walk away, Stella's is Greek cuisine and open for dinner and weekend brunch. Across the street is Stella's Grocery, which offers the essentials and grab-n-go subs and salads.

Shopping

Includes Target, PetSmart, Barnes & Noble among other stores. A stone's throw away from more shopping at the Shops at Willow Lawn.
Libbie Place Shopping Center
5617 W Broad St
Includes Target, PetSmart, Barnes & Noble among other stores. A stone's throw away from more shopping at the Shops at Willow Lawn.
One of my favorite places to browse and find gifts for friends! You're sure to find a unique treasure to take home.
32 locals recommend
Mongrel
2924 W Cary St
32 locals recommend
One of my favorite places to browse and find gifts for friends! You're sure to find a unique treasure to take home.
Kids will LOVE this toy shop. Worth checking out, even if you don't have kids.
24 locals recommend
World of Mirth
3005 W Cary St
24 locals recommend
Kids will LOVE this toy shop. Worth checking out, even if you don't have kids.

Sightseeing

The best views of the city can be found at Libby Hill!
115 locals recommend
Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin St
115 locals recommend
The best views of the city can be found at Libby Hill!