Nearby and Favorites in Richmond!
Neighborhoods
This is a real downtown walking hub. Plenty of restaurants, arts venues, VCU, and event spaces like the Commonwealth Club and the famous Jefferson Hotel are right down the street.
Monroe Ward
This is a real downtown walking hub. Plenty of restaurants, arts venues, VCU, and event spaces like the Commonwealth Club and the famous Jefferson Hotel are right down the street.
A great place to walk around. Great local restaurants, coffee shops, yoga studios, rich in good architecture and history.
This was once known as the Harlem of the South and 2nd Street was known as Black Wall St. African Americans build this part of town under harsh circumstances to rival any other neighborhood in Richmond.
Must visits include the Maggie Walker House, walk down 2nd Street and check out the Hippodrome Theatre. Have a cup of coffee at Lift or grab lunch at Mama J's for the best soul food.
23 locals recommend
Jackson Ward
A great place to walk around. Great local restaurants, coffee shops, yoga studios, rich in good architecture and history.
This was once known as the Harlem of the South and 2nd Street was known as Black Wall St. African Americans build this part of town under harsh circumstances to rival any other neighborhood in Richmond.
Must visits include the Maggie Walker House, walk down 2nd Street and check out the Hippodrome Theatre. Have a cup of coffee at Lift or grab lunch at Mama J's for the best soul food.
Richmond is the capitol of Virginia. You can take tours of the capitol. This is the oldest legislative body in the country.
Capitol Square
Capitol SquareRichmond is the capitol of Virginia. You can take tours of the capitol. This is the oldest legislative body in the country.
Museum District
2811 Grove AveThis neighborhood showcases the largest museums in Richmond.
Sightseeing
If you are visiting from Thanksgiving to New Years, be sure to get tickets to GardenFest of lights. It is something special to walk in the gardens when it is aglow!
In growing season and fall, the Japanese garden is lovely. You can also reserve the tea house for lunch. It's a gem.
171 locals recommend
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside AveIf you are visiting from Thanksgiving to New Years, be sure to get tickets to GardenFest of lights. It is something special to walk in the gardens when it is aglow!
In growing season and fall, the Japanese garden is lovely. You can also reserve the tea house for lunch. It's a gem.
Brown's Island is the site of many concerts and festivals in the spring, summer, and fall. It is a lovely place to bike, walk, run, or picnic.
129 locals recommend
Brown's Island
South 7th StreetBrown's Island is the site of many concerts and festivals in the spring, summer, and fall. It is a lovely place to bike, walk, run, or picnic.
City advice
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There are a ton of ways to get around Richmond!
Walking is no problem. Even at night most streets are well lit. We are in a very safe part of the city. But it IS a city, so pay attention. I walk our dogs at night and never feel unsafe.
The Pulse (bus rapid transit) goes up and down Broad St. from Shockoe Bottom to the Far West End in Short Pump.
Uber and Lyft are plentiful and come quickly most of the time.
Scooters are available on the street. Download the Bolt, Lime, or Bird apps and zoom down the bike lane.
Electric bikes available in Monroe Park and on Broad St. for rent.
Check the bike lanes when you cross the street!!!