Home to stunning architecture and many monuments, Monument Avenue is the only street in the U.S. that’s a National Historic Landmark.
Two times a year in April and September, Richmond races at night "under the lights" and hosts nearly 100,000 NASCAR fans.
Premiere outdoor mall in the West End of Richmond. Many great restaurants, a boutique hotel and The Funny Bone Comedy venue make it a great destination for everyone.
A nice 1.25 mile walk through downtown Richmond, the Canal Walk presents four centuries of Richmond’s history interpreted through medallions, monuments and exhibits. Read more.
Called "America's Shakespeare," Edgar Allan Poe created or mastered the short story, detective fiction, science fiction, lyric poetry and the horror story.
A historic property with 40 acres of spectacular gardens, Lewis Ginter is home to a classic domed Conservatory, the only one of its kind in the mid-Atlantic, housing more than 200 orchids.
Richmond's "Mile of Style," Carytown is made up of hundreds of locally owned shops, boutiques, restaurants and specialty stores.
Housed in a gun foundry built in 1861, the center explores the Civil War through three perspectives: Union, Confederate and African American. Segway tours regularly run through the former ironworks.
Used in Speilberg's Lincoln as a substitute for the White House, the Capitol is where VA governors are inaugurated. Douglas Wilder, the first African-American Governor in the US, was sworn in here.
Richmond loves outdoor music and festivals and many take place here. From the Folk Festival to Friday Cheers this is a hot spot to see Richmond from the river while enjoying some live music.
Kings Dominion is Virginia’s only combined water and ride park where guests can ride or slide in the same location. 15 coasters and 20 acres of water park with 15 slides and two giant wave pools.
