On Man v Food, Adam Richman tried the Ludicrous Wings Challenge -- 12 jumbo wings soaked in a spicy sauce.
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.
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.
This historic church is the site of Patrick Henry's "Give me liberty or give me death" speech. Reenactments take place on Sundays during the summer.
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.
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.
A well kept secret, the observation deck is free and on the top (18th) floor. Head up there to see unobstructed views in all directions.
Alligator statues serve reminders of the alligators that once resided in the Lobby pools. At one time, Richmonders bought baby alligators as pets. When they got too big, they brought them to live here
Richmond's "Mile of Style," Carytown is made up of hundreds of locally owned shops, boutiques, restaurants and specialty stores.
An beloved neighborhood restaurant, the food is well worth the wait. Don't forget to always save room for the Tres leches, Food Network even featured the dessert on The Best Thing I Ever Ate.
A local hot spot serving delicious food in RVA's Carver district, the 2 foot long subs (aka battleships) were highlighted on Food Network's Man vs Food.
Home to stunning architecture and many monuments, Monument Avenue is the only street in the U.S. that’s a National Historic Landmark.
