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RVA to-do

1. Millie's

8.3
2603 E Main St (at 26th St), Richmond, VA
Diner · Shockoe Bottom · 78 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Ask a Richmonder where the best place to get brunch is and Millie's will come up 50% of the time. Prepare to wait, but they keep the Mimosas and Bloodies flowing. Best advice is to get there early.

St. John's Church is one of RVA to-do.

2. St. John's Church

8.2
2401 E Broad St, Richmond, VA
Historic and Protected Site · Church Hill · 11 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: 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

3. The Edgar Allan Poe Museum

8.1
1914-16 E Main St, Richmond, VA
Museum · Shockoe Bottom · 30 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Called "America's Shakespeare," Edgar Allan Poe created or mastered the short story, detective fiction, science fiction, lyric poetry and the horror story.

The Hard Shell is one of RVA to-do.

4. The Hard Shell

8.8
1411 E Cary St (btwn S 14th & S 15th St), Richmond, VA
Seafood Restaurant · Shockoe Slip · 32 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: On Sunday you can get Bunch early or All You Can Eat Crab Legs Sunday Night. Monday is Lobster Night.

5. Europa Italian Cafe & Tapas Bar

1409 E Cary St (btwn S 14th & S 15th St), Richmond, VA
Tapas Restaurant · Shockoe Slip · 25 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Richmond's first Tapas restaurant has over 2 dozen selections, a quality wine list, homemade sangria, a basement lounge for private events or late night fun and it's a great place for large groups.

6. Richmond City Hall

6.4
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA
City Hall · Capitol District · 7 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: 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.