Historic 406 Guide Book
Neighborhoods
"Jackson Ward - Before the Civil War this neighborhood was home to free blacks and enslaved inidviduals, along with European immigrants and Jewish residents. The area served as a city electoral district (1871-1903) and is still called Jackson Ward. By the early 20th century it had become one of the premier centers of African American business, social, and residential life in the United States. Black-owned businesses such as the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, the Southern Aid Insurance Company, the Richmond Planet newspaper, and Miller's Hotel (later Eggleston Hotel) thrived during legalized racial segregation. In the 1950s the new interstate highway bisected Jackson Ward. In 1978 the area became a National Historic Landmark." - Department of Historic Resources, 2005
23 locals recommend
Jackson Ward
"Jackson Ward - Before the Civil War this neighborhood was home to free blacks and enslaved inidviduals, along with European immigrants and Jewish residents. The area served as a city electoral district (1871-1903) and is still called Jackson Ward. By the early 20th century it had become one of the premier centers of African American business, social, and residential life in the United States. Black-owned businesses such as the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, the Southern Aid Insurance Company, the Richmond Planet newspaper, and Miller's Hotel (later Eggleston Hotel) thrived during legalized racial segregation. In the 1950s the new interstate highway bisected Jackson Ward. In 1978 the area became a National Historic Landmark." - Department of Historic Resources, 2005
Downtown
Food scene - walkable
All of these food/restaurant suggestions are walking distance from The Historic 406.
Lucy's Restaurant
404 North 2nd Streetfantastic, farm to table (~2 blocks away)
Mama J's Kitchen
415 N 1st Stgood southern style food
Perly's
111 E Grace StJewish Delicatessen with huge portions
very high end seafood, if you love oysters this is the spot
36 locals recommend
Rappahannock Restaurant
320 E Grace Stvery high end seafood, if you love oysters this is the spot
Wong Gonzalez
412 E Grace Stasian/mexican fusion with great bar
Secret Sandwich Society
501 E Grace StHUGE sandwiches
Saison
23 W Marshall Stinventive food, inventive cocktails
Saison
23 W Marshall StMaple & Pine Restaurant
201 W Broad StUpscale restaurant in Quirk hotel
Comfort
200 W Broad StSouthern comfort food at its best
Charm School
311 W Broad Stawesome ice cream shop
beautiful tavern space, Belgian food (about a block away)
Max's is perfect for a formal and fancy night out. Fine dining with Belgian/French meals and a beautiful historic atmosphere. Ask to sit upstairs next to the windows to enjoy views of the Maggie Walker plaza and the beautiful historic buildings of Jackson Ward & the Arts District.
48 locals recommend
Max's On Broad
305 Brook Rdbeautiful tavern space, Belgian food (about a block away)
Max's is perfect for a formal and fancy night out. Fine dining with Belgian/French meals and a beautiful historic atmosphere. Ask to sit upstairs next to the windows to enjoy views of the Maggie Walker plaza and the beautiful historic buildings of Jackson Ward & the Arts District.
Urban Hang Suite
304 E Broad StAs one guest describe GWARbar, "though eclectic and strange, the food is interesting and good."
24 locals recommend
GWARbar
217 W Clay StAs one guest describe GWARbar, "though eclectic and strange, the food is interesting and good."
"Because a taco with no soul is just a sandwich," proclaims Soul Taco. The restaurant combines Southern cooking with Latin American flair and a California twist.
11 locals recommend
Soul Taco
321 N 2nd St"Because a taco with no soul is just a sandwich," proclaims Soul Taco. The restaurant combines Southern cooking with Latin American flair and a California twist.
Big Herm's Kitchen
207 N 2nd StAbout 2 blocks away, Salt & Forge is the place you want to be eating breakfast. Enjoy a cranberry hibiscus soda while you eat a gourmet sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit. The atmosphere is s sharply clean, modern/industrial style and the cold brew is served strong.
6 locals recommend
Salt & Forge
312 N 2nd StAbout 2 blocks away, Salt & Forge is the place you want to be eating breakfast. Enjoy a cranberry hibiscus soda while you eat a gourmet sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit. The atmosphere is s sharply clean, modern/industrial style and the cold brew is served strong.
Just a short block away, this historic styled cafe has a delectable list of uniquely flavored gelato. The cafe was started by a local who had grown up working in ice cream stores and she really hit it right when developing all the flavors. This place is a true joy to experience.
Stoplight Gelato Cafe
405 Brook RdJust a short block away, this historic styled cafe has a delectable list of uniquely flavored gelato. The cafe was started by a local who had grown up working in ice cream stores and she really hit it right when developing all the flavors. This place is a true joy to experience.
Just 4 blocks from the house, Restaurant Adarra offers rustic elegance and hearth-side hospitality. Enjoy the regularly rotating menu hosting locally sourced ingredients and tapas style dishes with exotic flairs. Don' t forget to see what craft cocktails the bartender can concoct for you.
15 locals recommend
Restaurant Adarra
618 N 1st StJust 4 blocks from the house, Restaurant Adarra offers rustic elegance and hearth-side hospitality. Enjoy the regularly rotating menu hosting locally sourced ingredients and tapas style dishes with exotic flairs. Don' t forget to see what craft cocktails the bartender can concoct for you.
Friendly and comfortable neighborhood spot. Grab a meal or some dessert.
An awesome evening out on the sidewalk cafe listening to some wonderful music and relaxing.
Nutty Buttery
701 W Clay StFriendly and comfortable neighborhood spot. Grab a meal or some dessert.
An awesome evening out on the sidewalk cafe listening to some wonderful music and relaxing.
Places & Attractions Nearby
The National
708 E Broad StRichmond Coliseum
601 E Leigh StHippodrome Theater
528 N 2nd StVirginia State Capitol
1000 Bank StQuirk Hotel
201 W Broad Sthas an awesome rooftop bar
Virginia Commonwealth University
907 Floyd AveMCV Campus Virginia Commonwealth University
659 E Marshall StStuart C. Siegel Center
1200 W Broad StJ. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Downtown Campus Bookstore
700 E Jackson StVirginia Union University
1500 N Lombardy StBon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center
2401 W Leigh StVirginia War Memorial
621 S Belvidere StFormed from several earlier parishes, St. John's is the oldest church in the city of Richmond, Virginia. It was built in 1741 by William Randolph's son, Colonel Richard Randolph; the Church Hill district was named for it.
74 locals recommend
St. John's Episcopal Church
2401 E Broad StFormed from several earlier parishes, St. John's is the oldest church in the city of Richmond, Virginia. It was built in 1741 by William Randolph's son, Colonel Richard Randolph; the Church Hill district was named for it.
Nature and Parks
Brown's Island
South 7th StreetJames River
Byrd Park
600 Lakeview AveStretching 1.25 miles along the James River and the Kanawha and Haxall Canals, the Canal Walk presents centuries of Richmond’s history, from Powhatan's Chiefdom to the first commercially successful electric streetcar system in the world.
Riverfront Canal Walk; Located along the Riverfront between 5th Street and 17th Street.
32 locals recommend
Canal Walk
Canal WalkStretching 1.25 miles along the James River and the Kanawha and Haxall Canals, the Canal Walk presents centuries of Richmond’s history, from Powhatan's Chiefdom to the first commercially successful electric streetcar system in the world.
Riverfront Canal Walk; Located along the Riverfront between 5th Street and 17th Street.
Museums, Culture, & Art
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdEdgar Allan Poe Museum
1914 E Main StBlack History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia
122 W Leigh StScience Museum
2320 W Broad StAltria Theater
6 N Laurel StInstitute for Contemporary Art
601 W Broad StThe Richmond Poe Museum houses and displays the largest museum collection of Poe memorabilia in the world.
158 locals recommend
Edgar Allan Poe Museum
1914 E Main StThe Richmond Poe Museum houses and displays the largest museum collection of Poe memorabilia in the world.
Groceries & Supplies
Kroger
1601 Willow Lawn DrWhole Foods Market
11173 W Broad StALDI
927 Myers StTarget
5401 W Broad StSam's Club
901 Walmart WayLidl
5110 S Laburnum AveWalmart Supercenter
900 Walmart WayLowe's Home Improvement
1640 W Broad StThe Home Depot
6501 W Broad StTrader Joe's
11331 W Broad StTotal Wine & More
8099 W Broad StMedical & Health
VCU Health Marshall Street Pavilion
1001 E Marshall StMCV is the previous name for the VCU Health
7 locals recommend
MCV Campus Virginia Commonwealth University
659 E Marshall StMCV is the previous name for the VCU Health
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
5801 Bremo RdRetreat Doctors' Hospital
2621 Grove AveHunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center
1201 Broad Rock BlvdBon Secours Richmond Community Hospital
1500 N 28th StHenrico Doctors' Hospital
1602 Skipwith RdChippenham Hospital
7101 Jahnke RdBetterMed Urgent Care
5215 W Broad St