Victor's Guidebook - Richmond, VA
Neighborhoods
Operating since 1928, colorful Carytown is a bohemian district with indie boutiques, record stores, and vintage emporiums. Quirky murals brighten alleyways and buildings housing cool cafes, bakeries, and health-conscious lunch spots, while evening crowds fill farm-to-table restaurants and craft cocktail bars.
307 locals recommend
Carytown
Operating since 1928, colorful Carytown is a bohemian district with indie boutiques, record stores, and vintage emporiums. Quirky murals brighten alleyways and buildings housing cool cafes, bakeries, and health-conscious lunch spots, while evening crowds fill farm-to-table restaurants and craft cocktail bars.
Quaint Church Hill, also known as St. John’s Church Historic District, is where Patrick Henry gave his 1775 “Give Me Liberty” speech. Farm-to-table restaurants, elevated BBQ spots, and Italian cafes sit alongside Queen Anne homes, vintage stores, and home decor shops. Chimborazo Park has a miniature Statue of Liberty and a museum in an old military hospital, while Libby Hill Park offers city and river views
64 locals recommend
Church Hill
Quaint Church Hill, also known as St. John’s Church Historic District, is where Patrick Henry gave his 1775 “Give Me Liberty” speech. Farm-to-table restaurants, elevated BBQ spots, and Italian cafes sit alongside Queen Anne homes, vintage stores, and home decor shops. Chimborazo Park has a miniature Statue of Liberty and a museum in an old military hospital, while Libby Hill Park offers city and river views
Scott's Addition Historic District
Museum District
2811 Grove AveShort Pump
Sightseeing
Chimborazo Park is a park and historic land site in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Created in 1874, the park was the site of Chimborazo Hospital, one of the world's largest military hospitals. Chimborazo Park has a miniature Statue of Liberty and a museum in an old military hospital
54 locals recommend
Chimborazo Park
3215 E Broad StChimborazo Park is a park and historic land site in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Created in 1874, the park was the site of Chimborazo Hospital, one of the world's largest military hospitals. Chimborazo Park has a miniature Statue of Liberty and a museum in an old military hospital
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a 50 acres, botanical garden in Richmond, Virginia's Lakeside neighborhood. It features a conservatory, library cafe and tea house restaurant. Regular daily admission is $14 for adults, $11 for seniors, $8 for children, under age 3 are free.
171 locals recommend
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside AveLewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a 50 acres, botanical garden in Richmond, Virginia's Lakeside neighborhood. It features a conservatory, library cafe and tea house restaurant. Regular daily admission is $14 for adults, $11 for seniors, $8 for children, under age 3 are free.
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, or VMFA, is a public art museum in Richmond, Virginia, in the United States, which opened in 1936. The museum is owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Private donations, endowments, and funds are used for the support of specific programs and all acquisition of artwork, as well as additional general support. Considered among the largest art museums in North America for square footage of exhibition space, the VMFA's comprehensive art collection includes African art, American art, British sporting art, Fabergé, and Himalayan art. One of the first museums in the American South to be operated by state funds, VMFA offers free admission, except for special exhibits.
494 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdThe Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, or VMFA, is a public art museum in Richmond, Virginia, in the United States, which opened in 1936. The museum is owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Private donations, endowments, and funds are used for the support of specific programs and all acquisition of artwork, as well as additional general support. Considered among the largest art museums in North America for square footage of exhibition space, the VMFA's comprehensive art collection includes African art, American art, British sporting art, Fabergé, and Himalayan art. One of the first museums in the American South to be operated by state funds, VMFA offers free admission, except for special exhibits.
Maymont is a 100-acre (0.156 sq mi) Victorian estate and public park in Richmond, Virginia. It contains Maymont Mansion, now a historic house museum, an arboretum, formal gardens, a carriage collection, native wildlife exhibits, a nature center, and Children's Farm.
In 1893, James H. Dooley, a wealthy Richmond lawyer and philanthropist, and his wife, Sallie, completed their elaborate Gilded Age estate on a site high above the James River. According to their wishes, after their deaths Maymont was left to the people of Richmond. Over the next 75 years, additional attractions were added.
259 locals recommend
Maymont
1700 Hampton StMaymont is a 100-acre (0.156 sq mi) Victorian estate and public park in Richmond, Virginia. It contains Maymont Mansion, now a historic house museum, an arboretum, formal gardens, a carriage collection, native wildlife exhibits, a nature center, and Children's Farm.
In 1893, James H. Dooley, a wealthy Richmond lawyer and philanthropist, and his wife, Sallie, completed their elaborate Gilded Age estate on a site high above the James River. According to their wishes, after their deaths Maymont was left to the people of Richmond. Over the next 75 years, additional attractions were added.
Belle Isle
1 Belle IsleThe American Civil War Museum is a multi-site museum in the Greater Richmond Region of central Virginia, dedicated to the history of the American Civil War. The museum operates three sites: The White House of the Confederacy, American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar in Richmond, and American Civil War Museum at Appomattox. It maintains a comprehensive collection of artifacts, manuscripts, Confederate imprints, and photographs. In November 2013, the Museum of the Confederacy and the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar merged, creating the American Civil War Museum. Its current name was announced in January 2014.
66 locals recommend
American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar
480 Tredegar StThe American Civil War Museum is a multi-site museum in the Greater Richmond Region of central Virginia, dedicated to the history of the American Civil War. The museum operates three sites: The White House of the Confederacy, American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar in Richmond, and American Civil War Museum at Appomattox. It maintains a comprehensive collection of artifacts, manuscripts, Confederate imprints, and photographs. In November 2013, the Museum of the Confederacy and the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar merged, creating the American Civil War Museum. Its current name was announced in January 2014.
The Virginia State Capitol is the seat of state government of the Commonwealth of Virginia, located in Richmond, the third capital city of the U.S. state of Virginia. It houses the oldest elected legislative body in North America, the Virginia General Assembly, first established as the House of Burgesses in 1619. The Capitol was conceived of by Thomas Jefferson and Charles-Louis Clérisseau in France, based on the Maison Carrée in Nîmes. Construction began in 1785 and was completed in 1788. The current Capitol is the eighth built to serve as Virginia's statehouse, primarily due to fires during the Colonial period. In the early 20th century, two wings were added, leading to its present appearance. In 1960, it was designated a National Historic Landmark.
70 locals recommend
Virginia State Capitol
1000 Bank StThe Virginia State Capitol is the seat of state government of the Commonwealth of Virginia, located in Richmond, the third capital city of the U.S. state of Virginia. It houses the oldest elected legislative body in North America, the Virginia General Assembly, first established as the House of Burgesses in 1619. The Capitol was conceived of by Thomas Jefferson and Charles-Louis Clérisseau in France, based on the Maison Carrée in Nîmes. Construction began in 1785 and was completed in 1788. The current Capitol is the eighth built to serve as Virginia's statehouse, primarily due to fires during the Colonial period. In the early 20th century, two wings were added, leading to its present appearance. In 1960, it was designated a National Historic Landmark.
The Virginia Historical Society, founded in 1831 as the Virginia Historical and Philosophical Society and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is a major repository, research, and teaching center for Virginia history. It is a private, non-profit organization, supported almost entirely by private contributions. In 2004, it was designated the official state historical society of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The historical society's headquarters was renamed as the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in 2018. The museum features exhibitions and programming for visitors of all ages and has more than 25,000 square feet of exhibition gallery space and the largest display of Virginia artifacts on permanent view. The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is the only museum with all of Virginia's history under one roof—all centuries, regions, and topics are covered.
81 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
428 N Arthur Ashe BlvdThe Virginia Historical Society, founded in 1831 as the Virginia Historical and Philosophical Society and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is a major repository, research, and teaching center for Virginia history. It is a private, non-profit organization, supported almost entirely by private contributions. In 2004, it was designated the official state historical society of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The historical society's headquarters was renamed as the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in 2018. The museum features exhibitions and programming for visitors of all ages and has more than 25,000 square feet of exhibition gallery space and the largest display of Virginia artifacts on permanent view. The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is the only museum with all of Virginia's history under one roof—all centuries, regions, and topics are covered.
Robert E Lee Memorial
Institute for Contemporary Art
601 W Broad StSt. John's Church is an Episcopal church located at 2401 East Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Formed 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. It was the site of two important conventions in the period leading to the American Revolutionary War, and is famous as the location where Patrick Henry gave his memorable speech at the Second Virginia Convention, closing with the often-quoted demand, "Give me liberty, or give me death!" The church is designated as a National Historic Landmark
74 locals recommend
St. John's Episcopal Church
2401 E Broad StSt. John's Church is an Episcopal church located at 2401 East Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Formed 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. It was the site of two important conventions in the period leading to the American Revolutionary War, and is famous as the location where Patrick Henry gave his memorable speech at the Second Virginia Convention, closing with the often-quoted demand, "Give me liberty, or give me death!" The church is designated as a National Historic Landmark
Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin StCanal Walk
1512 Canal WalkBrown's Island
South 7th StreetT. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge
T Tyler Potterfield Memorial BridgeFood scene
The Hop Craft Pizza & Beer
1600 W Cary StMy favorite pizza place in town.
Foo Dog
1537 W Main StGreat asian fusion restaurant thats only a 5 min walk.
Shyndigz
1912 W Cary StTry the Shyndigz cookies and peanut butter pie!
Popular place located in Carytown with a focus on french cuisine. From the start the experience is great. As you walk in there is a small flower market on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant. The service is efficient and polite and very helpful in answering questions about various dishes. The food is exquisite. The bread is made in house and differs regularly. Very artistic and romantic. Shopping is fantastic all around this destination, great people watching area too. Located on a one-way street with free parking lot next to Can Can as well as on the street.
77 locals recommend
Can Can Brasserie
3120 W Cary StPopular place located in Carytown with a focus on french cuisine. From the start the experience is great. As you walk in there is a small flower market on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant. The service is efficient and polite and very helpful in answering questions about various dishes. The food is exquisite. The bread is made in house and differs regularly. Very artistic and romantic. Shopping is fantastic all around this destination, great people watching area too. Located on a one-way street with free parking lot next to Can Can as well as on the street.
Hot Chick
7th N 17th StHavana 59 Downtown
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1001 N Arthur Ashe BlvdBest Fish Tacos for cheap!
L'opossum
626 China StSoul Taco - Shockoe Slip
1215 East Main StreetThe Boathouse at Rocketts Landing
4708 E Old Main StJack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint RVA
5810 Grove AveBeer and Drinks
Bingo Beer Co
2900 W Broad StPizza & Beer of Richmond
2553 W Cary StVeil Brewing Co.
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2277A Dabney RdStarr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop
3406 W Leigh StLegend Brewing Co
321 W 7th StSlingshot Social Game Club
3301 W Clay StThe Circuit Arcade Bar
3121 W Leigh StIsley Brewering Company
1715 Summit AveFinal Gravity Brewing Co.
6118 Lakeside AveHardywood Park Craft Brewery
2410 Ownby Ln