RVA Guidebook
Lunch + Dinner
local mid/up scale restaurant that’s walking distance from house! their menu is seasonal and they partner with local farmers and bakeries to create their menu. be sure to make a reservation.
9 locals recommend
Hobnob
6010 Hermitage Rdlocal mid/up scale restaurant that’s walking distance from house! their menu is seasonal and they partner with local farmers and bakeries to create their menu. be sure to make a reservation.
a little pricey, but it’s worth it for a try! all the sides are sooo good too! go early because they can run out of items by 4pm!
29 locals recommend
ZZQ
3201 West Moore Streeta little pricey, but it’s worth it for a try! all the sides are sooo good too! go early because they can run out of items by 4pm!
Dots Back Inn
4030 MacArthur Avei personally love their all day breakfast, great pancakes.
open tues - sunday. all day breakfast. try their "chicken and wafflettes" or the "rva hot mac"
15 locals recommend
Liberty Public House
418a N 25th Stopen tues - sunday. all day breakfast. try their "chicken and wafflettes" or the "rva hot mac"
Desserts
Scoop is my favorite ice cream place! they have “normal” and unique flavors. my favorite flavor is sweet corn and blackberry.
My favorite place in Richmond lol! If you like fresh, homemade ice cream, this will be a place you want to visit. I always get a cone on the side (it's free!). Seating is limited, but there's Scuffletown park around the corner. Be prepared to park on a nearby street since parking is limited. I swear it's worth it lol!
18 locals recommend
Scoop
403 Strawberry StMy favorite place in Richmond lol! If you like fresh, homemade ice cream, this will be a place you want to visit. I always get a cone on the side (it's free!). Seating is limited, but there's Scuffletown park around the corner. Be prepared to park on a nearby street since parking is limited. I swear it's worth it lol!
the BEST key lime pie. a slice is the size of a spread out palm and the crust is amazing. check out their calendar for special flavors of the week and month. they also have GF options. cookies are also good
63 locals recommend
Shyndigz
1912 W Cary Stthe BEST key lime pie. a slice is the size of a spread out palm and the crust is amazing. check out their calendar for special flavors of the week and month. they also have GF options. cookies are also good
Breakfast + Coffee
Stir Crazy Cafe RVA
4015 MacArthur Avelocal and quirky eatery. it can be walkable from the house. go ahead in person to make a reservation because t’s usually about an hour, and then come back when they call you. they opened a second location on Main St.
10 locals recommend
SB's Lakeside Love Shack
6935 Lakeside Avelocal and quirky eatery. it can be walkable from the house. go ahead in person to make a reservation because t’s usually about an hour, and then come back when they call you. they opened a second location on Main St.
yummy seasonal coffees and teas with vintage seating + vibes. some outdoor seating available.
13 locals recommend
Ironclad Coffee Roasters
1805 E Grace Styummy seasonal coffees and teas with vintage seating + vibes. some outdoor seating available.
order online, pick up when it’s ready! flakey and authentic pastries
130 locals recommend
Sub Rosa Bakery
620 N 25th Storder online, pick up when it’s ready! flakey and authentic pastries
$6 breakfast burrito, açai bowls, amazing smoothies and juices, and selection of other healthy + delicious foods. love this place! the museum district location does not have seating (call ahead), and church hill location has indoor/outdoor seating.
7 locals recommend
North End Juice Company (Church Hill)
2400 Jefferson Avenue$6 breakfast burrito, açai bowls, amazing smoothies and juices, and selection of other healthy + delicious foods. love this place! the museum district location does not have seating (call ahead), and church hill location has indoor/outdoor seating.
Afterglow Coffee Cooperative
this coffee spot on Libbie Ave, is a great starting point if you want to explore the little shops along Grove St. Outdoor seating. (there is also a location in Scott's Addition, but no outdoor seating)
Grit Coffee, Libbie Grove
this coffee spot on Libbie Ave, is a great starting point if you want to explore the little shops along Grove St. Outdoor seating. (there is also a location in Scott's Addition, but no outdoor seating)
Sightseeing
Entry fee. acres of local and non local plants. there’s a greenhouse, butterfly garden and sometimes there are kids events. check their website. this is a great place to stroll and see beautiful gardens. there is a cafe at the main building.
171 locals recommend
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside AveEntry fee. acres of local and non local plants. there’s a greenhouse, butterfly garden and sometimes there are kids events. check their website. this is a great place to stroll and see beautiful gardens. there is a cafe at the main building.
come here during sunset and watch the city glow in an orange halo. it has a lot of stairs so be ready for a climb! also don’t go in this area alone at night! p.s. can smell a little skunky.
36 locals recommend
Jefferson Park
East Marshall Streetcome here during sunset and watch the city glow in an orange halo. it has a lot of stairs so be ready for a climb! also don’t go in this area alone at night! p.s. can smell a little skunky.
free entry and parking! be prepared to walk a lot. explore the japanese and italian gardens on the Maymont estate - it is so beautiful and dreamy. be ready for rolling hills and steps
33 locals recommend
Maymont Japanese Garden
1700 Hampton Stfree entry and parking! be prepared to walk a lot. explore the japanese and italian gardens on the Maymont estate - it is so beautiful and dreamy. be ready for rolling hills and steps
Canal Walk
1512 Canal WalkThere are many parking lots from which to start your walk to/around Belle Isle. When you hike down, you can find a flat rock to sit and soak up the sun or swim in the James River. You can hike along the river, or do a loop around the island. Message me if you need tips or have questions!
Belle Isle, Richmond, VA, USA
There are many parking lots from which to start your walk to/around Belle Isle. When you hike down, you can find a flat rock to sit and soak up the sun or swim in the James River. You can hike along the river, or do a loop around the island. Message me if you need tips or have questions!
Outdoor Venue
reserve tables online to guarantee a picnic table. walk-up is also available and there is a lawn that you can sit (i've always walked-up). QR code is provided to order food and drinks. I love their pesto and pine nut pizza. their entire is pretty delish! last i checked, you can bring outside food.
Brambly Park
reserve tables online to guarantee a picnic table. walk-up is also available and there is a lawn that you can sit (i've always walked-up). QR code is provided to order food and drinks. I love their pesto and pine nut pizza. their entire is pretty delish! last i checked, you can bring outside food.
beautiful outdoor space to picnic or play with the family. browns island has events throughout the year, so visit their website to see what's on the calendar!
129 locals recommend
Brown's Island
South 7th Streetbeautiful outdoor space to picnic or play with the family. browns island has events throughout the year, so visit their website to see what's on the calendar!
Arts
Catch a live performance to see Broadway classics like Moulin Rouge, Annie, Beetlejuice, and more. Visit their website to see what's showing and to purchase tickets.
50 locals recommend
Altria Theater
6 N Laurel StCatch a live performance to see Broadway classics like Moulin Rouge, Annie, Beetlejuice, and more. Visit their website to see what's showing and to purchase tickets.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts