Guidebook for Richmond
Drinks & Nightlife
Gus' Bar & Grill
2701 W Broad StGreat place to watch games.
Fanciest bar/cocktails in Richmond, located in a historic hotel often visited by celebrities.
45 locals recommend
The Jefferson Hotel
101 W Franklin StFanciest bar/cocktails in Richmond, located in a historic hotel often visited by celebrities.
Area known for its bars, clubs, and late night activities. Some great restaurants too.
53 locals recommend
Shockoe Bottom
Area known for its bars, clubs, and late night activities. Some great restaurants too.
Arts & Culture
Great exhibits, always interactive. Has an IMAX theater.
132 locals recommend
Science Museum of Virginia
2500 W Broad StGreat exhibits, always interactive. Has an IMAX theater.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdAwesome Museum, completely free!
Movieland at Boulevard Square
1301 N Arthur Ashe BlvdUpscale movie theater that also has beer.
Byrd Theater
2908 W Cary St$2 movies in a historic, landmark theater.
White House of the Confederacy
1201 E Clay StMust visit if you're into Civil War History.
Edgar Allan Poe Museum
1914 E Main StMuseum dedicated to Edgar Allan Poe.
The Valentine
1015 E Clay StSmall local museum with Richmond history.
The Diamond
Local basebell team plays here.
Food Scene
En Su Boca
1001 N Arthur Ashe BlvdKnown for its tacos.
Buz and Ned's Real Barbecue- Boulevard
1119 N Arthur Ashe BlvdFamous local BBQ place, as seen on TV.
One of the most famous places in the city, amazing sandwiches, be careful they are gigantic!
24 locals recommend
The Black Sheep
901 West Marshall StreetOne of the most famous places in the city, amazing sandwiches, be careful they are gigantic!
Akida Japanese Restaurant
606 N Sheppard StNearby sushi place, super local.
Starbucks
400 N Robinson StNearby Starbucks
Black Hand Coffee Co
3101 Patterson Avelong-standing local coffee shop
Lamplighter Coffee Roasters Addison St. Cafe
116 S Addison StAll-time best coffee in Richmond.
Burger Bach
3426 W Cary StPopular local burger place.
Boka Tako Bar
304 N Robinson StAnother famous taco place.
Pig and pearl
2053 W Broad StLocal eatery, very nice.
The Savory Grain
2043 W Broad Stnewer restaurant with great reviews.
Everything Else
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
2410 Ownby LnAmazing local brewery.
Isley Brewering Company
1715 Summit AveAnother awesome local brewery.
Ardent Craft Ales
3200 W Leigh StAnother awesome local brewery.
Sightseeing
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside AveBeautiful gardens open all year round.
Beautiful local park with small zoo, historic sites, and other sights. Free and open all day.
259 locals recommend
Maymont
1700 Hampton StBeautiful local park with small zoo, historic sites, and other sights. Free and open all day.
The capitol building for Virginia, they have tours and a beautiful outside area with various statues and monuments.
70 locals recommend
Virginia State Capitol
1000 Bank StThe capitol building for Virginia, they have tours and a beautiful outside area with various statues and monuments.
Central hub of food and shopping, the street is lined almost entirely by local shops and restaurants.
307 locals recommend
Carytown
Central hub of food and shopping, the street is lined almost entirely by local shops and restaurants.
City Hall in Richmond has a top level observation deck with 360 degree views of the entire city, a must visit place if you're looking for photo ops.
6 locals recommend
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
900 E Broad StCity Hall in Richmond has a top level observation deck with 360 degree views of the entire city, a must visit place if you're looking for photo ops.
Shockoe Slip
Trendy restaurants, bars, and ships in Richmonds downtown area.