Guidebook for Richmond

Jen
Guidebook for Richmond

Food Scene

Friendly staff, amazing breakfast sandwiches and delectable (GF and vegan options!) desserts.
74 locals recommend
WPA Bakery
3414 Semmes Ave
74 locals recommend
Friendly staff, amazing breakfast sandwiches and delectable (GF and vegan options!) desserts.
Great food, budget-friendly and kid-friendly. Has a cute specialty market attached with great wine and beer selection. Bar features local brews, and patio is perfect for nice days or nights.
97 locals recommend
Union Market
2306 Jefferson Ave
97 locals recommend
Great food, budget-friendly and kid-friendly. Has a cute specialty market attached with great wine and beer selection. Bar features local brews, and patio is perfect for nice days or nights.
We love Conch Republic because it has beautiful water views from its balcony! It's also kid-friendly, budget-friendly and has a fun Key West-themed menu.
13 locals recommend
Conch Republic Rocketts
11 Orleans St
13 locals recommend
We love Conch Republic because it has beautiful water views from its balcony! It's also kid-friendly, budget-friendly and has a fun Key West-themed menu.

Arts & Culture

Richmond is an art town! We haven't been to the museum yet, but everyone raves about it.
494 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
494 locals recommend
Richmond is an art town! We haven't been to the museum yet, but everyone raves about it.

Sightseeing

We don't support Confederate icons, but it is a really unique and impressive street to drive down, with beautiful homes and tall statues.
40 locals recommend
Monument Avenue
Monument Avenue
40 locals recommend
We don't support Confederate icons, but it is a really unique and impressive street to drive down, with beautiful homes and tall statues.
Beautiful view of the city!
115 locals recommend
Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin St
115 locals recommend
Beautiful view of the city!
Really neat way to see some of the city and learn some history about the Underground Railroad that came through Richmond, as well as engineering marvels.
11 locals recommend
Riverfront Canal Cruises
139 Virginia St
11 locals recommend
Really neat way to see some of the city and learn some history about the Underground Railroad that came through Richmond, as well as engineering marvels.
Beautiful old homes that have been updated. Beautiful and unique part of town.
73 locals recommend
Fan District
73 locals recommend
Beautiful old homes that have been updated. Beautiful and unique part of town.
Lots of wonderful restaurants, dessert places, coffee, and more! Great strip for a fun night out.
307 locals recommend
Carytown
307 locals recommend
Lots of wonderful restaurants, dessert places, coffee, and more! Great strip for a fun night out.
Where Patrick Henry said "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
74 locals recommend
St. John's Episcopal Church
2401 E Broad St
74 locals recommend
Where Patrick Henry said "Give me liberty, or give me death!"

Parks & Nature

Beautiful view of the city!
36 locals recommend
Jefferson Park
East Marshall Street
36 locals recommend
Beautiful view of the city!
You can hike and swim in the James River here, it's a beautiful place!
7 locals recommend
Pony Pasture Trails
Pony Pasture Trails
7 locals recommend
You can hike and swim in the James River here, it's a beautiful place!
Beautiful estate to walk around (free!) with farm animals to view and lots of beautiful grassy areas. Great place for a walk.
259 locals recommend
Maymont
1700 Hampton St
259 locals recommend
Beautiful estate to walk around (free!) with farm animals to view and lots of beautiful grassy areas. Great place for a walk.
Beautiful water views from pedestrian bridge and water access. Great way to see the entire skyline and the water!
129 locals recommend
Brown's Island
South 7th Street
129 locals recommend
Beautiful water views from pedestrian bridge and water access. Great way to see the entire skyline and the water!

Essentials

Easy grocery store. Doesn't have it all, but has most everything you'd need!
49 locals recommend
Farm Fresh
2320 E Main St
49 locals recommend
Easy grocery store. Doesn't have it all, but has most everything you'd need!
It's on campus, so can be a little busy.
140 locals recommend
Kroger
1601 Willow Lawn Dr
140 locals recommend
It's on campus, so can be a little busy.
It's in The Fan, so best to take 95 to 64 to get there.
26 locals recommend
ALDI
927 Myers St
26 locals recommend
It's in The Fan, so best to take 95 to 64 to get there.