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Sightseeing
Experience the beauty of the James River in Richmond with a diverse array of activities to enjoy. Embark on scenic walks or challenging hikes along the river's edge, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding natural landscapes. Dive into water adventures with kayaking, canoeing, and white-water rafting tours available for all skill levels, or simply relax by the water's edge with a picnic or hammock setup. Explore the vibrant arts scene and historical landmarks along the riverfront, while keeping an eye out for the diverse wildlife that calls this area home. From cycling and fishing to special events and educational programs, there's something for everyone to discover and enjoy along the James River's picturesque shores. Remember to prioritize safety and respect the natural environment while immersing yourself in this outdoor paradise.
Belle Isle is worth the hike. Explore the island's rich history with a visit to Civil War-era ruins and historical landmarks, or embark on leisurely hikes along picturesque trails that wind through lush forests and along the James River. Thrill-seekers can take on the challenge of mountain biking on rugged trails, while water enthusiasts can cool off with swimming or paddling in the river's calm waters. Enjoy stunning views of the city skyline from various vantage points on the island, and don't forget to keep an eye out for native wildlife and birds.
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Belle Isle
1 Belle IsleBelle Isle is worth the hike. Explore the island's rich history with a visit to Civil War-era ruins and historical landmarks, or embark on leisurely hikes along picturesque trails that wind through lush forests and along the James River. Thrill-seekers can take on the challenge of mountain biking on rugged trails, while water enthusiasts can cool off with swimming or paddling in the river's calm waters. Enjoy stunning views of the city skyline from various vantage points on the island, and don't forget to keep an eye out for native wildlife and birds.
Nickname the Nickel Bridge. Take a walk over the bridge and catch a good sunset.
Boulevard Toll Bridge
2000 Pump House DrNickname the Nickel Bridge. Take a walk over the bridge and catch a good sunset.
A walk just over the bridge and up Pump House drive to see a gorgeous Victorian Gothic building. Situated along the scenic James River, this picturesque park features the iconic Pump House, a historic structure dating back to the 19th century, which once supplied water to the city. Visitors can hike along tranquil pathways, taking in panoramic views of the river and surrounding woodlands.
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Byrd Park Pump House
1708 Pump House DrA walk just over the bridge and up Pump House drive to see a gorgeous Victorian Gothic building. Situated along the scenic James River, this picturesque park features the iconic Pump House, a historic structure dating back to the 19th century, which once supplied water to the city. Visitors can hike along tranquil pathways, taking in panoramic views of the river and surrounding woodlands.
Maymont's naturalistic Japanese Garden—the oldest public Japanese Garden on the East Coast—contrasts strongly with the formality of the Italian Garden.
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Bustani wa Kijapani wa Maymont
1700 Hampton StMaymont's naturalistic Japanese Garden—the oldest public Japanese Garden on the East Coast—contrasts strongly with the formality of the Italian Garden.
Whether strolling through the gardens, touring the mansion, watching river otters play, petting a goat or picnicking on the lawn, Maymont is a gift of 100 acres for all to enjoy.
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Maymont Children's Farm
1001 Spottswood RdWhether strolling through the gardens, touring the mansion, watching river otters play, petting a goat or picnicking on the lawn, Maymont is a gift of 100 acres for all to enjoy.
At the end of S. 12th St. downtown, a lovely getaway spot to see the Pipeline Rapids up close and, in season, catch Great Blue Herons nesting in their riverview rookery. There’s parking for only a few cars, but the overlooks are worthy and, if you don’t mind climbing down a metal ladder and walking on the pipeline, the walk is an unexpected treat in the middle of a city. Of course, pay attention to water levels for safety’s sake. Parking for 7 cars.
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Pipeline Overlook
At the end of S. 12th St. downtown, a lovely getaway spot to see the Pipeline Rapids up close and, in season, catch Great Blue Herons nesting in their riverview rookery. There’s parking for only a few cars, but the overlooks are worthy and, if you don’t mind climbing down a metal ladder and walking on the pipeline, the walk is an unexpected treat in the middle of a city. Of course, pay attention to water levels for safety’s sake. Parking for 7 cars.
Pedestrian footbridge you can take over to Brown's Island
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T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge
T Tyler Potterfield Memorial BridgePedestrian footbridge you can take over to Brown's Island
Steps from the house you can explore the surprisingly expansive trails around the park.
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Hifadhi ya Forest Hill
4021 Forest Hill AveSteps from the house you can explore the surprisingly expansive trails around the park.
The easternmost section of the Park, it’s a popular fishing spot with a concrete boat ramp and a parking lot that accommodates over 100 cars and trailers. It’s also the beginning of the Richmond Slave Trail. This section is located at the end of Brander St. Take the Maury St. exit off I-95 and turn right.
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Richmond Slave Trail
1 Maury Street The easternmost section of the Park, it’s a popular fishing spot with a concrete boat ramp and a parking lot that accommodates over 100 cars and trailers. It’s also the beginning of the Richmond Slave Trail. This section is located at the end of Brander St. Take the Maury St. exit off I-95 and turn right.
Historic shiplock and canal that once serviced the tobacco warehouses along Dock Street. Parking for 15 cars. Access Chapel Island through Great Shiplock to enjoy paddling, hiking, fishing and birding. Accessible boat ramp.
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Great Shiplock Park
2803 Dock StHistoric shiplock and canal that once serviced the tobacco warehouses along Dock Street. Parking for 15 cars. Access Chapel Island through Great Shiplock to enjoy paddling, hiking, fishing and birding. Accessible boat ramp.
The easternmost section of the Park, it’s a popular fishing spot with a concrete boat ramp and a parking lot that accommodates over 100 cars and trailers. It’s also the beginning of the Richmond Slave Trail. This section is located at the end of Brander St. Take the Maury St. exit off I-95 and turn right.
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Virginia Capital Trail
2803 Dock StThe easternmost section of the Park, it’s a popular fishing spot with a concrete boat ramp and a parking lot that accommodates over 100 cars and trailers. It’s also the beginning of the Richmond Slave Trail. This section is located at the end of Brander St. Take the Maury St. exit off I-95 and turn right.
Flatwater access via a wooden ramp for canoes, kayaks, and inner tubes. Excellent fishing upstream at Bosher's Dam. Riverside trails lead to fishing sites downstream. Parking for 35 cars.
Huguenot Flatwater - James River Park System
8600 Southampton RdFlatwater access via a wooden ramp for canoes, kayaks, and inner tubes. Excellent fishing upstream at Bosher's Dam. Riverside trails lead to fishing sites downstream. Parking for 35 cars.
At the end of Texas Ave. Long trail leads to isolated sandy beach areas and sunbathing rocks and connects to the Belle Isle Pedestrian Bridge to the east. Parking for 30 cars.
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Texas Beach
At the end of Texas Ave. Long trail leads to isolated sandy beach areas and sunbathing rocks and connects to the Belle Isle Pedestrian Bridge to the east. Parking for 30 cars.
Maymont, nestled in the heart of Richmond, VA, is a must-visit destination offering a blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and family-friendly attractions. This sprawling 100-acre estate boasts meticulously landscaped gardens, winding walking paths, and scenic views of the James River. Visitors can explore the historic Maymont Mansion, a beautifully preserved Gilded Age home filled with period furnishings and artifacts, offering insight into the lives of Richmond's elite families. The estate also features a captivating wildlife exhibit, where guests can encounter native Virginia animals such as black bears, bald eagles, and river otters in their natural habitats. Families with children can enjoy the Children's Farm, featuring friendly farm animals to pet and feed, as well as the Nature Center, which offers hands-on educational exhibits and programs. Whether admiring the blooming flowers in the gardens, marveling at the majestic animals, or delving into Richmond's history, Maymont provides a memorable experience for visitors of all ages.
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Maymont
1700 Hampton StMaymont, nestled in the heart of Richmond, VA, is a must-visit destination offering a blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and family-friendly attractions. This sprawling 100-acre estate boasts meticulously landscaped gardens, winding walking paths, and scenic views of the James River. Visitors can explore the historic Maymont Mansion, a beautifully preserved Gilded Age home filled with period furnishings and artifacts, offering insight into the lives of Richmond's elite families. The estate also features a captivating wildlife exhibit, where guests can encounter native Virginia animals such as black bears, bald eagles, and river otters in their natural habitats. Families with children can enjoy the Children's Farm, featuring friendly farm animals to pet and feed, as well as the Nature Center, which offers hands-on educational exhibits and programs. Whether admiring the blooming flowers in the gardens, marveling at the majestic animals, or delving into Richmond's history, Maymont provides a memorable experience for visitors of all ages.
Neighborhoods
Forest Hill is a neighborhood located along the James River in Richmond, Virginia's Southside region. The neighborhood is home to Forest Hill Park, one of the largest public parks in the city. It's well-known for its beautiful fall colors and great new restaurants and cafes.
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Forest Hill
Forest Hill is a neighborhood located along the James River in Richmond, Virginia's Southside region. The neighborhood is home to Forest Hill Park, one of the largest public parks in the city. It's well-known for its beautiful fall colors and great new restaurants and cafes.
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.
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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.
Known for its African-American heritage, lively Jackson Ward is home to the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, the Victorian mansion home of the civil rights activist. The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia offers interactive exhibits, and there’s live music at the iconic Hippodrome Theater. Tables fill quickly at famed restaurants and bars, and independent galleries/shops fill the area.
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Jackson Ward
Known for its African-American heritage, lively Jackson Ward is home to the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, the Victorian mansion home of the civil rights activist. The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia offers interactive exhibits, and there’s live music at the iconic Hippodrome Theater. Tables fill quickly at famed restaurants and bars, and independent galleries/shops fill the area.
The lively Fan District, often simply called The Fan, is centered on the Virginia Commonwealth University campus, where the Altria Theater hosts concerts and plays. The area is dotted with grand Queen Anne-style homes and Tudor Revival mansions, including the Branch Museum of Architecture and Design, which offers tours. Old-time barbershops and Cuban restaurants line the streets, alongside bars with live music. Check out the reclaimed space of the recently removed statues to the confederacy.
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Fan District
The lively Fan District, often simply called The Fan, is centered on the Virginia Commonwealth University campus, where the Altria Theater hosts concerts and plays. The area is dotted with grand Queen Anne-style homes and Tudor Revival mansions, including the Branch Museum of Architecture and Design, which offers tours. Old-time barbershops and Cuban restaurants line the streets, alongside bars with live music. Check out the reclaimed space of the recently removed statues to the confederacy.
Also known as Upper Fan, the compact Museum District is home to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, with works by Picasso and Fabergé. Nearby, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture houses exhibits on state heritage in an elegant neoclassical building. Brick row homes and detached townhouses in hues of spearmint, navy, and yellow line the streets, and old-growth trees and bold street murals add further color.
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Museum District
2811 Grove AveAlso known as Upper Fan, the compact Museum District is home to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, with works by Picasso and Fabergé. Nearby, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture houses exhibits on state heritage in an elegant neoclassical building. Brick row homes and detached townhouses in hues of spearmint, navy, and yellow line the streets, and old-growth trees and bold street murals add further color.
Colorful Carytown is a bohemian district centered around a stretch of West Cary Street, 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. Operating since 1928, the Byrd Theater screens movies in opulent surroundings.
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Carytown
Colorful Carytown is a bohemian district centered around a stretch of West Cary Street, 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. Operating since 1928, the Byrd Theater screens movies in opulent surroundings.
Revitalized, hip Scott’s Addition is the hub of the city’s brewing scene, with cideries, taprooms, and distilleries housed in converted warehouses. Bold street murals and string lights brighten the area, and seasonally focused destination restaurants, a retro bowling alley, and a cinema make it a popular evening hangout. Great patio and margarita's at En Sub Boca!
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Scott's Addition Historic District
Revitalized, hip Scott’s Addition is the hub of the city’s brewing scene, with cideries, taprooms, and distilleries housed in converted warehouses. Bold street murals and string lights brighten the area, and seasonally focused destination restaurants, a retro bowling alley, and a cinema make it a popular evening hangout. Great patio and margarita's at En Sub Boca!
Oregon Hill is a historic working-class neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia. Oregon Hill overlooks the James River and Belle Isle and provides access to Hollywood Cemetery. With great seasonal yard decorations! You can grab a bite to eat, segway, rent a bike, walk through the cemetery, or grab a trail along the river!
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Oregon Hill
Oregon Hill is a historic working-class neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia. Oregon Hill overlooks the James River and Belle Isle and provides access to Hollywood Cemetery. With great seasonal yard decorations! You can grab a bite to eat, segway, rent a bike, walk through the cemetery, or grab a trail along the river!
Food scene
Stylish diner-style stop serving Philippine, Hawaiian, & Mediterranean fusion plus tropical drinks.
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Little Nickel
4702 Forest Hill AveStylish diner-style stop serving Philippine, Hawaiian, & Mediterranean fusion plus tropical drinks.
Outpost bike shop and neighborhood grocery. Quality goods and services to fuel the active biker, hiker, runner, birder, or busy family. A healthy mix of products to make your life easier; kombucha, coffee, beer, wine, bread, chips, etc.
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Outpost Richmond
4813 Forest Hill AveOutpost bike shop and neighborhood grocery. Quality goods and services to fuel the active biker, hiker, runner, birder, or busy family. A healthy mix of products to make your life easier; kombucha, coffee, beer, wine, bread, chips, etc.
Local eatery & bar with a quirky, casual vibe & a menu of sandwiches, pasta & all-day breakfast.
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Galley
2805 Hathaway RdLocal eatery & bar with a quirky, casual vibe & a menu of sandwiches, pasta & all-day breakfast.
Galley
2805 Hathaway RdTo-go menu and arguably some of the best pizza in town.
Neighborhood bakery, offering all sorts of treats, including pies, cakes, caneles, muffins, sticky buns, Breakfast sandwiches, and coffee.
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WPA Bakery
3414 Semmes AveNeighborhood bakery, offering all sorts of treats, including pies, cakes, caneles, muffins, sticky buns, Breakfast sandwiches, and coffee.
Cozy locale for New American fare served in a brick-walled space lined with art & round booths.
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Laura Lee's
3410 Semmes AveCozy locale for New American fare served in a brick-walled space lined with art & round booths.
Gourmet cafe, bar & bottle shop offering global small plates & mains in a cozy space. Our favorite restaurant.
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Saison
23 W Marshall StGourmet cafe, bar & bottle shop offering global small plates & mains in a cozy space. Our favorite restaurant.
Doing takeout for Saison. A great option if you want to stay out of the restaurant and just takeout or sit on the sidewalk patio.
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Saison
23 W Marshall StDoing takeout for Saison. A great option if you want to stay out of the restaurant and just takeout or sit on the sidewalk patio.
Best pizza takeout, sit in the park in the alley across the street.
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8 ½ in The Fan
401 Strawberry StBest pizza takeout, sit in the park in the alley across the street.
Grab a beer and walk across the street to the park in the alley.
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Strawberry Street Market
415 Strawberry StGrab a beer and walk across the street to the park in the alley.
Great takeout margaritas. Tex-Mex dishes, craft beers & tequila cocktails in a late-night cantina with a patio.
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En Su Boca
1001 N Arthur Ashe BlvdGreat takeout margaritas. Tex-Mex dishes, craft beers & tequila cocktails in a late-night cantina with a patio.
An institution in the city. Serving great food takeout. Refined eatery offering American fare for brunch & dinner including sandwiches & steak.
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Helen’s Restaurant
2527 W Main StAn institution in the city. Serving great food takeout. Refined eatery offering American fare for brunch & dinner including sandwiches & steak.
Casual brick-lined Italian restaurant with a full bar & plenty of calamari dishes on the menu.
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Edo's Squid
411 N Harrison StCasual brick-lined Italian restaurant with a full bar & plenty of calamari dishes on the menu.
Petite Italian restaurant dishing up pizzas, pasta & seafood dishes in a convivial ambiance.
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Dinamo
821 W Cary StPetite Italian restaurant dishing up pizzas, pasta & seafood dishes in a convivial ambiance.
Acclaimed New Southern fare in a homey, country-chic space with craft cocktails & Virginia wines.
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The Roosevelt
623 N 25th StAcclaimed New Southern fare in a homey, country-chic space with craft cocktails & Virginia wines.
Best grocery store market. Grab a beer, wine, coffee, or sandwich/salad. The food is great
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Stella's Grocery
3351 W Moore StBest grocery store market. Grab a beer, wine, coffee, or sandwich/salad. The food is great
Modern Greek fare, including small plates, in a blond-wood minimalist space with a communal table.
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Stella's
1012 Lafayette StModern Greek fare, including small plates, in a blond-wood minimalist space with a communal table.
Order online coffee and pickup or walkup window available. Do yourself a favor and get a pound to take home.
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Blanchard's Coffee Broad Street
3121 W Broad StOrder online coffee and pickup or walkup window available. Do yourself a favor and get a pound to take home.
Coffee drinks, pastries & daytime cafe fare consumed in no-frills digs or delivered by bike. Local favorite shop.
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Lamplighter Coffee Roasters Addison St. Cafe
116 S Addison StCoffee drinks, pastries & daytime cafe fare consumed in no-frills digs or delivered by bike. Local favorite shop.
Coppolas Deli
2900 W Cary StBest sandwich in the city.
Best coffee in Richmond! Grab a bag of whole bean single-origin to take home
Blanchard's Coffee Company
4930 Forest Hill AveBest coffee in Richmond! Grab a bag of whole bean single-origin to take home
Vegansoft serve ice cream on the weekends. There's usually a pretty long line but it's so worth it!
Charm School Study Hall
4930 Forest Hill AveVegansoft serve ice cream on the weekends. There's usually a pretty long line but it's so worth it!
The Veil Brewing
4910 Forest Hill AvenueGreat brewery on Forest Hill with a taco restaurant inside.