RVA Guidebook
Parks & Nature
If you enjoy nature, these are great places to relax, take long walks, commune with nature and/or clear your head. These are beautiful, peaceful places and definitely worth photographing.
It's the most beautiful park in the Richmond and surrounding areas and it's only 3 minutes away! It's tranquil and a great place to walk, get inspired and clear your head. Dorey Park has a fantastic bike trail, too, so if you are a bike rider you will enjoy its scenic trail!
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Dorey Park és Szabadidőközpont
2999 Darbytown RdIt's the most beautiful park in the Richmond and surrounding areas and it's only 3 minutes away! It's tranquil and a great place to walk, get inspired and clear your head. Dorey Park has a fantastic bike trail, too, so if you are a bike rider you will enjoy its scenic trail!
Maymont is another beautiful park in RVA! Lots of gorgeous gardens and a petting zoo!
Check it out: https://maymont.org/visit/
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Maymont
1700 Hampton StMaymont is another beautiful park in RVA! Lots of gorgeous gardens and a petting zoo!
Check it out: https://maymont.org/visit/
It is beautiful place to visit, meander and relax! If you love gardens, this is a must see!
HOURS
Daily: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on Thanksgiving, Dec. 24 and Dec. 25
ADMISSION
Adults $13
Seniors (55+) $11
Military (with ID) $10
Children (3-12) $8
Children (under 3) Free
Members Free
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside AveIt is beautiful place to visit, meander and relax! If you love gardens, this is a must see!
HOURS
Daily: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on Thanksgiving, Dec. 24 and Dec. 25
ADMISSION
Adults $13
Seniors (55+) $11
Military (with ID) $10
Children (3-12) $8
Children (under 3) Free
Members Free
It's on "The Riva". Pack a picnic, lay on the rocks and chill or hike through nature. It's scenic, breath taking and free. I love Belle Isle!
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Belle Isle
1 Belle IsleIt's on "The Riva". Pack a picnic, lay on the rocks and chill or hike through nature. It's scenic, breath taking and free. I love Belle Isle!
South of the James Farmer's Market! SATURDAYS
Fresh, hot doughnuts (and RVA love doughnuts!), fresh local produce and people watching
Winter Hours (November - April): 9 am - 12 pm
Summer Hours (May – October): 8 am – 12 pm
https://www.growrva.com/soj
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Forest Hill Park
4021 Forest Hill AveSouth of the James Farmer's Market! SATURDAYS
Fresh, hot doughnuts (and RVA love doughnuts!), fresh local produce and people watching
Winter Hours (November - April): 9 am - 12 pm
Summer Hours (May – October): 8 am – 12 pm
https://www.growrva.com/soj
Arts & Culture
This is our most popular museum but if you are really into art, visit the Arts District in Richmond! Loads of galleries within a few blocks and anchored by the ICA on the edge of VCU at Belvidere Blvd. We have a host of historic museums here in Richmond! Be sure to visit a few before you leave
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdThis is our most popular museum but if you are really into art, visit the Arts District in Richmond! Loads of galleries within a few blocks and anchored by the ICA on the edge of VCU at Belvidere Blvd. We have a host of historic museums here in Richmond! Be sure to visit a few before you leave
https://www.vaholocaust.org/
Admission:
The Museum is free and open to the public.
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 9:00am–5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 11:00am–5:00pm
Location and Parking
2000 E. Cary Street Richmond, VA 23223 (Located in Richmond's historic Shockoe Bottom)
The Museum offers free off street parking directly across from the Museum on Cary Street.
The museum does provide parking for school/tour buses. Large passenger vehicles are asked to park in our lower (Dock St) lot, behind the Flood Wall. This lot is accessed from 21st Street, south of Cary.
Holidays:
The museum is closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Easter, First Day of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve
VHM closes at 1PM the day before Thanksgiving.
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Virginia Holocaust Museum
2000 E Cary Sthttps://www.vaholocaust.org/
Admission:
The Museum is free and open to the public.
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 9:00am–5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 11:00am–5:00pm
Location and Parking
2000 E. Cary Street Richmond, VA 23223 (Located in Richmond's historic Shockoe Bottom)
The Museum offers free off street parking directly across from the Museum on Cary Street.
The museum does provide parking for school/tour buses. Large passenger vehicles are asked to park in our lower (Dock St) lot, behind the Flood Wall. This lot is accessed from 21st Street, south of Cary.
Holidays:
The museum is closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Easter, First Day of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve
VHM closes at 1PM the day before Thanksgiving.
It's a great museum to learn more about African American history. Take the Chamberlayne Road exit and it's less than a minute drive away.
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Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia
122 W Leigh StIt's a great museum to learn more about African American history. Take the Chamberlayne Road exit and it's less than a minute drive away.
Why not? It's a fun, little museum in a cute, tiny house based on the life of Edgar Allen Poe.
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Poe Múzeum
1914 E Main StWhy not? It's a fun, little museum in a cute, tiny house based on the life of Edgar Allen Poe.
Essentials
There are several grocery stores within a few miles of our home: Publix (with Starbucks), Kroger, Walmart and Lidl. Dollar Tree, Dollar General, CVS & Walgreen's are also closeby. Plenty of good shopping and restaurants at White Oak Village including a Target (with Starbucks) and an additional freestanding drive-thru Starbucks, I guess because we really need 3 Starbucks within 1/10 of a mile of each other. And several gas stations (Wawa, Sunoco, Exxon & 7-Eleven) are close by as well.
Walmart Supercenter
900 Walmart WayLocated at Nine Mile Road near Laburnum.
Lidl
5110 S Laburnum AveKroger
1601 Willow Lawn DrPublix Super Market at White Oak Village
4591 S Laburnum AveFresh, locally grown, and very vegan friendly! Located on the outskirts of Carytown.
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Ellwood Thompson's
4 N Thompson StFresh, locally grown, and very vegan friendly! Located on the outskirts of Carytown.
Entertainment & Activities
It's the coolest, nicest bowling alley I've ever experienced and the food and beverages are definitely not your everyday bowling alley food and beer!
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River City Roll
939 Myers StIt's the coolest, nicest bowling alley I've ever experienced and the food and beverages are definitely not your everyday bowling alley food and beer!
It's the closest movie theatre to our home. It's clean, comfortable and it has a bar.
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Movieland at Boulevard Square
1301 N Arthur Ashe BlvdIt's the closest movie theatre to our home. It's clean, comfortable and it has a bar.
The best amusement park, particularly during the summer as there is much shade!
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens BlvdThe best amusement park, particularly during the summer as there is much shade!
Kijutós játékok - Richmond
9101 Midlothian TurnpikeA real escape room! Great experience - something different and new.
Drinks & Nightlife
The view from our rooftop bars (Quirk, Kabana, The Graduate and The Hof are amazing! I love Quirk Rooftop because the food is great, too!
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Quirk Hotel
201 W Broad StThe view from our rooftop bars (Quirk, Kabana, The Graduate and The Hof are amazing! I love Quirk Rooftop because the food is great, too!
If you like beer (and cider), it's a walking neighborhood of breweries! I recommend taking a Lyft. :) And check out Boulevard Burgers & Fries while you are in the area.
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Scott's Addition Historic District
If you like beer (and cider), it's a walking neighborhood of breweries! I recommend taking a Lyft. :) And check out Boulevard Burgers & Fries while you are in the area.
Food Scene
Richmond is a foodie's paradise! Here is a list of our favorite local eateries
Great southern comfort food! The catfish is to live for. Cute and comfy interiors and you must try a piece of cake before you leave. :)
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Mama J's Kitchen
415 N 1st StGreat southern comfort food! The catfish is to live for. Cute and comfy interiors and you must try a piece of cake before you leave. :)
Organic, healthy, delicious food with legit vegan options!
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The Daily Kitchen & Bar
2934 W Cary StOrganic, healthy, delicious food with legit vegan options!
Bottoms Up Pizza
1700 Dock StDelicious, unique pizza combinations!
If you want a "NY slice" this is the closest you are going to get in RVA!
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Belmont Pizzeria
602 N Belmont AveIf you want a "NY slice" this is the closest you are going to get in RVA!
Because Shane created the "Southern Roll" - an egg roll filled with fried chicken, cabbage, collards to dip in the sweetest most compatible sauce imaginable. Shane Roberts Thomas is a local celebrity chef, featured on Chopped , 24 hours to Hell & Back, NBC 12 Tasty Tuesday & Real Housewives of Potomac. And you may recognize a familiar face as this is where visiting celebrities like to dine. #southernrolladdict.
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Southern Kitchen
541 N 2nd StBecause Shane created the "Southern Roll" - an egg roll filled with fried chicken, cabbage, collards to dip in the sweetest most compatible sauce imaginable. Shane Roberts Thomas is a local celebrity chef, featured on Chopped , 24 hours to Hell & Back, NBC 12 Tasty Tuesday & Real Housewives of Potomac. And you may recognize a familiar face as this is where visiting celebrities like to dine. #southernrolladdict.
Fantastic burgers! https://carytownburgers.com/menu/
Three locations: Carytown, Lakeside and Short Pump
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Carytown Burgers & Fries
3449 W Cary StFantastic burgers! https://carytownburgers.com/menu/
Three locations: Carytown, Lakeside and Short Pump
One of my favorite local French restaurants! Great affordable lunch menu with large servings! The are open for dinner, but the best value is lunch.
https://cancanbrasserie.com/lunch/
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Can Can Brasserie
3120 W Cary StOne of my favorite local French restaurants! Great affordable lunch menu with large servings! The are open for dinner, but the best value is lunch.
https://cancanbrasserie.com/lunch/
Fantastic authentic Cuban dishes located in The Fan District:
1601 Park Ave., Richmond, VA 23220
M–Th 9a–9:30p
F–Sa 9a–10p
Su 9a–8p
Menu: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53d0180ee4b07647985e10d4/t/5408ff17e4b0371c2119fb87/1409875735429/kubamenu.pdf
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Kuba Kuba
1601 Park AveFantastic authentic Cuban dishes located in The Fan District:
1601 Park Ave., Richmond, VA 23220
M–Th 9a–9:30p
F–Sa 9a–10p
Su 9a–8p
Menu: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53d0180ee4b07647985e10d4/t/5408ff17e4b0371c2119fb87/1409875735429/kubamenu.pdf
This Jewish deli is a RVA staple! I don't know how they make their French fries so good, but I promise you they are the best in Richmond. And they make a phenomenal Reuben!
Daily 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Closes at 3:00 PM on Sundays
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Perly's
111 E Grace StThis Jewish deli is a RVA staple! I don't know how they make their French fries so good, but I promise you they are the best in Richmond. And they make a phenomenal Reuben!
Daily 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Closes at 3:00 PM on Sundays
Lillie Pearl
Have you ever had short rib egg rolls? Wow!
The menu is extensive and the food is incredible! Every dish. Awesome brunch, too!
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Liberty Public House
418a N 25th StThe menu is extensive and the food is incredible! Every dish. Awesome brunch, too!
Now called Buttermilk & Honey. All I can say is Popeye's Fried Chicken Sandwich, move over! This RVA local here...omg! Voted the Best Chicken Sandwich in America by Restaurant Hospitality. There are so many chicken sandwich combinations to enjoy. Three locations: E. Grace Street, Short Pump and Hull Street.
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Pop's Market on Grace
415 E Grace StNow called Buttermilk & Honey. All I can say is Popeye's Fried Chicken Sandwich, move over! This RVA local here...omg! Voted the Best Chicken Sandwich in America by Restaurant Hospitality. There are so many chicken sandwich combinations to enjoy. Three locations: E. Grace Street, Short Pump and Hull Street.
If you enjoy Indian cuisine, this is your place! It's a new addition to RVA with great reviews.
Kismet Modern Indian RVA
If you enjoy Indian cuisine, this is your place! It's a new addition to RVA with great reviews.
Do you enjoy a great steak? I have one for you! Chef Mike Lindsey strikes again! Lillie Pearl, Buttermilk & Honey, Jubilee and now this local culinary genius is making one of the best steak in RVA. Great food, cocktails, wine and hospitality in a fun and modern atmosphere in Jackson Ward.
ML Steak Modern Chophouse
Do you enjoy a great steak? I have one for you! Chef Mike Lindsey strikes again! Lillie Pearl, Buttermilk & Honey, Jubilee and now this local culinary genius is making one of the best steak in RVA. Great food, cocktails, wine and hospitality in a fun and modern atmosphere in Jackson Ward.
Sightseeing
Fun things to see while you are here because these attractions are nowhere else.
It's one of two National Historic Landmark districts in Richmond. The architecture is stunning, the homes are grandiose and it's a great tree lined street to walk and photograph. The statues of confederate soldiers were removed, but anchored on the west a statue of tennis great, Arthur Ashe still stands. It looks a bit different without the confederate statues but they've added some creative art in those open spaces. While you are in the area, venture over to the VMFA to see our latest statue, 'Rumors of War'. It's such a dynamic piece of art at the same scale and intensity that the others were on Monument Avenue before removal.
Monument Avenue
Monument AvenueIt's one of two National Historic Landmark districts in Richmond. The architecture is stunning, the homes are grandiose and it's a great tree lined street to walk and photograph. The statues of confederate soldiers were removed, but anchored on the west a statue of tennis great, Arthur Ashe still stands. It looks a bit different without the confederate statues but they've added some creative art in those open spaces. While you are in the area, venture over to the VMFA to see our latest statue, 'Rumors of War'. It's such a dynamic piece of art at the same scale and intensity that the others were on Monument Avenue before removal.
It's one of two National Historic Landmark districts in RVA! At the turn of the century, it was one of the nations most thriving black business communities. Absolutely beautiful architecture - lots of three & four story homes with cast iron porches. There has been much revitalization to Jackson Ward over the years and it is a hub for new restaurants and businesses.
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Jackson Ward
It's one of two National Historic Landmark districts in RVA! At the turn of the century, it was one of the nations most thriving black business communities. Absolutely beautiful architecture - lots of three & four story homes with cast iron porches. There has been much revitalization to Jackson Ward over the years and it is a hub for new restaurants and businesses.