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Richmond
At The Center Of It All
For more than 400 years, the Richmond
Region has been at the center of it all.
Richmond is a historical and cultural
treasure, a world-renowned culinary
destination, a craft beer mecca and an
outdoor paradise.
As the only urban setting with Class III
and IV rapids, Richmond offers James River
rafting trips ranging from wild to mild. Come
float along the river, keeping an eye peeled
for native deer, blue herons, ospreys and bald
eagles. Explore our rich history while riding
your bike along the Virginia Capital Trail. Get
your thrill on with whitewater rafting, kayaking
and canoeing trips—all against the backdrop
of Richmond’s city skyline. If thrill rides are
more your style, an exhilarating day at Kings
Dominion is a must.
The Richmond Region has museums for
lovers of art, architecture, history and culture.
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is a
world-class museum that houses a remarkable
permanent collection of 33,000 works of art
from almost every major world culture. The
Valentine tells the unique story of Richmond
through the eyes of its citizens. Literary giant
Edgar Allan Poe’s spirit lives on through
extensive artifacts and archives, and the everpopular
Unhappy Hours at the Poe Museum.
Explore The Civil War through Union,
Confederate and African-American perspectives
at the American Civil War Museum and White
House of the Confederacy. The Black History
Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia serves
as a resource on the many facets of Black history
through exhibitions, discussions and celebrations.
Explore the Region’s antebellum architecture.
See where Patrick Henry proclaimed, “Give me
liberty or give me death.” Visit the scenic Lewis
Ginter Botanical Garden, which USA Today
named as one of the Best Public Gardens in the
U.S. Stroll the picturesque grounds of Maymont,
a historic estate with glorious gardens, a nature
center, children’s farm and a Victorian mansion
that gets all gussied up for the holidays. The
VMFA Sculpture Garden features Dale Chihuly’s
“Red Reeds” and offers the perfect green space
for kids, dogs and even yoga.
The music scene in Richmond is hot, and the
region hosts local and national musical acts yearround.
Whether you enjoy intimate acoustic
performances, laid back outdoor concerts or
rockin’ shows in sold-out theatres, we’ve got
something to fit your taste.
Savor the flavors of more than 900 area
restaurants, from down-home southern barbecue
and uptown haute cuisine to savory pies and
mom-and-pop eateries cherished by locals.
We’ve got 23 craft breweries (with more on the
way!), award-winning wineries and homegrown
start-ups, plus murals and street art that brighten
up our buildings and walls.
With lively neighborhoods and a vibrant
restaurant scene, Richmond is perfect for a
quick break or an extended getaway. Come see
us and find out why we’re a Travel + Leisure
Top Destination and a National Geographic best
place to travel for food.
Editorial and Images supplied by Richmond Region Tourism.
For more information go to VisitRichmondVA.com
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