Guidebook for Richmond
Everything Else
Maymont
1700 Hampton StGreat 100 acre park for picnics, walking, tours, relaxing, etc
If you like disc golf, check out this 18 hole course with some challenging pond holes.
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Bryan Park
If you like disc golf, check out this 18 hole course with some challenging pond holes.
Sightseeing
Belle Isle
1 Belle Isle1 Mile hiking loop that offers great views of the city
Fountain Lake
Close by and a nice lake to walk around
Shields Lake
Close by and a nice larger lake to walk around
Great for hiking, kayaking, biking, and swimming. A must do if you like the outdoors
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James River Park System
Unnamed RoadGreat for hiking, kayaking, biking, and swimming. A must do if you like the outdoors
Canal Walk
Canal WalkGreat to walk around and you can catch a boat tour from here
Need a morning stair workout? This is the place! Also offers good views of the city/river.
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Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin StNeed a morning stair workout? This is the place! Also offers good views of the city/river.
Nothing like a walk down monument ave to see the monuments and beautiful houses that line the street.
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Monument Avenue
Monument AvenueNothing like a walk down monument ave to see the monuments and beautiful houses that line the street.
An awesome day trip. Check out Colonial Williamsburg and historic Jamestowne. If you like shopping, don't miss the outlet stores on your way.
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Williamsburg
An awesome day trip. Check out Colonial Williamsburg and historic Jamestowne. If you like shopping, don't miss the outlet stores on your way.
A sprawling state park only 25 minutes away. They offer a water park, kayaking/canoeing, endless hiking, and more. One time a local ran 320 miles here non-stop!
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Državni park Pocahontas
10301 State Park RdA sprawling state park only 25 minutes away. They offer a water park, kayaking/canoeing, endless hiking, and more. One time a local ran 320 miles here non-stop!
Arts & Culture
Free museum with great art. Friday happy hours are classy, cheap, and a great time
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdFree museum with great art. Friday happy hours are classy, cheap, and a great time
Byrd Theater
2908 W Cary StYou can't beat the $1.99 movies in this historic theater.
Richmond Raceway
7433 Bell Creek RdLike fast cars? Catch a Nascar race here
Richmond has a professional soccer team. Catch the Richmond kickers in this stadium that's only a short walk away
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City Stadium
3201 Maplewood AveRichmond has a professional soccer team. Catch the Richmond kickers in this stadium that's only a short walk away
Historic warehouse converted to movie theater. Grab a beer and watch a first run on a rainy night.
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Movieland at Boulevard Square
1301 N Arthur Ashe BlvdHistoric warehouse converted to movie theater. Grab a beer and watch a first run on a rainy night.
The National
708 E Broad StGreat concerts weekly
Drinks & Nightlife
On a nice night you can't beat the views of the skyline from here and you can enjoy some local brews
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Legend Brewing Co
321 W 7th StOn a nice night you can't beat the views of the skyline from here and you can enjoy some local brews
Shopping
Historic shops, restaurants, bars, and entertainment. An absolute must see as it is mere steps away from the apartment.
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Carytown
Historic shops, restaurants, bars, and entertainment. An absolute must see as it is mere steps away from the apartment.
Rainy day? Or love shopping? Short pump town center is sure to bring you shopping bliss
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Short Pump Town Center
11800 West Broad StreetRainy day? Or love shopping? Short pump town center is sure to bring you shopping bliss
A bit more expensive than Short Pump TC but a very nice shopping place.
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Stony Point Fashion Park
9200 Stony Point PkwyA bit more expensive than Short Pump TC but a very nice shopping place.
Essentials
Kroger
1601 Willow Lawn DrMy go-to grocery store
Prefer local and organic? This is the grocery store for you!
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Ellwood Thompson's
4 N Thompson StPrefer local and organic? This is the grocery store for you!
The Fresh Market
10 N Nansemond StOn the classier side of grocery stores
Food Scene
My favorite place for a quick bit in Carytown. The owner servers up armenian food on homemade wraps. Excellent food!
Coriander
3125 W Cary StMy favorite place for a quick bit in Carytown. The owner servers up armenian food on homemade wraps. Excellent food!
Stuzzi
1 N Belmont AveBest pizza. Oh did I mention it's walking distance?