Best Things to Do in Richmond
Just like its slogan reads: Virginia is for Lovers, of history, that is. And like other major cities in the commonwealth, Richmond boasts some impressive American Revolution sites (like St. John's Episcopal Church) and an extensive chronicle of Civil War memorabilia (found in The Museum of the Confederacy or the Virginia Historical Society). There's also a good selection of activities for nature lovers, fine arts lovers, literature lovers and more. Get the picture? We're not done -- one of the best aspects of traveling to Richmond is how well the city also appeals to lovers of a good deal -- many top sites are free to the public or cost less than $10 to enter.
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Why go: Maymont used to be the sprawling home of wealthy Richmond residents Major James H. and ... read more»
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Why go: Most visitors are impressed with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), comparing its collections ... read more»
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Why go: A TripAdvisor traveler says, "The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a breath of fresh air ... read more»
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Why go: Travelers are generally pleased with this 400-acre water and theme park, and they particularly praise ... read more»
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Why go: Located in Richmond's Museum District, the Virginia Historical Society boasts an exhaustive collection of ... read more»
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Why go: This capitol building's big claim to fame is that it was partially designed by ... read more»
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Why go: Locals and frequent visitors agree that the city's hippest shops and restaurants converge in ... read more»
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Why go: Most tourists don't visit St. John's for liturgical reasons, but rather historical ones ... read more»
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Why go: Frommer's calls the Museum of the Confederacy a "required stop for Civil War buffs ... read more»
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Why go: This museum on Main Street (located just outside the town's aptly named "Museum District ... read more»
