YOUR GUIDE TO RICHMOND

A Travel + Leisure “Best Destination,” Richmond welcomes visitors with world-class dining, outdoor adventure and more than 400 years of authentic history.

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The James River and James River Park System includes more than 550 acres of shoreline and islands. Rocks, rapids, meadows and forests make for an area of unspoiled natural beauty — a little bit of wilderness in the heart of the city. Art and history lovers will want to visit

the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Black History Museum, The American Civil War Museum, and the Valentine. 

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Our historic neighborhoods, thriving restaurant, cocktail, and craft beer scene, and abundant recreational opportunities make Richmond the perfect choice to visit for the Stonewall National Tournament.

Our RECREATION

In Richmond the James River rules, with rafting, whitewater kayaking, swimming, tubing and abundant places to soak up the sun. A system of trails on both sides of the river is perfect for a hike or a bike ride. Richmond also has numerous parks, climbing walls, historic trails and plenty of other opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

Our favorite place to...

• lounge about + soak up sun - Belle Isle

• get lost in the woods - James River Park System

• take in the views -  Potterfield Bridge

• run, walk, bike, etc - Virginia Capital Trail

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Our food + drink 

Departures magazine called Richmond “The Next Great American Food City” with restaurants that are "changing the game by mixing down-home flavors with cuisine inspired by the state's varying coastal and farm regions.” Before dinner, take a ride on over 20 miles of trails within city limits, ride a kayak on class IV urban rapids or zip line at the zoo.

Our favorite place to...

• wander until a restaurant catches your eye - Carytown

• find a locally brewed beverage - Scott's Addition

• dine in high style - Shockoe Slip/Shockoe Bottom

• enjoy a rooftop view - Quirk or The Graduate

Our CULTURE

From one of the finest art museums in the country to the longest continuously-operating professional theatre in the entire mid-Atlantic producing works relevant to the LGBTQ+ experience, Richmond's array of cultural attractions is second to none.

Our favorite place to...

• experience live theater - Richmond Triangle Players

• enjoy world-famous art - Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

• learn about black history - The Black History Museum

• soak in the avant-garde - TheaterLAB

• embrace LGBTQIA art - Iridian Gallery at Diversity Richmond