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Overview

Richmond has woken up from a very long nap – and we like it. The capital of the commonwealth of Virginia since 1780, and the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War, it's long been an old-fashioned city clinging too tightly to its Southern roots. But an influx of new and creative young residents is energizing and modernizing the community.

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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Richmond

Richmond is a cultured city, and this splendid art museum is the cornerstone of the local arts scene. Highlights of its eclectic, world-class collection…

Poe Museum

Richmond

Contains the world's largest collection of manuscripts and memorabilia of poet and horror-writer Edgar Allan Poe, who lived and worked in Richmond…

Virginia State Capitol

Richmond

Designed by Thomas Jefferson, the capitol building was completed in 1788 and houses the oldest legislative body in the Western Hemisphere – the Virginia…

Monument Avenue

Richmond

Famous southerners including JEB Stuart, Robert E Lee, Matthew Fontaine Maury, Jefferson Davis and Stonewall Jackson are memorialized in statue form along…

Richmond National Battlefield Park

Richmond

The dozen Civil War sites and four visitor centers that comprise this park can be visited on an 80-mile driving tour around Richmond. The best place to…

Cold Harbor Battlefield

Richmond

By 1864, Union general Ulysses Grant was ready to take the battle into Virginia. His subsequent invasion, dubbed the Overland (or Wilderness) Campaign,…

Hollywood Cemetery

Richmond

Perched above the James River rapids, this tranquil cemetery contains the gravesites of two US presidents (James Monroe and John Tyler), the only…

White House of the Confederacy

Richmond

This 1818 building was the executive mansion of the Confederacy between 1861 and 1865, and the wartime home of its president, Jefferson Davis. Guided 45…

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Best Things to Do

Whether you’re in the mood for outdoor adventures, eclectic art or creative cuisine, Richmond has something to do for every type of traveler.

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Best Time to Visit

From the bloom-filled springtime and sultry Southern summers to the vibrant fall and white winters, there’s never a bad season to visit Richmond, Virginia.

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Transportation

When it comes to getting around Richmond, Virginia, cars are the preferred mode of transportation, but they’re not the only way to navigate the city.

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Free Things to Do

You don’t need to splurge to have a good time in Richmond, Virginia. In fact, many of this capital city’s top events and attractions are free.

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Best Neighborhoods

Richmond is a city of vibrant neighborhoods that are steeped in history and now famous for food, murals and outdoors activities on the James River.

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The top 10 day trips from Richmond, VA

Dec 16, 2024 • 10 min read

Whether you’re craving a coastal escape, hiking in the mountains or vineyard-hopping, Richmond is the perfect starting point for a range of day trips.