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Pro
Many historic sites within a small area.
Con
Loss of historical buildings, suburban growth, humid summers!
In a nutshell
A welcoming southern city that remembers its roots
10 Reviews The narrated canal cruise offers a good synopsis of Richmond's colorful history. Along the way, you'll see not just the canal but also part of the James River (the navigable part) and the old Tobacco Row. Maybe, if you're observant, you'll even get to see some local wildlife. Tours run every...
War Between the States (Civil War)
51 Reviews thomas "stonewall" jackson was a famous confederate general during the civil war. general jackson served under general robert e. lee in the army of northern virginia. general jackson is best known for his confederate victory in the first battle of bull run. general thomas jackson is buried in...
8 Reviews and 281 Opinions the jefferson hotel was built in 1895 by tobacco tycoon lewis ginter. ginter hired the famous...
3 Reviews and 193 Opinions Stayed @ Omni Richmond 10/30/10 to 11/1/10 for a wedding. The room was nice but way too noisy. The...
6 Reviews I stopped in to the Tobacco Company on a trip through Richmond several years ago. I was very impressed by the huge, four-story building with its great open floor plan and balconies on top of balconies. Originally an abandoned warehouse, this is now one of the cornerstones of the city's downtown...
3 Reviews Ipanema Grill has a certain Brazilian atmosphere, a mural of a Rio de Janeiro cityscape, but it is not overdone. Like the Churrascaria Galope in Petrópolis, Brazil, it is a continuous service (rodizio) restaurant. For one set price you can choose any or all of the offered side dishes and a huge...
3 Reviews Until recently, prevailing flood waters made restoration of this historic district difficult. The completion of a multi-million dollar flood wall has spurred dramatic redevelopment of this charming neighborhood. Now one of Richmond's hottest night spots, Shockoe Bottom features some of the area's...
2 Reviews John from Atlanta and I'm looking for the 4 ladys that gave me a ride to my hotel Friday at closing time 12/15/06. Please email me at atl1john@yahoo.com Don't count on any help from the club finding a cab. I was stuck there and 4 very nice ladys gave me a ride to my hotel, I was visiting from...
4 Reviews AROUND The only economic way to get around Richmond without a car is to use public buses run by GRTC (Greater Richmond Transit Company). Keep in mind that, like in most American cities, the buses don't reach many suburbs. They operate from 5.00 am to 1.00 am: daily in the City of Richmond and...
3 Reviews Amtrak may be a little slower than flying, but in "the new normal", you might actually get to and from the northeast FASTER door to door. Staples Mill Station has a fairly large waiting room with lots of uncomfortable seats, loos, and a canteen- certainly no Union or 30th Street Station. The train...
7 Reviews I eat Springrolls there everyweek. there great and so is all the other ready to eat food and fruits and veggies. I have occasionally eaten fish. i have made my own Tom Kha from their fresh ingredients. I have made my own spring rolls and my sisters family has too. I used to often drink thier asian...
3 Reviews Carytown is definitely the home to the ecclectic shoppers of Richmond. This is the only part of town where you can find stores dedicated to the care and feeding of your dogs, right next door to the maternity clothing shops and a couple doors down from the mystic art shop where you can buy all the...
8 Reviews The last weekend every October, the Richmond Highland Games and Celtic Festival (or the Scottish Games, as they are more commonly called) takes place at the State Fairgrounds. Tickets run for $15 in advance, $19 at the door, and $28 for a weekend pass. My mama, daddy, and brother attended this event...
11 Reviews The Stars and bars flag of the Confederacy was similar to the Stars and Stripes flag of the Union. Thus, the commanders had problems to distinguish their troops from those of the enemy. That's why the different flag was adopted. Thus, it became the most well-known of the Confederate flags: the two...
10 Reviews Well there is great things about it, Crime,Violence,Gangs and Etc isn't.So please beware,It isn't to friendly there.Watch the news so many times,Just to much to handle in richmond,so many crazy people and they don't care what happens to them. :( would love to say something good about richmond but...
5 Reviews If you happen to be walking on Broad Street in the downtown area, you will see alot of people standing by their selves . When you walk by them, don't be suprised if they say hello as if they know you. If you happen to ignore these bums and not say a quick" hello how are you " then be prepared to get...
1 Review I understand ban on photography put because of serious security reasons (like in some military objects, although... in times of spy satellites...) or because of someones' privacy. But I can't understand the ban put inside the White House of the Confederacy which is open to the public and displays...
3 Reviews Take as many films as you can or as large memory card as you can - Richmond offers a lot for photography lovers :-). For pictures at night and/or bad light (weather) and esp. pictures inside Jefferson Hotel (on my picture) take a tripod.
1 Review Off the beaten path a bit from downtown Richmond, but within walking distance of the Virginia State Capital, is an area of Richmond known as Shockoe Bottom. This area of Richmond is known as one of the oldest neighborhoods in Richmond, and most of this land was owned by Colonel William Mayo in the...
Richmond International Raceway
5 Reviews Most of the other tips mention the two NASCAR races that happen at RIR in late Spring and late Summer (usually May and September). However, the BEST RACING AT RIR happens in June!!! If you've never seen the Indy Racing League, then you are in for a treat! This North-American open-wheel series might...
8 Reviews The Fan, centred on Monument Avenue, is named for the fanning street pattern in which the neighborhood was built upon. The neighbourhood has several small parks and playgrounds that have been placed in odd shaped triangle lots created by the street grid. One of the neighbourhood's most famed...
6 Reviews Another good vantage point is the observation deck of the new (in Richmond terms) City Hall. Since 11 September 2001, you sign in on the ground floor and then take the lift up to the 17th floor observation deck. As you can see on enlarging the 6-frame photo, on a clear day, you can get a good view...
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Revolutionary and Civil War History - I've been living in Richmond since 1997 having moved here from southern California. It is a nice sized city with about 200,000 in the city proper and about 600,000 additional folks spread out over...
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Q: I have a scheduled 7 hour layover at the Staples Mill Rd Amtrak station in December. Can anyone suggest something to see or do...
A: It's a dead area if you do not have a auto and downtown is five miles away. You are in the suburbs and the major street there is wide and long to other burbs. Sorry, 7...
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After writing up my excellent adventures around the world, I am finally writing up Richmond. This page encompasses not only the city of Richmond, but some surrounding areas including Highland Springs...
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PAGE DEDICATED TO NAT (b1bob on VT)
Richmond was the first city I visited during my second U.S. trip. My friend Nat Atkins, also known as b1bob, invited me to his hometown and gave me a great tour of the place. I found Richmond to be a...
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the area around present day richmond was originally inhabited by the powhatan native american tribe. in 1673 william byrd I was granted lands on the james river and built a fort near present day...
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Revolutionary and Civil War History
I've been living in Richmond since 1997 having moved here from southern California. It is a nice sized city with about 200,000 in the city proper and about 600,000 additional folks spread out over...
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Richmond (A city of diverse history)
Richmond is a city with a long history, and a diverse background. Richmond was once the capital of the Confederacy, and was also once described as a 2nd Harlem. A drive thru downtown Richmond will...
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