Richmond, Virginia 101

Virginia as some say is the gateway to the South. There is so much to offer, which is why our slogan is "Virginia is for Lovers". It means something to everyone who lives here or visits here, it can mean love for our mountains, beaches, history, theme parks, vibrant cities, outdoor activities, or our hospitality. Love is at the heart of every Virginia vacation.
Richmond, Virginia the state capitol is a very popular tourist destination. While it hosts several historical aspects it also features a lot of entertaining characteristics for families with and without children. I have lived in Midlothian, Virginia my whole life; Midlothian is a suburb of Richmond so I have been able to experience most of Richmond’s attractions. One much known area in Richmond is the James River, it runs through the heart of Richmond. April through November you can take historically narrated canal cruises along the James River. Also during the spring and summer seasons you can park at Pony Pastures, or Belle Isle and walk out onto the large boulders in the river and where you can relax on the rocks, canoe, kayak, sunbath or go take a nice dip in the water.

Richmond hosts many museums such as the Black History Museum, Virginia Holocaust Museum, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and the Edgar Allen Poe Museum. The Virginia Museum of fine arts is an excellent place to visit it displays African, American, Modern and Contemporary and many other collections. It hosts adult lectures and other classes for adults and children.
Richmond offers other several interesting places to visit such as:
• Agecroft Hall
• Confederate War Memorial Chapel
• Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens

• The Science Museum of Virginia

• Hanover Tavern
• St. Johns Church
• Maymont Park

Hollywood Cemetery
• Virginia Capitol building
• Metro Richmond Zoo
• The River District
• The shops of Carytown
• White House of the Confederacy
• Virginia Commonwealth University
• University of Richmond
• The Landmark Theatre
• The Byrd Theatre


Richmond also offers wonderful companies, festivals, nightlife and restaurants.

• The Richmond Symphony
• The Richmond Ballet
• Theatre IV
• The Greek Festival
• The Food and Wine Festival
• Italian Street Festival
• The Watermelon Festival

• The National
• Delux
• Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar

• Bella Italia
• Azzuro Restaurant
• Can Can Brasserie

• Nile Ethiopian Restaurant Café
• Carytown Burgers and Fries
• The Galexy Diner

Richmond has tons to offer I have visited many of the places listed above and enjoy visiting them every time. Although I have just listen popular attractions Richmond holds much more and if you visit you’ll be able to discover them just by walking down Cary street or Monumental Avenue. So if you’re looking for one amazing place to visit Richmond is one perfect place to start your Virginia vacation.