Richmond
Top Places to Visit
Edgar Allan Poe Museum
Edgar Allan Poe Museum, 11 North 18th Street, [14].
Monument Avenue
Monument Avenue This grand avenue stretches from downtown Richmond at Lombardy St out into Henrico's West End at Horsepen Dr. Along the avenue in the city are ... more
Maymont Park
Maymont Park. A wealthy landowner donated his estate to the city, and Richmond turned it into one of the most beautiful urban parks in the nation. Fountains, ... more
State Capitol
State Capitol, Bank St. The structure was designed by Thomas Jefferson and is is the current home of the Virginia General Assembly. From 1861-1865 it also ... more
Egyptian Building
Egyptian Building, East Broad Street. This was the first building and home of the Medical College of Virginia, which now surrounds the structure.
Top Places to Eat
Strawberry Street Cafe
Strawberry Street Cafe, 421 N. Strawberry St., [28]. Wonderful.
Harrison St. Coffee Shop
Harrison St. Coffee Shop 402 N. Harrison St., located in "The Fan". A good place to get fair trade coffee, and vegan sandwiches.
Sidewalk Cafe,
Sidewalk Cafe, 2101 West Main Street just east of the Boulevard, 804-358-0645. Serves the best food in Richmond at a very reasonable price. The menu has a great... more
Cary Street Cafe
Cary Street Cafe 2631 West Cary Street, Carytown [19] A self-described "hippie bar" in the heart of Carytown, the Cary Street Cafe features local and touring ... more
Capital Ale House
Capital Ale House, 623 East Main St., [33]. Over 40 beers on tap and over 200 beers available bottled. On Tuesdays, Capital Ale House does a special promotion ... more
Top Shopping Places
Halcyon Vintage Clothing
Rare vintage clothing items like boot-cut tuxedo pants, ruffly 70s shirts and neon tuxedo jackets are easy to find at Halcyon. From shabby chic to antique chic... more
Black Swan Books
Tucked away in a corner of Richmond's historic Fan district, Black Swan carries hundreds of used and rare books. The shelves are full, but not cluttered, and ... more
Hilltop Mall
Hilltop Mall is a typical American mall with a variety of shopping opportunities. It offers two major departments, Macy's and Sears, plus dozens of smaller ... more
Top Places for Nightlife
Rare Olde Times Irish Pub
Phone: ☎ (804) 750-1346
Rare Olde Times Irish Pub, 10602 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23229, ☎ (804) 750-1346, [40]. Having a long tradition as a centerpiece in people's lives, ... more
Cary St. Cafe
Cary St. Cafe [37],"Bohemian cafe, with the tunes to match"... a dirty hippy bar.
Have A Nice Day Cafe
Have A Nice Day Cafe, Nice atmosphere, but only for those 21 and older. bros everywhere.
Capital Ale House
Capital Ale House, 623 East Main St., [38]. Over 40 beers on tap, over 200 different beers bottled. Has a game room that is available to patrons 21 and over. ...
Mulligan's The Fan
Primarily a sports bar, Mulligan's is by far the best place in Richmond to catch any sporting event live in telecast. The bar is well-equipped with multiple ... more
Top Activity Places
Gallery 5
Gallery 5 200 West Marshall Street, Downtown [20] Art gallery and performing arts center that hosts touring and local indie rock.
Hat Factory
Hat Factory 140 Virginia Street, Shockoe Bottom [21] Located in a converted factory building, hosts national, regional and local rock acts.
The National
The National 708 East Broad Street, Downtown [22] One of the newest venues on the scene, The National filled the much-needed absence of a large club venue in ... more
Comedysportz
This improvisational comedy troupe offers interactive fun in a competitive format. The cast invites the audience to offer critiques, suggestions and skit themes... more
Strange Matter
Strange Matter 929 West Grace Street, The Fan [24] 300 capacity dive bar venue that has had much history in the RVA music scene. Formely known as Twisters, 929 ... more
The Camel
The Camel 1621 West Broad Street, The Fan [16] Hosts Jazz, jam, indie acts.