Sightseeing
Beautiful historic structure open for tours or just a picnic on the lawn.
70 locals recommend
Virginia State Capitol
1000 Bank StBeautiful historic structure open for tours or just a picnic on the lawn.
Common festival sight and great for jogging. Beautiful overlook of the James River.
129 locals recommend
Brown's Island
South 7th StreetCommon festival sight and great for jogging. Beautiful overlook of the James River.
Beautiful Park grounds. The Japanese gardens are a must see and you can also tour the Dorsey mansion.
259 locals recommend
Maymont
1700 Hampton StBeautiful Park grounds. The Japanese gardens are a must see and you can also tour the Dorsey mansion.
This is the hangout spot for all of the college students when it gets warm outside. Great outdoorsy spot.
276 locals recommend
Belle Isle
1 Belle IsleThis is the hangout spot for all of the college students when it gets warm outside. Great outdoorsy spot.
Arts & Culture
Museum, kid friendly and hosts a series of excellent special exhibits.
494 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdMuseum, kid friendly and hosts a series of excellent special exhibits.
Science Museum of Virginia
2500 W Broad StAnother great museum to visit.
Everything Else
Just a few blocks away for any prospective medical students or health care associate visitors to Richmond
10 locals recommend
VCU Medical Center Gateway Building
1200 E Marshall StJust a few blocks away for any prospective medical students or health care associate visitors to Richmond
Great visiting spot for prospective students. The VCU bus stop is about two blocks away from me. (8th and Main)
44 locals recommend
Virginia Commonwealth University
907 Floyd AveGreat visiting spot for prospective students. The VCU bus stop is about two blocks away from me. (8th and Main)
Drinks & Nightlife
Strangeways Brewing
2277A Dabney RdGreat new high quality brewery for any craft beverage lover.
Great selection of beer with the woody dim lit Irish feel. Outdoor seating too!
30 locals recommend
Siné Irish Pub
1327 E Cary StGreat selection of beer with the woody dim lit Irish feel. Outdoor seating too!
Huge selection of beer and great happy hour snacks. Darts and pool downstairs.
29 locals recommend
Capital Ale House
619 E Main StHuge selection of beer and great happy hour snacks. Darts and pool downstairs.
Buffalo Wild Wings
7801 W Broad StIf you just want a few beers to watch the game.
Very hip spot rich with history and great beer! You would walk right by it if you didn't know it was there.
54 locals recommend
Patrick Henry's Pub & Grille
2300 E Broad StVery hip spot rich with history and great beer! You would walk right by it if you didn't know it was there.
Food Scene
Sefton Coffee Company
24 N 8th StMy favorite spot for Lattes and Cappuccinos. One open on weekdays.
More kid friendly coffee shop with a full food menu. Often the host of local acoustic musicians.
18 locals recommend
The Urban Farmhouse Market & Café (Shockoe Slip)
1217 E Cary StMore kid friendly coffee shop with a full food menu. Often the host of local acoustic musicians.
Sam Miller's
1210 E Cary StOyster lovers beware. You will leave happy and full.
The Hard Shell
1411 E Cary StGreat seafood options.
Bistro Bobette
1209 E Cary StUpscale French cuisine.
Entertainment & Activities
Children's Museum of Richmond
2626 W Broad StPerfect for kids with a lot of hands on exhibits.