Short Pump is where ALL the shopping happens. Start at Short Pump Town Center for retail therapy, then ride the carousel like a kid again. Bowl America offers cosmic bowling and arcade games, while Glowgolf turns mini-golf into a neon adventure. For some grown-up giggles, head to the Funny Bone Comedy Club for dinner and stand-up. And since you’re visiting in the start of summer, don’t miss the outdoor concerts at Short Pump Park—picnic blanket, lawn games, and dance moves highly encouraged.
Ashland is the kind of town that waves at you from the porch and invites you in for sweet tea. You can watch trains roll by from a cozy café downtown, or take a selfie with the giant Secretariat statue (yes, the legendary racehorse!). Stroll the Fall Line Trail, hunt for treasures in quirky local shops, or catch a live show at the historic Ashland Theatre. If you’re feeling bold, join a haunted history tour and meet the town’s ghostly residents. Bonus points if you line dance at Huddle Up Sports Bar—boots optional, fun guaranteed.
Richmond is where cobblestone charm meets rooftop cocktails. Explore the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (free admission!), paddle the James River, or hop on an RVA Trolley for a quirky city tour. Foodies, rejoice—Scott’s Addition is packed with breweries, cideries, and bites that’ll make your taste buds dance. Catch a Flying Squirrels baseball game (yes, that’s a real team), or take a ghost tour through Church Hill if you’re brave. And if you hear music drifting from Brown’s Island, follow it—you might just stumble into a riverside concert.