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October 16, 2021
Richmond, Virginia
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Claire & Henry

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We are so excited to share Richmond with all of you! We have put together a list of our favorite things to do Downtown and in the surrounding area.

Scott's Addition Historic District

Richmond, VA 23230

The Brewery District of Richmond! Full of breweries, food, and barcades!

Carytown

Richmond, VA 23221

Shopping, food, bars, & The Byrd Theatre! Our favorites: Citizen Burger, Home Sweet Home, Bev's Homemade Ice Cream

Brambly Park Winery

1708 Belleville Street, Richmond, VA 23230
, (804) 406-5611

Urban winery with live music, games and full service restaurant. We highly recommend!

Belle Isle

Richmond, VA

An island in the James River with trails, river access, and views of the Richmond skyline. The island served as a prison for Union soldiers during the American Civil War.

Libby Hill Park

2801 East Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23223
, (804) 646-0036

Where we got engaged! Libby Hill has an amazing view of the city and the James River. It is surrounded by beautiful homes existing since 1796.

Hollywood Cemetery

412 South Cherry Street, Richmond, VA 23220
, (804) 648-8501

History nerds! United States Presidents, James Monroe and John Tyler, as well as the only Confederate States President, Jefferson Davis are buried here.

The Edgar Allan Poe Museum

1914 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23223
, (804) 648-5523

A museum dedicated to Edgar Allan Poe. Poe, originally born in Boston, moved to Richmond in his early life where he grew up with his foster family. The museum is the oldest house in Richmond.

St. John's Church

2401 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23223
, (804) 648-5015

Where Patrick Henry gave his 'Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death' speech.

White House of the Confederacy

1201 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA 23219
, (804) 649-1861

The White House of the Confederacy was the official residence of President Jefferson Davis during the Civil War. Join guided tours of the mansion and learn about this historically and culturally significant place.

Maymont

1700 Hampton Street, Richmond, VA 23220
, (804) 358-7166

Maymont is a 100-acre Victorian estate and public park in Richmond. It contains Maymont Mansion, now a historic house museum, an arboretum, formal gardens, a carriage collection, native wildlife exhibits, a nature center, and Children's Farm.

Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area

101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185
, (855) 771-3290

Part of the Historic Triangle of Virginia, also including Jamestown and Yorktown about 50 miles from Richmond. Walk through the living-history town and enjoy reenactments, food, and lots of history!

Food Recommendations

Richmond, VA

Lunch/Supper Wong Gonzalez Stella's Patrick Henry's Pub Poe's Pub The Roosevelt Liberty Public House The Hill Cafe Gelati Celeste Laura Lee's Legend Brewing Co. Sumo San Tazza Kitchen Fat Dragon LuLu's Julep's ZZQ Nate's Bagels Sabai Pizza & Beer of Richmond Bottoms Up Pizza Citizen Burger Beauvine Burger Concept The Sidewalk Cafe Little Nickel Casa Del Barco Millie's Diner

Bar Recommendations

Richmond, VA

Bars: Southern Railway Taphouse Sine The Tobacco Company River City Roll District 5 Breweries: The Veil Brewing Co. Ardent Craft Ales Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop Main Line Brewery Hardywood West Creek Stone Brewing Co. Triple Crossing Beer

Other Activities

Richmond, VA

-Blue Ridge Mountains/Blue Ridge Parkway: 100 miles from Richmond. We highly recommend a trip to the mountains while visiting during peak foliage! -Charlottesville, VA: 70 miles from Richmond -Washington D.C.: 100 miles from Richmond -Virginia Beach, VA: 100 miles from Richmond -Richmond Topgolf -James River kayaking -Virginia Capital Trail: 52-mile bike trail from Richmond to Williamsburg -Virginia Museum of Fine Arts -American Civil War Museum -Virginia Holocaust Museum -Children's Museum of Richmond -Virginia Museum of History & Culture -Richmond walking tours

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