Sarah & David
Things To Do
Enjoy some Wine and Art at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA)
This is our favorite museum in Richmond. It boasts an impressive collection of art, free to the public 365 days a year. You won't want to miss its Cafe and Restaurant (Amuse) both featuring delicious food, coffee, and its own VMFA wine. Also-if you decide to visit an exhibition you will need to purchase tickets. We recommend booking online.
Enjoy Spring at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Admission is $10. These jaw-dropping gardens will be in full bloom during this time of the year. You won't want to miss this place if you're a plant/flower lover.
A Family Walk at Maymont
Free admission. Maymont is a 100-acre Victorian estate and public park in Richmond, Virginia. 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.
Shop, Eat, and People Watch in Carytown
Carrytown is a long strip with shops, restaurants and lots of interesting things. You can walk from VMFA to Carrytown or vice versa. P.S.- Lookout to the Byrd Theater. This is where David and Sarah got engaged.
A Nature Walk through Belle Isle Trail
Great 2 mile walk to get the best river views of Richmond!
RVA Farmers Market (Saturday Mornings)
The Richmond Farmer's market is a MUST! Voted #3 best Farmers Market in the USA. You will find all kinds of different food trucks (cider donuts, breakfast, coffee, everything!) and it is located in the heart of Bryant Park near the different lakes, and soccer fields (great for the kids to get together and play). You can always go to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden directly after to catch the breathtaking spring blooms and butterfly house!
Eat and Explore Richmond's Best: Discover Richmond Tours
Stuck trying to decide where to eat? Sign up for one of many food tours and get to know Richmond's best restaurants in an action-packed walking tour of the city!
For the beer fans: Scott's addition Brewery Crawl
Ten breweries, four cideries, and one winery concentrated in 0.004 square miles. If you're a beer lover, you will not be disappointed by the variety of beer and cider you will encounter here. There are also some fantastic restaurants (Long Oven, ZZQ, LuckyAF, Fat Dragon, Tazza) and venues here (circuit arcade, tang and biscuit, Bingo).
A Favorite Restaurant: Can Can Brasserie
One of our Favorite Restaurants. Can Can is a great place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This is where Sarah and David had dinner right after getting engaged!
A Favorite Restaurant: Stella's
Located within walking distance from our house. This authentic greek restaurant is a Richmond favorite. The food, atmosphere, and menu cannot be beaten. Be sure to make a reservation month in advance. This restaurant is always full and in high demand.
A Favorite Restaurant: Brenner Pass
Top Chef Meets Richmond. This is a great place if you enjoy fine dining that constantly pushes the boundaries of what's possible! Great place for a date & great place for cocktails.