Things To Do
Little Nickel
casual polynesian/tiki restaurant - perfect lunch spot. incredible coconut shrimp roll and largest salads known to man. real pros get two slices of the coconut cream pie - one for now and one to take for later.
Lillian
relaxed-but-upscale raw bar with great wine list. daily selection of oysters is never a miss.
Sabai Thai Restaurant
excellent cocktails & transcendent pad see ew. if you're lucky, you'll get to sit on the swings in the back.
Kismet Modern Indian RVA
really really special food and consistently incredible service - lots of things you've never seen on an indian menu before and they're all delicious.
Blanchard's Coffee Broad Street
there are blanchard's all over richmond, this is just one location - incredible coffee, fun specialty drinks, and beautifully roasted beans you can take home by the bag.
The Jasper
when you're done shopping on cary street, stop at the jasper for a cocktail. their cocktail selection is interesting, the bartenders skilled, and the ambience lounge-y and convivial.
Belle Isle
54-square-acre island in the middle of the james river, reachable by foot and home to miles and miles of hiking trails, biking paths, walks, birdwatching, and even some rock climbing if you're feeling adventurous. the pedestrian footbridge is open from sunrise-sunset.
Virginia Capital Trail
the virginia capital trail is a biking path running from richmond to jamestown and, while always beautiful, will in october especially showcase some of that gorgeous fall foliage us virginians are always bragging about. the address saved here is the richmond trailhead, and the website below has information regarding bike rental.
Maymont
gorgeous grounds, a japanese garden, a little zoo, and a beautiful mansion you can tour - it's their 100th anniversary this year!
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
if the kehinde wiley sculpture outside isn't enough of a clue, this place is absolutely teeming with incredible art, both trendy and less lauded, and you should check it out if you have time.
Carytown
cute boutique shopping, record & bookstores, souvenir shops, specialty wares, and an all-around charming vibe make cary st. the #1 choice in richmond for meandering on a weekend afternoon.