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When In Richmond...

Here is a list of some of our favorite places to go, eat, and see when in Richmond (and around the Richmond area), especially if you are here before the Wedding Activities start!
Maymont Park

Maymont Park

2201 Shields Lake Drive, Richmond, VA 23220

This park has it all. The park itself is completely free with affordable options to do more on the site. See gardens that have flowers, trees, and plants from Italy and Japan. You can also see rescued animals on site like bears, eagles, bobcats, and more.

Hollywood Cemetery

Hollywood Cemetery

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

Hollywood Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery located at 412 South Cherry Street in the Oregon Hill neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. It was established in 1847 and designed by the landscape architect John Notman. It is 135-acres in size and overlooks the James River.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Henrico, VA 23228
, (804) 262-9887

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a 50-acre botanical garden in Henrico County, just outside of Richmond, Virginia. It features over a dozen themed gardens, a conservatory, a library, and a café.

Downtown Ashland

Downtown Ashland

201 Duncan Street, Ashland, VA 23005
, (804) 496-1434

Located just 16 miles north of Virginia’s capital city of Richmond, Ashland is a charming small town where the community is breathing new life and quirky character into every block. Train tracks run through the center of our historic district, with locally owned shops, farm-to-table dining, arts and entertainment on either side. Whether you arrive by train, bicycle, or car, there is so much to explore in Downtown Ashland.

Short Pump Town Center

Short Pump Town Center

11800 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23233

Short Pump Town Center is an open-air shopping mall located in the Short Pump, VA (Just 20 minutes from the venue)

Carytown

Carytown

7 S Crenshaw Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221

Nestled in the heart of Richmond, Carytown is a unique shopping, dining, and entertainment district. With a focus on small, locally-owned businesses, Carytown is home to the historic Byrd Theater as well as several unique dining and boutique shopping destinations. Adjacent to the Museum District and Byrd Park, Carytown is a necessary stop for a day well spent in the city. ​

Ford's Garage - Short Pump

Ford's Garage - Short Pump

11275 West Broad Street, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Try a bite from one of the best burger places in the Richmond area (according to Taryn :))

Marty's Grill

Marty's Grill

9357 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Looking for a local bite ten minutes away from the venue...check out Marty's Grill (The Spencers recommend the breakfast!)

Ash & Olive

Ash & Olive

107 S Railroad Avenue, Ashland, VA 23005
, (804) 800-9096

At the heart of our kitchen, a gas-fired stone oven brings our artisanal pizzas, panuozzo sandwiches, and other fire-kissed dishes to life. Our curated wine menu and playful cocktails elevate the dining experience while keeping it relaxed and family-friendly.

Blue Ridge Parkway - Overlooks & Hikes

Blue Ridge Parkway - Overlooks & Hikes

Blue Ridge Pkwy, Lyndhurst, VA 22952

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile scenic road in the Appalachian Mountains, managed by the National Park Service, stretching from Rockfish Gap, VA, to Cherokee, NC, connecting Shenandoah National Park and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It offers stunning mountain vistas, hiking trails, overlooks, and picnic areas. **2 hours from the Richmond Area

Colonial Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg

101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Colonial Williamsburg is known as the world's largest living history museum, preserving and interpreting the 18th-century capital of colonial Virginia and offering a comprehensive look into the revolutionary era's history, including the complexities of slavery alongside ideals of liberty. **1 hour away from the Richmond Area

Historic Jamestown

Historic Jamestown

2110 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
, 757-253-4838

Travel back in time at Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, where you can explore America’s beginnings and immerse yourself in the 17th and 18th centuries. Our interactive exhibits include 180-degree theaters, life-size re-creations, outdoor experiences and more. ** 1.5 hours from the Richmond Area