Things To Do
821 Cafe
One of our favorite places for brunch. Lines do get long in the morning, but amazing stuffed french toasts.
Lift Coffee Shop & Cafe
Cozy café; best dirty chai in the city, hangover-proof breakfast sandwiches.
Sub Rosa Bakery
Formerly closed down for over two years due to an unfortunate fire, Sub Rosa is a local favorite, always drawing lines, but worth it if you wait.
Afterglow Coffee Cooperative
Worker-owned and operated café from the former Lamplighter. Slinging lattes, focaccia, wine and beer.
Harrison Street Cafe
Whether your vegetarian, vegan, or vegan-curious, Harrison Street Cafe is a richmond institution catering to all locals and students alike.
El Pope Latin American Cuisine
Amazing pupusas, cheap drinks, family-owned, and consistently good.
Cobra Burger
Best burgers in town (in Skyler's opinion).
Peter Chang
Best spot for chinese (in our opinion). Come for the dim sum, stay for the Golden Mountain Chicken. And where we had our first date.
Sabai
Best thai in town
Bygones Vintage Clothing
Beautiful vintage and vintage replication store in the heart of Carytown. Even if you don't buy anything, the changing window display is always worth a look.
Rest In Pieces
Oddities and gift store. Even if you aren't into that thing, they have an amazing collection of taxidermy.
World of Mirth
Toy and gift store for all ages.
Hollywood Cemetery
"known as a garden cemetery, a landscape style that became popular in the 19th century. The cemetery spans 135 acres of valleys, hills, and stately trees. Its earned its recognition as a registered arboretum." We also had our engagement photos here.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Amazing collection of global artworks, and always free.
Hotel Greene
Not a hotel! Hotel Greene is a brunch, indoor putt-putt, and hidden miniatures space. I would recommend reading their "Reception Desk FAQ" for a good starting point on what they have to offer. We have been on a date here and really enjoyed it.
Science Museum of Virginia
"Exhibitions, films, labs, makerspaces, and much more. We're your quirky partner that's here to help you explore the most wonderfully random STEM topics." 9:30am-5:00pm every day.
Maymont
A 100-acre green space, featuring a mansion, beautiful curated gardens, immersive nature center, interactive farm and rescued animal habitats. Open 10:00am to 7:00pm every day, EXCEPT for Saturday, in which they close at 3:00pm.
