Cheryl’s guidebook
Restaurants in walking distance
Great patio to sit and enjoy a sandwich or salad with a beer or glass of wine. Also has a market to pick up snacks, ice cream, beer and wine. It is one of my favorite places and just around the corner.
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Union Market
2306 Jefferson AveGreat patio to sit and enjoy a sandwich or salad with a beer or glass of wine. Also has a market to pick up snacks, ice cream, beer and wine. It is one of my favorite places and just around the corner.
Just a few short steps from my house and a great place for Brunch, Lunch, Dinner or just hang at the bar.
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Liberty Public House
418a N 25th StJust a few short steps from my house and a great place for Brunch, Lunch, Dinner or just hang at the bar.
Church Hill's neighborhood cafe. Great casual dining. Where the locals go.
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The Hill Cafe
2800 E Broad StChurch Hill's neighborhood cafe. Great casual dining. Where the locals go.
Millie's Diner
2603 E Main StFantastic Brunch and Lunch. Expect a wait, but worth it.
Just a few blocks away. Walk up to the window to order amazing BBQ and settle yourself on the patio.
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Alamo BBQ
2202 Jefferson AveJust a few blocks away. Walk up to the window to order amazing BBQ and settle yourself on the patio.
James Beard nominee. Should not be missed. Grab a coffee and pastry, sit on the corner and enjoy the neighborhood.
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Sub Rosa Bakery
620 N 25th StJames Beard nominee. Should not be missed. Grab a coffee and pastry, sit on the corner and enjoy the neighborhood.
Another James Beard nominee. Fabulous dinner and brunch.
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Metzger Bar and Butchery
801 N 23rd StAnother James Beard nominee. Fabulous dinner and brunch.
A great pub with historic flare. Their courtyard dining is shady in the summer.
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Patrick Henry's Pub & Grille
2300 E Broad StA great pub with historic flare. Their courtyard dining is shady in the summer.
Expect to wait in line to order the best pies! I am a fan of their savory pies. Grab some to go and walk to the Libby Hill park to enjoy the view of Richmond while you devour your pie!
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Proper Pie Co.
2505 E Broad StExpect to wait in line to order the best pies! I am a fan of their savory pies. Grab some to go and walk to the Libby Hill park to enjoy the view of Richmond while you devour your pie!
Parks
Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin StThe best view in Richmond
Maymont Nature Center
2201 Shields Lake DrWalk the grounds of Maymont and tour the mansion.
I-Chimborazo Park
3215 E Broad StThings to do
RVA Bike Share
200 South 14th StreetLocations all around Richmond but 2221 Jefferson Ave is very close.
This bike and walking trail connects Richmond to Williamsburg. Head east on the trail and connect to the Canal walk.
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Virginia Capital Trail
2803 Dock StThis bike and walking trail connects Richmond to Williamsburg. Head east on the trail and connect to the Canal walk.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdBrown's Island has Friday evening concerts May through July. Also host many festivals. There is a great foot bridge across the James River.
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Isiqithi saseBrown
South 7th StreetBrown's Island has Friday evening concerts May through July. Also host many festivals. There is a great foot bridge across the James River.
Belle Isle
1 Belle Islebiking and hiking trails
Buttermilk Trail
Buttermilk TrailMountain biking trails
Carytown
Great area to stroll the shops and restaurants
Tour St John's Church or go to Sunday service. Oldest Church in Richmnd. Patrick Henry gave his famous "give me liberty or give me death" speech here.
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St. John's Episcopal Church
2401 E Broad StTour St John's Church or go to Sunday service. Oldest Church in Richmnd. Patrick Henry gave his famous "give me liberty or give me death" speech here.
Main Street Station
1500 E Main StBeautiful train station.
Events throughout the year. Restaurants, shops and bars line the market. Farmers market in season Thursday's 4-7 pm
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17th Street Farmers Market
East Franklin StreetEvents throughout the year. Restaurants, shops and bars line the market. Farmers market in season Thursday's 4-7 pm
resources
Visit Styleweekly.com and Richmond.com for more events and sights
Richmond Visitors Center
405 N 3rd St