Guidebook for Richmond
Shopping
Nordtrom, Macy's, Free People, LUSH, LuLu Lemon, SouthMoon Under and so many more. Dining includes Rock Bottom Brewery, Firebirds, The Boathouse...www.shortpumpmall.com
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Short Pump Town Center
11800 West Broad StreetNordtrom, Macy's, Free People, LUSH, LuLu Lemon, SouthMoon Under and so many more. Dining includes Rock Bottom Brewery, Firebirds, The Boathouse...www.shortpumpmall.com
Into the hunt for design & furnishings? Discover the secret of Verve Home Furnishings showroom for a huge offering of mid century modern and antiques. Great rainy day activity. Say hi to owner Kim!
Verve Home Furnishings
4903 W Leigh StInto the hunt for design & furnishings? Discover the secret of Verve Home Furnishings showroom for a huge offering of mid century modern and antiques. Great rainy day activity. Say hi to owner Kim!
May-Oct | Sat. mornings from 8-12. Local fruits, veggies, baked goods, specialty foods, bath&beauty products & more. Don't leave without a giant Mrs. Yoder's donut. You'll go home talking about it.
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South of the James Market
4021 Forest Hill AvenueMay-Oct | Sat. mornings from 8-12. Local fruits, veggies, baked goods, specialty foods, bath&beauty products & more. Don't leave without a giant Mrs. Yoder's donut. You'll go home talking about it.
150+ AUTHENTIC SHOPS & RESTAURANTS lining Cary Street. Great way to spend a day and get a feel for this town & the people. Adults and children will LOVE World of Mirth - a quirky toy store with a fun mix of vintage and unique toys. Stop by Christopher's flowers (street cart) - in front of Can Can for a bunch of fresh flowers to remember your day. Parking can be tricky - so Uber it - have them drop you off at the beginning (Cary & Thompson) - walk up and down both sides of the street to pick your favs.
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Carytown
150+ AUTHENTIC SHOPS & RESTAURANTS lining Cary Street. Great way to spend a day and get a feel for this town & the people. Adults and children will LOVE World of Mirth - a quirky toy store with a fun mix of vintage and unique toys. Stop by Christopher's flowers (street cart) - in front of Can Can for a bunch of fresh flowers to remember your day. Parking can be tricky - so Uber it - have them drop you off at the beginning (Cary & Thompson) - walk up and down both sides of the street to pick your favs.
Entertainment & Activities
RAFTING, CLIMBING, RENTALS and guided tours here. This is River City - get yourself to the river! www.riversideoutfitters.net
6836 Old Westham Rd
6836 Old Westham RoadRAFTING, CLIMBING, RENTALS and guided tours here. This is River City - get yourself to the river! www.riversideoutfitters.net
Kings Dominion
16000 Theme Park WayRides, water park, belgian waffles...what's not to love.
Rainy day w kids idea. Interactive exhibits enable kids to move, climb, farm, draw, play & learn about their world.
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Iziko Lomntwana lweRichmond
2626 W Broad StRainy day w kids idea. Interactive exhibits enable kids to move, climb, farm, draw, play & learn about their world.
Metro Richmond Zoo
8300 Beaver Bridge RdOf course we have giraffes in Richmond.
Richmond Raceway
7433 Bell Creek RdIn town for race weekend? RIR is just 14 minutes away!
Food Scene
Not fancy - just real authentic Italian. Wine in water glasses, chalkboard menu with specials. This is my favorite restaurant in Richmond.
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mamma'Zu
501 S Pine StNot fancy - just real authentic Italian. Wine in water glasses, chalkboard menu with specials. This is my favorite restaurant in Richmond.
FAMILY owned Greek restaurant in a quiet RVA neighborhood. Sit at the long family style table & meet some locals. Crazy good and you'll get a postcard to take home w you.
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Stella's
1012 Lafayette StFAMILY owned Greek restaurant in a quiet RVA neighborhood. Sit at the long family style table & meet some locals. Crazy good and you'll get a postcard to take home w you.
MEMORABLE! "L’Opossum, w its flamboyance & gumption, is helping to shake up the vibrant restaurant scene. Reinventing food, hospitality& ambience."
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L'opossum
626 China StMEMORABLE! "L’Opossum, w its flamboyance & gumption, is helping to shake up the vibrant restaurant scene. Reinventing food, hospitality& ambience."
Real. Southern. Food. And served in southern portions too. Don't go home without enjoying some fried green tomatoes y'all. Stroll the arts district streets after dinner for galleries and shops.
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Comfort
200 W Broad StReal. Southern. Food. And served in southern portions too. Don't go home without enjoying some fried green tomatoes y'all. Stroll the arts district streets after dinner for galleries and shops.
Because the menu is new each morning depending on seasonal ingredients available and mood of the baker! There's nothing in the case you won't enjoy.
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Idle Hands Bread Company
407 Strawberry StBecause the menu is new each morning depending on seasonal ingredients available and mood of the baker! There's nothing in the case you won't enjoy.
Best coffee and low-key coffee spot in Richmond - just blocks from the VMFA in the museum district. Locally roasted coffee at its best - take a bag home!
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Black Hand Coffee Co
3101 Patterson AveBest coffee and low-key coffee spot in Richmond - just blocks from the VMFA in the museum district. Locally roasted coffee at its best - take a bag home!
Spacious Belgian eatery offering traditional plates & brews, plus cocktails in chic surrounds. I'm obsessed with their breads!
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Max's On Broad
305 Brook RdSpacious Belgian eatery offering traditional plates & brews, plus cocktails in chic surrounds. I'm obsessed with their breads!
This little bakery is off the beaten path in Historic Churchill . It's a charming little setting for waking up slowly with an espresso, coffee and the flakiest, buttery-est selection of baked goods you could ask for. Everything tastes better baked in a wood-fired masonry oven.
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Sub Rosa Bakery
620 N 25th StThis little bakery is off the beaten path in Historic Churchill . It's a charming little setting for waking up slowly with an espresso, coffee and the flakiest, buttery-est selection of baked goods you could ask for. Everything tastes better baked in a wood-fired masonry oven.
Signature & create-your-own salads made with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Yum! Healthy take-out for outdoorsy day activities (Capital Trail bike ride, visit to Hollywood Cemetery, Browns Island or Maymont.) Or enjoy a few hours shopping in Carytown - and stop in for a salad along the way.
The Good Leaf Salad Market
2925 W Cary StSignature & create-your-own salads made with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Yum! Healthy take-out for outdoorsy day activities (Capital Trail bike ride, visit to Hollywood Cemetery, Browns Island or Maymont.) Or enjoy a few hours shopping in Carytown - and stop in for a salad along the way.
Everything in this tiny market on the Richmond's North Side is local, home-grown and special. Worth a trip to load up on interesting local specialty foods and gifts.
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Little House Green Grocery
1227 Bellevue AveEverything in this tiny market on the Richmond's North Side is local, home-grown and special. Worth a trip to load up on interesting local specialty foods and gifts.
OMG - best Bahn Mi ever! So good they sometimes sell out - so call ahead to order. Extremely limited seating - this place is mostly for amazing take-out if you love Korean sammy's. https://www.facebook.com/OnionRVA/
The Naked Onion
2118 W Cary StOMG - best Bahn Mi ever! So good they sometimes sell out - so call ahead to order. Extremely limited seating - this place is mostly for amazing take-out if you love Korean sammy's. https://www.facebook.com/OnionRVA/
Iconic, simple Southern-style sandwiches, baked goods and boxed lunches. New York Times says...""Almost every element in a Sally Bell’s lunchbox is made from scratch that morning, from the mayonnaise in the potato salad to the zest-flecked orange icing on the cupcake. And you can tell."
Sally Bell's Kitchen Inc
2337 W Broad StIconic, simple Southern-style sandwiches, baked goods and boxed lunches. New York Times says...""Almost every element in a Sally Bell’s lunchbox is made from scratch that morning, from the mayonnaise in the potato salad to the zest-flecked orange icing on the cupcake. And you can tell."
Everything Else
One of the top ten comprehensive art museums in the nation, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts collection features 5000 years of creative achievements.
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdOne of the top ten comprehensive art museums in the nation, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts collection features 5000 years of creative achievements.
Parks & Nature
GRAB A BIKE AND HIT THE TRAILS. Here's a map of some of Richmond's talked about bike trails. Go see what everyone's talking about. http://www.mapmyride.com/us/richmond-va/
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Buttermilk Trail
Buttermilk TrailGRAB A BIKE AND HIT THE TRAILS. Here's a map of some of Richmond's talked about bike trails. Go see what everyone's talking about. http://www.mapmyride.com/us/richmond-va/
"Whether strolling through the gardens, touring the mansion, watching river otters play, petting a goat or picnicking on the lawn, Maymont is a gift of 100 acres for all to enjoy."
Fun to bring a picnic and find a spot under a tree or on a grassy hill or near a stream.
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Maymont
1700 Hampton St "Whether strolling through the gardens, touring the mansion, watching river otters play, petting a goat or picnicking on the lawn, Maymont is a gift of 100 acres for all to enjoy."
Fun to bring a picnic and find a spot under a tree or on a grassy hill or near a stream.
"A park that spans the river. A bridge that connects us all. Richmond." STUNNING VIEWS of Richmond from the bridge, a gorgeous place for a walk.
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T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge
T Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge"A park that spans the river. A bridge that connects us all. Richmond." STUNNING VIEWS of Richmond from the bridge, a gorgeous place for a walk.
Flowers & butterflies! Wonderful GardenFest of Lights at Christmas-time.
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Ulwazi Lwezithole ZaseLewis Ginter Botanical
1800 Lakeside AveFlowers & butterflies! Wonderful GardenFest of Lights at Christmas-time.
Essentials
Your groceries are 2 minutes away. If you like something more main-stream...Wal-Mart is just across the street from Fresh Market. Stock up.
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The Fresh Market
10 N Nansemond StYour groceries are 2 minutes away. If you like something more main-stream...Wal-Mart is just across the street from Fresh Market. Stock up.
Walmart Supercenter
900 Walmart WayLocated in Short Pump - but easily accessible by 64W (about 12 minutes.)
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Whole Foods Market
11173 W Broad StLocated in Short Pump - but easily accessible by 64W (about 12 minutes.)
Drinks & Nightlife
Historic concert venue in downtown Richmond. Check the calendar!
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The National
708 E Broad StHistoric concert venue in downtown Richmond. Check the calendar!
Restaurant & bar - good drink menu, Parisian-style steak frites eatery in a classic bistro setting with dark woods, tiles & mirrors.
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Can Can Brasserie
3120 W Cary StRestaurant & bar - good drink menu, Parisian-style steak frites eatery in a classic bistro setting with dark woods, tiles & mirrors.
Great spot for music - often featuring Richmond's best local bands.
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The Broadberry
2729 W Broad StGreat spot for music - often featuring Richmond's best local bands.
Google Richmond Breweries and plan an afternoon of RVA brewery hopping. You'll get to tour the town, meet the peeps in a casual (and typically family friendly) setting and enjoy whatever's on tap for the season. There's usually good local music as well. Some of the breweries close by 10 - so map out your path and enjoy!
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Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
2410 Ownby LnGoogle Richmond Breweries and plan an afternoon of RVA brewery hopping. You'll get to tour the town, meet the peeps in a casual (and typically family friendly) setting and enjoy whatever's on tap for the season. There's usually good local music as well. Some of the breweries close by 10 - so map out your path and enjoy!
Nice patio with skyline view for spring & fall afternoons. Good local beer & friendly patrons. Check their website to see what music is being featured. http://www.legendbrewing.com/
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Legend Brewing Co
321 W 7th StNice patio with skyline view for spring & fall afternoons. Good local beer & friendly patrons. Check their website to see what music is being featured. http://www.legendbrewing.com/