Ivette’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Gorgeous scenery all year long. From the beautiful gardens in the summer to the spectacle of lights in winter, you won't be disappointed.
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Ulwazi Lwezithole ZaseLewis Ginter Botanical
1800 Lakeside AveGorgeous scenery all year long. From the beautiful gardens in the summer to the spectacle of lights in winter, you won't be disappointed.
Maymont Park.
So much to see! Travel the world in the botanical gardens, go back in history by visiting the mansion and the grounds, or just go see the animals that are also in the park. Something for everyone!
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Maymont
1700 Hampton StMaymont Park.
So much to see! Travel the world in the botanical gardens, go back in history by visiting the mansion and the grounds, or just go see the animals that are also in the park. Something for everyone!
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the park was the site of a planned slavery insurrection known as Gabriel's Rebellion.
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Bryan Park
4308 Hermitage RdListed on the National Register of Historic Places, the park was the site of a planned slavery insurrection known as Gabriel's Rebellion.
Tons of history, beautiful parks, museums, and oh so many different restaurants to try! Where to start?
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Richmond
Tons of history, beautiful parks, museums, and oh so many different restaurants to try! Where to start?
Love this place for a little stroll while learning history. Connects to various other cool places in the area also.
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Isiqithi saseBrown
South 7th StreetLove this place for a little stroll while learning history. Connects to various other cool places in the area also.
Literally “bridged” the north (Brown's Island) and south (Manchester) banks of the James River. By far my favorite spot in RVA. Love reading the history on the bridge and visiting the mighty James River. Beautiful!
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T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge
T Tyler Potterfield Memorial BridgeLiterally “bridged” the north (Brown's Island) and south (Manchester) banks of the James River. By far my favorite spot in RVA. Love reading the history on the bridge and visiting the mighty James River. Beautiful!
Walk the suspended bridge over to Belle's Isle and get a great view of the water. Great walking trails and swimming areas if you are so inclined.
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Belle Isle
1 Belle IsleWalk the suspended bridge over to Belle's Isle and get a great view of the water. Great walking trails and swimming areas if you are so inclined.
Food scene
Totally worth stopping in for their homemade ice cream! So delish!
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Bev's Homemade Ice Cream
2911 W Cary StTotally worth stopping in for their homemade ice cream! So delish!
The food is great and the scenery is even better! Sit by the James River and enjoy a sunset dinner.
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The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing
4708 E Old Main StThe food is great and the scenery is even better! Sit by the James River and enjoy a sunset dinner.
You'll fall in love with this local favorite pizza spot! Don't miss it.
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Bottoms Up Pizza
1700 Dock StYou'll fall in love with this local favorite pizza spot! Don't miss it.
Neighborhoods
Lots of charming boutiques, great restaurants/breweries, and a great place to people watch.
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Carytown
Lots of charming boutiques, great restaurants/breweries, and a great place to people watch.
A suburb of Richmond, in Short Pump you will find tons of shopping and restaurants in this affluent area of the county.
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Short Pump
A suburb of Richmond, in Short Pump you will find tons of shopping and restaurants in this affluent area of the county.
Once a bustling industrial area, Scott’s Addition is now the City of Richmond’s fastest growing neighborhood. With 13 breweries, cideries, and distilleries, a bowling alley, barcades, restaurants, shops, and more, there’s always something happening in Scott’s Addition.
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Scott's Addition Historic District
Once a bustling industrial area, Scott’s Addition is now the City of Richmond’s fastest growing neighborhood. With 13 breweries, cideries, and distilleries, a bowling alley, barcades, restaurants, shops, and more, there’s always something happening in Scott’s Addition.
Entertainment
There's pretty much an adventure from Spring through the holidays at KD. Family fun time.
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Kings Dominion
16000 Theme Park WayThere's pretty much an adventure from Spring through the holidays at KD. Family fun time.
Want to catch a live show? The Altria brings fantastic musicals, artists, and comedians to Richmond almost weekly. Check them out!
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Itheater le-Altria
6 N Laurel StWant to catch a live show? The Altria brings fantastic musicals, artists, and comedians to Richmond almost weekly. Check them out!
One of my favorites. Completely uncomfortable seats and all! Take in a super cheap movie in a great old theater.
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Byrd Theater
2908 W Cary StOne of my favorites. Completely uncomfortable seats and all! Take in a super cheap movie in a great old theater.