Guidebook for Richmond
Everything Else
Beautiful Campus. Several theaters. Check their web site for current performances.
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Virginia Commonwealth University
907 Floyd AveBeautiful Campus. Several theaters. Check their web site for current performances.
University of Richmond
410 Westhampton WayCheck their theater schedule
Itheater le-Altria
6 N Laurel StBroadway shows etc.
Movieland at Boulevard Square
1301 N Arthur Ashe Blvd16 screens modern restoration comfortable
Virginia House
4301 Sulgrave RdRestored English manor home. Must call ahead to book a guided tour.
Byrd Theater
2908 W Cary StTake a look inside.
For all Poe fans. Fascinating story of his youth in Richmond
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I-Museum ka-Edgar Allan Poe
1914 E Main StFor all Poe fans. Fascinating story of his youth in Richmond
Kroger
1601 Willow Lawn DrVery large grocery/pharmacy/wine and beer
Shields Market
206 N Shields AveVery convenient ( two blocks) small grocery/ deli
Food Scene
Sticky Rice
2232 W Main StAsian Fusion
Can Can Brasserie
3120 W Cary StTraditional French cooking. Excellent seafood
Amazing food in a small space. No reservations. Can be a bit of a wait but worth it.
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Millie's Diner
2603 E Main StAmazing food in a small space. No reservations. Can be a bit of a wait but worth it.
Acacia mid-town
Good food in a modern setting
Balliceaux / Kampot
203 North Lombardy StreetGood food emphasizing local ingredients
Secco Wine Bar
325 N Robinson StBar, sandwiches and music
sweetFrog
3137 W Cary StFrozen yogurt and toppings -- at least 10 delicious flavors -- sold by the ounce.
Fresca on Addison
22 S Addison StDelicious, creative vegetarian
Pie Restaurant
214 N Lombardy StCafe
Starbucks -- what can we say
There is a closer one on Robinson and also one in the Science Museum
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Starbucks
400 N Robinson StStarbucks -- what can we say
There is a closer one on Robinson and also one in the Science Museum
Tobacco Co Club
1201 E Cary StInteresting downtown setting
Rowland
2132 W Main StExcellent Food
Joe's Inn the Fan
205 N Shields AveGreat Brunch
Delux
2229 W Main StBar with OK Restaurant
Bacchus
2 N Meadow StCozy local wine bar.
Kuba Kuba
1601 Park AveLively atmosphere Good food
The Sidewalk Cafe
2101 W Main StVery good value (large portions) Casual Dining and bar
Comfort
200 W Broad StGood reputation
Upscale cafe and bar -- popular. Bustling, From seafood to pizza.
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Tarrant's Cafe
1 W Broad StUpscale cafe and bar -- popular. Bustling, From seafood to pizza.
Ginger Thai Taste
3145 W Cary StGood Thai and other Asian
Social52 Kitchen & Craft Bar
2619 W Main StTapas and Bar/Restaurant
Amici Ristorante
3343 W Cary StClassic Northern Italian Fare
Chez Foushee
2 E Grace StFrench Lunch . Dinner Fri and Sat.
Upscale but fordable.
Cafe Rustika
414 E Main StDowntown cafe bistro
Edo's Squid
411 N Harrison StCult following for seafood
Helen’s Restaurant
2527 W Main StBusy bar and dining.
Zeus Gallery Cafe
201 N Belmont AveGallery cafe Popular casual lunch and Sunday Brunch
Ipanema Cafe
917 W Grace StVegetarian Cafe In cozy cellar. Deserts, Bar Music
The Black Sheep
901 West Marshall StreetNeighborhood Cafe affordable and tasty
La Grotta Ristorante
529 E Broad StUpscale Italian favored by locals.
Stella's
1012 Lafayette StVery popular . Greek food. Reservation a good idea
Small restaurant 2 seatings 7 and 9PM
Fixed price menu. Excellent, creative
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Belmont Butchery
15 N Belmont AveSmall restaurant 2 seatings 7 and 9PM
Fixed price menu. Excellent, creative
Northern Italian. Thin crust Pizza, One of Stephen Spielberg's favorites.
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Stuzzi
1 N Belmont AveNorthern Italian. Thin crust Pizza, One of Stephen Spielberg's favorites.
Excellent creative small menu. Only open for dinner Friday and Saturday nights But worth it if you have the chance. Reservations generally required.
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Amuse
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdExcellent creative small menu. Only open for dinner Friday and Saturday nights But worth it if you have the chance. Reservations generally required.
Panera Bread
1370 N Parham RdGreat food for a chain
Panera Bread
1370 N Parham RdGreat soup salads, sandwiches and bread.
Star-lite
bar/restaurant
Great coffee and breakfast. Walk three blocks down Strawberry/Adison
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Lamplighter Coffee Roasters Addison St. Cafe
116 S Addison StGreat coffee and breakfast. Walk three blocks down Strawberry/Adison
Heritage Restaurant
1627 W Main StExcellent ever changing menue. Reservations a good idea.
Arts & Culture
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
428 N Arthur Ashe BlvdInformative
Amazing Museum. The collection, the setting, the building. A very good Cafe and a great restaurant (Amuse) open Thursday and Friday evenings.
A must see when in Richmond.
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdAmazing Museum. The collection, the setting, the building. A very good Cafe and a great restaurant (Amuse) open Thursday and Friday evenings.
A must see when in Richmond.
Drinks & Nightlife
Capital Ale House
619 E Main StInteresting beer selection
Penny Lane Pub
421 E Franklin StUntested
Pearl Raw Bar
2229 W Main StNew. If you love Oysters.
F.W. Sullivan's
2401 W Main StBar with food
Buddy's Place
600 N Sheppard StBar with food and outside seating.
32 bar/restaurants Shopping at small independent shops.
Can't go wrong with Can Can Frenchish restaurants but every other cuisine and
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Carytown
32 bar/restaurants Shopping at small independent shops.
Can't go wrong with Can Can Frenchish restaurants but every other cuisine and
Sightseeing
Iziko Lomfundi LweziMfundo LweVirginia
2500 W Broad StGreat exhibits and I-max
Restored early English manor home -- transported and reassembled. Call ahead and make sure you can take the guided house tour.
Agecroft Partners
103 Canterbury RdRestored early English manor home -- transported and reassembled. Call ahead and make sure you can take the guided house tour.
Restored Guilded Age Home with eclectic furnishings. Beautiful grounds and gardens Book a House tour.
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Maymont
1700 Hampton StRestored Guilded Age Home with eclectic furnishings. Beautiful grounds and gardens Book a House tour.
Beautifully restored turn of the century hotel. Good but expensiveish restaurants.
Hotel history exhibit on lower level is interesting.
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The Jefferson Hotel
101 W Franklin StBeautifully restored turn of the century hotel. Good but expensiveish restaurants.
Hotel history exhibit on lower level is interesting.
Excellent introduction to Richmond's place in the Civil War
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I-Museum yezokuthutha kwezwe yaseMelika - I-Historic Tredegar
480 Tredegar StExcellent introduction to Richmond's place in the Civil War
Essentials
Excellent take out meals. bring back to your room and dine on the balcony
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Ellwood Thompson's
4 N Thompson StExcellent take out meals. bring back to your room and dine on the balcony
The Fresh Market
10 N Nansemond StFuklll upscale market. Great take out meals
Shopping
Full grocery and takeout restaurant. Great make your own meal foodbar ( including vegetarian ) takeout (or eat in) food selection
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Ellwood Thompson's
4 N Thompson StFull grocery and takeout restaurant. Great make your own meal foodbar ( including vegetarian ) takeout (or eat in) food selection