Guidebook for Richmond
Richmond Food Scene
Most restaurants and stores are within walking distance or a short drive.
High end restaurant but is worth it. In the Jefferson Hotel which is a Richmond landmark.
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Lemaire
101 W Franklin StHigh end restaurant but is worth it. In the Jefferson Hotel which is a Richmond landmark.
Great local seafood. One of my favs. Downtown and 5 minutes from the apartment.
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Rappahannock Restaurant
320 E Grace StGreat local seafood. One of my favs. Downtown and 5 minutes from the apartment.
One of the best restaurants in Richmond. Reservations are a must. 5-10 minutes from apartment.
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L'opossum
626 China StOne of the best restaurants in Richmond. Reservations are a must. 5-10 minutes from apartment.
One of our favorite steakhouses in the city. Exceptional service, food and atmosphere.
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Buckhead's
8510 Patterson AveOne of our favorite steakhouses in the city. Exceptional service, food and atmosphere.
One of my favorite restaurants. Variety of menu items. 10 minute drive but worth it!
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Laura Lee's
3410 Semmes AveOne of my favorite restaurants. Variety of menu items. 10 minute drive but worth it!
The best ice cream in Richmond and only blocks away! The owner was featured on a nationally televised cooking show!
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Ruby Scoops Ice Cream & Sweets
120 W Brookland Park BlvdThe best ice cream in Richmond and only blocks away! The owner was featured on a nationally televised cooking show!
Excellent spot to pick up beer, wine and snacks or other provisions. 2 Blocks from the apartment.
Northside Gourmet Market
2208 North AvenueExcellent spot to pick up beer, wine and snacks or other provisions. 2 Blocks from the apartment.
Sticky Rice
2232 W Main StSushi. Excellent. 5-10 minutes from apartment.
Parks & Nature
This is one of the gems in Richmond and 10 minutes from the apartment. Wildlife exhibits, Victorian mansion tour, walking trails, views of the James River all situated in a 100 acre park. If you have 30 minutes up to 3 hours to spare, make the trip over:) Best of all, it is free to the public.
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Maymont
1700 Hampton StThis is one of the gems in Richmond and 10 minutes from the apartment. Wildlife exhibits, Victorian mansion tour, walking trails, views of the James River all situated in a 100 acre park. If you have 30 minutes up to 3 hours to spare, make the trip over:) Best of all, it is free to the public.
If you like nature and flowers, this is your spot. Very close to the apartment. There is a fee for entrance.
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Giardino Botanico Lewis Ginter
1800 Lakeside AveIf you like nature and flowers, this is your spot. Very close to the apartment. There is a fee for entrance.
Right outside of your door. Hiking and mountain bike trails! Free.
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James River Park System
Unnamed RoadRight outside of your door. Hiking and mountain bike trails! Free.
Great views of the James River along with history and nature trails. A must for out of towners.
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American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar
480 Tredegar StGreat views of the James River along with history and nature trails. A must for out of towners.
Virginia Capital Trail
Virginia Capital TrailBike trail for long and short distance road riding. Free.
Arts & Culture
One of the top 10 art museums in the country and it is right here in Richmond, VA. Regular special exhibitions keep it fresh and has one of the better art collections in the U.S. Also has a wonderful restaurant, Amuse. Free to the public.
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Museo di Belle Arti della Virginia
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdOne of the top 10 art museums in the country and it is right here in Richmond, VA. Regular special exhibitions keep it fresh and has one of the better art collections in the U.S. Also has a wonderful restaurant, Amuse. Free to the public.
Very nice historical museum. Near VMFA.
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Virginia Museum of History & Culture
428 N Arthur Ashe BlvdVery nice historical museum. Near VMFA.
Altria Theater
6 N Laurel StLarge theater for music and dramatic performances.
Shopping
One of the more popular spots in Richmond. Carytown offers independent retail shops, restaurants, movie theater, and more along a one mile stretch in the museum district. Great for people watching and parking decks are provided at no cost. 10 minute drive.
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Carytown
One of the more popular spots in Richmond. Carytown offers independent retail shops, restaurants, movie theater, and more along a one mile stretch in the museum district. Great for people watching and parking decks are provided at no cost. 10 minute drive.
High-end shopping mall that is about a 20 minute drive from the apartment.
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Stony Point Fashion Park
9200 Stony Point PkwyHigh-end shopping mall that is about a 20 minute drive from the apartment.
Essentials
Clean and comfortable laundromat. In the same building as the Barton Heights apartment.
Barton Heights Laundromat
3 East Roberts StreetClean and comfortable laundromat. In the same building as the Barton Heights apartment.
All Good Automotive II
2101 Semmes AvenueOur local car mechanic. 5 minutes from the apartment.
Excellent spot for snacks or things you may have forgotten. Two blocks up North Ave. from apartment.
Northside Gourmet Market
2208 North AvenueExcellent spot for snacks or things you may have forgotten. Two blocks up North Ave. from apartment.
Family Dollar
1220 N 25th StNearby family store for essentials.
Entertainment & Activities
Recently built multi-plex 5-10 minutes from house.
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Movieland at Boulevard Square
1301 N Arthur Ashe BlvdRecently built multi-plex 5-10 minutes from house.
Byrd Theater
2908 W Cary StSecond run movie theater in great old theater.
Kings Dominion
16000 Theme Park Way30 minutes from our location.
Great park near Colonial Williamsburg. Two birds with one stone. 45 minutes from apartment.
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens BlvdGreat park near Colonial Williamsburg. Two birds with one stone. 45 minutes from apartment.
The National
708 E Broad StLive music venue. My favorite place to see bands.
Sightseeing
Excellent tourist destination. Was designed by Thomas Jefferson and is the oldest state capitol in continuous use. 5 minutes from apartment.
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Capitolo dello stato della Virginia
1000 Bank StExcellent tourist destination. Was designed by Thomas Jefferson and is the oldest state capitol in continuous use. 5 minutes from apartment.
White House of the Confederacy
1201 E Clay StVery close to the apartment. Free.
The John Marshall House
818 E Marshall StVery close to the apartment. Small fee.