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A Weekend Away in Richmond

1. The Lab by Alchemy Coffee

9.2
814 W Broad St (Laurel), Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · VCU · 18 tips and reviews

Tyler C.Tyler Chartier: A unique cafe with rotating coffee beans from different suppliers. Great place to try different coffees but not small place. Bike rack, wifi there too

Sugar Shack Donuts is one of A Weekend Away in Richmond.

2. Sugar Shack Donuts

9.1
1001 N Lombardy St (at W Leigh St), Richmond, VA
Donut Shop · Carver · 84 tips and reviews

Tim M.Tim Miller: Maple bacon is best. Strawberry is made with fresh strawberries

3. Joe's Inn

9.2
205 N Shields Ave (btwn Hanover Ave & Grove Ave), Richmond, VA
Breakfast Spot · The Fan · 116 tips and reviews

Ivan P.Ivan Pizarro: The breakfast special and the French toast are KILLER.

Canal Walk is one of A Weekend Away in Richmond.

4. Canal Walk

9.1
S 12th Street (Brown Isle), Richmond, VA
Hiking Trail · Downtown Richmond · 18 tips and reviews

Travis M.Travis Miller: Take a stroll along here, you won't regret it

Need Supply Co is one of A Weekend Away in Richmond.

5. Need Supply Co

7.8
3010 W Cary St, Richmond, VA
Clothing Store · Carytown · 17 tips and reviews

Thomas N.Thomas Nelson: It's pricey lol, but it's also stylish. Their Warby Parker display is cool.

LUNCH. | SUPPER! is one of A Weekend Away in Richmond.

6. LUNCH. | SUPPER!

9.3
1213 Summit Ave (btwn Broad & Marshall), Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · Carytown - Museum District · 98 tips and reviews

Mighty C.Mighty Casey: Super little spot - great sandwiches, outstanding breakfast items, fun vibe. Love this place.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is one of A Weekend Away in Richmond.

7. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA)

9.3
200 N Boulevard (at Grove Ave), Richmond, VA
Art Museum · The Museum District · 126 tips and reviews

Brian B.Brian Bassett: Public museum with a wide array of art from ancient to postmodern. Architecturally quite impressive mix of old and new.

Can Can Brasserie is one of A Weekend Away in Richmond.

8. Can Can Brasserie

9.1
3120 W Cary St (btwn S Auburn & S Belmont Ave), Richmond, VA
French Restaurant · Carytown · 131 tips and reviews

I T.I Travel: Delicious burger with gruyere cheese. Intense though. You'd have to be starving to wolf it all down!

Strangeways Brewing is one of A Weekend Away in Richmond.

9. Strangeways Brewing

8.7
2277 Dabney Rd Ste A, Richmond, VA
Brewery · 35 tips and reviews

KK: The sour selection here is out of this world!

Rappahannock Restaurant is one of A Weekend Away in Richmond.

10. Rappahannock Restaurant

8.6
320 E Grace St (4th Street And E Grace St), Richmond, VA
Seafood Restaurant · City Center · 55 tips and reviews

Brian B.Brian Bassett: Oyster bar that happens to be one of the best modern high-end restaurants in Richmond.

Balliceaux is one of A Weekend Away in Richmond.

11. Balliceaux

203 N Lombardy St (btwn Hanover & Grove Ave), Richmond, VA
Cocktail Bar · The Fan · 68 tips and reviews

Kelsey✨Kelsey✨: Funky, soulful vibe. Fun times are to be had by all on the dance floor in the back

The Byrd Theatre is one of A Weekend Away in Richmond.

12. The Byrd Theatre

8.9
2908 W Cary St (Colonial Ave), Richmond, VA
Movie Theater · Carytown · 60 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Rice: This theatre is the definition of genuine and authentic.

Lamplighter Roasting Co. is one of A Weekend Away in Richmond.

13. Lamplighter Roasting Co.

9.1
116 S Addison St (at Parkwood Ave), Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · The Fan · 114 tips and reviews

Tyler C.Tyler Chartier: Great vibes with covered outdoor seating, great coffee and neighborhood feel.

Sub Rosa Bakery is one of A Weekend Away in Richmond.

14. Sub Rosa Bakery

9.3
620 N 25th St (Jefferson Ave.), Richmond, VA
Bakery · Church Hill · 30 tips and reviews

James B.James Banta: best bread on East Coast, wood fired, handmade, delicious and their pastries are buttery and rich - try a borek and fruit tarte for lunch with a classic loaf to go.

Heritage is one of A Weekend Away in Richmond.

15. Heritage

8.9
1627 W Main St (S Vine St), Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · The Fan · 55 tips and reviews

KelseyKelsey: A reservation is a must have at brunch. Try the chicken and waffles!

Maymont is one of A Weekend Away in Richmond.

16. Maymont

9.4
1700 Hampton St, Richmond, VA
Park · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 76 tips and reviews

Rachel M.Rachel Marie: Gorgeous scenery, definitely stop by the waterfall

Virginia War Memorial is one of A Weekend Away in Richmond.

17. Virginia War Memorial

9.1
621 S Belvidere St, Richmond, VA
Monument · Downtown Richmond · 9 tips and reviews

KaitlinKaitlin: A really beautiful tribute, especially when lit up at night. It also affords pretty panoramas of Richmond.

Garnett's is one of A Weekend Away in Richmond.

18. Garnett's

9.2
2001 Park Ave (at N Meadow St), Richmond, VA
Sandwich Spot · The Fan · 53 tips and reviews

Erin P.Erin Paasch: Grilled cheese with red onion and Dijon mustard... try it, it's incredible

Mongrel is one of A Weekend Away in Richmond.

19. Mongrel

9.0
2924 W Cary St, Richmond, VA
Gift Store · Carytown · 22 tips and reviews

LilyLily: Cute items for everyone from foodies to book lovers to animal lovers.

Bev's Homemade Ice Cream is one of A Weekend Away in Richmond.

20. Bev's Homemade Ice Cream

8.4
2911 W Cary St (btw Sheppard & Colonial), Richmond, VA
Ice Cream Parlor · Carytown · 38 tips and reviews

Travis M.Travis Miller: So tasty! Try coconut if they have it

Velocity Comics is one of A Weekend Away in Richmond.

21. Velocity Comics

9.0
819 W Broad St, Richmond, VA
Bookstore · VCU · 13 tips and reviews

Mohammed G.Mohammed Ghaith: Heaven on earth for all comic lovers 😍

Dutch & Co. is one of A Weekend Away in Richmond.

22. Dutch & Co.

9.1
400 N 27th St (Marshall St), Richmond, VA
New American Restaurant · Church Hill · 27 tips and reviews

KelseyKelsey: On Saturdays from noon to 1 they do "back door dogs". Every Saturday they are different and you can also get a homemade soda.

Mekong is one of A Weekend Away in Richmond.

23. Mekong

9.0
6004 W Broad St (at N Crestwood Ave.), Richmond, VA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 118 tips and reviews

Stuart L.Stuart Lamb: Awesome beer selection, pork chops over broken rice (and then get another to go!). Add spring rolls and the hot and sour soup. Ginger flounder is another fav. Been coming here since they opened in '95

Saison is one of A Weekend Away in Richmond.

24. Saison

8.7
23 W Marshall St, Richmond, VA
Cocktail Bar · Jackson Ward · 36 tips and reviews

natalie k.natalie kay: Great cocktails. Fun atmosphere. Tried the burger-cooked just to my liking and great quality meat. Duck & Carnitas sausages were also very savory.