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Free Stuff to Do in Richmond VA
Maymont is one of Free Stuff to Do in Richmond VA.

1. Maymont

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

Gail A.Gail Ailor: Bring a picnic basket and a blanket for a lovely & relaxing afternoon! In spring, bring a kite.

Byrd Park Boat (Fountain) Lake is one of Free Stuff to Do in Richmond VA.

2. Byrd Park Boat (Fountain) Lake

600 S Boulevard, Richmond, VA
Lake · Byrd Park · 9 tips and reviews

Gail A.Gail Ailor: Relax on a blanket to watch people and geese.

Hollywood Cemetery is one of Free Stuff to Do in Richmond VA.

3. Hollywood Cemetery

8.7
412 S Cherry St (Albemarle), Richmond, VA
Cemetery · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 32 tips and reviews

Gail A.Gail Ailor: Check out the Guide from your library then search for interesting gravesites. Sit overlooking the river to hear the rapids & relax for awhile. I've seen Cedar Waxwings in the hollies.

Libby Hill Park is one of Free Stuff to Do in Richmond VA.

4. Libby Hill Park

9.0
2801 E Franklin St., Richmond, VA
Park · Church Hill · 22 tips and reviews

Gail A.Gail Ailor: View the city & a take a step back in time.

Church Hill is one of Free Stuff to Do in Richmond VA.

5. Church Hill

Richmond, VA
Neighborhood · 14 tips and reviews

Gail A.Gail Ailor: Take a driving tour to see Poe Museum, Libby Hill Park and famous St. John's Church and cemetery.

The Carillon is one of Free Stuff to Do in Richmond VA.

6. The Carillon

7.8
Park Drive, Byrd Park, Richmond, VA
Monument · Carillon · 8 tips and reviews

Gail A.Gail Ailor: Great place to take a brisk walk or grill a burger.

Monument Avenue is one of Free Stuff to Do in Richmond VA.

7. Monument Avenue

8.4
Monument Ave, Richmond, VA
Monument · The Museum District · 21 tips and reviews

Gail A.Gail Ailor: Visit the Monuments and experience a cobblestone road.

Dutch Gap Conservation Area is one of Free Stuff to Do in Richmond VA.

8. Dutch Gap Conservation Area

7.8
Coxendale Rd, Chester, VA
Hiking Trail · 1 tip

Gail A.Gail Ailor: Tour the site of Virginia's second colonial settlement and walk along river side trails.

Watkins Landing is one of Free Stuff to Do in Richmond VA.

9. Watkins Landing

2899 Watkins Landing Road, Midlothian, VA
Harbor or Marina · 2 tips and reviews

Gail A.Gail Ailor: Put your boat in and experience the James River.

Ancarrow's Landing is one of Free Stuff to Do in Richmond VA.

10. Ancarrow's Landing

1400 Brander St, Richmond, VA
Park · 1 tip

Gail A.Gail Ailor: In the city, a great place to view Rockett's Landing from the river.

Canal Walk is one of Free Stuff to Do in Richmond VA.

11. Canal Walk

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

Gail A.Gail Ailor: Walking path in the city along the river. Very historic ground.

James River Park System HQ is one of Free Stuff to Do in Richmond VA.

12. James River Park System HQ

Richmond, VA
Other Great Outdoors · Forest Hill Park · 1 tip

Gail A.Gail Ailor: Pony Pasture, Belle Isle Pedestrian Bridge, River access points, watch the 4th of July Fireworks from a river rock.

Virginia War Memorial is one of Free Stuff to Do in Richmond VA.

13. Virginia War Memorial

9.1
621 S Belvidere St, Richmond, VA
Monument · Downtown Richmond · 9 tips and reviews
Mid-Lothian Mines Park is one of Free Stuff to Do in Richmond VA.

14. Mid-Lothian Mines Park

13301 N Woolridge Rd, Midlothian, VA
Other Great Outdoors · 8 tips and reviews
Manchester Flood Wall Lookout is one of Free Stuff to Do in Richmond VA.

15. Manchester Flood Wall Lookout

Hull Street, Richmond, VA
Scenic Lookout · Old Town Manchester · No tips or reviews
First Fridays Art Walk is one of Free Stuff to Do in Richmond VA.

16. First Fridays Art Walk

8.3
Downtown RVA Broad St (btwn N Belvidere & N 8th St), Richmond, VA
Art Gallery · Jackson Ward · 10 tips and reviews
Capitol Square is one of Free Stuff to Do in Richmond VA.

17. Capitol Square

7.4
E Grace St (N 9th St), Richmond, VA
Park · Capitol District · 10 tips and reviews