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River City Special
Altria Theater is one of River City Special.

1. Altria Theater

8.7
6 N Laurel St (W Main St.), Richmond, VA
Theater · VCU · 27 tips and reviews
The American Civil War Center At Historic Tredegar is one of River City Special.

2. The American Civil War Center At Historic Tredegar

8.2
500 Tredegar St, Richmond, VA
History Museum · Downtown Richmond · 14 tips and reviews
The National is one of River City Special.

3. The National

9.0
708 E Broad St (btwn N 7th St and N 8th St), Richmond, VA
Music Venue · Capitol District · 74 tips and reviews
Richmond Amtrak Station - Main Street (RVM) is one of River City Special.

4. Richmond Amtrak Station - Main Street (RVM)

5.6
1500 E Main St (btwn 15th & 17th), Richmond, VA
Rail Station · Shockoe Bottom · 19 tips and reviews
Belle Isle is one of River City Special.

5. Belle Isle

9.2
300 Tredegar St (James River), Richmond, VA
Park · 47 tips and reviews
Rocks On The James is one of River City Special.

6. Rocks On The James

7.4
James River Parks System Trail (River Road/ James River), Richmond, VA
River · 9 tips and reviews
Manchester Floodwall is one of River City Special.

7. Manchester Floodwall

400 W 6th St, Richmond, VA
Scenic Lookout · Old Town Manchester · 1 tip
William Byrd Park is one of River City Special.

8. William Byrd Park

9.3
600 S Boulevard (Idlewood Ave), Richmond, VA
Park · Byrd Park · 13 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: A 287-acre park near the city's Fan District, this beautiful park offers a fitness course, tennis courts, pedal boats and free wifi at the Fountain Lake House.

17th Street Farmer's Market is one of River City Special.

9. 17th Street Farmer's Market

7.7
100 N 17th St (at E Main St), Richmond, VA
Farmers Market · Shockoe Bottom · 7 tips and reviews
Canal Walk is one of River City Special.

10. Canal Walk

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

Lisa L.Lisa Loving: Sit on the benches along the way and soak up the sun on warm spring days. Also try the Floodwall Walk across the river.

Maymont is one of River City Special.

11. Maymont

9.4
1700 Hampton St, Richmond, VA
Park · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 76 tips and reviews
Brown's Island is one of River City Special.

12. Brown's Island

9.3
500 Tredegar St (btwn 5th st. and Tredegar st.), Richmond, VA
Park · Downtown Richmond · 28 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Richmond loves outdoor music and festivals and many take place here. From the Folk Festival to Friday Cheers this is a hot spot to see Richmond from the river while enjoying some live music.

Capitol Square is one of River City Special.

13. Capitol Square

7.3
E Grace St (N 9th St), Richmond, VA
Park · Capitol District · 10 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Used in Speilberg's Lincoln as a substitute for the White House, the Capitol is where VA governors are inaugurated. Douglas Wilder, the first African-American Governor in the US, was sworn in here.

Carytown is one of River City Special.

14. Carytown

Richmond, VA
Neighborhood · 31 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Richmond's "Mile of Style," Carytown is made up of hundreds of locally owned shops, boutiques, restaurants and specialty stores.

Children's Museum of Richmond is one of River City Special.

15. Children's Museum of Richmond

8.5
2626 W Broad St (at Terminal Pl), Richmond, VA
Museum · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 31 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Experience one of the East Coast's most exciting, innovative children's museums. An award winning museum where you can touch everything!

The Diamond is one of River City Special.

16. The Diamond

7.8
3001 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA
Baseball Stadium · Carytown - Museum District · 67 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Avoid the lines and order from your seat with Bypass Lane. When it's ready you will get an email. Also buy the tennis balls at the end and play the hula hoop game to win a gift certificate.

First Fridays Art Walk is one of River City Special.

17. 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

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Richmond's First Fridays Art Walk showcases over 40 diverse creative venues in Downtown's growing arts and cultural district.

Hollywood Cemetery is one of River City Special.

18. Hollywood Cemetery

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

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Named for its holly trees, this is the resting place for Presidents Monroe and Tyler, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and thousands of Civil War soldiers. Don’t miss the view of the James River

The Jefferson Hotel is one of River City Special.

19. The Jefferson Hotel

8.9
101 W Franklin St (North Jefferson Street), Richmond, VA
Hotel · Downtown Richmond · 58 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Alligator statues serve reminders of the alligators that once resided in the Lobby pools. At one time, Richmonders bought baby alligators as pets. When they got too big, they brought them to live here

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is one of River City Special.

20. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

8.8
1800 Lakeside Ave (at Hillard Rd), Richmond, VA
Garden · 33 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: A historic property with 40 acres of spectacular gardens, Lewis Ginter is home to a classic domed Conservatory, the only one of its kind in the mid-Atlantic, housing more than 200 orchids.

Monument Avenue is one of River City Special.

21. Monument Avenue

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

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Home to stunning architecture and many monuments, Monument Avenue is the only street in the U.S. that’s a National Historic Landmark.

Science Museum of Virginia is one of River City Special.

22. Science Museum of Virginia

8.9
2500 W Broad St (at Terminal Pl), Richmond, VA
Science Museum · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 32 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Creative and interactive displays where everyone can get involved. IMAX®DOME creates the ultimate "you are there" experience with the largest film screen in Virginia wrapped around you.

St. John's Church is one of River City Special.

23. St. John's Church

8.3
2401 E Broad St, Richmond, VA
Historic and Protected Site · Church Hill · 11 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: This historic church is the site of Patrick Henry's "Give me liberty or give me death" speech. Reenactments take place on Sundays during the summer.

Crossroads Art Center is one of River City Special.

24. Crossroads Art Center

7.7
2016 Staples Mill Rd (Broad St), Richmond, VA
Art Gallery · MidTown · 6 tips and reviews
Visual Arts Center of Richmond is one of River City Special.

25. Visual Arts Center of Richmond

9.0
1812 W Main St (between Allen & Granby), Richmond, VA
Art Gallery · The Fan · 4 tips and reviews
The Cultural Arts Center is one of River City Special.

26. The Cultural Arts Center

7.4
2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA
Theater · 5 tips and reviews
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is one of River City Special.

27. 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

28. Visual Art Studio

208 E Broad St, Richmond, VA
Art Gallery · Jackson Ward · No tips or reviews
The Byrd Theatre is one of River City Special.

29. The Byrd Theatre

8.9
2908 W Cary St (Colonial Ave), Richmond, VA
Movie Theater · Carytown · 60 tips and reviews
The Library of Virginia is one of River City Special.

30. The Library of Virginia

8.1
800 E Broad St, Richmond, VA
Library · Capitol District · 12 tips and reviews
Stony Point Fashion Park is one of River City Special.

31. Stony Point Fashion Park

8.4
9200 Stony Point Pkwy (at Chippenham Pkwy), Richmond, VA
Shopping Mall · Stony Point · 20 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Stony Point Fashion Park is a beautiful blend of southern charm and local architectural features. Visitors to the center can find some of the most exclusive and sought after fashion retailers.

Alamo BBQ is one of River City Special.

32. Alamo BBQ

8.9
2202 Jefferson Ave (22nd St.), Richmond, VA
BBQ Joint · Church Hill · 88 tips and reviews
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery is one of River City Special.

33. Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

9.0
2408 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA
Brewery · Carytown - Museum District · 64 tips and reviews
Casa Del Barco is one of River City Special.

34. Casa Del Barco

7.8
320 S 12th St (Byrd St), Richmond, VA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Richmond · 55 tips and reviews
Italian Garden is one of River City Special.

35. Italian Garden

1700 Hampton St, Richmond, VA
Garden · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 1 tip
Lamplighter Roasting Co. is one of River City Special.

36. Lamplighter Roasting Co.

9.0
116 S Addison St (at Parkwood Ave), Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · The Fan · 114 tips and reviews
Ellwood Thompson's is one of River City Special.

37. Ellwood Thompson's

9.1
4 N Thompson St (at Ellwood Ave), Richmond, VA
Grocery Store · Carytown · 106 tips and reviews
Tredegar Iron Works is one of River City Special.

38. Tredegar Iron Works

8.5
470 Tredegar St, Richmond, VA
Historic and Protected Site · Downtown Richmond · 6 tips and reviews
Virginia State Capitol is one of River City Special.

39. Virginia State Capitol

8.2
1000 Bank St (at N 10th St), Richmond, VA
Capitol Building · Capitol District · 20 tips and reviews
Richmond National Battlefield Park Headquarters | Chimborazo Medical Museum is one of River City Special.

40. Richmond National Battlefield Park Headquarters | Chimborazo Medical Museum

3215 E Broad St, Richmond, VA
History Museum · Chimborazo · 2 tips and reviews
Virginia Aviation Museum is one of River City Special.

41. Virginia Aviation Museum

5701 Huntsman Rd, Richmond, VA
Museum · 7 tips and reviews
Richmond City Hall Observation Deck is one of River City Special.

42. Richmond City Hall Observation Deck

6.4
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA
Scenic Lookout · Capitol District · 5 tips and reviews
Garnett's is one of River City Special.

43. Garnett's

9.2
2001 Park Ave (at N Meadow St), Richmond, VA
Sandwich Spot · The Fan · 53 tips and reviews
Gallery 5 is one of River City Special.

44. Gallery 5

9.0
200 W Marshall St (at N Jefferson St and Brook Rd), Richmond, VA
Art Gallery · Jackson Ward · 10 tips and reviews
Hold It Down Tattoo is one of River City Special.

45. Hold It Down Tattoo

302 Goshen St Ste 100, Richmond, VA
Tattoo Parlor · Carver · 2 tips and reviews