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RVA 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.
500 Tredegar St (btwn 5th st. and Tredegar st.), Richmond, VA
Park · Downtown Richmond · 28 tips and reviews
RVA 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.
RVA 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.
Baseball Stadium · Carytown - Museum District · 67 tips and reviews
RVA 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.
Cemetery · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 32 tips and reviews
RVA 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
101 W Franklin St (North Jefferson Street), Richmond, VA
Hotel · Downtown Richmond · 58 tips and reviews
RVA 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
RVA 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.
Science Museum · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 32 tips and reviews
RVA 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.
Historic and Protected Site · Church Hill · 11 tips and reviews
RVA 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.
9200 Stony Point Pkwy (at Chippenham Pkwy), Richmond, VA
Shopping Mall · Stony Point · 20 tips and reviews
RVA 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.