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Top 10 favorites places in Richmond, Virginia
Brown's Island is one of Top 10 favorites places in Richmond, Virginia.

1. Brown's Island

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

Wanda C.Wanda Carleton: A great place to relax and enjoy music from local bands.

Canal Walk is one of Top 10 favorites places in Richmond, Virginia.

2. Canal Walk

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

Wanda C.Wanda Carleton: Part of the history of Richmond.

Belle Isle is one of Top 10 favorites places in Richmond, Virginia.

3. Belle Isle

9.3
300 Tredegar St (James River), Richmond, VA
Park · 47 tips and reviews

Wanda C.Wanda Carleton: A great place to swim.

Maymont is one of Top 10 favorites places in Richmond, Virginia.

4. Maymont

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

Wanda C.Wanda Carleton: A great petting zoo.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is one of Top 10 favorites places in Richmond, Virginia.

5. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

8.6
1800 Lakeside Ave (at Hillard Rd), Richmond, VA
Garden · 33 tips and reviews

Wanda C.Wanda Carleton: Beautiful assortment of rare plants and flowers.

Church Hill is one of Top 10 favorites places in Richmond, Virginia.

6. Church Hill

Richmond, VA
Neighborhood · 14 tips and reviews

Wanda C.Wanda Carleton: Historic Richmond.

William Byrd Park is one of Top 10 favorites places in Richmond, Virginia.

7. William Byrd Park

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

Wanda C.Wanda Carleton: Great for long romantic walks.

The Carillon is one of Top 10 favorites places in Richmond, Virginia.

8. The Carillon

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

Wanda C.Wanda Carleton: Beautiful park.

Riverfront Historic Canal Cruises is one of Top 10 favorites places in Richmond, Virginia.

9. Riverfront Historic Canal Cruises

139 Virginia St (Dock St), Richmond, VA
Boat or Ferry · Shockoe Slip · 8 tips and reviews

Wanda C.Wanda Carleton: Great canoe rides.

The National is one of Top 10 favorites places in Richmond, Virginia.

10. The National

8.9
708 E Broad St (btwn N 7th St and N 8th St), Richmond, VA
Music Venue · Capitol District · 74 tips and reviews
Cary Street Café is one of Top 10 favorites places in Richmond, Virginia.

11. Cary Street Café

7.3
2631 W Cary St (at S Mulberry St), Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · The Fan · 24 tips and reviews
Penny Lane Pub is one of Top 10 favorites places in Richmond, Virginia.

12. Penny Lane Pub

8.3
421 E Franklin St (at N 5th St), Richmond, VA
Pub · City Center · 75 tips and reviews
Richmond Coliseum is one of Top 10 favorites places in Richmond, Virginia.

13. Richmond Coliseum

601 E Leigh St (btwn N 5th & N 7th St.), Richmond, VA
Event Space · City Center · 34 tips and reviews