Things to Do in Richmond, VA - Richmond Attractions
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City Toursfromper group (up to 6)$187
Historical Toursfromper adult$38
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Segway Toursfromper adult$55
Street Art Tourfromper adult$20
Fun & Gamesfromper adult$12
Food & Drinkfromper adult$85
Historical Toursfromper adult$24
Historical Toursfromper group (up to 6)$600
Cemeteries
Historic cemetery with tranquil views of the river, featuring stately monuments and graves of two US presidents. Ideal for a reflective walking tour amidst well-maintained grounds.
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- The3ofus60614Raleigh, NC232 contributionsTop notch museum. Said it covers 6000 years in 50,000 objects. It does so beautifully. Art and object d' arte are well spaced for a good look-see and are well documented. The Fabrege collection is worth the visit, but there's more! Antiquities of fine quality. Well represented in art genres.
Cafe has very good food and well made coffee with a variety of selections. Even wine is sold.Written April 20, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Reeni01Washington DC, DC140 contributionsThis was a beautiful garden / park. We wanted a day of getting "out of the city" and a local had recommended this place. It is massive and very easy to walk the entire garden. Not all places are ADA compliant as some paths had lots of stairs or stepping stones on the water.
A great place for the kids to run around.Written April 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Denise BRichmond, VA50 contributionsThe light display was fabulous. We started our tour in the conservatory where there are beautiful large plants. Some rare others not but Hugh! Such a worthwhile visit.Written November 24, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RKordzielRotterdam, NY105 contributionsHuge cemetery! I visited to find the graves of James Monroe, John Tyler and Jefferson Davis. The latter of which I found thanks to an extremely helpful Cemetery employee. This is one of three places that has multiple presidents buried there-along with Arlington National Cemetery (Taft & Kennedy) and United First Parish Church (John and John Quincy Adams).Written April 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DJO82 contributionsThis was a very good tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable of the history of the civil war and Jefferson Davis and his family.Written April 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Daniel LApex, NC656 contributionsFor being just a state capitol building, it definitely was much more imposing than I imagined - both from an exterior and interior point of view. Worth a walk through just to take a peek.Written January 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Allan A140 contributionsA one-mile strip of shops and cafes and restaurants SO reminiscent of Berkeley CA. A man playing a digereedoo on the street. Diverse and happy crowd strolling along. Deserved more time than we gave it.Written August 23, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TravellerNew York City, NY3,291 contributionsI visited St. John’s Episcopal Church in October 2023. I went first to the Visitor Center. For $5, I was able to go inside the church. A Docent pointed out where Patrick Henry stood to give his famous “Give me Liberty or give me Death” speech in 1775. The Docent also explained the history of the church. It was a very worthwhile place to visit.Written October 29, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- aavct90Simsbury, CT276 contributionsI have been to many holocaust museums throughout the world. This might be one of the smallest, but most poignant and powerful I've ever visited. It does a great job of taking you throughout the war and displaying the atrocities in a realistic way. I think it's done in a fashion that's easily digestible for kids, though I think this is best left for teens and older. If you are in Richmond, this is a do not miss if you want to learn more about history.Written January 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- FirstTimetoItaly253 contributionsComprehensive, well-balanced, and modern introductory movie, well worth 15 minutes. The Julia Child exhibit was chock full of interesting moments and insights. Each wing has a special focus; enjoyed the "regions of VA" enhanced by large-scale photographs and sound effects and also the more traditional chronological history. Great for adults, good for teens, and there is a section for kids but we breezed by it. Thankfully, it doesn't dwell heavily on Civil War (although it cannot be ignored) and the museum emphasizes that "the lost cause" is part of history, but does not reflect actual history.Written March 26, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MarieLos Angeles, CA2 contributionsSmall museum, but full of very interesting artifacts, not only about Poe but time period as well. Has a very 'Poe' feeling even if he didn't actually live in the house. It is worth a stop in Richmond for any one interested in Edgar Allan Poe.Written November 16, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mike ORoanoke, VA1,378 contributionsWe took a one mile walk from our hotel located next to the Convention Center to the river and proceeded to make a 6-mile loop from there on a portion of the large network of trails and pathways. Some were clearly marked and some were unmarked. We walked along both sides of the river, across both pedestrian bridges, and enjoyed it all.Written August 21, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond
- The top attractions to visit in Richmond are:
- Maymont
- Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
- Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
- Virginia Capitol Building
- Carytown
- The best outdoor activities in Richmond according to Tripadvisor travelers are: See all outdoor activities in Richmond on Tripadvisor
- The most popular things to do in Richmond with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
- Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
- Maymont
- Virginia Capitol Building
- James River
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