Guidebook for Richmond
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Riverside Outfitters provides rafting trips, paddleboarding, kayaking and other river excursions. Their headquarters is a five minute walk away.
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Riverside Outfitters
325 Old Westham RdRiverside Outfitters provides rafting trips, paddleboarding, kayaking and other river excursions. Their headquarters is a five minute walk away.
Locally owned wine shop with helpful staff and free wine tastings every Friday evening. Wines are reasonably priced and plenty of local ciders and beers available as well.
Once Upon a Vine South
2817 Hathaway RdLocally owned wine shop with helpful staff and free wine tastings every Friday evening. Wines are reasonably priced and plenty of local ciders and beers available as well.
This is the best pizza delivery option in the neighborhood. Good specials to be found online.
Papa John's Pizza
6823 Forest Hill AveThis is the best pizza delivery option in the neighborhood. Good specials to be found online.
One of several points of access to the River, you can go for a walk, climb some rocks, canoe, kayak, or sunbathe right in the heart of the city.
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James River Park System
Unnamed RoadOne of several points of access to the River, you can go for a walk, climb some rocks, canoe, kayak, or sunbathe right in the heart of the city.
One of RIchmond's most enjoyable attractions- a small zoo, beautiful gardens, and grounds for picnics or just playing. A family favorite only a few minutes away.
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Maymont
1700 Hampton StOne of RIchmond's most enjoyable attractions- a small zoo, beautiful gardens, and grounds for picnics or just playing. A family favorite only a few minutes away.
Food Scene
We think this is some of the best Thai food in the area. Friendly staff and a quiet atmosphere make for a pleasant evening out.
Ruang Tong Thai Cuisine
6790 Forest Hill AveWe think this is some of the best Thai food in the area. Friendly staff and a quiet atmosphere make for a pleasant evening out.
Locally owned and managed, this is a great place to sample the Richmond restaurant scene. Open air seating in warm weather and creative offerings on the menu make this a favorite.
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Galley
2805 Hathaway RdLocally owned and managed, this is a great place to sample the Richmond restaurant scene. Open air seating in warm weather and creative offerings on the menu make this a favorite.
This is your standard corner Starbucks; outdoor seating available in warmer weather.
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Starbucks
400 N Robinson StThis is your standard corner Starbucks; outdoor seating available in warmer weather.
A bit farther away- locally owned with great space to hang out, work, meet friends, or just have a quiet respite. Attentive owners and the best deal on deli meats and cheese around.
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Westover Station
5047 Forest Hill AveA bit farther away- locally owned with great space to hang out, work, meet friends, or just have a quiet respite. Attentive owners and the best deal on deli meats and cheese around.
Fairly standard Mexican fare. The service is generally very good and fast so you can have a quick meal here and come away fully sated.
Mexico Restaurant
7001 Forest Hill AveFairly standard Mexican fare. The service is generally very good and fast so you can have a quick meal here and come away fully sated.
Barbecue, Texas- style. And you get to keep your drink cup. Try the different sauces.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Barbecue, Texas- style. And you get to keep your drink cup. Try the different sauces.
Within easy walking distance and open all hours if hunger grabs you when most restaurants are closed.
McDonald's
6850 Forest Hill AveWithin easy walking distance and open all hours if hunger grabs you when most restaurants are closed.
Dunkin' Donuts
6801 Forest Hill AveCoffee and donuts with drive-through convenience.
Local restaurant with a social purpose: Max's Positive Vibe provides training for people with disabilities to learn job skills in a business environment . Great bar, too.
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Max's Positive Vibe Café
2825 Hathaway RdLocal restaurant with a social purpose: Max's Positive Vibe provides training for people with disabilities to learn job skills in a business environment . Great bar, too.
This is your basic Chinese take-out- friendly folks, very reasonable prices, and all the standards available. If you order there, they generally have it ready in less than 20 minutes or call ahead to pick up.
Tops China Restaurant
6829 Forest Hill AveThis is your basic Chinese take-out- friendly folks, very reasonable prices, and all the standards available. If you order there, they generally have it ready in less than 20 minutes or call ahead to pick up.
This is a Richmond favorite because of the generous portions, local specialties on the menu, and you rarely have to wait. Especially popular at lunch time.
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Joe's Inn At Bon Air
This is a Richmond favorite because of the generous portions, local specialties on the menu, and you rarely have to wait. Especially popular at lunch time.
Essentials
This is the nearest grocery store, open 7 AM to 11 PM every day. It's a smaller store so easy to navigate and get in and out quickly.
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Food Lion
6815 Forest Hill AveThis is the nearest grocery store, open 7 AM to 11 PM every day. It's a smaller store so easy to navigate and get in and out quickly.
Grocery store and pharmacy with famous Richmond foods prepared by Ukrop's in the deli area. Small cafe with free wifi. Open 6 AM to midnight every day.
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Martin's Food
Grocery store and pharmacy with famous Richmond foods prepared by Ukrop's in the deli area. Small cafe with free wifi. Open 6 AM to midnight every day.
General merchandise store with small grocery selection and pharmacy. Open 8 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and 8 AM to 9 PM on Sunday.
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Target
5401 W Broad StGeneral merchandise store with small grocery selection and pharmacy. Open 8 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and 8 AM to 9 PM on Sunday.
Open 24 hours with a wide selection of merchandise.
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Walmart Supercenter
900 Walmart WayOpen 24 hours with a wide selection of merchandise.
Shopping
This is the nearest pharmacy, open 8 AM to 10 PM every day. Pharmacy closes at 9 PM.
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CVS
2400 E Main StThis is the nearest pharmacy, open 8 AM to 10 PM every day. Pharmacy closes at 9 PM.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rock Falls Tavern
2813 Hathaway RdReally good pizza! Can get take-out or eat-in. No delivery.
Arts & Culture
This is one of the best things about Richmond: a fine, regional arts museum with good restaurants. Open 365 days of the year and always free. Special exhibits have a fee, but its free to just wander around. Worth a trip!
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdThis is one of the best things about Richmond: a fine, regional arts museum with good restaurants. Open 365 days of the year and always free. Special exhibits have a fee, but its free to just wander around. Worth a trip!
This is a wonderful botanical garden if you like seeing blooms year round and a great holiday light spectacle.
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I-Garden Botanical Garden ye-Lewis Ginter
1800 Lakeside AveThis is a wonderful botanical garden if you like seeing blooms year round and a great holiday light spectacle.
Parks & Nature
Hiking trails, boat rentals, small water park and great concerts in the summer. It's the closest state park to Richmond and offers lots if you want to enjoy the woods and get away from the city. It's very popular on the weekend in the summer, especially at the water park.
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Pocahontas State Park
10301 State Park RdHiking trails, boat rentals, small water park and great concerts in the summer. It's the closest state park to Richmond and offers lots if you want to enjoy the woods and get away from the city. It's very popular on the weekend in the summer, especially at the water park.