Cozy Northside Nook Guidebook
Food scene
Fuzzy Cactus is conveniently located on Brookland Park boulevard where you can visit a close by Art Studio and an amazing Ice Cream shop.
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Fuzzy Cactus
221 W Brookland Park BlvdFuzzy Cactus is conveniently located on Brookland Park boulevard where you can visit a close by Art Studio and an amazing Ice Cream shop.
The Smoky Mug
15 E Brookland Park BlvdThe best coffee shop in town!
Perfect spot for a quick and refreshing desert. This is a great shop for handcrafted and scratch made ice cream.
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Ruby Scoops Ice Cream & Sweets
120 W Brookland Park BlvdPerfect spot for a quick and refreshing desert. This is a great shop for handcrafted and scratch made ice cream.
Good eatery that serves Chinese cusine.
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Fat Dragon Chinese Kitchen and Bar
1200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdGood eatery that serves Chinese cusine.
Pies And Pints
2035 W Broad StGreat spot to grab a delicious pizza.
Perly's
111 E Grace StJewish deli, decorated in historic theme.
The Smoky Mug
15 E Brookland Park BlvdExcellent coffee shop with a custom service.
Moore Street Cafe
2904 W Moore StRetro inspired cafe, for breakfast and lunch!
Burgers and Beer! And great Milkshakes too!
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Boulevard Burger and Brew
1300 N Arthur Ashe BlvdBurgers and Beer! And great Milkshakes too!
Supper
1215 Summit AveSouthern Cuisine
ZZQ
3201 West Moore StreetBarbecue
Pinky's
3015 Norfolk StreetMediterranean food.
Goatocado
1823 W Main StFarm- to-table dining!
Heritage Restaurant
1627 W Main StAmerican food.
Nostalgic eatery, boasts an old- fashioned menu, funky style decor!
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Garnett's
2001 Park AveNostalgic eatery, boasts an old- fashioned menu, funky style decor!
Shyndigz
1912 W Cary StEverything dessert!
Sugar Shack Donuts & Coffee
1001 N Lombardy StDonut shop with creative flavors!
Havana 59 Downtown
16 N 17th StNeighborhoods
Industrial area turned into the home of major breweries. There are over 15 breweries, cideries, & distilleries. Go Brewery Hopping , Try some cider, ad grab a bite at Tazza Kitchen, PInky's or Stella's Grocery. Or go to some great spots with games like The Circuit, Tang & Biscuit, Slingshot Social Game Club, or Bingo.
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Scott's Addition Historic District
Industrial area turned into the home of major breweries. There are over 15 breweries, cideries, & distilleries. Go Brewery Hopping , Try some cider, ad grab a bite at Tazza Kitchen, PInky's or Stella's Grocery. Or go to some great spots with games like The Circuit, Tang & Biscuit, Slingshot Social Game Club, or Bingo.
Known for it's rich African American culture. This neighborhood is known for drawing family musicians and is home to famous dancer Bill "Bojangales" Robinson. Visit some great Galleries such as Gallery 5, Art180, Black iris & Quirk Gallery. Don't forget to visit the Black History Museum & Cultural Center and do some local shopping at Little Nomad (kids), The Someday Shop, and Circle Thrift & Art Space. You can also stop by for a show at Virginia Repertory Theater.
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Jackson Ward
Known for it's rich African American culture. This neighborhood is known for drawing family musicians and is home to famous dancer Bill "Bojangales" Robinson. Visit some great Galleries such as Gallery 5, Art180, Black iris & Quirk Gallery. Don't forget to visit the Black History Museum & Cultural Center and do some local shopping at Little Nomad (kids), The Someday Shop, and Circle Thrift & Art Space. You can also stop by for a show at Virginia Repertory Theater.
Visit the original shopping district in Richmond full of vibrant colors with many bars and restaurant to try. If you want to support small businesses this is spot to explore and can keep you entertained all day! This neighborhood was made for shopping, stop by Mongrels, Clementine, or Plan 9 and you won't be disappointed. There are endless places to dine but make sure to stop by Sugar & Twine, The Mantu, or Mom's Siam. Lastly a trip to the Byrd Theater is a must, with it's 1920's vibes and architectural treasures.
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Carytown
Visit the original shopping district in Richmond full of vibrant colors with many bars and restaurant to try. If you want to support small businesses this is spot to explore and can keep you entertained all day! This neighborhood was made for shopping, stop by Mongrels, Clementine, or Plan 9 and you won't be disappointed. There are endless places to dine but make sure to stop by Sugar & Twine, The Mantu, or Mom's Siam. Lastly a trip to the Byrd Theater is a must, with it's 1920's vibes and architectural treasures.
Home to St John's Church where Patrick Henry gave the famous "Give me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech, Church Hill is a historic site where you can find a local neighborhood environment. Full of great cafe's such and restaurants such as The Roosevelt, Alewife, and Grisette. You can also have a picnic at Chimborazo Park and take in the amazing view of the city.
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Church Hill
Home to St John's Church where Patrick Henry gave the famous "Give me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech, Church Hill is a historic site where you can find a local neighborhood environment. Full of great cafe's such and restaurants such as The Roosevelt, Alewife, and Grisette. You can also have a picnic at Chimborazo Park and take in the amazing view of the city.
Parks
This park has a lake, trails, soccer, and tennis courts
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Bryan Park
4308 Hermitage RdThis park has a lake, trails, soccer, and tennis courts
This park has scenic views, and is one of the oldest in the city.
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Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin StThis park has scenic views, and is one of the oldest in the city.
This park hosts events and tours with a mansion, a few gardens, and a wildlife center.
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Maymont
1700 Hampton StThis park hosts events and tours with a mansion, a few gardens, and a wildlife center.
Access to the Isle is by foot bridge from Tredegar St. on the north shore. Another access if by wooden bridge near 22nd St. This park offers wooded trails, mountain biking trails, historical sites, and accessible fishing at quarry pond.
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Belle Isle
1 Belle IsleAccess to the Isle is by foot bridge from Tredegar St. on the north shore. Another access if by wooden bridge near 22nd St. This park offers wooded trails, mountain biking trails, historical sites, and accessible fishing at quarry pond.
Attractions
Only 30 minutes from the Nook, you will want to set aside a full day to enjoy this theme park.
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Kings Dominion
16000 Theme Park WayOnly 30 minutes from the Nook, you will want to set aside a full day to enjoy this theme park.
Riverfront Canal Cruises
139 Virginia StRVA on Wheels
1301 E Cary StBeautiful garden and oasis to take you away from the city.
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I-Garden Botanical Garden ye-Lewis Ginter
1800 Lakeside AveBeautiful garden and oasis to take you away from the city.
Part of the city's James River Park, where many concerts and events are hosted in the spring and summer time.
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Isiqithi saseBrown
South 7th StreetPart of the city's James River Park, where many concerts and events are hosted in the spring and summer time.
Richmond Raceway
7433 Bell Creek RdMaggie L. Walker National Historic Site
600 N 2nd StArt Works Inc
320 Hull StMuseums
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdI-Museum ka-Edgar Allan Poe
1914 E Main StVirginia Museum of History & Culture
428 N Arthur Ashe BlvdThe Valentine
1015 E Clay StI-Virginia Holocaust Museum
2000 E Cary StBlack History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia
122 W Leigh StIziko Lomfundi LweziMfundo LweVirginia
2500 W Broad StNight Life
Babe's of Carytown
3166 W Cary StKabana Rooftop
700 E Main StThe Jasper
3113 W Cary StThe Camel
1621 W Broad StGWARbar
217 W Clay StHavana 59 Downtown
16 N 17th St