Guidebook for Richmond
Food Scene
Southern style cooking. Everything is a la carte but beyond worth it.
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Mama J's Kitchen
415 N 1st StSouthern style cooking. Everything is a la carte but beyond worth it.
Every night of the week is something different from live music to karaoke. The portion size is huge and there is a good variety of items to choose from off the menu. Their cornbread is amazing!
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Croaker's Spot | Richmond
1020 Hull StEvery night of the week is something different from live music to karaoke. The portion size is huge and there is a good variety of items to choose from off the menu. Their cornbread is amazing!
One of my favorite places to eat in an older and more historic part of Richmond. It has a sports bar setting on the inside but when the weather is nice, the outdoor patio is the best place to enjoy the breeze while you eat. This is a spot where people who know about it are the locals so it typically doesn't get packed as a chain restaurant would.
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Northside Grille
1217 Bellevue AveOne of my favorite places to eat in an older and more historic part of Richmond. It has a sports bar setting on the inside but when the weather is nice, the outdoor patio is the best place to enjoy the breeze while you eat. This is a spot where people who know about it are the locals so it typically doesn't get packed as a chain restaurant would.
HANDS DOWN BEST CHINESE FOOD IN RICHMOND! I only get the shrimp and broccoli with fried rice but I never see this place empty. I usually order for pick up since they don't deliver. The food is so good.
Red House II
1202 Azalea AveHANDS DOWN BEST CHINESE FOOD IN RICHMOND! I only get the shrimp and broccoli with fried rice but I never see this place empty. I usually order for pick up since they don't deliver. The food is so good.
McLean's is a breakfast spot that has a long history in Richmond. They only serve breakfast food and can become quite packed depending on time of day. The portion sizes are fairly large. It you are breakfast person, this will definitely become one of your favorite places to eat while visiting Richmond.
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McLeans Restaurant
3205 W Broad StMcLean's is a breakfast spot that has a long history in Richmond. They only serve breakfast food and can become quite packed depending on time of day. The portion sizes are fairly large. It you are breakfast person, this will definitely become one of your favorite places to eat while visiting Richmond.
Cuban food at its finest! You walk in thinking you stepped off the plane in Havana. Cuban music fills the air and you can't help but dance in your seat.
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Kuba Kuba
1601 Park AveCuban food at its finest! You walk in thinking you stepped off the plane in Havana. Cuban music fills the air and you can't help but dance in your seat.
I love this place. You can choose to dine in or take out. On a beautiful day in Richmond, Garnett's offer you the option of a picnic basket. They will pack you a basket of whatever you would like to order, as well as a blanket and you may choose to eat anywhere in the city--AS LONG AS YOU RETURN THE BASKET!
Opens at 11AM daily.
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Garnett's
2001 Park AveI love this place. You can choose to dine in or take out. On a beautiful day in Richmond, Garnett's offer you the option of a picnic basket. They will pack you a basket of whatever you would like to order, as well as a blanket and you may choose to eat anywhere in the city--AS LONG AS YOU RETURN THE BASKET!
Opens at 11AM daily.
Sightseeing
Serving as a city park, Belle Isle was first explored by Captain John Smith. During the Civil War, it was used as a prison for Union soldiers. Later, it was used by an electric power company which operated a hydroelectric power plant until late 20th Century.
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Belle Isle
1 Belle IsleServing as a city park, Belle Isle was first explored by Captain John Smith. During the Civil War, it was used as a prison for Union soldiers. Later, it was used by an electric power company which operated a hydroelectric power plant until late 20th Century.
The Virginia War Memorial built in 1955, was originally designed as a World War II and Korean War Memorial for Virginians who had made the ultimate sacrifice in battle. There are public bathrooms on site however the bathrooms are only open when the exhibit is open. This site is FREE-no admission fee! Open 9AM-4PM Monday through Saturday and 12PM-4PM on Sunday. The shrine (beautifully lite at night) is open from 5AM-12AM daily. From this memorial, if your back is to the memorial, you will stand on an amazing hill with the Governor's Mansion to your left and Brown's Island in front of you with a view of the James River as far as the eye can see.
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Virginia War Memorial
621 S Belvidere StThe Virginia War Memorial built in 1955, was originally designed as a World War II and Korean War Memorial for Virginians who had made the ultimate sacrifice in battle. There are public bathrooms on site however the bathrooms are only open when the exhibit is open. This site is FREE-no admission fee! Open 9AM-4PM Monday through Saturday and 12PM-4PM on Sunday. The shrine (beautifully lite at night) is open from 5AM-12AM daily. From this memorial, if your back is to the memorial, you will stand on an amazing hill with the Governor's Mansion to your left and Brown's Island in front of you with a view of the James River as far as the eye can see.
If you are a horse racing fan then this place is perfect for you. Not only does this area of Caroline Country host the VA State Fair annually, but this particular farm is known as the birthplace of the famous Triple Crown Champion race horse Secretariat. Tours are available.
https://www.meadoweventpark.com/secretariat-birthplace-tours/
I-Meadow Event Park
13191 Dawn BoulevardIf you are a horse racing fan then this place is perfect for you. Not only does this area of Caroline Country host the VA State Fair annually, but this particular farm is known as the birthplace of the famous Triple Crown Champion race horse Secretariat. Tours are available.
https://www.meadoweventpark.com/secretariat-birthplace-tours/
Parks & Nature
Libbie Hill is known for its monuments, walkways, and staircase. Many individuals workout on the hillside stair case while overlooking the James River and much of Downtown Richmond. Perfect for reading, strolling, walking pets, and working out.
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Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin StLibbie Hill is known for its monuments, walkways, and staircase. Many individuals workout on the hillside stair case while overlooking the James River and much of Downtown Richmond. Perfect for reading, strolling, walking pets, and working out.
With a visitor center for the Richmond National Battlefield & miniature Statue of Liberty, this place is a nice location for a picnic, reading, taking a nap, walking/playing with your pets, throwing a Frisbee, etc.
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IChimborazo Park
3215 E Broad StWith a visitor center for the Richmond National Battlefield & miniature Statue of Liberty, this place is a nice location for a picnic, reading, taking a nap, walking/playing with your pets, throwing a Frisbee, etc.
Arts & Culture
If you love history and appreciate art of various mediums then this is a place in which you can be lost for hours. It is gorgeous and located in the Fan District. Exhibits are constantly changing so always check the schedule. Entrance is free unless you want to enter into the highlighted exhibit of the month. Currently Fabergé is being showcased and soon Yves Saint Laurent will be showcased.
Thursdays 6-9 is Jazz night at the café and this event gets packed QUICK!
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdIf you love history and appreciate art of various mediums then this is a place in which you can be lost for hours. It is gorgeous and located in the Fan District. Exhibits are constantly changing so always check the schedule. Entrance is free unless you want to enter into the highlighted exhibit of the month. Currently Fabergé is being showcased and soon Yves Saint Laurent will be showcased.
Thursdays 6-9 is Jazz night at the café and this event gets packed QUICK!
I-Museum yezokuthutha kwezwe yaseMelika - I-Historic Tredegar
480 Tredegar StCASH ONLY: The Byrd Theatre will take you back in time through the nostalgia in the decor and restoration of the architecture. Listed as "one of the top 10 places to see a movie in splendor" by USA Today, this theatre definitely adds something to the movie that a common movie theatre doesn't.
http://byrdtheatre.com/
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Byrd Theater
2908 W Cary StCASH ONLY: The Byrd Theatre will take you back in time through the nostalgia in the decor and restoration of the architecture. Listed as "one of the top 10 places to see a movie in splendor" by USA Today, this theatre definitely adds something to the movie that a common movie theatre doesn't.
http://byrdtheatre.com/
Built in 1927, this theater hosts a multitude of events including Broadway, ballet, live concerts, comedians, and once hosted a live recording of The Price is Right.
https://www.altriatheater.com/
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Itheater ye-Altria
6 N Laurel StBuilt in 1927, this theater hosts a multitude of events including Broadway, ballet, live concerts, comedians, and once hosted a live recording of The Price is Right.
https://www.altriatheater.com/
This place is most known for their live music scene. Many groups, bands, artists perform their concerts at the National.
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The National
708 E Broad StThis place is most known for their live music scene. Many groups, bands, artists perform their concerts at the National.
Entertainment & Activities
Richmond Raceway
7433 Bell Creek RdGet on I-95 North and take exit 98.
16000 Theme Park Way
Doswell, Virginia 23047
http://www.kingsdominion.com
Kings Dominion Boulevard
Kings Dominion BoulevardGet on I-95 North and take exit 98.
16000 Theme Park Way
Doswell, Virginia 23047
http://www.kingsdominion.com
Shopping
Short Pump is often referred to as the Tyson's Corner of Richmond. If you are from Northern Virginia you will understand this reference. It is an outdoor mall with many restaurants on the grounds such as Maggiano's, Cheesecake Factory, and Boathouse. From Dick's Sporting Goods to Kate Spade, this mall has pretty much everything either on the grounds or in the surrounding area (Regal Cinemas, Ice Skating/Laser Tag, Target, Wegman's, Hobby Lobby, etc.)
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Short Pump Town Center
11800 West Broad StreetShort Pump is often referred to as the Tyson's Corner of Richmond. If you are from Northern Virginia you will understand this reference. It is an outdoor mall with many restaurants on the grounds such as Maggiano's, Cheesecake Factory, and Boathouse. From Dick's Sporting Goods to Kate Spade, this mall has pretty much everything either on the grounds or in the surrounding area (Regal Cinemas, Ice Skating/Laser Tag, Target, Wegman's, Hobby Lobby, etc.)
Essentials
This grocery store is a 2 minute drive from my apartment on the campus of VCU.
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Kroger
1601 Willow Lawn Dr This grocery store is a 2 minute drive from my apartment on the campus of VCU.