Plan your visit to Richmond, United States of America
With famous natives like Thomas Jefferson and Edgar Allan Poe, this city has a long and proud history and a vibrant cultural scene.
As one of the oldest cities in the United States, Richmond offers visitors a huge array of museums and historic sights, as well as plenty of family-friendly activities.
Many significant moments in America’s history were played out in the Virginia State Capitol building, so it is a great place to start your visit. The building itself was designed by Thomas Jefferson in the 1780s and is still home to the Virginia General Assembly.
Take a tour of the Old House and Senate chambers, which are open to the public as a museum. There’s plenty to learn about the Civil War here, but if you want to know even more, head to the Museum of Confederacy a few blocks north.
For history of a different kind, head west to Hollywood Cemetery for a mix of history and recreation. The sprawling cemetery has a monument to the 18,000 Confederate soldiers and 25 generals buried there. Take a guided tour or pick up a map and see the mausoleums of two U.S. presidents – John Tyler and James Monroe – who are buried alongside artists, writers and millionaires.
For a taste of Richmond’s historic grandeur, head further west and arrive at Maymont, a 19th-century mansion and grounds covering 100 acres (40 hectares). As well as the beautiful architecture of the opulent house, which has been maintained as a museum, families can enjoy a petting zoo and wildlife exhibits.
A great way to escape Richmond’s notoriously hot and humid summers is at the city’s museums. For families, there’s the Science Center of Virginia and the Children’s Museum of Richmond right next door. The nearby Museum District has art spanning 5,000 years at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. See Russian jewels, and ancient sculptures and paintings by Monet and John Singer Sargent.
Hire a car to navigate the city with ease. Free parking is plentiful. Richmond’s landscape is hilly, and the attractions spread out, which makes walking or biking difficult. Public Transport is limited to a bus service. Buy a Go Card from a grocery store or newsagent and top-up to ride.
Virginia Commonwealth University - Explore the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University during your stay in Richmond. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Broad Street - During your trip to Richmond, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Altria Theater - Enjoy a performance at Altria Theater, a storied theater in Richmond. Amble around the area's college campus or attend a sporting event.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - This museum houses Russian jewels, impressionist masters and ancient relics in its vast and varied collection.
Maymont Park - This grand estate is a family favorite with a petting zoo, native wildlife and a preserved 19th-century mansion.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden - Spend some time admiring the beautiful and diverse floral displays featured in this superb botanical garden, one of the finest in the country.
Science Museum of Virginia - Conduct experiments, enter a working laboratory and learn how to be environmentally friendly at this interactive science museum.
Kings Dominion - Have a fun-filled day at Kings Dominion and find out why this is a popular amusement park in Doswell. Experience the festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Richmond Landmark Segway Tour - Select between our 1 or 2-Hour Richmond Landmark Segway tour. An experienced tour guide will train you to ride a Segway PT before leading you on an adventure exploring interesting and notable sites in and around the great city of Richmond, among America’s oldest major cities.
RVATukTuk Sightseeing Tour of Richmond - RVATukTuk provides private tours on open-aired tuk tuks. These are fun and unique electric vehicles. We are Virginia Green Travel certified and a woman-owned business.
Blue Bee Cider 1-Hour Tour and Tasting - Discover the story of Blue Bee Cider with a one-hour tour and tasting. Learn how we became Virginia’s first urban cidery and create artisan cider in a historic revitalized stables complex from the 1940s.
Church Hill Food Tour in Richmond, VA - Find additional information and pricing at Discover Richmond Tours. Joining Discover Richmond Tours means exploring Church Hill in a unique way.
Richmond Virginia Running Tour - On Foot RVA running tour showcases the James River and the unique running experience we have in Richmond, VA. It's designed to be informative and our narrative focuses on current history and how Richmond has grown in recent years, while recognizing the historic artifacts along the way.
Drink Richmond Craft Brewery Crawl - The area known as Scott's Addition features an up-and-coming brewery scene in the heart of Richmond. The breweries, meaderies, and cideries that populate this area are often on the cutting edge of the latest in brewing techniques, while still paying respect to ancient methods, resulting in some of the best alcoholic beverages in the state.
Brewery Tour of Richmond, VA - COVID-19: All tours are private tours until further notice! Hop on board the Richmond Brewery Tours bus – the beer scene has exploded since landmark brewing legislation in 2012, and we can’t wait to show you the best our city has to offer on our Richmond Brewery Tour.
Arts District Food Tour in Richmond - Find additional information and a lower price at Discover Richmond Tours Ready to discover downtown Richmond? Richmond’s revitalized Arts District, will capture your imagination with a mix of historically-significant architecture, under-the-radar restaurants, and inspiring art galleries.