Guidebook for Richmond

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Guidebook for Richmond

Sightseeing

If you're here in December then you'll be next door to Richmond's best tacky Christmas light display- The Oregon Hill Christmas House. https://www.facebook.com/OregonHillChristmasHouse
408 S Laurel St
408 South Laurel Street
If you're here in December then you'll be next door to Richmond's best tacky Christmas light display- The Oregon Hill Christmas House. https://www.facebook.com/OregonHillChristmasHouse
Just a few blocks south is Riverview Park overlooking Belle Isle. Hiking/Biking trails take you straight to Belle Isle for excellent biking, hiking, climbing, civil war history and nature sightseeing.
Belle Isle Park
Just a few blocks south is Riverview Park overlooking Belle Isle. Hiking/Biking trails take you straight to Belle Isle for excellent biking, hiking, climbing, civil war history and nature sightseeing.
Maymont is a 100 acre Victorian estate which contains Maymont Mansion historic house museum, an arboretum, formal gardens, a carriage collection, wildlife exhibits, a nature center, and petting zoo.
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梅蒙德庄园
1700 Hampton St
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Maymont is a 100 acre Victorian estate which contains Maymont Mansion historic house museum, an arboretum, formal gardens, a carriage collection, wildlife exhibits, a nature center, and petting zoo.
Brown's Island, part of the Canal Walk, includes a walkway that extends south from the island over the James River. A trestle that crosses the island makes this a popular destination for railfans.
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布朗岛
South 7th Street
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Brown's Island, part of the Canal Walk, includes a walkway that extends south from the island over the James River. A trestle that crosses the island makes this a popular destination for railfans.
Opened in 1922, in The Old Stone House, the museum is a few blocks away from Poe's first Richmond home and his first place of employment, the Southern Literary Messenger.
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埃德加·爱伦坡博物馆
1914 E Main St
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Opened in 1922, in The Old Stone House, the museum is a few blocks away from Poe's first Richmond home and his first place of employment, the Southern Literary Messenger.

Entertainment & Activities

The Science Museum of VA includes a 30 ton moveable kugel ball, a Foucault Pendulum, hands-on science activities, and an IMAX®Dome theater featuring the largest screen in Virginia.
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弗吉尼亚州科学博物馆
2500 W Broad St
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The Science Museum of VA includes a 30 ton moveable kugel ball, a Foucault Pendulum, hands-on science activities, and an IMAX®Dome theater featuring the largest screen in Virginia.

Food Scene

Mamma Zu's, one of Richmond's top restaurants, is an experience and the food is exceptional. What this restaurant lacks in decor and elegance it gains with good food. Takeout friendly. Cash/AMEX only.
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mamma'Zu
501 S Pine St
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Mamma Zu's, one of Richmond's top restaurants, is an experience and the food is exceptional. What this restaurant lacks in decor and elegance it gains with good food. Takeout friendly. Cash/AMEX only.
821 Cafe is a great twist on a traditional diner. Veggie friendly, breakfast/brunch, and good beer-- including a microbeer growler filling station for take out beverages. Free delivery.
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821 Cafe
825 W Cary St
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821 Cafe is a great twist on a traditional diner. Veggie friendly, breakfast/brunch, and good beer-- including a microbeer growler filling station for take out beverages. Free delivery.
Mojo's Philadeli bar and restaurant is a popular VCU student hangout. Takeout and delivery available.
Mojo's Philadeli
733 W Cary St
Mojo's Philadeli bar and restaurant is a popular VCU student hangout. Takeout and delivery available.
Aladdin's is a quirky, smoke-filled Middle Eastern restaurant and hooka bar near VCU. Related to NYC's famous Mamoun's, their Falafel is one of my favorites. Takeout and free delivery available.
Aladdin Express
801 W Broad St
Aladdin's is a quirky, smoke-filled Middle Eastern restaurant and hooka bar near VCU. Related to NYC's famous Mamoun's, their Falafel is one of my favorites. Takeout and free delivery available.
Harrison Street Cafe is my favorite little veggie lunch restaurant and coffee spot. I always get the beer battered tofu sandwich. Hours vary so call ahead first to be sure they're open. 804-359-8060.
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Harrison Street Cafe
402 N Harrison St
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Harrison Street Cafe is my favorite little veggie lunch restaurant and coffee spot. I always get the beer battered tofu sandwich. Hours vary so call ahead first to be sure they're open. 804-359-8060.
Lamplighter is one of the best coffee shops in town. They serve incredibly good sandwiches-- including breakfast fare. The outdoor seating area is the perfect place to relax when the weather is good.
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Lamplighter Coffee Roasters Addison St. Cafe
116 S Addison St
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Lamplighter is one of the best coffee shops in town. They serve incredibly good sandwiches-- including breakfast fare. The outdoor seating area is the perfect place to relax when the weather is good.
Ipanema can be hard to find since it's tucked away in a basement, but it's worth seeking out. The atmosphere is warm and cozy. Perfect spot for a quiet dinner or to grab a few good local beers.
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Ipanema Cafe
917 W Grace St
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Ipanema can be hard to find since it's tucked away in a basement, but it's worth seeking out. The atmosphere is warm and cozy. Perfect spot for a quiet dinner or to grab a few good local beers.
O'Possum is a unique new foodie destination. The menu is constantly updated and always interesting.
Pescados China Street
626 China St
O'Possum is a unique new foodie destination. The menu is constantly updated and always interesting.
Excellent coffee. Good sandwiches and light fare. Lots of veggie options. Incredible ice cream by Bev's (Richmond's best local ice cream shop located in Carytown).
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Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream
3600 Forest Hill Ave
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Excellent coffee. Good sandwiches and light fare. Lots of veggie options. Incredible ice cream by Bev's (Richmond's best local ice cream shop located in Carytown).
Texas style BBQ stand. Highly recommend the pulled pork plate with jalapeño mac and cheese. Outdoor seating only-- or get take out and have a picnic in nearby Jefferson Park.
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Alamo BBQ
2202 Jefferson Ave
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Texas style BBQ stand. Highly recommend the pulled pork plate with jalapeño mac and cheese. Outdoor seating only-- or get take out and have a picnic in nearby Jefferson Park.
Proper Pie is run by our fiend Nikki and her husband. Savory pies are the star, but the desserts are excellent, too. Vegan savory pie option always available. Tell Nikki that Tommy & Teresa sent you!
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Proper Pie Co.
2505 E Broad St
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Proper Pie is run by our fiend Nikki and her husband. Savory pies are the star, but the desserts are excellent, too. Vegan savory pie option always available. Tell Nikki that Tommy & Teresa sent you!

Shopping

Vinyl Conflict is a small record store specializing in Punk, Metal, and Alternative music and memorabilia.
Vinyl Conflict Record Store
300 S Pine St
Vinyl Conflict is a small record store specializing in Punk, Metal, and Alternative music and memorabilia.
Fine Food is Oregon Hill's Quickie Mart. They stock a good selection of beers and a few basics, but not much else of interest.
Fine Food Market
700 Idlewood Ave
Fine Food is Oregon Hill's Quickie Mart. They stock a good selection of beers and a few basics, but not much else of interest.
Steady Sounds specializes is in new, vintage, obscure, and local vinyl records.
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Blue Bones Vintage
310 N Laurel St
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Steady Sounds specializes is in new, vintage, obscure, and local vinyl records.

Everything Else

The Byrd House Market is a farmers’ market that provides locally grown produce and organic meats, prepared foods, flowers and more every Tuesdays 3:00 - 6:00pm.
William Byrd Community House
224 South Cherry Street
The Byrd House Market is a farmers’ market that provides locally grown produce and organic meats, prepared foods, flowers and more every Tuesdays 3:00 - 6:00pm.
Excellent local craft brewery within easy walking distance.
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Triple Crossing
113 S Foushee St
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Excellent local craft brewery within easy walking distance.
Great Ramen!
900 W Franklin St
900 West Franklin Street
Great Ramen!

Arts & Culture

One of the city's better Art Galleries. Located in the Center of the RVA First Friday Art Walk on Broad Street.
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1708 Gallery
319 W Broad St
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One of the city's better Art Galleries. Located in the Center of the RVA First Friday Art Walk on Broad Street.
GhostPrint is a small art gallery on Broad Street run by Thea Duskin, one of Richmond's most accomplished tattoo artists.
Ghostprint Gallery
1202 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
GhostPrint is a small art gallery on Broad Street run by Thea Duskin, one of Richmond's most accomplished tattoo artists.