Guidebook for Richmond
Food Scene
A great place for a cup of local Lamplighter coffee, a egg biscuit, and the caneles are a must-have.
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WPA Bakery
3414 Semmes AveA great place for a cup of local Lamplighter coffee, a egg biscuit, and the caneles are a must-have.
A combination market & deli. Grab whatever groceries you need and enjoy the patio with a sandwich and a glass of local craft beer.
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Union Market
2306 Jefferson AveA combination market & deli. Grab whatever groceries you need and enjoy the patio with a sandwich and a glass of local craft beer.
Acclaimed New Southern fare in a homey, country-chic space with craft cocktails & Virginia wines. A great place for brunch!
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The Roosevelt
623 N 25th StAcclaimed New Southern fare in a homey, country-chic space with craft cocktails & Virginia wines. A great place for brunch!
A cozy & quaint restaurant tucked into the historic district of Church Hill.
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Dutch & Company
A cozy & quaint restaurant tucked into the historic district of Church Hill.
Easy neighborhood restaurant & bar with great food & happy hour specials
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Liberty Public House
418a N 25th StEasy neighborhood restaurant & bar with great food & happy hour specials
Edo's is one of my favorite places in Richmond. It is always packed, so try to either call ahead, make reservations, or try to grab a seat at the bar.
All of their dishes are great and portions are pretty large. I always end up taking some leftovers home.
There's a good chance you'll be shoulder to shoulder with the table next to you, but that's part of the vibe. Overall it's a really cool "hidden" setting. Highly recommend!
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Edo's Squid
411 N Harrison StEdo's is one of my favorite places in Richmond. It is always packed, so try to either call ahead, make reservations, or try to grab a seat at the bar.
All of their dishes are great and portions are pretty large. I always end up taking some leftovers home.
There's a good chance you'll be shoulder to shoulder with the table next to you, but that's part of the vibe. Overall it's a really cool "hidden" setting. Highly recommend!
This is a new gem of Richmond Restauranteur, Kendra Feather. Adorable, open, casual but upscale restaurant near Forest Hill Park. New American Fare.
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Laura Lee's
3410 Semmes AveThis is a new gem of Richmond Restauranteur, Kendra Feather. Adorable, open, casual but upscale restaurant near Forest Hill Park. New American Fare.
One of many Lamplighter locations, this is the original and my favorite. They have delicious coffee and teas, as well as amazing breakfast & lunch sandwiches. Great patio for groups. Dog friendly. Easy access with stroller. Can get a little busy on nice days, but worth the wait.
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Lamplighter Coffee Roasters Addison St. Cafe
116 S Addison StOne of many Lamplighter locations, this is the original and my favorite. They have delicious coffee and teas, as well as amazing breakfast & lunch sandwiches. Great patio for groups. Dog friendly. Easy access with stroller. Can get a little busy on nice days, but worth the wait.
Supper is one of my favorite brunch places! Get there early because the wait list fills up quickly!
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Supper
1215 Summit AveSupper is one of my favorite brunch places! Get there early because the wait list fills up quickly!
Parks & Nature
This historic 30-acre park offers stunning 180-degree views of the city and was once home to Chimborazo Hospital, the largest Confederate hospital during the Civil War. The park house on the eastern edge of the park can be rented for small meetings or events, and the popular Church Hill Dog Park is located on the eastern lower terrace of the park. The Dog Park includes two areas: one for large dogs and one for small dogs.
The Chimborazo Playground, located just one block from the park, was renovated in 2009. It also includes a community garden.
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Chimborazo Park
3215 E Broad StThis historic 30-acre park offers stunning 180-degree views of the city and was once home to Chimborazo Hospital, the largest Confederate hospital during the Civil War. The park house on the eastern edge of the park can be rented for small meetings or events, and the popular Church Hill Dog Park is located on the eastern lower terrace of the park. The Dog Park includes two areas: one for large dogs and one for small dogs.
The Chimborazo Playground, located just one block from the park, was renovated in 2009. It also includes a community garden.
Part of the James River Park System, the main access to Belle Isle is by pedestrian footbridge from Tredegar St. on the north shore. Large flat rocks surrounding the island make for good sunbathing. Additional features include wooded trails, mountain biking trails, interpreted historical sites, wheelchair-accessible fishing at the quarry pond, and a granite wall for rock climbing.
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Belle Isle
1 Belle IslePart of the James River Park System, the main access to Belle Isle is by pedestrian footbridge from Tredegar St. on the north shore. Large flat rocks surrounding the island make for good sunbathing. Additional features include wooded trails, mountain biking trails, interpreted historical sites, wheelchair-accessible fishing at the quarry pond, and a granite wall for rock climbing.
Virginia Capital Trail is a bicycle and pedestrian trail between Williamsburg, Jamestown and Richmond. Stop at The Kickstand to grab some rental bikes, make a pit stop at Rockett's Landing for food, and head out to Upper Shirley Vineyards for the day!
The Kickstand
Virginia Capital Trail is a bicycle and pedestrian trail between Williamsburg, Jamestown and Richmond. Stop at The Kickstand to grab some rental bikes, make a pit stop at Rockett's Landing for food, and head out to Upper Shirley Vineyards for the day!
Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin StSightseeing
Costumed interpreters conduct daily tours of the church, sharing the story of the Second Virginia Convention at which Patrick Henry recited his famous “Liberty or Death” speech. The graveyard, the first public cemetery in Richmond, is also available for exploration.
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St. John's Episcopal Church
2401 E Broad StCostumed interpreters conduct daily tours of the church, sharing the story of the Second Virginia Convention at which Patrick Henry recited his famous “Liberty or Death” speech. The graveyard, the first public cemetery in Richmond, is also available for exploration.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy pub in the historical Patrick Henry Inn offering American grub, draft beer & a charming patio.
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Patrick Henry's Pub & Grille
2300 E Broad StCozy pub in the historical Patrick Henry Inn offering American grub, draft beer & a charming patio.
Nice atmosphere with available rooftop depending on weather. Great local craft beers. Fantastic ambiance. Menu is eclectic.
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Postbellum
1323 W Main St Nice atmosphere with available rooftop depending on weather. Great local craft beers. Fantastic ambiance. Menu is eclectic.
Brewery that makes & serves its beer in a 12,0000-ft. warehouse space with occasional food trucks. Plenty of outdoor seating and kids are allowed.
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Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
2410 Ownby LnBrewery that makes & serves its beer in a 12,0000-ft. warehouse space with occasional food trucks. Plenty of outdoor seating and kids are allowed.
Reachable by car or by bike. Beautiful views and great food & wine. A great pit stop or turnaround point on the Virginia Capital Trail!
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Upper Shirley Vineyards
600 Shirley Plantation RdReachable by car or by bike. Beautiful views and great food & wine. A great pit stop or turnaround point on the Virginia Capital Trail!
Essentials
Chimbo Supermarket
515 Chimborazo BlvdA nearby family owned grocery to great for picking up essentials
Farm Fresh
2320 E Main StLarger grocery store with Starbucks inside
The closest Target to my house! Best way to get there is via Oakwood Avenue, Right on E. Richmond Road, Left on Gay Ave.
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Target
5401 W Broad StThe closest Target to my house! Best way to get there is via Oakwood Avenue, Right on E. Richmond Road, Left on Gay Ave.
Arts & Culture
A great place for anyone. Dates, family outing or just some personal time for yourself. It's free and opened 365. You can wander the grounds & sit outside by the water fountains, eat at the cafe or just stroll and view the art.
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Virginia Güzel Sanatlar Müzesi
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdA great place for anyone. Dates, family outing or just some personal time for yourself. It's free and opened 365. You can wander the grounds & sit outside by the water fountains, eat at the cafe or just stroll and view the art.
Entertainment & Activities
Scott's Addition is chock full of breweries and is a great place to walk around to do your own brewery crawl! I recommend starting at The Veil, then hitting Ardent, Isley, Buskey Cider, Blue Bee Cider, Three Notch'd and then head over to Hardywood to finish the tour.
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Scott's Addition Historic District
Scott's Addition is chock full of breweries and is a great place to walk around to do your own brewery crawl! I recommend starting at The Veil, then hitting Ardent, Isley, Buskey Cider, Blue Bee Cider, Three Notch'd and then head over to Hardywood to finish the tour.
Built in 1928, the Byrd now plays second-run movies for $4.00 per ticket. Go on a Saturday for a chance to see the "Mighty Wurlitzer" before the show.
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Byrd Theater
2908 W Cary StBuilt in 1928, the Byrd now plays second-run movies for $4.00 per ticket. Go on a Saturday for a chance to see the "Mighty Wurlitzer" before the show.