Guidebook for Richmond
Everything Else
An interesting area with history, a farmer's market, dining and shops
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Shockoe Slip
An interesting area with history, a farmer's market, dining and shops
Church Hill
Historical neighborhood
Downtown
The Downtown Business District
Cool urban neighborhood with cobblestone streets, dining and shops
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Shockoe Bottom
Cool urban neighborhood with cobblestone streets, dining and shops
It's one of the engines that makes RVA hum - Monroe Park Campus www.vcu.edu
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Virginia Commonwealth University
907 Floyd AveIt's one of the engines that makes RVA hum - Monroe Park Campus www.vcu.edu
Small new (2012) and great (but small) food choices - closest to the apartment but not local if that matters.
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The Fresh Market
10 N Nansemond StSmall new (2012) and great (but small) food choices - closest to the apartment but not local if that matters.
The only reason - it's close if you need an ER. Otherwise, they have vending machines and according to my neighbor, not a horrible lunch offering in the cafeteria.
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Retreat Doctors' Hospital
2621 Grove AveThe only reason - it's close if you need an ER. Otherwise, they have vending machines and according to my neighbor, not a horrible lunch offering in the cafeteria.
Check out Style Weekly's mag online for goings on in RVA. Pick up a paper copy in front of Starlite at Robinson & Main.
Style Weekly Magazine
1313 E Main StCheck out Style Weekly's mag online for goings on in RVA. Pick up a paper copy in front of Starlite at Robinson & Main.
Arts & Culture
RVA's Minor League Baseball - cheap tickets, fun people watching, sometimes fireworks after a game. http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t3410
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Richmond Flying Squirrels
3001 N Arthur Ashe BlvdRVA's Minor League Baseball - cheap tickets, fun people watching, sometimes fireworks after a game. http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t3410
It's a science museum in a train station - what's not to like? Very kid friendly and with a Children's Museum next door. http://www.smv.org/
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Bảo tàng Khoa học Virginia
2500 W Broad StIt's a science museum in a train station - what's not to like? Very kid friendly and with a Children's Museum next door. http://www.smv.org/
Great theater in a restored ironworks with a tiny bar (drink in the lobby then go to the theater) and ball-game like food options (nachos, fries). http://www.bowtiecinemas.com/movieland-blvdsq.html
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Movieland at Boulevard Square
1301 N Arthur Ashe BlvdGreat theater in a restored ironworks with a tiny bar (drink in the lobby then go to the theater) and ball-game like food options (nachos, fries). http://www.bowtiecinemas.com/movieland-blvdsq.html
Great FREE art and outdoor space; nice cafe and restaurant with decks http://vmfa.museum/
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdGreat FREE art and outdoor space; nice cafe and restaurant with decks http://vmfa.museum/
$2 second-run movies in a restored 1920s theater - awesome. Seats are on par with the price. http://www.byrdtheatre.com/
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Byrd Theater
2908 W Cary St$2 second-run movies in a restored 1920s theater - awesome. Seats are on par with the price. http://www.byrdtheatre.com/
Sightseeing
If you want to learn about the Civil War, start here and make sure to visit Brown's Island to see the river overlook with a War timeline. http://www.tredegar.org/
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Bảo tàng Nội chiến Mỹ - Lịch sử Tredegar
480 Tredegar StIf you want to learn about the Civil War, start here and make sure to visit Brown's Island to see the river overlook with a War timeline. http://www.tredegar.org/
James River Parks System - an amazing urban wilderness. Walk from the parking area past the Civil War Museum to the footbridge across the James River. http://www.jamesriverpark.org/
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Belle Isle
1 Belle IsleJames River Parks System - an amazing urban wilderness. Walk from the parking area past the Civil War Museum to the footbridge across the James River. http://www.jamesriverpark.org/
Monuments on Monument Avenue stretch from Thompson St. to Stuart. Easy drive or cycle round trip via Robinson St. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monument_Avenue
2453 Monument Ave
2453 Monument AvenueMonuments on Monument Avenue stretch from Thompson St. to Stuart. Easy drive or cycle round trip via Robinson St. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monument_Avenue
Adjacent to Byrd Park - offers a small zoo, gardens and a lot more. http://www.maymont.org/
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Maymont
1700 Hampton StAdjacent to Byrd Park - offers a small zoo, gardens and a lot more. http://www.maymont.org/
Great central park within walking distance - duck ponds, Vitacourse exercise trail, dog park, ampitheatre, urban fishing http://www.richmondgov.com/parks/parkbyrd.aspx
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Byrd Park
600 Lakeview AveGreat central park within walking distance - duck ponds, Vitacourse exercise trail, dog park, ampitheatre, urban fishing http://www.richmondgov.com/parks/parkbyrd.aspx
Shopping
In case you're into malls/sprawl/traffic, this is one place to find it. There's also an REI and Whole Foods toward town a bit on the south side of Broad Street. http://www.shortpumpmall.com/
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Short Pump Mall
11800 W Broad StIn case you're into malls/sprawl/traffic, this is one place to find it. There's also an REI and Whole Foods toward town a bit on the south side of Broad Street. http://www.shortpumpmall.com/
A mall, less sprawl, closer than Short Pump Town Center. Restaurants and even a CineBistro. Dog friendly. http://www.shopstonypoint.com/
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Stony Point Fashion Park
9200 Stony Point PkwyA mall, less sprawl, closer than Short Pump Town Center. Restaurants and even a CineBistro. Dog friendly. http://www.shopstonypoint.com/
Target
5401 W Broad StA Target not too far away.
Wonderful market with crafts, local produce/meats and local food carts Sat AM May-Nov, wonderful park full-time. http://www.themarketumbrella.com/ http://www.richmondgov.com/parks/parkForestHill.aspx
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South of the James Market
4021 Forest Hill AvenueWonderful market with crafts, local produce/meats and local food carts Sat AM May-Nov, wonderful park full-time. http://www.themarketumbrella.com/ http://www.richmondgov.com/parks/parkForestHill.aspx
Exxon
2206 W Main StIt's the gas station and convenience store closest to the house.
It's clean and nearby, plus they have the stuff-no-one-needs section.
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Walgreens
3520 Ellwood AveIt's clean and nearby, plus they have the stuff-no-one-needs section.
You like all kinds of chocolate from everywhere? Go nowhere else. http://www.yelp.com/biz/for-the-love-of-chocolate-richmond
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For the Love of Chocolate
3136 W Cary StYou like all kinds of chocolate from everywhere? Go nowhere else. http://www.yelp.com/biz/for-the-love-of-chocolate-richmond
Boutique and thrift shopping, restaurants, bars, events and people watching area along about 10 city blocks within walking distance. https://www.facebook.com/carytown
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Carytown
Boutique and thrift shopping, restaurants, bars, events and people watching area along about 10 city blocks within walking distance. https://www.facebook.com/carytown
Essentials
Kroger
1601 Willow Lawn DrRemodeled 2012 - large grocery.
A decent local organic market - check out their hot and cold food bars. https://www.facebook.com/EllwoodThompsonsRVA
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Ellwood Thompson's
4 N Thompson StA decent local organic market - check out their hot and cold food bars. https://www.facebook.com/EllwoodThompsonsRVA
Drinks & Nightlife
Local brewery with what I'm told is great beer. Huge deck, food is fine. https://www.facebook.com/LegendBrewing
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Legend Brewing Co
321 W 7th StLocal brewery with what I'm told is great beer. Huge deck, food is fine. https://www.facebook.com/LegendBrewing
The Cask Cafe
206 S Robinson StNew (2013). Good beer, good food, nice peeps.
Local brewery with amazing craft beers. Odd hours, food carts likely on site http://www.yelp.com/biz/hardywood-park-craft-brewery-richmond
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Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
2410 Ownby LnLocal brewery with amazing craft beers. Odd hours, food carts likely on site http://www.yelp.com/biz/hardywood-park-craft-brewery-richmond
Food Scene
Hole-in-the-wall with 2-star service and 5-star Italian food. Always packed. http://www.yelp.com/biz/mamma-zu-richmond
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mamma'Zu
501 S Pine StHole-in-the-wall with 2-star service and 5-star Italian food. Always packed. http://www.yelp.com/biz/mamma-zu-richmond
Super-yummy weekend brunch and lovely dinners in this well-kept diner. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Millies/136036312707
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Millie's Diner
2603 E Main StSuper-yummy weekend brunch and lovely dinners in this well-kept diner. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Millies/136036312707
MMM really good BBQ - not Carolina style. Best ribs in town. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Buz-and-Neds-Real-Barbecue/66902384726
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Buz and Ned's Real Barbecue- Boulevard
1119 N Arthur Ashe BlvdMMM really good BBQ - not Carolina style. Best ribs in town. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Buz-and-Neds-Real-Barbecue/66902384726
OH STELLA! Teeny spot, great med/greek cuisine and wonderful atmosphere. Casual or dressy. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED even on weeknights but def on weekends. http://www.yelp.com/biz/stellas-richmond
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Stella's
1012 Lafayette StOH STELLA! Teeny spot, great med/greek cuisine and wonderful atmosphere. Casual or dressy. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED even on weeknights but def on weekends. http://www.yelp.com/biz/stellas-richmond
A great spot inside the VMFA with a wonderful patio - go casual or dressy, it's up to you, just being surrounded by art and history is worth it. http://www.yelp.com/biz/amuse-restaurant-richmond
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Amuse
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdA great spot inside the VMFA with a wonderful patio - go casual or dressy, it's up to you, just being surrounded by art and history is worth it. http://www.yelp.com/biz/amuse-restaurant-richmond
Good kid-friendly American fare with a bathtub salad bar (see to believe). The small market next door is also great. http://www.strawberrystcafe.com/
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Strawberry Street Cafe
421 Strawberry StGood kid-friendly American fare with a bathtub salad bar (see to believe). The small market next door is also great. http://www.strawberrystcafe.com/
The list of amazing neighborhood restaurants just goes on with this fave Cuban/Latin American/Spanish spot. https://www.facebook.com/kubakubarva
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Kuba Kuba
1601 Park AveThe list of amazing neighborhood restaurants just goes on with this fave Cuban/Latin American/Spanish spot. https://www.facebook.com/kubakubarva
I'm no sushi snob so take this with a grain of salt - I like their sushi. I dig the cozy bar attitude. Younger crowd generally - $1 PBRs if it's raining. https://www.facebook.com/sticky.rice.rva
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Sticky Rice
2232 W Main StI'm no sushi snob so take this with a grain of salt - I like their sushi. I dig the cozy bar attitude. Younger crowd generally - $1 PBRs if it's raining. https://www.facebook.com/sticky.rice.rva
Chipotle Mexican Grill
10 N Nansemond StWho doesn't love Chipotle?
Dixie Donuts
2901 W Cary StYou like donuts? Go here, go local. http://www.yelp.com/biz/dixie-donuts-richmond
Simply the best homemade ice cream in RVA. Inventive flavors. https://www.facebook.com/BevsHomemadeIceCream
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Bev's Homemade Ice Cream
2911 W Cary StSimply the best homemade ice cream in RVA. Inventive flavors. https://www.facebook.com/BevsHomemadeIceCream
MMMM $3 tacos, Frito Pie, many many tequilas, beers, and hipsters. Just the right amount of hipster. http://www.yelp.com/biz/dont-look-back-richmond
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Don't Look Back - Triple
3306 W Broad StMMMM $3 tacos, Frito Pie, many many tequilas, beers, and hipsters. Just the right amount of hipster. http://www.yelp.com/biz/dont-look-back-richmond
Great Thai spot. Nice deck for people and dog watching that is enclosed in winter. http://www.yelp.com/biz/ginger-thai-taste-richmond
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Ginger Thai Taste
3145 W Cary StGreat Thai spot. Nice deck for people and dog watching that is enclosed in winter. http://www.yelp.com/biz/ginger-thai-taste-richmond
How can I recommend a place I've never been? Looking at the lines, this place is good.
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Mellow Mushroom
3012 W Cary StHow can I recommend a place I've never been? Looking at the lines, this place is good.
Lovely outdoor and indoor spaces, good food, great cocktail list, friendly staff.
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The Daily Kitchen & Bar
2934 W Cary StLovely outdoor and indoor spaces, good food, great cocktail list, friendly staff.
Lovely bar/restaurant in Carytown. Go casual or fancy - you pick, they treat you very well here. http://www.yelp.com/biz/can-can-brasserie-richmond
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Can Can Brasserie
3120 W Cary StLovely bar/restaurant in Carytown. Go casual or fancy - you pick, they treat you very well here. http://www.yelp.com/biz/can-can-brasserie-richmond
Similar to Starlite - it's a nearby watering hole with okay bar food. There are a number of these kinds of spots dotting Robinson St. between Monument Ave. and Parkwood Ave.
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3 Monkeys Bar & Grill
2525 W Main StSimilar to Starlite - it's a nearby watering hole with okay bar food. There are a number of these kinds of spots dotting Robinson St. between Monument Ave. and Parkwood Ave.
It's nearby, so there's that. Good happy hour specials and great wings.
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Star-lite
It's nearby, so there's that. Good happy hour specials and great wings.
Don't let the sun bleached drapes outside fool you - the inside of this little Southern Fare gem is wonderful. Yummy, great service, lovely bar.
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Helen’s Restaurant
2527 W Main StDon't let the sun bleached drapes outside fool you - the inside of this little Southern Fare gem is wonderful. Yummy, great service, lovely bar.
Yummy local coffee shop near the VMFA http://www.yelp.com/biz/black-hand-coffee-company-richmond
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Black Hand Coffee Co
3101 Patterson AveYummy local coffee shop near the VMFA http://www.yelp.com/biz/black-hand-coffee-company-richmond
Starbucks
400 N Robinson StThe closest SB
Lovely local hipster coffee spot with delicious sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. Delivery by bike as well. https://www.facebook.com/pages/lamplighter-Roasting-Company/277843885944
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Lamplighter Coffee Roasters Addison St. Cafe
116 S Addison StLovely local hipster coffee spot with delicious sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. Delivery by bike as well. https://www.facebook.com/pages/lamplighter-Roasting-Company/277843885944