• What is Richmond known for?
    • The capital of Virginia, Richmond is a beautiful historic city where travelers find an array of great museums, gardens, attractions, and unique restaurants.
  • What are the best things to do in Richmond with kids?
    • The best things to do in Richmond with kids include the Science Museum of Virginia, the Virginia Aviation Museum, and Richmond National Battlefield Park.

Things to Do:

1. Virginia Museum of History and Culture

Virginia Museum of History and Culture
© Virginia Museum of History and Culture

2. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
© Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

3. Maymont

Maymont
© Maymont

4. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
© Courtesy of Hellen Sergeyeva - Fotolia.com

5. Virginia State Capitol

Virginia State Capitol
© Courtesy of Lucy Clark - Fotolia.com

6. Virginia Holocaust Museum

Virginia Holocaust Museum
© Virginia Holocaust Museum

7. Science Museum of Virginia

Science Museum of Virginia
© Science Museum of Virginia

8. Agecroft Hall, Richmond, VA

Agecroft Hall, Richmond, VA
© Agecroft Hall

9. Poe Museum

Poe Museum
© Poe Museum

10. Historic Tredegar

Historic Tredegar
© Historic Tredegar

11. Church Hill

Church Hill
© Courtesy of thithawat - Fotolia.com

12. Richmond National Battlefield Park

Richmond National Battlefield Park
© Courtesy of Zack Frank - Fotolia.com

13. L'Opossum

L'Opossum
© L'Opossum

14. The John Marshall House

The John Marshall House
© The John Marshall House

15. Garnett's Cafe

Garnett's Cafe
© Garnett's Cafe

16. Wilton House Museum

Wilton House Museum
© Wilton House Museum

17. Virginia House

Virginia House
© Courtesy of bunyippa - Fotolia.com

18. Virginia War Memorial

Virginia War Memorial
© Virginia War Memorial

19. Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site

Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
© Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site

20. Richmond International Raceway

Richmond International Raceway
© Westwind/stock.adobe.com

21. The Valentine

The Valentine
© The Valentine

22. Pony Pasture Park (James River Park System)

Pony Pasture Park (James River Park System)
© BeeRu/stock.adobe.com

23. Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia

Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia
© Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia

24. Children’s Museum of Richmond

Children’s Museum of Richmond
© Children’s Museum of Richmond

Richmond events:
- Dominion Energy Riverrock - May 16-18, 2025
- Richmond Folk Festival - Every September
- Virginia Wine Expo - February 28-March 9, 2025
- Richmond Jazz Festival - Every August
- The Richmond Marathon
- Arts in the Park - May 3-5, 2025
- Richmond Greek Festival - The weekend after Memorial Day
- 2nd Street Festival
- Richmond Christmas Parade

Plan Your Trip