Richmond Visiting Tips

There's so much to see and do when visiting the Richmond area that you can't experience it all in one trip. Here are some suggestions to help you plan your getaway.

• Allow enough time to visit each attraction.
  
  
• Take a stroll along the Canal Walk and enjoy views of the James River.
  
  
• Drive along Monument Avenue and check out the historic monuments.
  
  
• Enjoy a wide range of gourmet restaurants. The region has more than 900 restaurants that serve a wide range of cuisine from classic Southern cuisine to international and pub-style fare. Trendy neighborhoods that have a good choice of restaurants include Shockoe Slip, Shockoe Bottom and Carytown.
  
  
• Check the event calendar and attend one of the city’s festivals or seasonal events.
  
  
• Richmond has a variety of places to stay, ranging from large hotels to cozy bed and breakfasts.

For more getaway planning information, visit the website for the Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau

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