Things to Do
Richmond is known for its proximity to outdoor adventures, its concert venues, and its love for outdoor fairs. Richmond also loves its art scene and finds frequent excuses to celebrate its eclectic collection along Broad street, the James River, and the Fan.
James River Park System
Belle Isle Canal Walk Maymont Park Chimbarazo dog park Byrd Park Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Capital Bike Trail to Williamsburg Art/TheaterThe National
First Fridays Art Walk Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (happy hour every friday evening) VCU Anderson Gallery VCU Singleton Center for the Performing Arts Landmark Theater Richmond Centerstage The Visual Arts Center of Richmond Children's Museum |
FestivalsSummer
Lebanese Food Festival Shockoe Tomato Festival Carytown Watermelon Festival Fall Richmond Folk Festival Richmond Italian Festival Busch Gardens Howl-o-scream Brunswick Stew Festival Richmond Marathon & Half-Marathon Winter Grand Illumination Carytown Ball Drop Art After Hours Spring Church Hill Irish Festival French Film Festival Monument 10K Strawberry Hill Horse Race Greek Food Festival Also, check out this link for more great festivals! |
SportsRichmond Flying Squirrels Baseball
Richmond Kickers Soccer NASCAR MoviesByrd Theater
Bowtie Movieland 17 Regal Cinemas Cinebistro at Stony Point HistoryMaymont
Holocaust Museum Edgar Allen Poe Museum ("un"happy hour every 4th Thursday of the month from April-October The Virginia Historical Society Museum Virginia Science Museum St. John’s Church American Civil War Museum |
Featured:
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA)
with happy hour every Friday evening
Richmond Neighborhoods
The city of Richmond is divided into districts/neighborhoods with different subcultures and vibes. Choosing where to live in the city can be as much about finding the right district as about finding the right building. Most M1s live close to the MCV Campus, but some may choose to live in the West End for a more suburban lifestyle. During their time at MCV, many students eventually move as they become more familiar with Richmond.
Shockoe Bottom & SlipDescription
Church HillDescription
West End/Short PumpDescription
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City Center/CapitalDescription
The Fan & Museum DistrictDescription
Other Areas of Town
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Be sure to check out all of the many murals painted throughout the city!
Essential Stores for Daily Living
GroceriesKroger
Trader Joe's Whole Foods Farm Fresh Publix Costco Belmont Butcher Elwood Thompson Fresh Market Aldi New Grand Mart Wegmans |
Big-Box StoresWalmart
Target Farmer's Markets17th Street
South of James PharmaciesRite Aid
CVS |
Barbers & SalonsFor Women
Flirt Blackbird Salon Circle Square Salon 1213 Hair Studio Seven Hills Studio Birch Salon For Men Refuge For Men Creative Expression Adams Barber Shop Sport Clips Hair Cuttery Great Clips |
BanksWells Fargo
Bank of America Central VA Bank First Union First Virginia Suntrust Shopping MallsStony Point
Short Pump Regency Square |