9 Things To Do in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia is a city full of history and fun! I’ve lived here for 5 years now and absolutely love it! If you’re visiting in the summer, be prepared for some hot, humid weather and bring a water bottle.
1. Maymont
Maymont is a huge estate with gardens, farm animals, and a few exotic animals. Admission is free, but you have to pay to tour the homes and feed the animals. Walking around is free and parking is free. For an additional fee, you can take a golf cart tour or a carriage tour of Maymont’s 100 acres of rolling hills.
2. James River Tube Float
During the summer months, you can float down the James River on tubes. Be sure to wear life vests and be careful of undercurrents and rocks.
3. Holocaust Museum
This museum is a headphone tour of one man telling his story of surviving the Holocaust as you walk through different sets depicting his journey. The man of the voice your hear on the tour visits the museum frequently and I have met him. Very well put together and makes the Holocaust real. I’ve been several times with different family members and each time I learn something new.
4. Hollywood Cemetery
5. Brown Island
6. James River Park and Trails
There are 550 acres of shoreline trails to hike in the middle of Richmond on the James River! Memorial Day through Labor Day you can swim at an urban beach on the river or walk across the pedestrian pathway that connects Brown’s Island and Manchester. The pathway sits atop a former hydroelectric dam, some 20 feet above the river.
Comments & Reviews
Good post. I grew up in Richmond. It’s a gorgeous city. Lots of stuff to do and like you say it’s free. If you want to get out of Richmond, take a quick day trip – you can go North(DC), East(the beach), or West(the mountains). We used to go down to the University of Richmond and fish and feed the ducks; another beautiful area.
This was fun to do! Especially since we ae moving soon. I enjoyed going through the memories I have at each of these places. Thanks for having me over to play!
Linda
Thanks for showing us how it's done Linda! Love this idea Jamie… so excited to see how many cities you get represented int he end!!!
Lol, I think I just published another comment on the wrong post, LOL!! Anyway, I really am excited for your Creating Really Awesome Free Trips series!!
This series is going to make me want to travel! I love seeing all the fun, free activities in other places.