WHAT TO DO AND SEE in Richmond, VA
Located along the James River, Richmond offers its annual visitors easy access to the, mountains, ocean and Washington D.C. The city is full of history, architecture and it provides a wide range of cultural opportunities from theaters to museums, many of which are free to the public. Take a look at the following free attractions, from which all are spectacular landmarks.
Kings Dominion
Virginia's most attractive and exciting amusement and theme park, it is a must-do on your list for Richmond, especially if you are travelling with children who have so many fun activities to do in the park. And if you are planning on spending more days in or around Kings Dominion, you get to choose your preferred hotel only by browsing our list of hotels near Kings Dominion, or the Kings Dominion Hotel Map.
First Freedom Center
An exhibit that reveals the stories and images of those who sacrificed for the right to a free religion all over the United States.
Library of Virginia
The library is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Here you can see Virginia's original copy of the United States Bill of Rights and many other petitions of slaves and ledgers of plantation owners.
Maggie L. Walker National Historical Site
The site is open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The National Park Service commemorates the first female founder/president of a chartered bank in the United States, a progressive African-American woman who grew up in post-Civil War Richmond.
Maymont
100 acres of history, habitats and horticulture in Richmond open daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. November through March, and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April through October, with exhibits open from noon - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. If you visit the estate, then you should not miss the Italian and Japanese gardens, Maymont House Museum, the Nature Center and Children's Farm.
Rockwood Nature Center
Open from noon - 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, the park ensures lots of activities for children.
The Byrd Theater
The theater is open all year round, and in 2008 it celebrated its 80th birthday. The place was built in 1928 and named after one of the city's founders, William Byrd. Today it is considered a State and National Historic landmark, with 1300 seats and an amazing architectural style.
Shockoe Slip
It is the city's oldest trading district and was once the site of the State Capitol building. Although the oldest buildings from this area vanished during the Civil War, there are some original cobblestones and structures left from the 19th century and they make this wonderful and historic area a great place for sightseeing. Shockoe will also grant a big deal of shopping, dining areas and entertainment activities.