History. It All Starts Here in the Historic Richmond Region.
Discover history, adventure and an easily accessible location in the Historic Richmond Region. Here, more than 400 years of American history live on through magnificent architecture, monument-lined cobblestone streets, and world-class museums – for an experience that’s anything but textbook.
But the area makes history in other ways, too. Brave the gorgeous yet intense James River, which distinguishes the Richmond Region as the only urban setting with Class IV rapids. It’s just one form of outdoor recreation for thrill seekers. Event planners will love the Greater Richmond Convention Center, a prime destination for meetings and groups. See how the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is expanding its world-class offerings. And with more than 900 restaurants, diverse shopping and enticing events, the Region is ideal for weekend getaways and vacations.
Stay
Richmond Region Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts
The Richmond Region has nearly 18,000 hotel rooms! From small, intimate inns with gracious hosts to large hotels filled with amenities, the Richmond Region has plenty of choices for places to rest your head after a day of sightseeing and activities. Many of the area’s lodgings offer transportation to and from the airport, local attractions and restaurants.
To research that perfect place, find the best available online rates and book your stay in the Richmond Region click here!
Dine
Richmond Restaurants
For more than 400 years, the Historic Richmond Region has mirrored America’s culinary trends and tastes. Savor the flavors of more than 900 area restaurants … from down-home southern barbecue and uptown haute cuisine to award-winning wineries and mom-and-pop eateries cherished by locals.
For an authentic neighborhood spot, you won't have to search far. Nearly every corner of the Fan, Shockoe Slip and Cary Street has a locally-owned, charming dining establishment.
In the Richmond Region, the fun doesn’t set with the sun. When dusk falls, nightlife starts to heat up. Want to enjoy some live music? There are concerts almost every night of the week, and outdoor performances light up the summer calendar. Savor delicious cocktails at a martini bar, followed by a groovin' time at a pulsing dance club. Or just grab a cold beer at a neighborhood pub or pool hall. There’s something for everyone in the Region. Click here for a sampling of where to start.
Shop
Richmond Shopping
The Richmond Region boasts upscale shopping malls, eclectic boutiques, quaint specialty stores and treasure-filled antique shops. Shop ‘til you drop! Check out Richmond Region's best shopping spots.
Find incomparable styles and fashions at the unique stores of Carytown or the designer shops "On the Avenues" at Libbie and Grove Avenues. For a taste of the Region’s colonial and agricultural past, stop by the 17th Street Farmers' Market – open Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays May through October.
Explore
Explore Richmond
Pay tribute to Virginia’s early colonial days and Civil War legacy at inspiring, interactive historical attractions. Thrill to pulse-pounding thoroughbred and harness racing at Colonial Downs racetrack. Soar high above the scenic Virginia countryside aboard a hot-air balloon. Stroll through the eclectic River District, where trendy eateries occupy century-old warehouses and live bands serenade crowds onthe lawns of Brown’s Island. Buy fresh produce at the 17th Street Farmers’ Market, one of America’s oldest public markets. Or stop by the Edgar Allan Poe Museum to see how the mysterious writer spent his time in Richmond.
