One of the fastest-growing areas in Metropolitan Richmond, the Far West End’s Short Pump neighborhood is a family-friendly suburb featuring plenty of popular shopping, dining and entertainment. Located near interstates 64 and 295, and route 288, Short Pump is approximately a 20-minute drive to downtown Richmond and conveniently situated for both suburban and urban lifestyles.
Short Pump earned its name from the suburb’s very first commercial landmark, Short Pump Tavern, which was established in 1815. In fact, as recently as 15 years ago, Short Pump remained a rural landscape. With the retail expansion of Broad Street, however, development has since flourished. Today, lively commercial and residential backdrops surround the Short Pump community:
- Those interested in shopping will enjoy a wide selection of boutique shops at Short Pump Towne Center, an exclusive open-air mall, and a dozen other high-end shopping centers.
- Vast selections of restaurants speckle the suburb, ranging from Thai to Italian cuisine.
- Families with children will find that Short Pump also bounds with family activities, such as the Children’s Museum of Richmond at Short Pump.
- Safe, fun and convenient entertainment includes an indoor ice-skating rink, a Regal cinemas and a wide selection of outdoor parks.
For business professionals who are busy with work, you will benefit from Short Pump’s close proximity to Richmond’s West End commercial districts, where an array of Fortune 500 and 1000 companies and small businesses reside.
Whether you are searching for a single-family house or customized loft apartment, Dabney Properties’ temporary housing in Short Pump makes it easy to enjoy your home away from home.