Things to do in Richmond VA

Richmond may once have been the Capital of the Confederacy that the South burned to keep the Union from raiding their supplies, but today it’s a bustling city steeped in history and full of world-class universities, museums and trendy neighborhoods with a Bohemian flair.

Long the home of the Powhatan tribe, the first English settlers reached Richmond in 1607 when Captain Christopher Newport and fellow explorers sailed up the James River and planted a cross on an island in the section of the river that now flows downtown. From historic St. John’s Church where Patrick Henry gave his “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” speech, to Belle Isle that served as a Civil War prison to Hollywood Cemetery where Presidents and thousands of Confederate soldiers are buried and where you can get the best view of the James River, Richmond offers over 400 years of American history.

Richmond is also home to Virginia Commonwealth University and the Medical College of Virginia one of the nation’s top teaching institutions. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts houses one of the most impressive collections of Faberg’e objects in the country as well as the largest group of Imperical Easter Eggs outside Russia. The James River offers the only Class III and IV rapids in an urban setting and some of the best smallmouth bass fishing to be found anywhere along the East Coast.

Richmond’s location makes it an ideal place to live, work and play. Richmond is two hours south of the nation’s Capital to the north. To the east, the Atlantic Ocean is a two hour drive and two hours to the west takes you to the Blue Ridge Mountains.

There’s plenty to do in the Richmond area. Make Dabney your choice for furnished apartments in the Richmond Virginia area. Check out these links for more information about what the city and surrounding areas have to offer.

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Sporting Events

Whether you want to play the spectator or get your own skin in the game, Richmond has great sporting opportunities. Check out a Flying Squirrels Baseball Game or watch the VCU Rams shoot hoops with some of the best fans in college basketball, or head out to RIR for some NASCAR fun. For the more adventurous raft down the James River through the Class IV rapids, or bike or hike through the city and the surrounding parks. These links provide more information about about Richmond’s Nightlife.

Vineyards & Wine Tasting

Virginia has more than 200 wineries and dozens of wine trails. The scenery surrounding these wineries is not only breathtaking but offers the opportunity to visit some of Virginia’s most historic sites. Wine has been made in Virginia since Europeans settled here in the 17th century, and In 2012, Wine Enthusiast Magazine ranked Virginia a Top 10 Wine Destination. Check out some of Virginia’s many wine festivals. Virginia is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, and while wine has been made in Virginia for more than 240 years, you can take the opportunity to tour some of Virginia’s many vineyards when you’re out to tour Civil War sites. Virginia Wine has more information. March is Virginia Wine and Dine Month and “Love by the Glass” celebrates Virginia wines and wineries. Restaurants across the Commonwealth join in this celebration to showcase Virginia wines. Check out our links for any of these choices.

Golf Courses

While not verified the quote “Golf is a good walk spoiled,” is a traditionally attributed to Mark Twain. Fortunately for the avid golfer, Richmond has many courses from which to choose and many opportunities to spoil that walk. Check out our list of some of the finer golf course offerings in the Richmond area.

Museums and History

With its centralized location both in the heart of Virginia and the east coast of the USA, Richmond is home to much of our early history as a country. The modern city of Richmond began in the early 17th century and thrives today with many historical and modern museums and historical locations. From St. John’s Episcopal Church, where Patrick Henry spoke, “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” to the modern wing of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, you’ll likely find something within the city that interests you. We have compiled our list of wonderful list of Richmond entertainment.