Use our list of favorite activities to outline your next visit to Richmond, Virginia.
Visit locally ownedRiverside Outfitterswhen youre ready to get out on the water itself.
They host guided rafting and tubing adventures, from relaxing floats to Class IV rapid rides.
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During your stroll, take a peek inside the Byrd Theater, a working 95-year-old cinema and national landmark.
The church is still active today, but hosts regular tours and spirited reenactments of the convention.
The exhibits sit in Church Hills Old Stone House, the citys oldest residential building thats still standing today.
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Your museum ticket includes a tour of the Enchanted Garden and the Poe Shrine.
The communitys famed Hippodrome Theater attracted regular visits from Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington.
Often accompanied by live jazz music, this is a dining experience you wont soon forget.
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Dont assume you might simply open an app on your phone and reserve a table.
The house-made baklava, served with an optional scoop of ice cream, shouldnt be missed.
Set aside an afternoon for a Richmond Food Tour.
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The Executive Mansion is open every Tuesday and Friday for tours, and no appointment is necessary.
Simply approach the gatehouse and let the guard know that youre interested in seeing the home.
This neighborhood comes alive during Halloween, when residents enthusiastic displays attract trick-or-treaters from all over the city.
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