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Table of Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Tour Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Out-of-the-Ordinary . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sample Itineraries. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

How to use this planner: This guide offers both inspiration and information to help you plan your Group Tour to the Richmond region. After learning the basics in our opening sections, gather ideas from our listings of events, sample itineraries, attractions and more. And before you visit, let us know!

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Richmonders got a taste of the upcoming UCI Road World Championships courses as more than 400 of the nation’s top collegiate cyclists traversed the streets of Richmond during the 2014 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships.

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Get your bearings with a trail walk GET ROOTED The Richmond region has more than 400 years of history to choose from. Visit Henricus Historical Park, a re-creation of the New World’s second successful English settlement, the 1611 Citie of Henricus. Watch a re-enactment of Revolutionary War patriot Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech.

Explore the Poe Museum, which documents literary genius Edgar Allan Poe’s life in Richmond during the early 19th century.

Tour the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, home of an African-American trailblazer and the first woman to charter a bank in the United States. Choose from a variety of American Civil War and Emancipation sites in the former Capital of the Confederacy. And explore more of the city’s diverse history at the Valentine, which reopened in October 2014 after a head-to-toe makeover.

TAKE A WALK Let the region’s sumptuous gardens and dramatic architecture take your breath away. Follow the region’s

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new Garden Trail or the new downtown Liberty Trail. Stroll through Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, which features more than 40 acres of natural displays year-round.

Amble across Maymont’s 100 beautifully landscaped acres, complete with a Victorian mansion and wildlife exhibits. Stop by Agecroft Hall, a 15th-century Tudor manor built and later dismantled in England, then reassembled in Richmond. Walk along Monument Avenue, the only avenue in the United States designated a National

Historic Landmark, accented by monuments dedicated to some of Richmond’s most historic figures.

FIND YOUR ARTISTIC SIDE Take in the work of local and national artists at more than 50 galleries. Don’t miss the largest collection of Fabergé eggs in the United States at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, one of the top 10 art museums in the nation. Performing arts options for groups include the Virginia Opera, Richmond Symphony, Elegba Folklore Society and Latin Ballet of Virginia.

SEEK THRILLS Catch an adrenaline rush on a whitewater rafting trip down the James River. Ride the famed roller coasters at Kings Dominion. Roar into Richmond International Raceway to check out the region’s two nighttime NASCAR races.

Who says shopping can’t be an adventure? The region boasts a multitude of boutiques, antique shops and two grand

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outdoor malls. No visit would be complete without wandering through Carytown’s locally owned shops.

and we’ll put together an information package. Below are some of our most requested resources.

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Group-friendly dining and nightlife options abound. Cuisine choices range from New Southern to sushi to Mediterranean, from upscale seafood and steaks to burgers and fries. After-dinner destinations include comedy clubs, theaters and live-music venues.

With all there is to do in the region, it’s easy to plan an exciting tour for any group.

Use these pages to explore Richmond’s diverse offerings. See for yourself why the historic Richmond region is so easy to love.

Contact Richmond Region Tourism’s Sales Manager today at 1.888.RICHMOND.

BY MOTORCOACH Interstates 95 and 64 are the major corridors providing access to the Richmond region, which is within a day’s drive of half of the U.S. population. Within two hours are the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the nation’s capital to the north. Virginia’s Highway Helpline, 800.367.7623, offers information on road conditions across the Commonwealth.

BY PLANE Richmond International Airport (RIC) is accessible from I-95, I-64 and I-295 and is within 15 minutes of downtown Richmond.

Service is provided by Air Canada, Southwest, American, Delta, JetBlue, United and USAirways. Richmond International Airport, 804.226.3052 or flyrichmond.com.

BY TRAIN Amtrak rail service is located minutes from I-95 and I-64 at 7519 Staples Mill Road. Passengers also arrive at downtown’s Main Street Station at 1500 E. Main St. Handicapped accessibility and baggage service are available. Staples Mill Station information, 804.553.2903. Main Street Station information, 804.646.2041.

BY MOTORCOACH Whether you bring your own coach or get one when you arrive, you’ll find the Richmond region easy to navigate. For interactive maps, visit TourRichmondVA.com.

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Downtown Richmond streets are mostly one-way, with Broad Street as an exception. One-way traffic generally alternates with every other street.

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RICHMOND REGION’S WEATHER AVERAGES Month January February March April May June July August September October November December

High (°F) 47 52 60 70 78 86 90 88 81 71 61 51

Low (°F) 28 31 37 46 55 65 69 67 60 48 39 31

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Richmond Region Tourism . . . . . . . . 804.782.2777 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800.370-9004 Richmond Region Visitor Center . . . 804.783.7450 AAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804.323.3400 Local Parks and Recreation: Chesterfield County . . . . . . . . . . . . 804.748.1623 City of Richmond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804.646.5733 Hanover County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804.365.4695 Henrico County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804.501.7275 New Kent County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804.966.8502 Virginia Tourism Corporation. . . . . . 800.759.0886

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Atlanta

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Baltimore

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Boston

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Charlotte

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Chicago

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Cincinnati

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Cleveland

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Indianapolis

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Jacksonville

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Lexington

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Louisville

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Nashville

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New York

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Philadelphia

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Pittsburgh

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Tampa

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PLANNING TOOLS Whatever your needs, Richmond Region Tourism can assist you every step of the way. Contact us with your request,

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WASHINGTON REDSKINS Football season starts early in Richmond when the Washington Redskins return to the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center in July and August. The three-week preseason camp hosted in Richmond through at least 2020, showcases the team in practices, 11-on-11 live drills, and even autograph opportunities with members of the team. West Leigh Street between DMV Drive and Myers Street.

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Members of the Washington Redskins including RGIII gather at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center for the preseason camp.

Participants of a cooking class at Mise En Place work together to create their very own culinary masterpiece.

MISE EN PLACE They say food tastes better when you work for it … but what if the “work” happens to be a whole lot of fun? More than just a cooking how-to, Mise En Place offers a group experience as unique as it is decadent. After being greeted with beverages and hors d’oeuvres, you’ll be armed with an apron and recipe packet (to keep!) and led through a 60-minute hands-on cooking class by a professional chef in a gourmet kitchen where soft music sets a relaxing mood. From there, enjoy the fruits of your labor in the preset dining room and indulge in a complimentary glass of wine. 104 Shockoe Slip.

804.404.5EAT or miseenplaceshockoe.com.

FLYING SQUIRRELS From suites to party decks, the Richmond Flying Squirrels offer a variety of “FUNN” ways for groups to enjoy a game at the Diamond. This AA affiliate of the San Francisco Giants gives fans plenty of action on the field, while a regular line-up of creative promotions, gear giveaways and fireworks keeps guests in the stands happy. So grab a ‘dog, get to your seat and join beloved mascot, Nutzy, in root-root-rooting for the home team. Groups of 20 or more receive discounts on individual ticket pricing and all group leaders receive a special “Head Nut” gift. 3001 N. Boulevard.

804.359.3866 or squirrelsbaseball.com.

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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden celebrates the holiday season with its Dominion GardenFest of Lights.

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Adventurers refer to their treasure map in front of the Edgar Allan Poe Museum during a Ravenchase Adventures Treasure Hunt.

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Nutzy the Flying Squirrel is a fan favorite at Richmond Flying Squirrels games which take place at the Diamond.

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RAVENCHASE ADVENTURES TREASURE HUNT

Celebrate the season by participating in an early-bird tour of the Dominion GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. The guided tour will lead you through the colorful displays of LED lights and seasonal plants beginning at 4 p.m. before the doors open for regular admission. A dining option is also available. The tours run December through early January. Reservations are required and recommended two weeks in advance. Call for tour: 804.262.9887 ext. 320; for tour plus dining: 804.262.9887 ext. 345 or 224. 1800 Lakeside Ave., lewisginter.org

A combination of The Amazing Race meets The Da Vinci Code, a treasure hunt from Ravenchase Adventures guides participants of all ages through a variety of Richmond landmarks such as Hollywood Cemetery and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts as they hunt for hidden treasure. Follow the provided treasure map and search for clues which may lead you to breathe on a mirror or dip the clue in water to reveal a hidden message. The events are customizable and reservations are required.

7403 Three Chopt Rd., 804.282.3169 or ravenchase.com

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A glass of Pamunkey Fall or Cabernet Franc can be enjoyed while sitting on the outdoor porch of the Saudé Creek Vineyards that overlooks the Pamunkey River.

SAUDÉ CREEK VINEYARDS Local lore has it that George Washington found good cheer at the inn and tavern that once stood on the site of the winery. Today, groups can sample a wide selection of vintages while enjoying panoramic views of the Pamunkey River from the tasting room, loft area or expansive outdoor porch and patio areas. 16230 Cooks Mill Road. 804.966.5896 or saudecreek.com.

DISCOVER THE JAMES Did you know that Richmond is the only capital city in the lower 48 that has bald eagles nesting within its city limits? Join Capt. Mike Ostrander aboard his covered pontoon boat to cruise the James River and observe the hundreds of resident bald eagles who call this stunning ecosystem home.

Binoculars are provided, and wildlife and history abound on these two-hour tours. 7239 Lookout Drive. 804.938.2350 or discoverthejames.com.

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Lil’ Picassos, in training, kids create their own works of art while receiving instruction during a Spirited Art class.

SPIRITED ART You don’t have to be a Piccasso to create a work of art any more than you have to be a sommelier to sip a good wine – at least not at Spirited Art, where brushes and bottles unite to give groups a creatively entertaining experience. Enjoy drinks and snacks from the neighboring Wine Loft wine bar, while instructors give step-bystep instruction on painting your own acrylic masterpiece. No experience necessary – just don’t drink the paint water! 4029 Whittall Way. 804.360.5909 or myspiritedart.com/Richmond.

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The Junior Explorer course at the Metro Richmond Zoo, part of the Treetop Zoofari, is perfect for youngsters and kids at heart.

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ZIPLINE AT METRO RICHMOND ZOO

HENRICUS HISTORICAL PARK

Catch incredible nature views while soaring on 16 zip lines spanning more than 3,000 feet through forest tree tops and above the Metro Richmond Zoo. The Treetop Zoofari, which carries you 12 to 45 feet in the air, is complemented by a Junior Explorer course (5 to12 feet) for the younger or less adventurous, as well as jungle ropes, floating logs, tight wires, Indiana Jones bridges, a surf board zip and the Tarzan swing. 8300 Beaver Bridge Road. 804.739.5666 or treetopzoofari.com.

Explore colonial history and the culture of the Powhatan Indians in the Arrohateck Village at this outdoor living-history museum. Guided tours are available by reservation throughout the year at the site where the second successful English settlement in America is re-created. Members of the militia and tradesmen go about their daily routines as they talk about life at the 1611 settlement. 251 Henricus Park Rd., 804.318.8797, henricus.org

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At Henricus Historical Park, visitors board a docked Colonial-era ship as they explore what life was like at the 1611 settlement.

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Follow the Fest

Music, celebrations and spectacles — a year of Richmond region fun

APRIL CIVIL WAR & EMANCIPATION DAY This collaboration of Richmond’s cultural, historical and educational institutions commemorates the anniversaries of the Civil War and Emancipation with dozens of activities, exhibits and more.

Free (most activities and events). 804.289.8088, civilwar. emancipationday.net.

APRIL HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK IN VIRGINIA Homes and gardens, including several plantations, are open for tours. $.

804.644.7776, vagardenweek.org.

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APRIL NASCAR WEEKEND The 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race and the 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. $. Richmond International Raceway. 866.455.

RACE, rir.com.

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Spring/Summer Sampler

MAY “GIVE ME LIBERTY” RE-ENACTMENT (Summer Sundays) Experience Patrick Henry’s masterful “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech to 10 of our founding fathers. Free. St. John’s Church. 804.648.5015, historicstjohnschurch.org.

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JUNE BROAD APPÉTIT Richmond restaurants, local growers and cookbook authors set up shop downtown on Broad Street. Free. Broad Street between Monroe and Adams streets. 804.305.0601, broadappetit.com.

JUNE JUNETEENTH, A FREEDOM CELEBRATION Sponsored by the Elegba Folklore Society, the event features a torch-lit walk on the Trail of Enslaved Africans. Free. Manchester Dock and Richmond Slave Trail. 804.644.3900, efsinc.org.

JUNE RICHMOND SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL (JUNE-JULY) See Shakespeare brought to life under the stars. $. Agecroft Hall. 866.BARD-TIX, richmondshakespeare.com

JULY INDEPENDENCE DAY CARILLON CONCERT AT DOGWOOD DELL A patriotic program that includes a Carillon bell concert, music by the Richmond Concert Band, cannons and fireworks.

Free. 804.646.1437, richmondgov.com.

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JULY HANOVER TOMATO FESTIVAL Country and bluegrass music, the Little Miss Tomato contest and craft booths, plus contests for the best recipes using Hanover tomatoes.

Free. Pole Green Park. 804.779.7948, co.hanover.va.us.

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JULY VIRGINIA DERBY Top 3-year-old turf horses compete in the second leg of the Jacobs Investments Grand Slam of Grass Series. $.

Colonial Downs.

804.966.RACE, colonialdowns.com.

JULY-AUGUST WASHINGTON REDSKINS TRAINING CAMP Last year more than 150,000 fans came to Richmond to watch, meet and get autographs from their favorite players. Fans are encouraged to visit www.redskins. com/trainingcamp for up-to-the-minute information.

AUGUST DOWN HOME FAMILY REUNION Celebrate AfricanAmerican folk life with music and dance, children’s events, a craft market and food. Abner Clay Park in Jackson Ward. 804.644.3900, efsinc.org. Free.

AUGUST JAZZ AT MAYMONT Renowned for its dynamic, lively atmosphere, appetizing food, and phenomenal lineup with some of the best in jazz, funk, and blues, this event draws more than 10,000 music fans to RVA annually.

Also enjoy wine tastings; chef demonstrations; an artist meetand-greet station, and more than 20 food vendors all on Maymont’s 100-acre Victorian country estate. jazzatmaymont.com

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Elegba Folklore Society

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Fall/Winter Sampler

SEPTEMBER NASCAR WEEKEND The 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race and the 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. $. Richmond International Raceway. 866.455.

RACE, rir.com.

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SEPTEMBER PUBLICK DAY Relive the 1611 founding of the Citie of Henricus with demonstrations, games, crafts, Virginia Indian activities and more. Free.

Henricus Historical Park. 804.748.1613, henricus.org.

OCTOBER SECOND STREET FESTIVAL Sample delicious food, listen to jazz, big-band and gospel music and shop in the African marketplace. Free. Second Street in Jackson Ward. 804.788.6466, venturerichmond.com.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Valentine Richmond History Center

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OCTOBER RICHMOND FOLK FESTIVAL

NOVEMBER GARDENFEST OF LIGHTS

Multiple stages feature international music and dance, world-class artisans, ethnic food and family activities. Free.

Downtown along the James River from Second to Seventh streets, including Brown’s Island. 804.788.6466, venturerichmond.com.

A holiday tradition that lasts until January, with more than a half million lights strewn throughout the 40acre garden. $. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. 804.262.9887, lewisginter.org.

DECEMBER COURT END CHRISTMAS The Valentine & White House of the Confederacy, John Marshall House, Virginia Capitol and Virginia Commonwealth University host musical performances, carriage rides and other activities. Free.

804.649.0711, richmond historycenter.com.

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The Central Garden and Conservatory at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden are just two of the areas at this 40-acre garden where diverse species of plants bloom.

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Magnolia Grange is an 1822 plantation house noted for its distinctive architecture such as elaborate ceiling medallions and intricate mantel carvings.

More than 500 art classes at the Visual Arts Center give both adults and children a chance to get hands-on with a variety of media including clay, painting and photography.

Arts & Culture

Curate a tour with art, film and lit Following Poe’s Path — Explore the life of Edgar Allan Poe and his time in Richmond with a tour of his Richmond haunts. The day includes a canal boat ride, dinner, a visit to the Poe Museum and a Haunts of Richmond tour. Allow half a day.

Performing Arts — Home to many professional arts groups, including the Richmond Ballet, Latin Ballet of Virginia, Richmond Symphony and Virginia Opera. Or choose from the Virginia Repertory Theatre’s student-friendly performances, the Richmond Shakespeare Festival’s outdoor productions or a variety of local productions at Richmond CenterStage and Swift Creek Mill Theatre.

Meanwhile, touring artists and Broadway shows take the stage at the 85-year-old Altria Theater.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts — You’ll find the largest museum collection in the Southeast including examples of art nouveau, art deco, contemporary, impressionist, African, Himalayan and British sporting art, as well as the largest public display of Fabergé Russian Imperial eggs outside of Russia.

Original works by Monet, Cassatt, Lichtenstein and Warhol are also displayed. Allow a minimum of one hour.

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Local Film Tours — More than 100 movies

Art Galleries and Studios — Dozens of

and TV shows, including Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln, Cold Mountain, Gods and Generals and John Adams, have been filmed here. View Richmond through the eyes of Hollywood and visit the actual locations where scenes from many of these acclaimed films and shows were produced. Allow two hours to one day.

galleries and studios feature everything from contemporary to cultural art in various media. The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen showcases rotating exhibits, while Art Works and Plant Zero feature studios and offer opportunities to meet the artists. The First Fridays Art Walk provides a casual opportunity to explore art galleries through monthly open houses and meet-the-artist receptions. Allow a minimum of one hour per gallery or studio.

Spirited Art — This class in acrylic painting lets you explore your creative potential with a wine-tasting outing. Even absolute beginners can master the basics of creating their own masterpiece in this fun environment.

Allow three hours.

Virginia Center for Architecture — Investigate the power and importance of architecture through exhibits and educational programs. Located on historic Monument Avenue and housed in a 27,000-square-foot Tudor Revival mansion designed by John Russell Pope, the center also features an impressive gift shop. Allow one hour.

Library of Virginia — Explore Virginia’s rich past through the most extensive collection of government records, architectural drawings, genealogical notes, rare books, paintings, photographs and more. Allow one hour.

Visual Arts Center — The center offers more than 500 hands-on art classes for adults and children exploring all varieties of media, including clay, wood, fiber, painting, photography, printmaking, glass, metal, drawing, writing and the decorative arts. Exhibitions in the center’s gallery space feature works from both emerging and established artists. Times vary per class.

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Homes Explore the best of city and country living

Agecroft Hall — This 15th-century English Tudor-style home was rebuilt in Richmond in 1925. The grounds and gardens reflect the beautiful style of England’s Tudor and early Stuart periods. Allow two hours.

Eppington Plantation — Eppington is the 17th-century Georgian plantation home of Frances Eppes VI, brother-inlaw of Thomas Jefferson, who was a frequent visitor to the plantation. By appointment only. Allow one hour.

Executive Mansion — Tour the nation’s oldest continuously occupied governor’s residence. Enjoy gorgeous, walled gardens maintained by the members of the Garden Club of Virginia. By appointment only. Allow one hour.

History Chart a four-century span of adventure

The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar — The nation’s first museum to interpret the Civil War’s causes, course and legacies from three perspectives: Union, Confederate and African-American.

Formerly an iron foundry, the 8-acre site is home to the Civil War Gateway Visitor’s Center. Allow 90 minutes.

Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia — The museum’s collections highlight the history of AfricanAmericans, with an emphasis on Virginians. The museum is planning an unprecedented expansion and move to the historic Leigh Street Armory, former headquarters for Richmond’s first African-American regiment. Until its relocation, the museum will still offer guided tours and operate under adjusted hours. Allow one hour.

John Marshall House — Built in 1790, this house in the Court End neighborhood of Richmond was home to the fourth U.S. chief justice for 45 years and is an outstanding example of Federal architecture. Allow one hour.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden — The 40-acre garden includes one of the largest and most diverse perennial gardens on the East Coast. The conservatory allows year-round exploration of plants, and the Bloemendaal House boasts an elegant Victorian garden. Group dining options are available. Allow one to two hours.

Hanover Tavern and Courthouse — Tour the Tavern, former gathering place of Patrick Henry, George Washington and Lord Cornwallis. Hanover Courthouse is the secondoldest continuously used courthouse in the nation. Allow one hour.

Henricus Historical Park — Henricus re-creates the site of the New World’s second successful English settlement and the home of Pocahontas. Experience living interpretations of English and American Indian life. Allow one hour.

Magnolia Grange — Part of the Chesterfield Museum

Meadow Farm Museum — Costumed interpreters per-

Complex, this 1822 plantation house is noted for its distinctive architecture, scenic wallpaper, period carpeting and authentic furnishings. Allow one hour.

form domestic and agricultural tasks on the grounds of this 19th-century farmhouse.

Allow one hour.

Maymont — This Victorian estate is surrounded by lush Italian and Japanese gardens. The house is furnished with rare antiques, silver, porcelain and tapestries. Allow two hours.

Monument Avenue — The

Scotchtown — Scotchtown was Patrick Henry’s home during most of his active political years. Interpretive tours are offered from April through November. Allow one hour.

Tuckahoe Plantation — This boyhood home of Thomas Jefferson features important architectural elements of the early Georgian period. By appointment only.

Allow 90 minutes.

Virginia House — This 12th-century house was transported from England to Richmond in 1925, redesigned and rebuilt with gardens by Charles Gillette. It is decorated with English and Spanish antiques, silk draperies, exquisite carpets, and fine silver and china. Allow one to two hours.

Wickham House/TheValentine — An incredible example of 19th-century Federal architecture, Wickham House displays some of the nation’s finest interior decorative painting. Guided tours are offered of the home’s first and second floors, and self-guided tours can be taken of the basement slave quarters. Allow one hour.

Wilton House — This 18th-century Georgian-style mansion showcases fine silver, porcelain, textiles and furniture. The parlor is considered to be one of the 100 most beautiful rooms in America. Allow one hour.

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nation’s only avenue designated a National Historic Landmark is home to six monuments and stunning architecture. Allow 15 minutes for drive time.

The Museum and White House of the Confederacy — Houses the nation’s most comprehensive collection of military, political and domestic artifacts and art associated with the Confederacy. Guided tours of the White House of the Confederacy, the Civil War residence of Confederate President Jefferson Davis offer an in-depth look at this chapter of American history. Allow two to three hours.

St. John’s Church — Site of the Second Virginia Convention and Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech. Re-enactments are offered. Allow one hour.

Virginia Historical Society — The state’s only exhibit depicting Virginia’s history from the prehistoric era to present day. Allow two hours. (Closed until July 2015).

Virginia State Capitol — Designed by Thomas Jefferson, this is the nation’s second-oldest working Capitol. Explore the visitor center, gift shop, café and exhibits. Both guided and self-guided tours are available. Allow one hour.

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A bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln and his son, Tad, commemorates their visit to Richmond on April 4, 1865. It can be found on the hill behind the Richmond National Battlefield Park Civil War Visitor Center.

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Jennifer Blessman and Dana Brown of the Library of Virginia analyze a map during the exhibition, “Mapping RVA: Where You Live Makes All the Difference.”

Forging Freedom Walk the paths of lesser-known heroes The Civil War Gateway Visitor’s Center at Historic Tredegar — The official launching point to experience the riveting chapters of the region’s Civil War and Emancipation history begins at Historic Tredegar. Together, the American Civil War Center and the National Park Service help orient visitors to the full range of battlefields, attractions, museums and historic sites in the region and beyond.

• The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar — The nation’s first museum to tell the story of the Civil War through three interwoven perspectives: Union, Confederate and African-American. Allow 90 minutes.

• Richmond National Battlefield Park Civil War Visitor Center — Houses two floors of museum exhibits, evocative voices of soldiers and civilians, and a 20-minute film about Civil War Era Richmond. Don’t miss the fascinating story of the United States Colored Troops who fought against Richmond defenses. Allow 90 minutes.

• Lincoln Statue — Commemorates the visit of Abraham Lincoln and his son, Tad, to Richmond on April 4, 1865, the day after the city’s capture. He was greeted with silent anger from many white civilians and with euphoria by former slaves. Allow 30 minutes.

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Manchester Slave Trail — From 1680 until 1780, Richmond was the second-largest slave market in the United States. For 40 years prior to the Civil War, Richmond was the nation’s center for the export of slaves. The trail is a memorial to those who walked this route. Now, as it was 150 years ago, this walk is an emotionally powerful experience. The Elegba Folklore Society offers powerful, torch-lit tours of the trail. Allow two to three hours.

Lumpkin’s Jail — Site of the holding area for slaves before they were taken to auctions. After the Civil War, the jail was transformed into a school for African-Americans; the school eventually became Virginia Union University. Allow 30 minutes to one hour.

Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue — Designed to raise awareness and provide accurate information about Richmond’s role in the slave trade. The statue is linked to identical memorials in Liverpool, England, and Benin, Africa. Allow 30 minutes.

Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia — [Located on 122 W. Leigh St. late 2014 grand opening Feb. 2015.]

The museum’s collections highlight the history of African-Americans in Virginia. The museum is planning an expansion and move to the historic Leigh Street Armory, former

Civil War & Emancipation 150th Anniversary Commemoration

Negro Burial Ground — Site of many unmarked graves of Richmond’s first citizens. On the hillside above was Richmond’s gallows, where the blacksmith slave Gabriel was hanged in 1800 after his failed insurrection plot. Allow 30 minutes.

As America marks the 150th anniversaries of the Civil War and Emancipation, the Richmond region hosts dozens of activities, scholarly discussions, exhibits, re-enactments and more throughout the commemoration. For event announcements and updates, visit VirginiaCivilWar.org, the official site of the Virginia Sesquicentennial Commission. Meanwhile, OnToRichmond.com provides a calendar, itineraries and information about the Richmond region’s battles, personal stories, life on the home front and the path to freedom. No matter the route you trace, all paths lead to Richmond.

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Virginia State Capitol — Meeting place of the Confederate Congress and where Gen. Robert E. Lee accepted his commission in the Confederate Army. The Capitol, chosen by a panel of historians and architects as one of the “10 Buildings That Changed America,” was only one of three structures spared when Confederate troops burned the city in 1865.

Allow one hour.

Virginia Civil Rights Memorial — Statues on the Virginia State Capitol grounds honor civil rights leaders and tell the story of Barbara Johns, a 16-year-old student who organized and led a walk-out of her segregated school. The protest led to Brown vs.

Board of Education and desegregation. Allow 30 minutes.

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Museum & White House of the Confederacy — Houses the nation’s most important collection of Confederate artifacts. The White House is as it was when Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family lived there. Allow one hour for each.

Virginia Historical Society — The society’s headquarters, Battle Abbey, was constructed by the Confederate Memorial Association.

The society is home to “Four Seasons of the Confederacy: Murals by Charles Hoffbauer.”

Allow 90 minutes.

The AMC series, TURN, filmed in Richmond and throughout central Virginia, tells the story of Revolutionary War-era spies.

TURN Richmonders who followed the first season of Turn, AMC’s series based on a spy ring that gathered intelligence about British troop movements for Gen. George Washington during the Revolutionary War, may have noticed that some local landmarks played prominent roles. Appropriately for a drama about leading double lives, historic sites such as Tuckahoe and Shirley plan-

Cold Harbor Battlefield and Visitor Center — Tells the story of the Battle of Cold

tations stood in for characters’ homes on New York’s Long Island. Petersburg

Harbor, one of the final and bloodiest battles of Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s 1864 Overland Campaign. Allow 30 to 90 minutes.

and Virginia Department of Corrections property in Goochland County pro-

Gaines’ Mill Battlefield — On June 27, 1862, the Battle of Gaines’ Mill resulted in Gen. Robert E. Lee’s first victory as commander of the Army of Northern Virginia. Walking trails wind throughout the battlefield. Allow one hour to 90 minutes.

Fort Harrison Visitor Center — Learn about the sacrifices of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) here. Confederate fortifications guarding Richmond were attacked with some success at Fort Harrison in September 1864. This park highlights the role of the USCT in the attack. Allow one hour to 90 minutes.

Fort Gilmer — African-American soldiers from the 9th United States Colored Troops participated in the attack here on September 29, 1864, playing a prominent role in the repulse of the Federal drive north toward Richmond. Allow one hour.

Chimborazo Medical Museum — Site of the largest military hospital in the world from 1861-1865, where 17,000 wounded soldiers were received and treated. Allow 45 minutes.

Belle Isle — Served as a prison camp for thousands of Union soldiers and was notorious for deplorable conditions. Allow one hour.

Canal Walk and Canal Boat — See the historic exhibit “African-Americans and the Waterfront,” chronicling the African-

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became New York City, the James River was cast as the Long Island Sound vided the setting for the village of Setauket, where much of the action takes place. With an economic impact estimated at $45 million from the first season, many in the region cheered the news that Turn would return with 10 new episodes. Production got underway in the fall and was expected to continue through early February. AMC was quiet about the upcoming storyline, but when talking with reporters last year about the potential for subsequent seasons, executive producer Craig Silverstein hinted that Benedict Arnold would make an appearance.

American contribution to the development of Richmond’s riverfront. Take a cruise on the canal George Washington designed. And don’t miss the Henry “Box” Brown exhibit near 14th Street, a life-size replica of the box Brown used to escape slavery in 1849 when he shipped himself to Philadelphia.

Allow 30 minutes.

The Overlook — Located on Brown’s Island, The Overlook features the “Three Days in April 1865” exhibit on a pedestrian walkway extending over the James River, which highlights the evacuation and Union occupation of Richmond. Allow 30 minutes.

Monument Avenue — The only U.S. avenue designated a National Historic Landmark, with several of the monuments dedicated to Confederate leaders. Allow 15 minutes for drive time.

Hollywood Cemetery — A large stone pyramid honors 18,000 Confederate dead.

The cemetery is also the final resting place

of Confederate President Jefferson Davis as well as U.S. Presidents James Monroe and John Tyler. Allow a minimum of one hour.

Jackson Ward — The birthplace of Black Capitalism, Jackson Ward is a 40-block neighborhood known as the “Harlem of the South” from the 1920s through the 1960s.

Visit the attractions that tell the story of this neighborhood. Allow 30 minutes for drive time.

• Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site Honors the life of Walker, the first woman president of a bank in the United States.

Walker, whose mother was a former slave, grew up in humble beginnings after the Civil War. Allow 60 to 90 minutes.

• Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church Organized in 1867 by Rev. John Jasper. Born a slave in 1812, he gained his freedom to become a nationally celebrated preacher.

Jasper was best known for his 1878 sermon “De Sun Do Move.” Allow one hour.

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Hands-on instruction at Sur La Table is often part of class experiences there.

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Assemble a culinary, gardening or interactive tour Cooking Schools — Whip up some fun at a cooking school. Designed for cooks at every skill level, classes offer hands-on cooking for smaller groups and demonstrations for larger groups. Larger groups can choose to divide and conquer, allowing half to shop or explore while the other half cooks. Mise En Place, Southern Season, Sur La Table, and the University of Richmond’s Center for Culinary Arts all have offerings for the group cooking experience. Allow a minimum of two hours.

domed conservatory open to the public in the mid-Atlantic region. Group dining options are available. Allow one to two hours.

Culinary, Breweries and Cidery Tours Wine Tastings and Tours — Explore the

into the finer points of plants and trees through hands-on educational workshops for all ages. The garden’s 40 acres include one of the largest and most diverse perennial gardens on the East Coast and the only classical,

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Boulevard Flower Gardens is a family-owned and operated garden center featuring fresh flower arrangements, nursery stock, water gardens, wine and gifts, and a delicious café. Educational tours and programs are available on a wide range of ecological topics including green business practices, plant sciences/botany and greenhouse management.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts — The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has undergone an expansion with 165,000 square feet of exhibition space, a spacious shop and café, and an outdoor sculpture garden. General admission to the museum is free; the cost of guided tours for groups varies by exhibition.

Virginia Aviation Museum — Check out more than 100 years of aeronautic history including antique aircraft, reproductions — of the Wright brothers’ gliders and 1903 Flyer, and the Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame. Experience an interactive presentation on the forces of flight, create an aerodynamic paper airplane or view a specialized presentation.

Allow 90 minutes.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden — Delve

Boulevard Flower Gardens at Ruffin Mill

grounds of James River Cellars, New Kent Winery, Saudé Creek and Viniterra on a leisurely paced tour and taste any of its wines in current production. Wine tastings, tours and dinners can be scheduled for groups.

Allow a minimum of one hour.

Choices include the five-restaurant walking tour by Real Richmond Food Tours or a van tour from Richmond Brewery Tours.

Blue Bee Cidery offers tours Friday through Sunday.

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See the region from a raft or Segway Riverside Outfitters — Ride the nation’s only urban Class IV rapids while rafting through downtown Richmond on the James River. Guided trips run daily (reservations required). Wetsuits are available. Allow five hours or one full day.

Maymont — Maymont’s Robins Nature and Visitor Center highlights native wildlife with 13 giant linked aquariums that are home to playful river otters, snakes, turtles and fish. Self-guided tours or behind-the-scenes guided tours of the inner workings of the aquarium are available. A staff zoologist can lead a tour of the park’s many land animal habitats and the Children’s Farm. Allow a minimum of one hour for each.

ber) or stroll along the 1.25-mile Canal Walk that features interpretive signs and exhibits, including George Washington’s vision for the canal. Allow one hour for each.

ends in April and September, featuring the Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series.

Don’t miss the NASCAR superstars battle for the checkered flag! Allow one day.

Colonial Downs — Play the ponies during

Three Lakes Nature Center & Aquarium — This newly renovated nature center features a 50,000-gallon aquarium and plant and wildlife exhibits. The center focuses on plant and animal life found in the region.

Allow 90 minutes.

thoroughbred racing season from June through August and harness racing season from September through November. Allow a minimum of two-three hours.

Guided Segway Tour — Explore dozens of Richmond landmarks from the unique vantage point of the Segway® Personal Transporter, a self-balancing vehicle designed to go anywhere you go. Allow three hours.

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Kings Dominion — The 400-acre theme park boasts one of the East Coast’s largest rollercoaster collections. Open March through October, the park offers more than 60 rides, shows and attractions and a 19-acre water park that is included with admission. Allow one day.

naturalist guides groups along the Henrico and Richmond Loop trails. Hike past ponds and marshes and through acres of forest that are home to everything from red-tailed and redshouldered hawks to eastern bluebirds and painted turtles. Allow a minimum of one hour.

Canal Walk and Canal Boats — Embark on

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A Riverside Outfitters whitewater rafting trip puts water lovers and thrillseekers alike on the Class II-IV rapids of the James River.

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Government Island in Stafford County is a 17-acre historic site that was the location of an 18th- and 19th-century quarry that provided the Aquia sandstone used in the construction of the White House and U.S. Capitol.

Beyond the Region

Discover nearby towns and scenic byways James River Plantations — Between the Chickahominy and James rivers, several of Virginia’s earliest plantations remain intact, giving a glimpse of the rural history dating back to the 1600s. Spaced out along scenic Route 5 east of Richmond in Charles City County, the plantations include Berkeley, Evelynton, Sherwood Forest, Shirley and Westover, where several of the region’s and the nation’s early historic figures lived. The manor houses are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offer a convenient stop en route to Virginia’s “historic triangle.”

Historic Triangle — See where America began in Virginia’s historic triangle of Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown, located 51 miles east of Richmond. Colonial Williamsburg, the Commonwealth’s first capital and largest living-history museum, offers views of 18th-century life with more than 500 original and reconstructed homes, taverns and shops, and 90 acres of gardens and public greens. Jamestown is the first permanent English settlement in America. Visit the historic battlefield at Yorktown, site of the

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Revolutionary War battle that achieved independence for the Colonies, or stroll through the town’s Colonial-era village with original historic homes, shops and restaurants. The area is also home to two theme parks, Busch Gardens and Water Country USA, and numerous outlet shops.

Mary Washington, and was also the site of four major Civil War battles. Tour Kenmore Plantation & Gardens, the former home of George Washington’s sister and brother-inlaw. Nearby is the Mary Washington House, home of George Washington’s mother during her last 17 years. Enjoy lunch and shopping in Fredericksburg’s historic district.

Charlottesville — Seventy-one miles west of Richmond in the Blue Ridge Mountains is Charlottesville, an area known for yearround beauty and home to the University of Virginia. Tour Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson. Ash Lawn-Highland, the restored 550-acre home of James Monroe, features a working farm, spinning and weaving demonstrations, and house tours. The area is also home to many vineyards and wineries, which offer tours and tastings.

Stroll through Charlottesville’s downtown pedestrian mall of shops, art galleries and outdoor cafés.

Fredericksburg — Fredericksburg is a quick 56-mile drive from Richmond north on Interstate 95. The area is home to wineries, a charming Old Town and the University of

Petersburg/Dinwiddie — Located approximately 45 minutes south of Richmond, Petersburg and Dinwiddie boast many famous Civil War sites. Visit Petersburg National Battlefield, which highlights the Battle of the Crater and the 10-month siege of Petersburg during the final year of the Civil War. Pamplin Historical Park is located on the site of Breakthrough, the battle that ended the Petersburg Campaign and led to the evacuation of the Confederate capital in Richmond. The park features four museums and plantation homes as well as living-history interpretations of military and civilian Civil War life. Enjoy lunch and shopping in historic Old Towne.

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G-Force Karts offers an indoor, quarter-mile track.

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Discover nearby towns and scenic byways Arcades, Sports Parks, Miniature Golf — Batting cages, driving ranges, miniature golf courses and arcade games located throughout the region offer your group a bonanza of amusements. West of Short Pump, there’s Bogey’s Sports Park. South of downtown Richmond, Swaders Sports Park offers a full menu of activities, as does the Ironbridge Sports Park, Oasis Sports Park and Putt-Putt Fun Center. Allow one to two hours.

Bowling Alleys — The region offers an array of bowling venues with 10-pin fun convenient to your group at AMF’s Hanover Lanes, Shrader Lanes and Sunset Lanes or any of Bowl America’s four locations — Eastern, Midlothian, Short Pump and Southwest.

Also check out Holiday Bowl in Chester or King Pin Lanes in Midlothian. And there’s the 57,000-square-foot Uptown Alley with its 38 state-of-the-art lanes, Red Embers Bar & Grill, more than 60 games, live entertainment, private party rooms and much more.

Allow a minimum of one hour.

Eerie Exploration — Get the spookier side of the region’s history with a walking tour led by Haunts of Richmond’s local “ghost” through some of the city’s oldest, most storied districts. Or follow one of Eerie Nights’ “ghoul guides” as they recount the city’s bygone ghost stories. Allow a minimum of 75 minutes.

Go-Karts — Take a spin around the track at G-Force Karts, a group-friendly indoor facility that offers racing karts for youngsters (ages 8-15) and adults. Drivers get to race multiple laps around the quarter-mile track.

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tall). Swaders Sports Park features two gokart tracks and four different cars to choose from (riders must be at least 36 inches tall and rookie drivers must be at least 4 feet tall). Allow one to two hours.

Indoor Climbing — For a vertical challenge, Peak Experiences Indoor Climbing Gym offers one of the East Coast’s largest indoor rock-climbing centers. Groups can schedule an adventure-based teambuilding program.

Allow a minimum of one-and-a-half hours.

Laser Tag — Have your students disappear happily into a game of high-tech hide-andseek at any of the region’s local laser-tag clubs. In Midlothian, you’ll find Laser Quest and Swaders Sports Park, and in the east end of the city, G-Force Karts offers laser tag as well.

Malls — The main attractions among the many shopping options include Chesterfield Town Center, Regency Square Mall, Short Pump Town Center, The Shops at White Oak Village, The Shops at Willow Lawn, Stony Point Fashion Park and Southpark Mall. Allow a minimum of one hour.

Movie Theaters — The crown jewel of the Richmond region’s movie scene is Carytown’s historic Byrd Theatre, which shows secondrun films at bargain prices and features a performance on the Wurlitzer Organ every Saturday night. From Bowtie Movieland downtown to the Regal Cinemas around the region, you’ll find everything from the latest blockbuster to art-house films and the Cinebistro theater at Stony Point Fashion Park mixes wine and dinner with movie night. Allow two to three hours.

Paintball — When it’s time for some intense fun, your group can suit up for some combat games at one of the region’s paintball parks.

Groups are welcome at the Amelia Paintball Park in Chesterfield County and KPS Paintball in Midlothian. Allow a minimum of one hour.

Science Museum of Virginia — Use your voice to make a laser beam dance or pick up a meteorite. At the museum’s newest exhibit, Boost, enhance your creativity, flexibility and memory. The adjacent Dome offers astronomy shows and wide-angle films. Allow a minimum of two hours.

Skating — Both ice- and roller-skating rinks can be found throughout the region. Ice-skating venues include Richmond Ice Zone and SkateNation Plus. Roller skating is available at Ashland Skateland, Roller Dome, Skate-AWay and Skateland of Richmond. Allow a minimum of one hour.

Student Performance Venues From opening for the Richmond Symphony to performing where English settlers once tread, the Richmond region is rife with opportunities to put on a show!

For a full list of student performance venues, visit TourRichmondVA.com or call 804.783.7409.

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Agecroft Hall

4305 Sulgrave Road Richmond, VA 23221 804.353.4241 F: 804.353.2151 agecrofthall.com

HOURS: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue-Sat, 12:30-5 p.m. Sun TIME NEEDED: 75 minutes for museum tour; 1 hour for guided garden tour

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Incorporating architectural elements from the original 16th-century English manor, Agecroft Hall was reconstructed in the 1920s on a 23-acre site overlooking the James River.

Opened in 1969 as a historic house museum, Agecroft presents guided tours of period rooms, focusing on domestic life in an English manor during the 16th and 17th centuries. This remarkable example of pre-Elizabethan architecture has gardens designed by Charles Gillette. Highlights include the Knot Garden, Herb Garden and Fragrance Garden, all which were inspired by 17th-century examples. The Sunken Garden (pictured above) was patterned after the Pond Garden at Hampton Court Palace in England and is filled with a spectacular display of flowers from spring to fall. A joint tour with the Virginia House is also available.

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Hanover Tavern

13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. (U.S. Route 301) Hanover, VA 23069 804.537.5050 hanovertavern.org

RESTAURANT HOURS: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tue-Thurs, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

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The Tavern is a unique destination, offering charm, history, exceptional food, and professional theater in a beautiful historic setting. Just 20 minutes north of Richmond, it is easily accessible from interstates 64, 95 and 295.

On the National Register of Historic Places, the Tavern has hosted many famous visitors, including founding father Patrick Henry, who frequently lodged there while handling legal matters at the nearby courthouse. Enjoy the exhibits while touring the historic building and adjacent 18th-century courthouse complex.

For 250 years, weary travelers stopped at Hanover Tavern for a refreshing drink and a hearty meal. The tradition continues as the Tavern serves up Southern hospitality,

unique drinks and exquisite cuisine with a focus on local and seasonal items.

Nationally recognized Barksdale Theatre, founded in 1953 at Hanover Tavern, is the oldest continually operating dinner theater in America. Currently known as Virginia Repertory Theatre, the Barksdale Season offers lighthearted favorites, new comedies, and memorable musicals in their intimate 155 seat theater. (See website for play list, dates, and times.)

The Tavern can accommodate groups with its Motorcoach Package, which includes a buffet meal, tour and a theater ticket (driver's meal is complimentary).

This one-stop historic site offers hospitality, great food, and fabulous entertainment.

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Kings Dominion 16000 Theme Park Way Doswell, VA 23047 804.876.5000 kingsdominion.com

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Maymont 1700 Hampton Street Richmond, VA 23220 804.358.7166, x329 maymont.org

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The Maymont estate was a gift to the community from James and Sallie Dooley who lived there from 1893 to 1925.

Their beautiful home and 100-acre property, perched high above the James River, reflected the opulence and extravagance of the Gilded Age. Today, your group is invited to explore this special place where the manmade elegance of art and architecture is surrounded by the natural beauty of plants, animals, water and paths. Various tours explore the historic mansion, historical gardens and animal habitats.

ATTRACTIONS: • Mansion & Buildings • Nature Center • Wildlife Exhibits • Children’s Farm • Gardens & Arboretum

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Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23220 804.864.1400 www.smv.org

HOURS: Tue-Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

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The mission of the Science Museum of Virginia is to inspire Virginians to enrich their lives through science. The Museum is a catalyst for inspiration, a place that sparks curiosity and generates ideas in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Through hundreds of experiential exhibits, awe-inspiring artifacts and interactive technologies, the Museum presents dynamic science programming to hundreds of thousands of guests each year.

The Museum features permanent exhibitions about space, health, electricity and the Earth — to name a few — and hosts visiting exhibitions from around the world. The Dome theater, at 76 feet, is the largest screen in Virginia and provides guests with the ultimate immersive experience.

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University of Richmond Museums 28 Westhampton Way Richmond, VA 23173 804.289.8276 museums.richmond.edu

HOURS: Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art: 1-5 p.m. Sun-Fri; Joel and Lila Harnett Print Study Center: 1-3 p.m. Sun-Fri; Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature: 1-5 p.m.

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Natural wonders await you at the Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature — gems and jewels sparkle, and fossils, minerals and seashells fascinate. Come marvel at nature’s beauty and learn about natural elements as they relate to geographic regions and world cultures. Special features include a 1,700-pound giant amethyst geode from Brazil; Boehm porcelains of flowers and birds; cultural artifacts from New Guinea; and ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine coins.

In the Modlin Center for the Arts, the Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art highlights work from professional and student artists. Together with the Joel and Lila Harnett Print Study Center, the two museums’ collections and many changing exhibitions offer outstanding works of art from the Renaissance period to contemporary art, and in all media including paintings, prints, photographs and sculpture.

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Virginia Historical Society 428 North Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220 804.342.9652 F: 804.355.2399 vahistorical.org

HOURS: Guided tours available by appointment during regular hours of operation when galleries reopen in 2015. Call or visit vahistorical.org for current hours of operation.

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The Virginia Historical Society, a free history museum and research library, offers guided educational programs for visitors of all ages.

Choose a comprehensive exhibition tour and travel through 16,000 years of Virginia history or explore specific topics in more depth, such as famous Virginia women, AfricanAmerican history or the creation of government. Hands-on history boxes use replica artifacts to broaden children's understanding of Virginia history topics. Picnic space available outside. Reservations required two weeks in advance.

Large groups welcome. Free parking.

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The American Civil War Museum The American Civil War Museum is dedicated to telling the story of the American Civil War and its legacies from multiple perspectives: Union and Confederate, enslaved and free African Americans, soldiers and civilians. Programs and activities are offered at three locations in Richmond: Historic Tredegar and the Museum and White House of the Confederacy.

Our educational team will be glad to work with you to develop programs and activities that are designed to meet your needs and interests, whether your group is students or adults. Please call today for information.

804.649.1861 ACWM.org groups@ACWM.org

Historic Tredegar 500 Tredegar Street Richmond, VA 23219

HOURS: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily TIME NEEDED: 45 min. - 1 hour PROGRAM TYPES: Living history programs, hands-on activities STUDENT PROGRAMS: SOL based MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10 G

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Gift Shop • Restrooms Historic Tredegar is an 8.3-acre National Historic Landmark that is Richmond’s Gateway to the Civil War. The Richmond National Battlefield Park Visitor Center is located in the historic Pattern Building, part of the original Tredegar Iron Works site.

Museum and White House of the Confederacy 1201 East Clay Street Richmond, VA 23219

HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily TIME NEEDED: 45 min. - 2 hours PROGRAM TYPES: Living history programs, hands-on activities, guided White House tours

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Gift Shop • Restrooms The Museum of the Confederacy’s collection of Civil War artifacts is world renowned and includes a rich array of items ranging from military weapons and accoutrements to civilian clothing, toys and other items demonstrating everyday life. The White House of the Confederacy was home to Confederate President Jefferson Davis from 1861-1865.

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Virginia Holocaust Museum 2000 East Cary St. Richmond, VA 23223 804.257.5400 F: 804.257.4314 vaholocaust.org

HOURS: 10 a.m-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. and Sun. TOUR LENGTH: 90 minutes MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10 MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 120

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Located in Richmond’s oldest neighborhood, the Virginia Holocaust Museum was founded to educate the community about the tragedies of the Holocaust and strives to memorialize and document the atrocities of World War II. Through exhibits, programming, and outreach, the museum uses the history of genocide to teach the dangers of prejudice and indifference.

The museum, docent-lead tours, and parking are free to the public; donations are accepted. For more information or to book a docent-led tour, please visit our website and complete the group reservation form.

Due to the nature of some exhibits, the Virginia Holocaust Museum recommends that children under the age of 11 be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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Berkeley Plantation 12602 Harrison Landing Road Charles City, VA 23030 888.466.6018 berkeleyplantation.com

HOURS: Open daily year-round.

TIME NEEDED: 1.5 hours MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10 G

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Berkeley is the most historic plantation on the James River.

Here in 1619, settlers observed the first official Thanksgiving in America. Berkeley is the birthplace of Benjamin Harrison V, signer of the Declaration of Independence and William Henry Harrison, ninth U.S. president.

An architectural gem, the 1726 Georgian mansion is furnished with a magnificent collection of 18th century antiques. Restored boxwood and flower gardens offer breathtaking vistas of the James River. Conducted house tours with costumed guides, self-guided grounds tours, gift shop and museum. Specialized tours, after-hour candlelight tours and student tours offered as well.

A Virginia and National Historic Landmark.

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The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen 2880 Mountain Road Glen Allen, VA 23060 804.261.ARTS (2787) F: 804.261.6219 artsglenallen.com

HOURS: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon-Thu, 9 a.m.-5 p.m Fri Also open on weekends during special events and performances TOUR LENGTH: 45 minutes MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10 G

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Steeped in a rich history of tradition and education, the center originally opened in 1911 as the Glen Allen School and served as a county school until 1978. In 1999, the building re-opened as The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen providing visitors a place to experience all forms of the arts. The center is a place where people of all ages can enjoy, create and learn about the visual, literary and performing arts through a variety of programs, including exhibitions, classes and performances.

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The Gallery at UNOS 700 North 4th St. Richmond, VA 23219 804.782.4800 UNOS.org UnitedForUNOS.org

HOURS: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Fri TIME NEEDED: 1 hour MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 12 M

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The Gallery at UNOS is dedicated to increasing awareness of life saving organ transplants and

organ donation. As guests are inspired by the original artwork at The Gallery at UNOS, may they also be inspired by the mission of United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) to save lives through increased organ donation and transplantation and be inspired by the stories of those touched by transplant: donor families, organ recipients and living donors. The Gallery at UNOS is free and open to the public 8 a.m.-5 p.m., MondayFriday with extended hours the first Friday of each month.

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Virginia War Memorial 621 South Belvidere St. Richmond, VA 23220 804.786.2060 vawarmemorial.org

HOURS: Paul and Phyllis Galanti Education Center: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon-Sat; noon-4 p.m., Sun. Shrine of Memory and grounds: 5 a.m. midnight daily.

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With spectacular views of the James River and downtown Richmond, the Virginia War Memorial is a soaring tribute to the service and sacrifice of Virginia’s veterans. Nearly 12,000 Virginians who perished in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf and the Global War on Terrorism are honored here.

Walk through the inspiring Shrine of Memory. Visit the Paul and Phyllis Galanti Education Center which includes military exhibits and artifacts, and theaters showing the award-winning 4-D film Into Battle and the Virginians at War documentary series. Groups of up to 150 can be seated for custom designed programs.

Admission and parking are free. Bus parking onsite.

National Donor Memorial at UNOS 700 North 4th St. Richmond, VA 23219 804.782.4800 UNOS.org DonorMemorial.org

HOURS: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Fri TIME NEEDED: 1 hour MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 12 M

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the 10,000 square foot National Donor Memorial pays tribute to America’s organ, eye and tissue donors. The theme of the memorial is Hope, Renewal, and Transformation. Three symbolic “rooms” represent the emotional journey that takes place during the donation process. Visitors interested in self-guided tours are welcome anytime. Group tours must be scheduled in advance by contacting UNOS PR & Marketing at 804-782-4865. Guests can also visit www.DonorMemorial.org to leave an online tribute.

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Riverfront Canal Cruises Canal Turning Basin 139 Virginia St. Richmond, VA 23219 804.649.2800 venturerichmond.com rvariverfront.com

HOURS: Vary April-November; visit venturerichmond.com for seasonal information.

TOUR LENGTH: 40 min.

MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: None MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 35 per boat; multiple boats are available.

Private charters are available at $100/hour; school and senior discounts are also available.

Individual tickets are available at $6 each and $5 for seniors and children under 12.

CONTACT: Alexander Dahm, adahm@venturerichmond.com

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Enjoy a narrated tour or private charter of the James River and Kanawha Canal aboard a covered boat, which departs on the hour from the Turning Basin in downtown Richmond. The tours offer a good blend of history, nature and contemporary Richmond. The state’s canal system was first established in 1789 by George Washington.

The historic canal cruise is central to 40 sites and attractions, 60-plus restaurants and miles of off-road trails within walking distance of downtown’s riverfront.

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215 S. Wilton Road Richmond, VA 23226 804.282.5936 F: 804.288.9805 wiltonhousemuseum.org

HOURS: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tue-Sat, 1-4:30 p.m. Sun TIME NEEDED: 1 hour MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10 G

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Built circa 1753 by William Randolph III, Wilton was the centerpiece of a 2,000-acre tobacco plantation and home to the Randolph family for more than a century. It was here the family entertained George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and many other historic guests.

Enjoy guided tours featuring decorative arts, 18th-century social history and architecture.

Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia

1109 W. Franklin St. Richmond, VA 23220 804.353.2668 bethahabah.org

00 Clay St. Richmond, VA 23219 804.780.9093 blackhistorymuseum.org

HOURS: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun-Thu, other hours by appointment TOUR LENGTH: 30-60 min.

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 50

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A 30-year-old museum with archives dedicated to preserving and presenting the Jewish history of the American South, with an emphasis on the Richmond Region.

Collections illustrate the history of African-Americans, with an emphasis on Virginians.

The museum, located in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood, plans to move to the Leigh Street Armory at 122 W. Leigh St., also in Jackson Ward in the coming year, as part of an unprecedented expansion. In the interim, the museum will operate with adjusted hours.

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Boulevard Flower Gardens at Ruffin Mill

Chesterfield Museum Complex

Children’s Museum of Richmond

2100 Ruffin Mill Road South Chesterfield, VA 23834 804.526.4000 boulevardflowergardens.com

10011 Iron Bridge Road Chesterfield, VA 23832 804.796.1479 chesterfieldhistory.com

Four locations around the Region: Downtown, West End, Southside and Fredericksburg.

804.474.7000 c-mor.org

HOURS: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon-Wed.,

HOURS: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Fri,

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Boulevard Flower Gardens is a family-owned and operated garden center featuring fresh flower arrangements, nursery stock, water gardens, wine and gifts, and a delicious café. Educational tours and programs are available on topics including green business practices, plant sciences/botany and greenhouse management.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat TIME NEEDED: 1 hour MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: None

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The Chesterfield County Museum Complex includes a replica of the 1749 Courthouse and three historic sites: the 1892 jail, early 19th-century home Magnolia Grange and Castlewood, which is under renovation. The Chesterfield Historical Society is temporarily located inside historic Trinity Church.

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Colonial Downs Racetrack 10515 Colonial Downs Parkway New Kent, VA 23124 804.966.RACE colonialdowns.com

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Kids create, explore and play their way to a lifetime of learning through a variety of programs, exhibits, activities and art. Fun for infants to age 8.

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Live Thoroughbred racing runs summer and harness racing takes place in the fall. Check for post times. Come out and enjoy live racing. Barn tours available.

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Discover the James

Dogtown Dance Theatre

Edgar Allan Poe Museum

Elegba Folklore Society

7239 Lookout Drive Richmond, VA 23225 804.938.2350 discoverthejames.com

109 W. 15th St. Richmond, VA 23224 804.230.8780 dogtowndancetheatre.com

1914 E. Main St. Richmond VA 23223 804.648.5523 poemuseum.org

101 E. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23219 804.644.3900 efsinc.org

HOURS: Vary by season TOUR LENGTH: 2 hours for eagle

BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS: 9 a.m.-

HOURS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue-Sat, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun TOUR LENGTH: 50 min.

MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10

HOURS: Scheduled by reservation TOUR LENGTH: Based on group

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Discover the James River through guided programs for all ages including fishing trips, wildlife-watching excursions, and stories of Virginia during the Revolutionary and Civil War eras. Can accommodate groups of 33 or fewer.

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Eppington Plantation

The Fed Experience

14201 Eppes Falls Road Chesterfield, VA 23832 804.751.4946

701 E. Byrd St. Richmond, VA 23219 804.697.8110 thefedexperience.org

HOURS: By appointment TOUR LENGTH: 1 hour MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 5 M

The plantation was built in 1768

by Francis Eppes VI, brotherin-law to Thomas Jefferson, a frequent visitor. The house is undergoing architectural and archaeological review and is part of the African-American Heritage Trails of Virginia.

Renovations on the house will be ongoing from July-December 2014. Requests for tours may not be honored during this time.

HOURS: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Fri TIME NEEDED: 1 hour self-guided

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Housed in the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, The Fed Experience is a free interactive exhibit that highlights the interactions between consumers’ choices, free markets, government policy, the Federal government’s role and other forces in shaping the economy.

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Consisting of four buildings, the Edgar Allan Poe Museum tells the story of the author’s life and literary career using the world’s largest collection of Poe artifacts and memorabilia, including Poe’s clothing and bed.

1609 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23220 804.355.2001 firehousetheatre.org

SEASON: June-May TIME NEEDED: Varies MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10 G

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Founded in 1993, Firehouse Theatre produces contemporary American theater in a 107-yearold former Station House No. 10.

Watch off-Broadway shows and original works in this New York City-style black-box theatre.

Now offering discounts for military personnel ($16 tickets and $65 subscriptions).

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This cultural arts organization offers tours, events and AfricanAmerican heritage. Groups may reserve the popular heritage tour, “In the Beginning ...

Virginia, Along the Trail of Enslaved Africans & Other Notable Sites.” Tours often include a visit to the society’s cultural center to enjoy art and imports. The society can assist with venue and catering while performers can present African dance, music or spoken word.

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G-Force Karts 4245 Carolina Ave. Richmond, VA 23222 804.228.0188 gforcekarts.com

HOURS: 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Tue-Thu, noon-midnight Fri, 10 a.m.midnight Sat; noon-9 p.m. Sun TIME NEEDED: Varies MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10 G

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Come experience the thrill of racing at G-Force Karts, an indoor go-kart track that’s open year-round. Reach speeds of 40 mph in the custombuilt European karts. Indoor Paintless Paintball and laser tag for ages 2 and up.

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Hanover Courthouse

Henricus Historical Park

Hollywood Cemetery

Innsbrook After Hours

13181 Hanover Courthouse Road Hanover, VA 23069 804.537.5050

251 Henricus Park Road Chester, VA 23836 804.748.1611 F: 804.706.1356 henricus.org

412 S. Cherry St. Richmond, VA 23220 804.648.8501 F: 804.644.7345 hollywoodcemetery.org

4901 Lake Brook Drive Glen Allen, VA 23060 804.864.3756 innsbrook.com

HOURS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue-Sun TIME NEEDED: 1 hour MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10

HOURS: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily TIME NEEDED: 90 minutes

HOURS: Gates open at 5 p.m. midweek concerts, May-October TIME NEEDED: Varies MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 15

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Visit the historic 18th-century Hanover Courthouse where Patrick Henry argued the famous Parson’s Cause case in 1763. In continuous use since its construction in the early 1740’s, the courthouse has survived damage from both the American Revolution and the Civil War. Tours are available only by appointment.

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Colonial history comes to life at the park where the second successful English settlement in America, the 1611 Citie of Henricus, is recreated. Also featured is the culture of the Powhatan Indians in the village of Arrohateck.

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Hollywood Cemetery is the resting place for U.S. Presidents John Tyler and James Monroe and Confederate President Jefferson Davis.

Notable Civil War generals, including George Pickett and J.E.B. Stuart, along with 18,000 soldiers of the Confederacy, are also interred here. Group tours are available through The Valentine at 804.649.0711.

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Innsbrook After Hours, central Virginia’s premiere outdoor concert series, brings nationally-known bands to the Innsbrook Pavilion every year for a summer filled with great music.

VIP and skybox packages available

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James River Cellars

John Marshall House

Latin Ballet of Virginia

Lavender Fields Herb Farm

11008 Washington Highway Glen Allen, VA 23059 804.550.7516 F: 804.550.9610 jamesrivercellars.com

818 E. Marshall St. Richmond, VA 23219 804.648.7998 preservationvirginia.org/ marshall

2880 Mountain Road Glen Allen, VA 23060 804.356.3876 latinballet.com

11300 Winfrey Rd. Glen Allen, VA 23059 804.262.7167 lavenderfieldsfarm.com

HOURS: Vary TIME NEEDED: Varies MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 4

HOURS: March-June 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Mon-Sat; July-Christmas 9 a.m.5 p.m. Tue-Sat TIME NEEDED: Varies MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 15 for private tours. Lunch by reservation with no minimum. Scheduled classes and tours offered to the public, check the website for details.

HOURS: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue-Sat, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun-Mon TIME NEEDED: 15-20 min. tasting; 45 min. in-depth tour MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: None

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James River Cellars, a familyowned and -operated winery, offers award-winning wines from Virginia-grown grapes.

Call ahead for a wine tasting and tour. Bring a picnic or purchase some gourmet cheese while relaxing on the patio or balcony.

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The John Marshall House was home to John Marshall from 1790-1835. Known during his lifetime as the “Great Chief Justice,” Marshall is best remembered for shaping the U.S. Supreme Court into the powerful branch of government that it is today. This National Historic Landmark is home to the largest collection of Marshall furnishings.

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This 37-acre farm is Virginia’s largest grower of USDA organic herb and vegetable plants.

Open to the public with a farm store and gardens.

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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Ave. Richmond, VA 23228 804.262.9887 lewisginter.org

HOURS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily TOUR LENGTH: 1 hour MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 15 guided

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Enjoy year-round beauty at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

The historic property has more than 50 acres of spectacular gardens and educational exhibits. The Garden Shop sells fun gifts for green thumbs of all ages. Groups can book private facilities and arrange on-site catering.

600 N. Second St. Richmond, VA 23219 804.771.2017 F: 804.771.2226 nps.gov/mawa

HOURS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Sat TOUR LENGTH: 45 min.

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HOURS: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues-Sat, Nov.-Feb.; 9 a.m-5 p.m. Tues-Sat, March-Oct TOUR LENGTH: 1 hour minimum MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10

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Commemorates the life of a national leader in the African-American community.

She was the first AfricanAmerican woman in the United States to charter and become president of a bank.

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Meadow Farm Museum 3400 Mountain Road Glen Allen, VA 23060 804.501.2130 co.henrico.va.us

HOURS: noon-4 p.m. Tue-Sun, March-Nov; noon-4 p.m.

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Meadow Farm Museum, an 1860 historic farm site and museum, presents programs and exhibits on 19th-century farm life.

Costumed interpreters tell about the lives of the family who owned Meadow Farm.

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Metro Richmond Zoo 8300 Beaver Bridge Road Moseley, VA 23120 804.739.5666 metrorichmondzoo.com

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This privately owned zoo features exotic animals such as lions, tigers, warthogs, giraffes and penguins. The giraffe feeding station is a favorite.

The Safari Skyride chair lift provides visitors with an aerial view. A safari train, 16 zip lines and jungle carousel are also on site.

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Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site

800 E. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23219 804.692.3901 lva.virginia.gov

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Mise En Place Cooking School

The Museum of Virginia Catholic History

104 Shockoe Slip Richmond, VA 23219 804.404.5328 F: 804.249.1330 miseenplaceshockoe.com

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 800 S. Cathedral Place Richmond, VA 23220 804.359.5661 richmonddiocese.org

HOURS: By appointment TIME NEEDED: 2.5 hours MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 8 G

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Mise En Place is a recreational cooking school located in Richmond’s historic Shockoe Slip. It specializes in creative cooking classes for all ages, team-building events and other private cooking functions.

HOURS: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Fri (by appointment) TIME NEEDED: 1 hour MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: None

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New Kent Winery 8400 Old Church Road New Kent, VA 23124 877.932.8240 newkentwinery.com

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New Kent Winery is a 17,000-square-foot, winery constructed from historic recycled building materials that include old 40’ heart-pine trusses, pre-Civil War bricks and cypress siding. Tour the building and grounds, and sample an assortment of Virginia wines.

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Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier 6125 Boydton Plank Road Petersburg, VA 23803 804.861.2408 pamplinpark.org

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Ravenchase Adventures

Richmond Ballet

Richmond Flying Squirrels

7403 Three Chopt Rd. Richmond, VA 23226 800.282.3169 ravenchase.com

407 E. Canal St. Richmond, VA 23219 804.344.0906 richmondballet.com

The Diamond 3001 North Boulevard Richmond, VA 23230 804.359.FUNN squirrelsbaseball.com

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Richmond International Raceway

Richmond Kickers Soccer Club

600 E. Laburnum Ave. Richmond, VA 23222 866.455.7223 rir.com

City Stadium 3201 Maplewood Ave. Richmond, VA 23230 804.644.5425 richmondkickers.com

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Having just celebrated its 30th season, Richmond Ballet continues to thrive thanks to the leadership of founding Artistic Director Stoner Winslett, the strength of The School of Richmond Ballet, and the positive impact of its Minds In Motion program. The Ballet’s repertory includes more than 50 original works, as well as classics such as The Nutcracker.

Richmond Ballet performs both at 407 E. Canal St. and at the historic Carpenter Theatre.

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Richmond Kickers, RVA’s professional soccer team, are back in action this April through August. Experience the passion, energy and authentic atmosphere of the beautiful game at City Stadium and enjoy live music, Family Zone, and the outdoor bar area featuring a unique selection of food trucks and frosty beverages.

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The Richmond Flying Squirrels are a Double-A minor league baseball team affiliated with the San Francisco Giants in the Eastern League. Baseball season runs from April to September and offers an affordable family outing with kid-friendly sideshows and giveaways.

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Richmond National Battlefield Park Civil War Visitor Center

Richmond Shakespeare and Henley Street Theatre

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490 Tredegar St. Richmond, VA 23219 For general information: 804.771.2145 For scheduling a group visit: 804.226.5026 nps.gov/rich

HOURS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily TOUR LENGTH: 30-60 min. (more can be customized) MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10 M

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The Civil War Visitor Center offers exhibits and audiovisual programs that introduce Richmond’s role during the Civil War and orients visitors to 12 regional battlefields.

Educational programming is offered in tandem with the center.

P.O. Box 7265 Richmond, VA 23221 804.340.0115 henleystreettheatre.org

HOURS: Varying schedule TIME NEEDED: 2-2.5 hours MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10 G

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Richmond Shakespeare brings the Bard’s words to life at downtown’s CenterStage and other venues. Its summer productions — during The Richmond Shakespeare Festival — are staged at the 500-year-old Agecroft Hall, a Tudor estate relocated from England to the Region.

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Richmond Symphony

Riverside Outfitters

Rockwood Nature Center

Saudé Creek Vineyards

612 E. Grace St., Suite 401 Richmond, VA 23219 804.788.4717 richmondsymphony.com

6836 Old Westham Road Richmond, VA 23225 804.560.0068 riversideoutfitters.net

3401 Courthouse Road Richmond, VA 23236 804.674.1629 rockwoodnaturecenter.com

16230 Cooks Mill Road Lanexa, VA 23089 saudecreek.com 804.966.5896

HOURS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Fri TIME NEEDED: Varies MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10

HOURS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue-Sun, Sep.-May; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, June-Aug TIME NEEDED: One-half day to a full day MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: None

HOURS: noon-5 p.m. Tue-Sun, spring-summer; noon-5 p.m.

Fri-Sun, fall-winter TIME NEEDED: Varies MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: None

HOURS: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed-Mon TIME NEEDED: 30-45 minutes MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10

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The Symphony’s Altria Masterworks concerts provide classical favorites. Fun and fresh describes the Pops performances sponsored by Genworth Financial. Union First Market Bank Lollipops concerts are kid-friendly.

Metro Collection concerts take place at Randolph-Macon College, located north of downtown Richmond.

Raft the nation’s only urban Class IV whitewater rapids through downtown Richmond on the James River. The river drops 105 feet over a 7-mile stretch, creating thrilling whitewater. Or gear up your group with the outfitter’s rental equipment — canoes, paddleboards, kayaks, mountain bikes and more.

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Local lore has it that George Washington found good cheer at the Colonial Inn and Tavern that used to stand on the site of this winery, where handcrafted white and red wines are available for tastings. The winery hosts concerts, farmers markets, private parties and other special events throughout the year.

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Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W. Broad St. Richmond VA 23220 804.864.1400 smv.org

HOURS: Labor Day-Memorial Day — 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues-Sat; 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun Memorial Day-Labor Day — 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Sat; 11:30 a.m.5 p.m. Sun TOUR LENGTH: 2-5 hours MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: More than 2 weeks notice for 10 or more G (10 or more/advanced notice) ;M

Let your groups reach for the stars — from exploring distant galaxies to making healthy lifestyle choices in our exhibition, Boost! Discover three floors of interactive exhibits, live science programs and giant screen films.

Scotchtown

Segway of Richmond

16120 Chiswell Lane Beaverdam, VA 23015 804.227.3500 preservationvirginia.org/ scotchtown

1301 E. Cary St. Richmond, VA 23219 804.343.1850 segwayofrichmond.biz

HOURS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri-Sat, 1-5 p.m. Sun, March-Dec TOUR LENGTH: 45 minutes MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10 G

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Built in the early 18th century, Scotchtown served as home to Patrick Henry, Revolutionary War spokesperson and first Virginia governor, during most of his active political years.

Scotchtown is one of Virginia’s oldest remaining plantation houses.

HOURS: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily TIME NEEDED: 1-2 hours MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 3 G

Explore dozens of Richmond landmarks from the unique vantage point of the Segway® Personal Transporter, a vehicle designed to go anywhere you go. A 15-minute lesson before your tour ensures that your group feels comfortable gliding around town.

Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church/John Jasper Memorial Room & Museum 14 W. Duval St. Richmond, VA 23220 804.648.7511 smzbc.org

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Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church was organized in 1867 by the Rev. John Jasper, who was born a slave on July 4, 1812.

Jasper was best known for his 1878 sermon “De Sun Do Move.”

The church houses a small collection of artifacts.

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Spirited Art Richmond

St. John’s Church

Sur la Table

Swift Creek Mill Theatre

4029 Whittall Way Glen Allen, VA 23060 804.360.5909 myspiritedart.com/richmond

2401 E. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23223 804.648.5015 historicstjohnschurch.org

Stony Point Fashion Park 9200 Stony Point Parkway Richmond, VA 23235 804.272.7094 surlatable.com

17401 Jefferson Davis Highway Colonial Heights, VA 23834 804.748.5203 swiftcreekmill.com

HOURS: Varies (Check the website for class times) TIME NEEDED: Varies MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: None

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Here at the Second Virginia Convention of March 1775, Patrick Henry’s argument summoned delegates, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, toward independence with the immortal words “give me liberty or give me death.”

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400 Sausiluta Drive Richmond, VA 23227 804.262.5055 co.henrico.va.us/rec

HOURS: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tue-Fri, noon-4:30 p.m. Sat-Sun; park open dawn to dusk daily TIME NEEDED: 45 minutes MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10

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Focusing on reptiles, amphibians and fish of the region, the center contains a 50,000-gallon freshwater aquarium.

noon-6 p.m. Sun TIME NEEDED: 2-2.5 hours MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 3 M

Book your very own private painting party at Spirited Art Richmond. Accommodating most groups, both small and large, it’s a great place for birthdays, reunions, and church or office gatherings. These parties are fun for everyone, young and old, with no experience required.

Three Lakes Park Nature Center & Aquarium

HOURS: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon-Sat,

Your group can watch a demonstration or participate in a hands-on cooking class.

Classes range from basic cooking skills to preparing gourmet desserts.

BOX OFFICE: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon-Sat TIME NEEDED: 4 hours with buffet MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 16 G

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Swift Creek Mill Theatre provides an intimate live stage experience — including dramas, comedies, musicals and children’s productions — in a 350-year-old gristmill. The theater is open year-round and also features a buffet dinner served before performances.

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Uptown Alley

The Valentine

Virginia Aviation Museum

6101 Brad McNeer Parkway Midlothian, VA 23112 804.744.1077 uptownalleyrichmond.com

1015 E. Clay St. Richmond, VA 23219 804.649.0711 thevalentine.org

5701 Huntsman Road Richmond, VA 23250 804.864.1400 vam.smv.org

HOURS: 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon-Thurs; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri; 10 a.m.-2 a.m.

Sat; 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Sun TIME NEEDED: Varies MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: None

HOURS: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sun noon-5 p.m.

HOURS: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. MonSat, noon-5 p.m. Sun between Memorial Day and Labor Day; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues-Sat, noon-5 p.m. Sun between Labor Day and Memorial Day TIME NEEDED: 1 hour MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10

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A 57,000-square-foot facility housing 38 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, Uptown Alley has something fun for everyone.

Red Embers Bar & Grill is an upscale, casual full-service restaurant. In addition, there are two high-energy bars, a sports theater, billiards, over 60 prize games, live entertainment, private party rooms and much more.

TIME NEEDED: Varies MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10 for private tours of the 1812 John Wickham House.

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Located near Richmond International Airport, the museum houses antique aircraft and aeronautical exhibits on the Wright brothers’ aircraft and on World War II. Younger visitors can climb inside a full-size Piper Cub. Two flight simulators are available.

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Virginia Center for Architecture 2501 Monument Ave. Richmond, VA 23220 804.644.3041 architectureva.org

HOURS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue-Fri, 1-5 p.m. Sat-Sun TOUR LENGTH: 30-40 minutes MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: None

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The museum is housed in a Tudor-Revival mansion designed by John Russell Pope.

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Virginia House 4301 Sulgrave Road Richmond, VA 23221 804.353.4251 vahistorical.org

HOURS: Appointment only TIME NEEDED: 1 hour MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10 G

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Virginia House, constructed from materials of a 16th-century English manor, was the home of Alexander and Virginia Weddell. Owned and operated by the Virginia Historical Society, the house remains as it was when the Weddells lived there.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N. Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220 804.340.1419 F: 804.340.1548 vmfa.museum

HOURS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Sat, until 9 p.m. Thu-Fri TIME NEEDED: 30-50 min.

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The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has undergone an expansion with 165,000 square feet of exhibition space, a spacious shop and café, and an outdoor sculpture garden.

General admission to the museum is free; the cost of guided tours for groups varies by exhibition.

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Virginia Opera Performances at Richmond CenterStage 600 E. Grace St. Richmond, VA 23219 Administration: 757.627.9545 For Tickets: 866.672.7282 vaopera.org

BOX OFFICE: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Fri TIME NEEDED: Approx. 3 hours MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10 G

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Virginia Opera stages four main stage productions each season at Richmond Center Stage’s Carpenter Theatre. In addition, the opera’s education and outreach programs offer special performances for student and family groups.

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Virginia Randolph Museum

Virginia Repertory Theatre

Virginia State Capitol

Walkerton Tavern

2200 Mountain Road Glen Allen, VA 23060 804.261.5029 co.henrico.va.us

114 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23220 Box Office: 804.282.2620 Group Sales: 804.783.1688 ext 1118 virginiarep.org

Entrance on Bank Street near 10th Street Richmond, VA 23219 804.698.1788 virginiacapitol.gov

2892 Mountain Road Glen Allen, VA 23060 804.261.6898 co.henrico.va.us/rec

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Learn about Virginia E. Randolph, a pioneer educator in Virginia who conducted the state’s first Arbor Day program. View many of her possessions and see photographs that chronicle her life as an educator.

HOURS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 2 hours before performance TIME NEEDED: Approx. 2 hours MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10 G

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As Central Virginia’s largest professional theater company, Virginia Rep produces a full range of plays and large scale musicals at the November Theatre downtown and an intimate country playhouse series at Hanover Tavern.

The Children’s Theatre stages classics and musicals for ages 4–12.

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HOURS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Sat, 1-5 p.m. Sun (last tour at 4 p.m.)

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Designed by Thomas Jefferson in 1785, the Capitol is home to the oldest elected law-making body in the Western Hemisphere. Free guided tours take visitors through the building’s Rotunda as well as the old House and Senate chambers. An underground expansion of the Capitol offers changing exhibits, an orientation film, a gift shop and a café.

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Dating back to 1824, Walkerton Tavern has a storied past, serving many uses — as a Union field hospital during the Civil War, a post office, a store, a tavern and a voting precinct.

The Henrico County facility hosts various programs and welcomes groups who wish to rent the tavern for special events such as conferences, weddings or group retreats.

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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Bryan Park

Arthur Ashe, Jr. Athletic Center SPARC (School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community)

The Shops at Willow Lawn Willow Lawn Theatre

Matthew Fontaine Maury Monument

Virginia Repertory Theatre: Children’s Theatre of Virginia

Arthur Ashe, Jr. Monument

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Abner Clay Park

Monroe Park

Wilton House

Hippodrome Theater

Elegba Folklore Society

Altria Theater

Carytown

Agecroft Hall

Maggie Walker National Historic Site

Virginia Repertory Theatre: Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart & Museum of VA Catholic History

VCU Monroe Park Campus W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts

Bill “Bojangles” Robinson Statue

Stuart C. Siegel Center

Beth Ahabah Museum & Archives

Virginia Center for Architecture

Confederate War Memorial Chapel

Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Science Museum of Virginia

Jefferson Davis Monument Robert E. Lee Monument J.E.B. Stuart Monument

Virginia Historical Society

Virginia Union University

Sports Backers Stadium

Children’s Museum of Richmond

Stonewall Jackson Monument

The Diamond

Greyhound Bus Terminal

Henley Street Theatre Co

Richmond Public Library Paddle Boat Rental

Confederate Monument

Bolling Haxall House

Christopher William Columbus Byrd Park Monument

Virginia House

WWI Memorial Carillon

Richmond Ballet Dogwood Dell

Jam es Riv er

Hollywood Cemetery

Children’s Farm at Maymont

HISTORIC Richmond National T R E D G A R Battlefield Park Civil PARK War Visitor Center American Civil War Center

Rowe Park

The Robins Nature & Visitor Center at Maymont

Virginia War Memorial

Maymont Mansion

North Bank Trail

Oregon Hill Overlook

Foot Bridge Belle Isle

Reedy Creek Canoe & Kayak Access, Big Rapids/White water, Sunbathing, Hiking, Leashed Dogs Permitted

Belle Isle Historic Park Rapids, Walking, Jogging, Scenic Views, Picnic on Rocks

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and The Fed Experience

CIVIL WAR GATEWAY VISITOR CENTER ROBERT E. LEE BRIDGE

Riverside Outpost

Canal Walk

Manchester Clim and Observation

Forest Hill Park 0813

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ATTRACTIONS MAP Richmond International Raceway

Richmond Region Attractions Map

RICHMOND R ACE WAY COMPLEX Classic Amphitheater

Visitor Center

Walking Tour

Richmond Liberty Trail

Interpretive Walk

Parking

Segway Tour

Richmond Slave Trail

Multiuse Trail

Park

Water Attraction

James River Flood Wall

Hebrew Cemetery Shockoe Hill Cemetery

Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church

ojangles” on Statue

The Showplace

Maggie Walker National Historic Site Hippodrome Theater

Elegba Folklore Society

National Donor Memorial

Greater Richmond Convention Center

John Marshall Valentine Courthouse John Marshall Richmond House History Center Museum and City Hall White House of the Confedracy

Abady Festival Park The National Theater Richmond CenterStage

Bolling Haxall House

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Downtown Campus

Richmond Coliseum

Oliver Hill Bust RICHMOND REGION VISITOR CENTER

Library of Virginia Old City Hall

St. Paul’s Church

VCU Medical Center and MCV Campus

Monumental Church Virginia Civil Rights Monument

George Washington Monument

Bell Tower

Virginia Capitol

Richmond Ballet Kanawha Plaza

Executive Mansion

Segway of Richmond

Brown’s Island Riverside Outpost

Canal Walk

MANCHESTER BRIDGE

Manchester Climbing Wall and Observation Overlook

Winfree Cottage

First Freedom Center Reconciliation Statue

Auction Houses “Use of Arms” Christopher Newport Monument

Richmond’s African Burial Ground

Lumpkin’s Jail Old Fellows Hall

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and The Fed Experience Riverfront Plaza

First African Baptist Church

Main Street Station

James River and Kanawha Canal

17th Street Farmer’s Market River City Segs

Edgar Allan Poe Museum

Henry “Box” Brown Monument

Pipeline Overlook

Canal Turning Basin

James River Flood Wall Walk

Riverfront Canal Cruises MAYO’S BRIDGE

Soldiers & Sailors Monument

James River Flood Wall

Virginia Capital Trail Richmond Trailhead

Mayo Island Slavery Challenged

Transitions Plant Zero & Art Works

Richmond Railroad Museum

St. John’s Church Chimborazo Medical Museum Statue of Liberty

Richmond’s Burgeoning Trade

Native Markets Creole Revolt

Virginia Holocaust Museum

Great Shiplock Crossing Park The Atlantic Mechanics of Slavery;

Eagle I Cruises

Despair of Slavery

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Short Pump Town Center is Richmond’s premier shopping destination with an impressive anchor line-up of Nordstrom, Macy’s, Dillard’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods and over 140 shops, restaurants and entertainment. The center is an open-air lifestyle and entertainment center featuring an exciting shopping and dining experience with many shops and restaurants that are exclusive to the area like Michael Kors, kate spade new york, Madewell, Free People, Soft Surroundings, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Arhaus, Crate & Barrel, Orvis, Urban Outfitters, J.Crew, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant and many more. Special amenities include the Short Pump Express, play areas, covered pavilions with intimate seating, outdoor fireplaces, elegant water features and lush landscaping throughout. It is a pedestrian-friendly “community within a community” that invites the visitor to linger and soak up its local warmth and atmosphere.

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SHOPPING

Bass Pro Shops

Carytown

Chesterfield Towne Center

Gayton Crossing

11550 N. Lakeridge Parkway Ashland, VA 23005 804.496.4700 basspro.com

Cary Street between North Thompson Street and North Boulevard carytownrva.org

11500 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond, VA 23235 804.794.4661 chesterfieldcenter.com

Intersection of Gayton, Gaskins and Quioccasin roads gaytoncrossing.com

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This strip mall offers apparel shopping spanning fine men’s clothing, tennis gear, children’s clothes and high-end consignment. Shoppers will also find a toy store, veterinarian, a Celtic-themed shop, a bird food store, a home-interiors and design storefront, and three salons. Fine dining includes a café, Russian deli, Italian and Chinese food and a fondue restaurant. Grocers Kroger and Good Foods Grocery can be found here as well.

Carytown’s “mile of style” encompasses the vintage to the contemporary and everything in between, with an eclectic combination of shops offering clothing, furniture, home décor, crafts, consignment, gourmet food and kitchen supplies, handmade and fine jewelry, bicycles, dog gear, and more.

Eateries in Carytown run the gamut from Thai to Indian to local-organic fare to cupcakes.

Chesterfield Towne Center is an enclosed mall that serves as the cornerstone of Chesterfield County’s most vibrant retail district and offers more than 1 million square feet of shopping and dining. Retailers and Restaurants include Macy’s, JCPenney, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy, Fink’s Jewelers, LOFT, HomeGoods, Justice & Brothers, Gymboree, Hollister, Shoe Department Encore, ULTA, Carrabba’s, Genghis Grill, Red Robin and many more. Chesterfield Towne Center is a family-friendly center with amenities such as Kid’s Club, community events and two play areas.

Libbie and Grove

Regency Square

Richmond River District

River Road

Libbie and Grove avenues

1420 N. Parham Road Richmond, VA 23229 804.740.7467 ShopRegencySqMall.com

Downtown Richmond shockoedesigndistrict.com

Intersection of West Cary Street and River Road shopriverroad.com

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Explore your inner outdoorsman at the mother of all outfitters. This 150,000-square-foot outdoor store features uniquely designed aquariums, an expansive boat showroom and museum-quality wildlife displays.

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A high-end jeweler and shoe store offer up beautiful accessories. Designer apparel for men and children can also be found there. Shoppers can browse home décor, antiques, stationery, pet accoutrements, luggage and jewelry. Dining options include several cafés and a gourmet grocery store with prepared foods. There are also salons and spas in the area.

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Anchored by the market’s flagship Macy’s, JCPenney, Sears, and XXI Forever, the mall features a line-up of desirable retailers including Charlotte Russe, Charming Charlie, Express, Gymboree, Sephora, The Walking Company and Victoria’s Secret, just to name a few. Various eateries in the food court include Chickfil-A, Baskin-Robbins, China Max, Mr. Pretzels, Dominic’s of New York, Little Tokyo and a new sit-down restaurant, Amma’s Tadka Indian Café.

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You’ll find plenty of restaurants and nightlife as well as unique shops along the cobblestones of Shockoe Slip, which is located on East Cary Street between 11th and Virginia streets. Pick up a unique read at the locally owned Fountain Books or purchase a high-end souvenir designed by one of the jewelers on staff at Dransfield Jewelers.

There is also an antique shop and several furniture stores.

Shockoe Bottom, adjacent to Shockoe Slip, is located between Broad and Dock streets from 14th to 21st streets. The neighborhood offers shops, restaurants and the 17th Street Farmers’ Market.

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Dining options range from an Italian restaurant with a Venetian atmosphere to a Mediterranean restaurant serving wraps, salads and brunch. A day spa offers an array of indulgent services.

River Road II center features upscale clothing for men and women, featuring White House Black Market and Soma. Among other boutiques there is a Starbucks and a Japanese restaurant that serves creatively prepared sushi.

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SHOPPING

The Shoppes at Bell Creek

The Shoppes at Bellgrade

Shops at White Oak Village

The Shops at Willow Lawn

8319 Bell Creek Road Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Huguenot and Robious roads

4501 S. Laburnum Ave. Richmond, VA 23231 theshopsatwhiteoakvillage.com

West Broad Street and Willow Lawn Drive willowlawn.com

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Apparel shopping includes a women’s boutique with designer pieces. Dine on topquality steak at the upscale Ruth’s Chris. For more relaxed dining there is River City Diner. Enjoy high-quality seafood at The Hard Shell. For Italian fare and pizza there is La Cucina. The Olive Oil Taproom has ultra premium extra virgin olive oils and aged basalmic vinegars. Sassy Bee is a specialty gift store with an emphasis on monogramming.

4Pet Supplies Plus houses 8,000-square-feet of pet food, toys and other supplies.

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The Shops at Willow Lawn is an outdoor lifestyle shopping center located at 1601 Willow Lawn Drive. A major renovation was completed at Willow Lawn in 2012. The center now offers a full range of amenities including a community gathering place with a central stage and children's play area, new retail storefronts, inviting sidewalks, centralized parking and enhanced landscaping.

Willow Lawn features more than 60 shops and restaurants including American Tap Room, Old Navy, Zoës Kitchen, Which Wich, Claire’s, Tropical Smoothie Café, Crazy 8, Lenscrafters, Staples, Bath and Body Works and Starbucks.

Sycamore Square Shopping Center

Virginia Center Commons

Westchester Commons

10101 Brook Road Glen Allen, VA 23059 804.266.9000 simon.com

15786 WC Main St. Midlothian, VA 23113 804.379.9292 westchester-commons.com

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This shopping center in Mechanicsville boasts a wealth of shopping in a convenient area off Bell Creek Road.

Anchoring the shopping center is Food Lion. Dining options include Mimmo’s Italian, Bell Café, Sportspage Bar and Grill, and Subway. You may also enjoy shopping at Belle Cottage or a makeover day at Shear Genius and Kim Nails.

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Stony Point Fashion Park 9200 Stony Point Parkway Richmond, VA 23235 804.560.SHOP ShopStonyPoint.com

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A sophisticated, open-air, dogfriendly shopping center with lush landscaping, fountains and park-like seating areas.

Stony Point Fashion Park offers more than 30 market exclusive retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Anthropologie, Restoration Hardware, Vineyard Vines, Tiffany & Co., and Sur La Table.

Located off of Chippenham Parkway (Rte. 150) at the Stony Point Parkway exit, the outdoor mall features a variety of restaurants and eateries including Brio Tuscan Grille, Chipotle Mexican Grill, CinéBistro, Panera Bread, PF Chang’s China Bistro, and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar.

Midlothian Turnpike and Crowder Drive Midlothian, VA 23113 shopsycamoresquare.com M

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Enjoy a neighborhood of specialty restaurants, shops and businesses that capture the warm and friendly atmosphere of a colonial village square.

Offerings range from craft, clothing, home-décor and furniture shops to nail and hair salons and seafood and Chinese restaurants.

;M f Virginia Center Commons features Macy’s, Burlington, JCPenney, Sears, American Family Fitness and more than 100 specialty stores such as Circus Playhouse, Aeropostale, New York and Company, American Eagle, Bath & Body Works, and The Children’s Place. Services include nail and hair salons, a dental office, a food court and full-service restaurants.

;M f Westchester Commons, a 128acre complex with more than 600,000 square feet of retail space, features more than 40 local and national retailers.

The center includes popular stores such as Target, Gold’s Gym, a 16-screen Regal Cinema, OfficeMax, Books-A-Million and the largest Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts in the area. The pedestrian-friendly Main Street consists of smaller specialty shops, services and restaurants including Sedona Taphouse, Hush Fine Lingerie, Accents, Breathe Easy Salt Spa, Ski Center, Sport Clips, Solar Nails, Tidewater Physical Therapy and Midlothian Family Practice.

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transportation & tour services

Richmond History Tours The Valentine 1015 E. Clay St. Richmond, VA 23219 804.649.0711 x301 F: 804.643.3510 Richmondhistorytours.com M G

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Step-On Guide Service Richmond History Tours, a service of the Valentine, offers a wide variety of group tour programs and services that explore the rich and diverse history of the Richmond Region. All tour programs are led by friendly, knowledgeable, master guides. Choose from a variety of established tours or create your own custom Richmond experience.

Additional Amenities: • Exhibitions • 1812 John Wickham House • Valentine Sculpture Studio • Archives • Education Programs • Walking & Bus Tours • Special Events • Gift Shop • Sally Bell's Kitchen • Weddings

Haunts of Richmond 1914 E. Main St. Richmond, VA 23223 866.782.2661 hauntsofrichmond.com

Hours: Public walking tours: 9 p.m. Thu-Sat, May-Oct Private walking tours: year-round, flexible days and times for groups of six or more with advance notice time needed: 90 min.

Minimum Group Size: Public tours: 4; Private tours: 6

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Walk among the shadow dwellers on the Richmond region's original ongoing nighttime ghost tour. Now offering three walking ghost tours of the oldest and most haunted neighborhoods in the city: The Shadows of Shockoe, Haunted Capitol Hill and Church Hill Chillers. Your ghost host will spin tales of the tragic, mysterious and terrifying events that have led to numerous reports of paranormal activity. Stops/stories include the Edgar Allan Poe Museum, haunted Civil War hospitals, the train buried under Church Hill and many more.

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TRANSPORTATION & TOUR SERVICES

MOTORCOACH SERVICES MOTORCOACH TOUR OPERATORS & SERVICES

RECEPTIVE TOUR OPERATORS COMPANY

ALL-IN-ONE TOURS & RECEPTIVE SERVICES/VA CIVIL WAR TOURS 804.678.9750 F: 804.753.9771 all-in-one-tours.com Member Associations: GRTA

ELEGBA FOLKLORE SOCIETY 804.644.3900 F: 804.644.3919 efsinc.org

GO SPORTS TOURS 800.769.5912 F: 540.869.1826 gosportstours.com Member Associations: ABA, NTA, PBA, SCMCA, VMA

STEP-ON GUIDE

Yes

Yes

Yes

GO STUDENT TOURS 540.869.1864 F: 540.869.1826 gostudenttours.com Member Associations: ABA, NTA, PBA, SCMCA, VMA

Yes

HEART OF VIRGINIA TOURS 804.678.9750 heartofvatours@mail.com

Yes

"LET’S GET FRANK" TOURS 804.360.1701 F: 804.360.1450 lets-get-frank.com

Yes

MINIMUM GUIDE TIME

1 Day

None

4 hours

4 hours

3 hours

3 hours

STEP-ON GUIDE

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MINIMUM GUIDE TIME

A LIST CHARTERS TRANSPORTATION 804.859.2407 alistcharter.com

No

None

BIO RIDE 804.926.0393 bioriderva.com Member Associations: VBTA

Yes

1 hour

CLASSIC LIMO TAXI SERVICE LLC 804.301.5690 vaclassiclimo.com Member Associations: VTA

Yes

2 hours

GROOME TRANSPORTATION 804.222.7222 F: 804.222.2264 groometrans.com

No

None

JAMES RIVER TRANSPORTATION 804.342.7300 F: 804.342.7373 jamesrivertrans.com Member Associations: ABA, VMA, IMG, UMA

No

None

MAGIC CARPET TOURS BUS SERVICE INC. 804.232.0082 F: 804.232.5610 Member Associations: VMA, ABA, NAMO, UMA

Yes

5 hours

NEWTON BUS SERVICE INC. 804.648.2284 F: 804.693.7542 charteredbus.com Member Associations: UMA, ABA, VMA

No

None

RVA TROLLEY 804.343.1850 RVATrolley.biz

Yes

1 hour

WINN TRANSPORTATION 804.358.9466 winnbus.com Member Associations: VMA, NTA, ABA, NMN, UMA

Yes

3 hours

KEY TO MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS:

MID ATLANTIC RECEPTIVE SERVICES 800.769.5912 F: 540.869.1826 takeafuntrip.com

Yes

4 hours

RICHMOND DISCOVERIES 804.222.8595 F: 804.222.8596 richmonddiscoveries.com

Yes

2 hours

RICHMOND HISTORY TOURS 804.649.0711 F: 804.643.3510 richmondhistorycenter.com Member Associations: NTA

Yes

None

SIGNA TOURS LTD. 804.379.6500/888.540.0100; F: 804.379.6400 travelsignatours.com Member Associations: VMA, NTA, IATA, ABA, CLIA

Yes

4 hours

ABA = American Bus Association CLIA = Cruise Lines International Association GRTA = Greater Richmond Tourism Association IATA = International Air Transport Association IMG = International Motorcoach Group NAMO = National Association of Motorcoach Operators NMN = National Motorcoach Network NTA = National Tour Association PBA = Pennsylvania Bus Association SCMCA = South Central Motor Coach Association UMA = United Motorcoach Association VBTA = Virginia Business Travel Association VMA = Virginia Motorcoach Association VTA = Virginia Transit Association

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Cool museums and river trails, fine art and funky boutiques, gorgeous gardens and local brews: explore an unexpected blend of historic and hip in Virginia’s Richmond Region. Two hours south of Washington, D.C., and a million miles from boring.

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ACCOMMODATIONS Best Western Kings Quarters

Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center

16102 Theme Park Way Doswell, VA 23047 804.876.3321/800.625.4647 F: 804.876.9703 E: sales@bestwesternkingsquarters.com bestwesternkingsquarters.com

1000 Virginia Center Parkway Glen Allen, VA 23059 804.727.1400/888.444.6553 F: 804.262.2332 wyndham.com

This is the official hotel for Kings Dominion, conveniently located on I-95 at exit 98. Your group will enjoy an upgraded courtyard, which includes a large outdoor pool, lighted tennis courts, shuffleboard, pingpong and an indoor video game arcade … all open until midnight every evening! The hotel also offers an on-site full-service restaurant with group meal capability and a lounge. Not to be left out are the putting green and poolside Tiki Bar.

Among Richmond’s finest hotels, Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center offers elegant accommodations, outstanding restaurants, leisure activities and local attractions making it one of the premier full-service hotels in the Region.

Featuring 183 beautifully appointed guest rooms and luxury suites surrounded by 20 lushly landscaped acres makes for a perfect retreat location. The hotel has been awarded AAA’s Four Diamond award for the past eight years and was also awarded Wyndham’s Hotel of the Year for 2012.

AMENITIES: 18-Hole Championship Golf at the Crossings Golf Club • Complimentary high-speed Internet • Extensive fitness center • Free parking for all vehicles • Full-service restaurant • Outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi • Sports lounge with billiards • Sand volleyball • Basketball MEMBERSHIP AFFILIATIONS: AAA, AARP, IACC

the omni richmond hotel, as rich in luxury as the city is in history.

When you visit Richmond, treat yourself to a littleREMEMBER rest and rejuvenation. At the Omni Richmond Hotel, you’ll WHEN enjoy luxurious accommodations combined with graciYOU ous sCOULD outhern hospitality, fine dining and an atmosphere KICK BACK AND of understated elegance. All for a rate tLET hat’sTHE surpCARES risinglOF y seTHE nsible. So make your reservations today.

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ACCOMMODATIONS ROOMS/SUITES

PRICE RANGE

RESTAURANT ONSITE

PETS ALLOWED

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The Berkeley Hotel, 1200 E. Cary St., 780.1300

55/1

Luxury

ü

ü

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Commonwealth Park Suites Hotel, 901 Bank St., 343.7300

59/59

Moderate

ü

ü

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Courtyard Richmond Downtown, 1320 E. Cary St., 754-0007

135/0

Moderate

ü

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Crowne Plaza Richmond Downtown, 555 E. Canal St., 788.0900

298/29

Moderate

ü

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Doubletree by Hilton Richmond-Downtown, 301 W. Franklin St., 644.9871

230/2

Moderate

ü

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Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Downtown, 501 E. Broad St., 344.4300

250/15

Moderate

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Holiday Inn Express Downtown Richmond, 201 E. Cary St., 788.1600

80/20

Moderate

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The Jefferson Hotel, 101 W. Franklin St., 788.8000

194/31

Luxury

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Linden Row Inn, 100 E. Franklin St., 783.7000

70/7

Moderate

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Omni Richmond Hotel, 100 S. 12th St., 344.7000

361/14

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ü

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Residence Inn by Marriott, 14 S. 14th St., 225.5550

0/75

Moderate

ü

ü

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Richmond Marriott Hotel, 500 E. Broad St., 643.3400

410/4

Moderate

ü

û

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All Day Inn, 5500 Williamsburg Road, 222.2041

90/0

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ü

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America’s Best Value Inn Richmond Airport, 5700 Williamsburg Road, 222.2780

115/0

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Best Western Richmond Airport, 5300 Airport Square Lane, 222.8200

124/0

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Candlewood Suites Richmond Airport, 5400 Audubon Drive, 652.1888

103/0

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Capitol Inn, 5408 Williamsburg Road, 222.1020

53/0

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Comfort Inn Richmond Airport, 5240 Airport Square Lane, 226.1800

61/0

Moderate

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Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Airport, 5400 Williamsburg Road, 652.0500

142/15

Moderate

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Doubletree by Hilton Richmond Airport, 5501 Eubank Road, 226.6400

160/20

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Four Points by Sheraton Richmond Airport, 4700 S. Laburnum Ave., 226.4300

151/4

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Hampton Inn Mechanicsville, 7433 Bell Creek Road, 559.0559

80/5

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104/0

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Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Airport, 441 International Center Drive, 222.3338

130/16

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Holiday Inn Express Mechanicsville, 7441 Bell Creek Road, 559.0022

101/4

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Holiday Inn Express Richmond Airport, 491 International Center Drive, 222.1499

101/6

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Holiday Inn Richmond Airport, 445 International Center Drive, 236.1111

143/0

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Airport, 5996 Audubon Drive, 737.1600

0/125

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Hyatt Place Richmond Airport, 4401 S. Laburnum Ave., 549.4865

0/151

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Quality Inn & Suites Richmond Airport, 5203 Williamsburg Road, 222.6450

100/10

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Super 8 Richmond Airport, 5110 Williamsburg Road, 222.8008

50/1

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ACCOMMODATIONS ROOMS/SUITES

PRICE RANGE

RESTAURANT ONSITE

PETS ALLOWED

P

America’s Best Value Inn, 8901 Brook Road, 553.8395

38/7

Budget

û

ü

û

Best Western Glen Allen, 8507 Brook Road, 266.3500

62/18

Budget

û

ü

ü

Best Western Kings Quarters, 16102 Theme Park Way, 876.3321

248/1

Moderate

ü

ü

ü

Candlewood Suites Glen Allen, 10609 Telegraph Road, 262.2240

84/0

Moderate

û

ü

û

Quality Inn, 801 E. Parham Road, 266.8753

80/0

Moderate

ü

ü

ü

Clarion Hotel Richmond Central, 3207 N. Boulevard, 359.9441

176/3

Moderate

ü

ü

ü

Comfort Inn & Conference Center, 3200 W. Broad St., 359.4061

189/6

Moderate

û

ü

ü

Comfort Suites, 10601 Telegraph Road, 262.2000

0/100

Moderate

û

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62/25

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Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, 11600 Lakeridge Pkwy, 798.7378

63/18

Moderate

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Courtyard by Marriott, 10077 Brook Road, 266.6900

146/4

Moderate

ü

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Days Inn, 8613 Brook Road, 261.0188

36/3

Moderate

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Days Inn Ashland, 806 England St., 798.4262

90/0

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Days Inn Doswell, 16220 International St., 612.8680

48/0

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Econo Lodge Kings Dominion South, 103 N. Carter Road, 798.9221

83/0

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Econo Lodge North, 8350 Brook Road, 262.7070

31/0

Budget

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Hampton Inn & Suites Virginia Center, 1101 Technology Park Drive, 261.2266

99/30

Moderate

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Hampton Inn Ashland, 705 England St., 752.8444

74/5

Moderate

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û

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ashland, 107 S. Carter Road, 752.7889

115/66

Moderate

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La Quinta Inn & Suites, 16280 International St., 876-6900

0/72

Moderate

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Quality Inn & Suites Ashland, 810 England St., 798.4231

136/20

Moderate

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Sleep Inn & Suites Ashland, 80 Cottage Green Drive, 752.2355

70/38

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Sleep Inn North, 950 E. Parham Road, 515.7800

72/0

Moderate

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Springhill Suites by Marriott at Virginia Center Commons, 9701 Brook Road, 266.9403

0/136

Moderate

û

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Super 8 Motel Ashland, 806-B England St., 752.7000

100/0

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Super 8 Motel Chamberlayne, 5615 Chamberlayne Road, 262.8880

55/2

Budget

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Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center, 1000 Virginia Center Parkway, 262.1010

183/5

Moderate

ü

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America’s Best Value Inn, 100 Greshamwood Place, 745.0600

78/0

Budget

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America’s Best Value Inn, 2126 Willis Road, 271.1281

100/0

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Best Western Governor’s Inn, 9826 Midlothian Turnpike, 323.0007

80/3

Moderate

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Candlewood Suites, 15820 Woods Edge Road, 526.0111

0/82

Moderate

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RESTAURANT ONSITE

PETS ALLOWED

P

Candlewood Suites Richmond South, 4301 Commerce Road, 271.0016

0/104

Moderate

û

ü

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Comfort Inn Chester, 2100 W. Hundred Road, 751.0000

122/10

Moderate

ü

û

ü

Comfort Inn Midlothian, 8710 Midlothian Turnpike, 320.8900

144/0

Moderate

û

ü

ü

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, 2401 Willis Road, 275.5900

50/15

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û

ü

û

Courtyard by Marriott Richmond/Chester, 2001 W. Hundred Road, 414.1010

135/19

Moderate

ü

û

ü

Days Inn Chester, 2410 W. Hundred Road, 748.5871

118/0

Moderate

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ü

Days Inn Richmond, 6910 Midlothian Turnpike, 745.7100

114/1

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Doubletree by Hilton Richmond Midlothian, 1021 Koger Center Blvd., 379.3800

237/8

Moderate

ü

ü

ü

Econo Lodge, 2310 Indian Hills Road, 520.1010

90/4

Budget

û

ü

ü

Econo Lodge Richmond South, 2125 Willis Road, 271.6031

48/0

Budget

û

ü

û

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Chester, 12400 Redwater Creek Road, 778.7500

115/8

Moderate

û

ü

ü

Hampton Inn Chester, 12610 Chestnut Hill Road, 768.8888

63/2

Moderate

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û

ü

Hampton Inn Hull Street, 3620 Price Club Blvd., 675.0000

68/6

Moderate

û

û

ü

Hampton Inn Midlothian Turnpike, 800 Research Road, 897.2800

80/5

Moderate

û

û

ü

Hampton Inn Richmond South/Bells Road, 4300 Commerce Road, 743.3550

104/0

Moderate

û

û

ü

Hilton Garden Inn Richmond South, 800 Southpark Blvd., 520.0600

155/10

Moderate

ü

û

ü

Holiday Inn Express Brandermill, 5030 W. Village Green Drive, 744.7303

62/34

Moderate

û

û

û

Holiday Inn Express Chester, 1911 W. Hundred Road, 751.0123

92/3

Moderate

û

û

û

Holiday Inn Richmond South Bells Road, 4303 Commerce Road, 592.2900

165/2

Moderate

ü

ü

ü

Homewood Suites by Hilton Richmond South, 12810 Old Stage Road, 751.0010

0/118

Moderate

û

û

ü

Hyatt Place Richmond Arboretum, 201 Arboretum Place, 560.1566

127/0

Moderate

û

ü

ü

Hyatt Place Richmond Chester, 13148 Kingston Ave., 530.4600

120/0

Moderate

ü

ü

ü

Interstate Inn, 2201 Indian Hills Road, 526.4772

44/0

Budget

û

ü

û

La Quinta Inn & Suites, 1301 Huguenot Road, 794.4999

112/4

Moderate

û

ü

û

La Quinta Inn Richmond, 9040 Pams Ave., 743.0770

50/13

Moderate

û

ü

û

Midlothian Inn, 6523 Midlothian Turnpike, 276.8241

72/0

Budget

û

ü

û

Quality Inn Chester, 12711 Old Stage Road, 796.5200

45/26

Moderate

û

û

ü

Regency Inn, 10020 Hull Street Road, 745.1900

25/1

Budget

û

û

û

Residence Inn by Marriott Richmond Chester, 800 Bermuda Hundred Road, 530.5501

0/136

Moderate

û

ü

ü

Royal Inn, 9801 Hull Street Road, 276.4500

15/0

Budget

û

û

û

Sheraton Park Richmond South Hotel, 9901 Midlothian Turnpike, 323.1144

183/11

Moderate

ü

ü

ü

Sleep Inn & Suites Harbour Pointe, 6451 Bayside Lane, 639.3500

34/15

Moderate

û

û

û

Super 8 Motel Chester, 2421 Southland Drive, 748.0050

41/2

Budget

û

û

û

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ROOMS/SUITES

PRICE RANGE

RESTAURANT ONSITE

PETS ALLOWED

P

Super 8 Motel Hull Street, 10300 Hull Street Road, 276.3900

40/1

Budget

û

û

û

Super 8 Motel Midlothian, 8260 Midlothian Turnpike, 320.2823

70/2

Budget

û

ü

û

aloft Richmond West, 3939 Duckling Drive, 433.1888

135/0

Mod/Lux

û

ü

ü

Baymont Inn & Suites, 7201 W. Broad St., 672.1108

120/1

Budget

û

ü

ü

Best Western Executive Hotel, 7007 W. Broad St., 672.7007

114/2

Moderate

û

û

ü

Candlewood Suites Richmond West/Short Pump, 4120 Brookriver Drive, 364.2000

0/122

Moderate

û

ü

û

Comfort Suites Hotel Innsbrook, 4051 Innslake Drive, 217.9200

0/125

Moderate

û

û

ü

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Richmond West, 8010 W. Broad St., 755.6605

50/21

Moderate

û

û

ü

Courtyard by Marriott Northwest, 3950 Westerre Parkway, 346.5427

154/8

Moderate

ü

û

ü

Courtyard by Marriott Richmond West, 6400 W. Broad St., 282.1881

145/13

Moderate

ü

û

ü

Days Inn West Broad, 2100 Dickens Road, 282.3300

178/0

Moderate

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ü

ü

Econo Lodge, 7300 W. Broad St., 672.8621

61/0

Budget

û

û

ü

Embassy Suites Hotel & Richmond Commerce Center, 2925 Emerywood Pkwy., 672.8585

0/224

Moderate

ü

û

ü

Fairfield Inn & Suites Richmond Northwest, 9937 Mayland Drive, 545.4200

61/22

Moderate

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ü

ü

Hampton Inn & Suites Glenside, 5406 Glenside Drive, 756.1777

85/31

Moderate

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û

ü

Hampton Inn Richmond West, 10800 W. Broad St., 747.7777

136/0

Moderate

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û

ü

Hilton Garden Inn Richmond/Innsbrook, 4050 Cox Road, 521.2900

145/10

Moderate

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û

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Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa Short Pump, 12042 W. Broad St., 364.3600

254/4

Mod/Lux

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Holiday Inn Express Innsbrook, 9933 Mayland Drive, 934.9300

113/0

Moderate

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Holiday Inn I-64 & West End, 2000 Staples Mill Road, 359.6061

142/5

Moderate

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û

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Richmond West, 4100 Innslake Drive, 217.8000

0/123

Moderate

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û

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Hyatt House Richmond West, 11800 W. Broad St., 360.7021

0/134

Moderate

û

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Hyatt Place Richmond Innsbrook, 4100 Cox Road, 747.9644

0/124

Moderate

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Quality Inn West End, 8008 W. Broad St., 346.0000

188/0

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Residence Inn by Marriott Richmond Northwest, 3940 Westerre Parkway, 762.9852

0/104

Moderate

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Residence Inn by Marriott Richmond West, 2121 Dickens Road, 285.8200

0/80

Moderate

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Richmond Marriott West, 4240 Dominion Blvd., 965.9500

242/8

Moderate

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û

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Richmond Northwest, 9960 Independence Park Drive, 217.7075

0/103

Moderate

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Super 8 Motel Broad Street, 7200 W. Broad St., 672.8128

45/0

Budget

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Towne Place Suites by Marriott Glen Allen, 4231 Park Place Court, 747.5253

0/95

Moderate

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The Westin Richmond, 6631 W. Broad St., 282.8444

250/10

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Wingate by Wyndham, 13991 N. Gayton Road, 421.1600

90/12

Moderate

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CAN CAN BRASSERIE 3120 W. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23221 804.358.7274 F: 804.237.7795 cancanbrasserie.com

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140

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NACHO MAMA’S 3449 W. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23221 804.358.6262, nachomamasva.com

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25

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BISTRO 27 27 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23220 804.780.0086 F: 804.780.0098 bistrotwentyseven.com

American with Mediterranean Influence

100

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THE BOATHOUSE AT ROCKETTS LANDING 4708 E. Old Main St., Richmond, VA 23231 804.622.BOAT boathouserva.com

Steaks, Raw Bar, Pizza, Seafood

250

$$$

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CAPITAL ALE HOUSE 623 E. Main St., Richmond, VA 23219 804.780.ALES F: 804.649.0401 capitalalehouse.com

American

200

$$

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CHEZ FOUSHEE 203 N. Foushee St., Richmond, VA 23220 804.648.3225 F: 804.643.2367 chezfoushee.com

Continental

65

$$

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Table, Boxed, Delivery, Takeout, Catering

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UPTOWN LOUNGE 207 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23220 804.657.7727

Jamaican

170

$$

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Table, Buffet, Takeout

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PATRICK HENRY PUB AND GRILLE 2300 E. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23223 804.644.4242 thephpub.com

Italian American

75

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Table, Boxed, Takeout

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Italian

180

$$

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Table, Buffet, Catering, Banquet

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3 MONKEYS 2525 W. Main St., Richmond, VA 23220 804.204.2525 3monkeysfan.com

Greek-American

25

$$$

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Table, Takeout, Boxed

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BUDDY’S PLACE 325 N. Robinson St., Richmond, VA 23220 804.355.3701 buddysplace.net

American

64

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DOWNTOWN

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EASTERN HENRICO/MECHANICSVILLE ROMA RISTORANTE ITALIANO 325 E. Williamsburg Road, Sandston, VA 23150 804.328.6699 romaitalian.com

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KUBA KUBA 1601 Park Ave., Richmond, VA 23220 804.355.8817 kubakuba.info

Cuban

n/a

$$$

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SIDEWALK CAFÉ 2101 W. Main St., Richmond, VA 23220 804.358.0645 sidewalkinthefan.com

Greek-American

50

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Greek-American

50

$$$

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Table, Takeout, Box

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BOTTOMS UP PIZZA 1700 Dock St., Richmond, VA 23223 804.644.4400 bottomsuppizza.com

Gourmet Pizza

200

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JULEP’S NEW SOUTHERN CUISINE* 1719-21 E. Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23223 804.377.3968 juleps.net

Upscale Southern

70 seated, 100 buffet

$$$

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BOOKBINDER’S SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE 2306 E. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23223 804.643.6900 F: 804.643.6690 bookbindersrichmond.com

Steak, Seafood, Lobster

150 lunch, 70 dinner

$$$

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Table, Buffet, Takeout

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Nearby

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TORERO TAPAS BAR & GRILL 1409 E. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23219 804.643.0911 F: 804.643.0922

Spanish, Tapas

300*

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THE HARD SHELL 1411 E. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23219 804.643.2333 F: 804.643.6527 thehardshell.com

Seafood Steaks

100

$$$

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LA GROTTA RISTORANTE 1218 E. Cary St., Richmond VA 23219 804.644.2466 F: 804.644.2468 lagrottaristorante.com

Northern Italian

134

$$$

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Seats 25 (semiprivate)

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SINÈ IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT 1327 E. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23219 804.649.7767 F: 804.649.0661 sineirishpub.com/cms_richmond

Irish American

50

$$

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Table, Boxed, Takeout

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Nearby

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THE TOBACCO COMPANY RESTAURANT 1201 E. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23219 804.782.9555 F: 804.788.8913 thetobaccocompany.com

Regional

200

$$$

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NORTH SIDE KITCHEN 64 3336 N. Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23230 804.358.0064 kitchen64.com

SHOCKOE BOTTOM

Several areas

SHOCKOE SLIP

*Scheduled to move in Spring 2015 to 420 E. Grace St.

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Seats 50

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SHORT PUMP BAKER’S CRUST 11800 W. Broad St. #1102, Richmond VA 23233 804.377.9060 bakerscrust.com

American

30

$$

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Table, Cater, Takeout, Box

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CHEESECAKE FACTORY Short Pump Town Center 11800 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23233 804.364.4300 thecheesecakefactory.com

American Cheesecake, Mexican, Asianinfluenced, Italian, International

Please call

$$

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Table

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KANPAI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI BAR 11964 W. Broad St., Henrico, VA 23233 804.716.0132 F: 804.716.0151

Asian (Japanese Hibachi and Sushi)

300

$$$

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Table, Takeout, Boxed, Banquet

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QUAKER STEAK & LUBE 8000 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23294 804.217.WING quakersteakandlube.com

Wings Ribs Burgers

246

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MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY Short Pump Town Center 11800 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23233 804.253.0900 F: 804.360.2586 maggianos.com

Italian Family Style

160

$$$

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Table, Buffet, Takeout, Delivery

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ANTONIO’S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA 11956 Iron Bridge Plaza, Chester, VA 23831 804.768.4255 antoniosandcesares.com

Italian, Pizza

188

$$

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Table, Box, Buffet (groups of 45 or more only)

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THE BOATHOUSE AT SUNDAY PARK 4602 Millridge Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23112 804.744.2545 F: 804.744.7451 boathouserichmond.com

Steaks Raw Bar Pizza Seafood

200

$$$

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Table, Buffet, Takeout

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CAPITAL ALE HOUSE MIDLOTHIAN VILLAGE 13831 Village Place Drive, Midlothian, VA 23114 804.780.ALES F: 804.897.5814 capitalalehouse.com

American

200, standing

$$

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Table, Buffet, Catering, Boxed

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ü

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CESARE’S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA 13301 Rivers Bend Blvd., Chester, VA 23836 804.530.1047 antoniosandcesares.com

Italian Pizza

220

$$$

ü

Table, Boxed, Buffet

ü

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COUNTY SEAT RESTAURANT 3883 Old Buckingham Road Powhatan, VA 23139 804.598.5000 F: 804.598.3900 thecountyseat.com

Homestyle Steak, Southern Cuisine, Seafood

300

$$

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Table

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EXTRA BILLY’S SMOKEHOUSE & BREWERY 1110 Alverser Drive, Midlothian, VA 23113 804.379.8727 F: 804.378.8833 extrabillys.com

Barbecue, Beer (Full-Service Bar)

200+

$$

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Table, Buffet, Catering, Boxed, Delivery, Takeout

û

ü

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Seats 160

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Seats 100

Two areas

Seats 100

Seats 150

Seats 75

KEY: $ MOST ENTREES UNDER $10 $$ MOST ENTREES $10-$15 $$$ MOST ENTREES MORE THAN $15 Call 800.370.9004 for themed dinners available in the Region and quick stops off of I-64, I-95 and I-295.

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HALF WAY HOUSE RESTAURANT 10301 Jefferson Davis Highway North Chesterfield, VA 23237 804.275.1760 halfwayhouserestaurant.com

American

40

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Table, Box, Takeout

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HONG KONG KING BUFFET 10334 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235 804.272.8808 F: 804.272.8908

Chinese, American, Japanese, Sushi, Stir Fry

350

$$

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Table, Buffet, Catering, Takeout

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LOLA’S LUNCHES 10 E. Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23219 804.266.5652 lolaslunches.com

American, (FullBar available)

n/a

$

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Table, Takeout, Delivery, Box, Catering

P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO Stony Point Fashion Park 9212 Stony Point Parkway, Richmond, VA 23235 804.253.0492 pfchangs.com

Asian

Please call

$$

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SWIFT CREEK MILL THEATRE 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway Colonial Heights, VA 23834 804.748.5203 swiftcreekmill.com

American

244

$$$

BOX LUNCH BISTRO 10 E. Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23219 804.515.8624 boxlunchbistro.com

American

n/a

BUZ AND NED’S REAL BARBECUE 8205 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23294 804.346.4227 buzandneds.com

BBQ

CAPITAL ALE HOUSE 4024-A Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 804.780.ALES F: 804.273.1058 capitalalehouse.com

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Table, Buffet

ü

ü

ü

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ü

Takeout, Delivery, Box, Catering, Catered buffet

ü

û

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ü

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$

ü

Table, Takeout, Boxed

û

ü

ü

ü

American

80, standing

$$

ü

Table, Buffet, Catering, Boxed

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Nearby

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CHEZ MAX 10622 Patterson Ave., Richmond, VA 23238 804.754.3464 F: 804.754.2703 chezmaxva.com

French/American

75

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Table

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EXTRA BILLY’S BARBECUE 5205 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23230 804.282.3949 extrabillys.com

BBQ

60

$$

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Table, Cater, Buffet, Box, Delivery

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GOLDEN CORRAL 4050 Gaskins Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 804.967.0052 F: 804.967.0054 goldencorral.com

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250

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Indian

100

$$

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Table, Catering, Boxed, Delivery, Takeout, Buffet

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MEKONG 6004 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23230 804.288.8929 mekongisforbeerlovers.com

Vietnamese, Beer

70

$$

û

Table, Takeout

ü

ü

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MOSAIC RESTAURANT River Road Shopping Center 6229-A River Road, Richmond, VA 23226 804.288.7482; 804.288.5915 F: 804.288.5920 mosaicedibles.com

Contemporary American

Please call

$$$

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Table, Boxed, Catering, Takeout

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NANKING 7408 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23294 804.270.3888 F: 804.755.1821

Asian

300

$$$

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Table, Catering, Boxed, Delivery, Takeout

û

ü

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PICCADILLY CAFETERIA 8004 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23294 804.747.8097 F: 804.747.9306 piccadilly.com

Cafeteria

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$

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ROMA RISTORANTE ITALIANO 8330 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, VA 23228 804.261.0400 F: 804.262.8980 romasstaplesmill.com

Italian

65

$$$

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Table, Catering, Takeout

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CRACKER BARREL 3620 Mayland Court, Richmond, VA 23233 804.290.0713 crackerbarrel.com

Comfort Food

205

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JASON’S DELI 7115 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, VA 23225 804.323.9390 jasonsdeli.com

Deli, sandwiches

n/a

$

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Table, Boxed, Takeout, Delivery, Buffet

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MEXICO RESTAURANT 7162 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 804.559.8126 mexico-restaurant.com

Mexican

n/a

$$

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Table, Boxed, Takeout

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ü

ü

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PADOW’S HAMS & DELI 1009 E. Main St., Richmond, VA 23219 804.648.4267 F: 804.225.0007 padows.com

Sandwiches Soups Salads Catering

99

$

û

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T.G.I. FRIDAY’S 7023 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23229 804.672.9477 F: 804.672.7729 tgifridays.com

American

Please call

$$

ü

Table, Boxed, Takeout

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