RVA Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Quaint/picturesque neighborhood (one of the oldest in the city!). Beautiful views and several parks.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Church Hill
Quaint/picturesque neighborhood (one of the oldest in the city!). Beautiful views and several parks.
Popular residential neighborhood with lots of small restaurants and businesses. Original location of the Confederate monuments removed in 2020.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fan District
Popular residential neighborhood with lots of small restaurants and businesses. Original location of the Confederate monuments removed in 2020.
Bustling shopping district with some of the most popular restaurants and stores in the city.
307 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carytown
Bustling shopping district with some of the most popular restaurants and stores in the city.
An old part of the city with a large Tobacco Row. Known for its parks, river access, and nightlife.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shockoe Bottom
An old part of the city with a large Tobacco Row. Known for its parks, river access, and nightlife.
An up-and-coming area with popular bars, breweries, and other nightlife.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Scott's Addition Historic District
An up-and-coming area with popular bars, breweries, and other nightlife.
Home to the financial district (& Federal Reserve), this area has plenty of easy street parking after business hours and several great bars and restaurants.
Monroe Ward
Home to the financial district (& Federal Reserve), this area has plenty of easy street parking after business hours and several great bars and restaurants.
Sightseeing
Call ahead to reserve your table. Amazing views of downtown, the Fan, and the James river.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kabana Rooftop
700 E Main StCall ahead to reserve your table. Amazing views of downtown, the Fan, and the James river.
Amazing sunset views of Shockoe Bottom and downtown.
115 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Libby Hill
2801 E Franklin StAmazing sunset views of Shockoe Bottom and downtown.
Another spot in Church Hill with great views. Plenty of open space for kids and pets. Historic location of the Confederate Chimborazo Hospital.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Chimborazo
3215 E Broad StAnother spot in Church Hill with great views. Plenty of open space for kids and pets. Historic location of the Confederate Chimborazo Hospital.
Huge park with Victorian mansion, Japanese & Italian gardens, nature center, petting zoo, and outdoor animal habitats.
259 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maymont
1700 Hampton StHuge park with Victorian mansion, Japanese & Italian gardens, nature center, petting zoo, and outdoor animal habitats.
Great views of the James River with the Manchester climbing wall on the south side. Watch for rapids kayakers!
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge
T Tyler Potterfield Memorial BridgeGreat views of the James River with the Manchester climbing wall on the south side. Watch for rapids kayakers!
Home to some of the most beautiful houses in the state. Former home of Confederate memorial statues.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Monument Avenue
Monument AvenueHome to some of the most beautiful houses in the state. Former home of Confederate memorial statues.
Virginia’s largest art museum, and home to the largest collection of ancient art (think mummies and Greek pottery) outside of NYC. However, all of their collections are great and they offer special ticketed exhibits several times a year.
494 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdVirginia’s largest art museum, and home to the largest collection of ancient art (think mummies and Greek pottery) outside of NYC. However, all of their collections are great and they offer special ticketed exhibits several times a year.
Dutch Gap Conservation Area
341 Coxendale RdGreat spot for waterfront hiking, easily accessible to the city.
Manchester Floodwall Walk
Manchester Floodwall WalkGreat hike to take if you want city views.
Former Confederate prison camp with bridge access. Hiking trails and a mountain bike course, and very popular with dog owners.
276 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Belle Isle
1 Belle IsleFormer Confederate prison camp with bridge access. Hiking trails and a mountain bike course, and very popular with dog owners.
Food scene
Cobra Cabana
901 W Marshall StGreat dive-y spot for wings and sandwiches.
WPA Bakery
3414 Semmes AveLocal bakery with great vegan options.
Amazing pie place, but has unusual hours. Call ahead to order.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Proper Pie Co.
2505 E Broad StAmazing pie place, but has unusual hours. Call ahead to order.
Semi-upscale spot with an new American menu.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Daily Kitchen & Bar
2934 W Cary StSemi-upscale spot with an new American menu.
Takeout restaurant with an upscale convenience store. Great wine & snack selection.
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Union Market
2306 Jefferson AveTakeout restaurant with an upscale convenience store. Great wine & snack selection.
Great views of downtown and home to Legend’s Brown Ale, a local favorite.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Legend Brewing Co
321 W 7th StGreat views of downtown and home to Legend’s Brown Ale, a local favorite.
Close to Church Hill with great beers.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stone Brewing Richmond
4300 Williamsburg AveClose to Church Hill with great beers.
Small Tex-Mex restaurant with great tacos and vegan options.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
En Su Boca
1001 N Arthur Ashe BlvdSmall Tex-Mex restaurant with great tacos and vegan options.