Downtown Richmond Attractions

There is always a new reason to come to downtown Richmond: a restaurant opening, a store with one-of-a-kind finds, a freshly painted mural, but there is also an abundance of history to take in and experience firsthand. Lucky for us, we have the museums, guides, and tours to tell you the story of our city by Segway, bike, trolley, boat or foot.

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There is history at every inch and corner of historic downtown Richmond and we are eager to give you the insight of how Richmond came to be. Whatever way you like to explore Richmond: museums, self-guided trails or historic neighborhoods & buildings that have had past presidents walk its halls, you can discover it downtown.

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Looking for the best places to park or grab a bite to eat? Make sure to check out our interactive Downtown Richmond Map so you can plan your trip!

American Civil War Museum

Black History Museum and Cultural Center

Civil War Visitor Center at Tredegar Iron Works

Edgar Allen Poe Museum

Richmond Railroad Museum

The Valentine

Virginia Holocaust Museum

Virginia Telephone Museum

Virginia War Memorial

Riverfront Canal Cruises

Real Richmond Food Tours

Richmond Brewery Tours

Richmond Mural Project

River City Food Tours

RVA Trolley

Segway of Richmond

UntoldRVA

17th Street Farmer's Market

Canal Walk

Egyptian Building

Executive Mansion

John Marshall House

Library of Virginia

Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site

Maggie L. Walker Statue and Plaza

Main Street Station

Monumental Church

Old City Hall

Richmond African Burial Ground

Richmond Liberty Trail

Richmond Slave Trail

Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church

Triple Crossing Virginia State Capitol/Capitol Square

Spring

• Dominion Energy Riverrock
• ¿Qué Pasa? Festival
• Richmond Restaurant Week
• Virginia Black Restaurant Week

Summer

• Friday Cheers
• Broad Appetit
• Music in the Garden at The Valentine
• Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration
• Richmond International Dragon Boat Festival

Fall

• 2nd Street Festival
• Richmond Folk Festival
• Virginia Pride
• Richmond Marathon
• Festival of India
• Richmond Restaurant Week
• Camp Kanawha Halloween Cruises

Winter

• Shiver in the River
• Richmond Cider Celebration
• Grand Illumination
• Richmond Christmas Parade
• Craft + Design
• Virginia Wine Expo

Image Credit: Picture of Crowd - Dave Parrish Photography

Image Credit: "18 Cities That Must Be Seen in 2018" - Dave Parrish Photography