Shockoe Slip

Downtown Richmond’s Shockoe Slip neighborhood is located in the south-eastern portion of downtown bordered between 12th Street on the west, E. Main Street to the north, 16th Street to the east and the James River to the south. Map

Built at the crossroads of Native trade routes, Shockoe Slip’s name is derived from the former Shockoe Creek, an homage to the Powhatan/Algonquian phrase “Shacahocan.” Downtown Richmond has always been a place where people, languages and goods have mingled. In 19th Century Shockoe Slip, Richmond's original Great Basin stood between 8th and 11th, and Cary and Canal Streets, and was connected by a series of locks to the Richmond dock, making the neighborhood a center for commerce and shipping.

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Now known for its scenic, cobblestone streets, Shockoe Slip is still home to some of Richmond’s most beloved and long-standing Shockoe Slip restaurants and small businesses, the Kanawha Canal, creative businesses like the Martin Agency and many of downtown RVA’s hotels. Shockoe Slip is a must-see part of downtown Richmond for locals and visitors to see all of the best that Richmond has to offer.

One of the first neighborhoods in Richmond to start restoring and converting historic buildings into contemporary living spaces and lofts, the Shockoe Slip neighborhood offers nearby amenities like the Riverfront Canal Walk, access to the James River and a walkable commute if you work in downtown Richmond. Shockoe Slip is the perfect choice for outdoor lovers and young professionals looking for a well-balanced quality of life.

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Shockoe Slip Apartments:

• Bowers Building, 104 Shockoe Slip
• Canal Crossing, 101 S. 15th Street
• The Corner Lofts, 1321 1/2 E. Main Street
• Eclipse Apartments, 1527 W. Main Street
• Exchange Alley Lofts, 8 S. 14th Street
• Exchange Place Apartments, 1313 E. Main Street
• Jackson Pine Alley Apartments, 12 S. 17th Street
• The Lofts at Shockoe Slip, 1417 E. Cary Street
• The Overview Apartments, 1817 E. Main Street
• Riverside on the James, 1001 Haxall Point
• The Shockoe Cary Building, 19 S. 13th Street
• Shockoe Commons Apartments, 1209 E. Main Street
• Shockoe Creek Apartments, 1407 E. Cary Street
• Smokehouse Lofts, 110 S. 15th Street
• Vistas on the James, 301 Virginia Street
• The William Hill Building, 114 Virginia Street

Shockoe Slip takes the best elements of downtown Richmond - the James River, the history of the city, creativity and culture - and brings them all together. Explore public art and discover the monumental changes downtown Richmond has gone through over the years, walk along the Riverfront Canal Walk or opt for something more adventurous like a bike ride on the Virginia Capital Trail, a protected and dedicated trail that spans 52 paved miles and starts (or ends) in downtown Richmond’s Shockoe Slip.

• Basket & Bike, 1301 E. Cary Street
• Box Brown Plaza, 1498 Dock Street
• Canal Club, 1545 E. Cary Street
• Canal Walk Murals, 1201 Haxall Point
• Christopher Newport Cross Statue, 261 S. 12th Street
• First Freedom Center, 14 S. 14th Street
• Pipeline Walk, 310 S. 14th Street
• Riverfront Canal Cruises, 139 Virginia Street
• Riverfront Canal Walk, 14th & Dock Streets
• Richmond Slave Trail, 15th Street
• RVA Trolley, 1301 E. Cary Street
• Tidewater Connection Locks Exhibit, S. 14th & Dock Streets
• Virginia Capital Trail, Dock Street

Shockoe Slip’s assortment of stores and restaurants have an intimate and authentic feel, because most of the Slip’s businesses have been around for years. The Shockoe Slip area provides a uniquely local experience for residents and visitors alike, offering a variety of specialty shops and cultures of cuisine.

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Shops and Services in Shockoe Slip, Richmond, VA

• Book Bar, 1311 E. Main Street
• Computer Cave, 11 S. 15th Street
• Dransfield Jewelers, 1308 E. Cary Street
• Fountain Bookstore, 1312 E. Cary Street
• Maven Made, 1321 ½ E. Main Street
• Wick & Sip Candle Lounge, 1321 1/2 E. Main Street

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Restaurants in Shockoe Slip, Richmond, VA

• Casa del Barco, 320 S. 12th Street
• Casa Fiesta Mexican Kitchen & Cantina, 1218 E. Cary Street
• City Dogs, 1316 E. Cary Street
• The Hard Shell, 1411 E. Cary Street
• Mom’s Siam 2, 1309 E. Cary Street
• Native Plate, 1203 E. Main Street
• Sam Miller’s, 1210 E. Cary Street
• Sine Irish Pub, 1327 E. Cary Street
• Soul Taco, 1215 E. Main Street
• Southern Railway Taphouse, 100 S. 14th Street
• The Tobacco Company Restaurant, 1201 E. Cary Street
• The Urban Farmhouse, 1217 E. Cary Street
• Westham Tavern, 100 S. 12th Street

Make your trip to Richmond, VA one to remember with a relaxing stay at one of Shockoe Slip’s hotels:

• The Berkeley Hotel, 1202 E. Cary Street
• Courtyard Richmond Downtown, 1320 E. Cary Street
• Omni Richmond Hotel, 100 S. 12th Street
• Residence Inn by Marriott Richmond Downtown, 1320 E. Cary Street

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