Still considered a traditional Southern city, Richmond's contemporary culture is influenced by 19th century history and charm. A number of historically important sites from the Civil War are in and around Richmond, inspiring the beautifully crafted statues that give Monument Avenue its name. Belle Isle, in the James River, features pleasant walking trails that pass historical ruins and large riverside rocks ideal for sunbathing or splashing around. Carytown holds some of Richmond's best shopping and dining options, while The Fan district combines fantastic architecture with a younger, more active crowd. Downtown's Shockoe Bottom is ideal for the nightlife, with blocks of restaurants and clubs that draw crowds of people in their 20s and 30s. ...More
| America's foremost writer of horror and suspense, Edgar Allan Poe called Richmond home, and the museum that bears his na... | |
| The Museum of the Confederacy is arguably the premiere spot in the world to learn about the Civil War through the eyes o... | |
| Designed by Thomas Jefferson in 1785, the Virginia State Capitol has been host to a bevy of historical happenings, inclu... | |
| The Virginia Holocaust Museum helps further understanding of the holocaust via interactive exhibits, educational program... | |
| The state's official library, the Library of Virginia occupies an elegant six-story building, with floors filled with li... |







