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Best of Richmond, VA's Must-See Attractions

Richmond may be the capital of the commonwealth, but also one of the best underrated U.S. cities to visit and explore.

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Step into the Gilded Age at Maymont Mansion. This Victorian estate was built by James H. Dooley, a wealthy Richmond lawyer and philanthropist, and his wife, Sallie, in 1893. Maymont, White Water Rafting, Places To Travel, Statue Of Liberty, Acre, Things To Do, Wealthy, Lawyer

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Step into the Gilded Age at Maymont Mansion. This Victorian estate was built by James H. Dooley, a wealthy Richmond lawyer and philanthropist, and his wife, Sallie, in 1893.

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Maymont Park is a 100-acre American estate, given to the community by James and Sallie Dooley who lived there from 1893 through 1925. James, Community, American

Maymont Park is a 100-acre American estate, given to the community by James and Sallie Dooley who lived there from 1893 through 1925.

These blue stencil marks lead travelers on a journey by foot. Spanning 6.2 miles, Richmond’s Liberty Trail connects many of downtown Richmond’s historic sites and neighborhoods, including stops at the 17th Street Farmers' Market, Brown’s Island and the American Civil War Center. Travel Channel, Walking Trails, Vintage Pictures, Walking Tour, Historical Sites, Places To See, Liberty

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These blue stencil marks lead travelers on a journey by foot. Spanning 6.2 miles, Richmond’s Liberty Trail connects many of downtown Richmond’s historic sites and neighborhoods, including stops at the 17th Street Farmers' Market, Brown’s Island and the American Civil War Center.

They don’t call it “Monument Avenue” for nothing. This tree-lined grassy mall divides the east and westbound sides of the avenue; a 1.5-mile stretch of it is punctuated with statues memorializing Confederate figures like J.E.B. Stuart (pictured). Confederate Statues, Old Dominion, Shenandoah Valley, Strasburg, Thing 1

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They don’t call it “Monument Avenue” for nothing. This tree-lined grassy mall divides the east and westbound sides of the avenue; a 1.5-mile stretch of it is punctuated with statues memorializing Confederate figures like J.E.B. Stuart (pictured).

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You’ll find world-class art at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts -- open 365 days a year and with free general admission.

Take a relaxing boat tour along the James River and Kanawha Canal. Richmond’s canal system began in 1789, at the behest of George Washington, to facilitate shipments of freight and passengers between the western counties of Virginia and the coast. James River, River Rafting, Canal Boat, River Boat

Take a relaxing boat tour along the James River and Kanawha Canal. Richmond’s canal system began in 1789, at the behest of George Washington, to facilitate shipments of freight and passengers between the western counties of Virginia and the coast.

Get in some shopping in Richmond’s Carytown. This urban retail district comprises dozens of restaurants and boutiques. Enjoy French cuisine at Can Can Brasserie, and pick up unique specialty items only found in Carytown. Vcu, I Want To Travel

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Get in some shopping in Richmond’s Carytown. This urban retail district comprises dozens of restaurants and boutiques. Enjoy French cuisine at Can Can Brasserie, and pick up unique specialty items only found in Carytown.

Savor local cuisine and culture in Richmond’s oldest neighborhood. Also known as the St. John’s Church Historic District, where Patrick Henry gave his “Give me liberty or give me death!” speech (at St. John’s Episcopal Church). Then book a dinner reservation at The Roosevelt (pictured) for Southern fare like catfish. Richmond Restaurants, Episcopal Church, Roosevelt, The St, Locals

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Savor local cuisine and culture in Richmond’s oldest neighborhood. Also known as the St. John’s Church Historic District, where Patrick Henry gave his “Give me liberty or give me death!” speech (at St. John’s Episcopal Church). Then book a dinner reservation at The Roosevelt (pictured) for Southern fare like catfish.

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Learn Poe’s story through pictures, relics and verse (including several rare first printings of Poe’s works) on display at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum.

Take in a concert on Brown’s Island. This 6-acre island on the James River plays frequent host to free outdoor concerts and festivals in the spring and summer. Folk Festival, Outdoor Concert, Day Trips, San Francisco Skyline

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Take in a concert on Brown’s Island. This 6-acre island on the James River plays frequent host to free outdoor concerts and festivals in the spring and summer.

Families will love the Science Museum of Virginia. Housed in a former railroad station, the museum showcases dozens of interactive experiences and exhibits. Kids Science Museum, Science Museum Of Virginia, Science Education, Museum Tickets, Live Animals, Summer Road Trip

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Families will love the Science Museum of Virginia. Housed in a former railroad station, the museum showcases dozens of interactive experiences and exhibits.

With views of downtown Richmond just beyond, take a rafting trip down the James River. The 348-mile-long river is the 12th-longest river in America exclusively contained within a single state and arguably one of the best urban white-water experiences in the US. Rafting Trips, Urban Setting, Rva, Local Events

With views of downtown Richmond just beyond, take a rafting trip down the James River. The 348-mile-long river is the 12th-longest river in America exclusively contained within a single state and arguably one of the best urban white-water experiences in the US.

You don't have to be a history buff to enjoy the nation’s first museum of its kind: The American Civil War Center at the Historic Tredegar House. Tredegar House, Redskins Fans, Landscaping Software, Travel Magazines, Old Photographs

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You don't have to be a history buff to enjoy the nation’s first museum of its kind: The American Civil War Center at the Historic Tredegar House.