RVA Guidebook

JAndrew
RVA Guidebook

Neighborhoods

Quaint/picturesque neighborhood (one of the oldest in the city!). Beautiful views and several parks.
64 locals recommend
Church Hill
64 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Fan District
73 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Carytown
307 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Shockoe Bottom
53 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Scott's Addition Historic District
89 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Kabana Rooftop
700 E Main St
45 locals recommend
Call ahead to reserve your table. Amazing views of downtown, the Fan, and the James river.
Amazing sunset views of Shockoe Bottom and downtown.
115 locals recommend
Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin St
115 locals recommend
Amazing 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 locals recommend
Chimborazo Park
3215 E Broad St
54 locals recommend
Another 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 locals recommend
Maymont
1700 Hampton St
259 locals recommend
Huge 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 locals recommend
T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge
T Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge
43 locals recommend
Great 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 locals recommend
Monument Avenue
Monument Avenue
15 locals recommend
Home 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 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
494 locals recommend
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.
Great spot for waterfront hiking, easily accessible to the city.
Dutch Gap Conservation Area
341 Coxendale Rd
Great spot for waterfront hiking, easily accessible to the city.
Great hike to take if you want city views.
Manchester Floodwall Walk
Manchester Floodwall Walk
Great 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 locals recommend
Belle Isle
1 Belle Isle
276 locals recommend
Former Confederate prison camp with bridge access. Hiking trails and a mountain bike course, and very popular with dog owners.

Food scene

Great dive-y spot for wings and sandwiches.
11 locals recommend
Cobra Cabana
901 W Marshall St
11 locals recommend
Great dive-y spot for wings and sandwiches.
Local bakery with great vegan options.
74 locals recommend
WPA Bakery
3414 Semmes Ave
74 locals recommend
Local bakery with great vegan options.
Amazing pie place, but has unusual hours. Call ahead to order.
94 locals recommend
Proper Pie Co.
2505 E Broad St
94 locals recommend
Amazing pie place, but has unusual hours. Call ahead to order.
Semi-upscale spot with an new American menu.
70 locals recommend
The Daily Kitchen & Bar
2934 W Cary St
70 locals recommend
Semi-upscale spot with an new American menu.
Takeout restaurant with an upscale convenience store. Great wine & snack selection.
97 locals recommend
Union Market
2306 Jefferson Ave
97 locals recommend
Takeout 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 locals recommend
Legend Brewing Co
321 W 7th St
82 locals recommend
Great views of downtown and home to Legend’s Brown Ale, a local favorite.
Close to Church Hill with great beers.
48 locals recommend
Stone Brewing Richmond
4300 Williamsburg Ave
48 locals recommend
Close to Church Hill with great beers.
Small Tex-Mex restaurant with great tacos and vegan options.
53 locals recommend
En Su Boca
1001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
53 locals recommend
Small Tex-Mex restaurant with great tacos and vegan options.