Savannah & Benjamin

June 1, 2025 • Richmond, VA
79 Days To Go!

Savannah & Benjamin

June 1, 2025 • Richmond, VA
79 Days To Go!

Things to Do

Maymont

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1700 Hampton St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
(804) 525-9000

Maymont is a 100-acre green space in the heart of Richmond, Virginia. The estate includes a Gilded Age mansion, beautiful curated gardens, immersive nature center, interactive farm and rescued animal habitats. Admission $8.

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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

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200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
(804) 340-1400

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia, is one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the United States. The VMFA is open 365 days a year with free general admission.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

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1800 Lakeside Ave, Henrico, VA 23228, USA
(804) 262-9887

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers year-round beauty on a historic property with more than 50 acres of spectacular gardens, dining, and shopping. A classical domed Conservatory is the only one of its kind in the mid-Atlantic. More than a dozen themed gardens include a Children’s Garden, Rose Garden, Asian Valley and Cherry Tree Walk. General Admission $20.

Carytown

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McCloy St & W Cary St

Nestled in the heart of Richmond, Carytown is a unique shopping, dining, and entertainment district. With a focus on small, locally-owned businesses, Carytown is home to the historic Byrd Theater as well as several unique dining and boutique shopping destinations.

Outdoor Activities

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The James River which runs through the heart of Richmond offers whitewater kayaking, rafting, swimming, tubing and guided tours. Alongside the James, there’s 52 miles of Capital Trail bike trail, which starts in downtown Richmond and goes all the way to Williamsburg. There are also nearby walking and hiking trails.

Other museums and historic sites in Richmond include:

Virginia State Capitol

Science Museum of Virginia

The Poe Museum

Virginia Museum of History & Culture

Virginia Holocaust Museum

American Civil War Museum

Black History Museum & Cultural Center

Hollywood Cemetery