The museum is FREE, except for special exhibits. It's worth a stop on beautiful days where you can stroll through the meticulously maintained sculpture garden.

The James River Park System covers a wide swath of the city with multiple parks and trails, and one of the most popular is Belle Isle. This remote island in the middle of the James river is accessible via a pedestrian bridge. Used as a Union prisoner-of-war camp during the Civil War, Belle Isle is now a popular spot for hiking.

Scott's Addition is one of the fastest growing and trendiest neighborhoods in Richmond. It has many restaurants, bars and craft breweries to choose from. Some of our favorites include …

Blue Bee Cider | 1320 Summit Ave

The Veil Brewing | 1301 Roseneath Rd

The Circuit Arcade Bar | 3121 W Leigh St

En Su Boca | 1001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd

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. Some of our favorites include:

Coppolas Deli | 2900 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221

For the Love of Chocolate | 3136 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221

Plan 9 Music | 3017 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221