Guidebook for Richmond
Food Scene
Lamplighter Coffee Roasters Roast Lab
1719 Summit AveSugar Shack Donuts & Coffee
1001 N Lombardy StBest donuts in the state!
Appeared on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Great spot for a burger and a beer. Within walking distance.
25 residents recomanen
Dots Back Inn
4030 MacArthur AveAppeared on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Great spot for a burger and a beer. Within walking distance.
Amazing home made biscuit sandwiches, biscuits and gravy, and more!
34 residents recomanen
Early Bird Biscuit Co.
119 N Robinson StAmazing home made biscuit sandwiches, biscuits and gravy, and more!
Shyndigz
1912 W Cary StAbsolute best dessert spot in Richmond!
The Roosevelt
623 N 25th StGreat little restaurant to grab a table for 2-4 - good homemade food and dessert!
29 residents recomanen
Garnett's
2001 Park AveGreat little restaurant to grab a table for 2-4 - good homemade food and dessert!
Is it ice cream? Is it gelato? I'm not quite sure, but it's amazing!
38 residents recomanen
Gelati Celesti Ice Cream
1400 N Arthur Ashe BlvdIs it ice cream? Is it gelato? I'm not quite sure, but it's amazing!
Amazing sandwiches and burgers - super popular, so call ahead or get there early.
17 residents recomanen
Secret Sandwich Society
501 E Grace StAmazing sandwiches and burgers - super popular, so call ahead or get there early.
May need an advance reservation - a favorite nicer dinner option for Richmonders.
95 residents recomanen
Stella's
1012 Lafayette StMay need an advance reservation - a favorite nicer dinner option for Richmonders.
Probably the best ice cream in Richmond, even with amazing dairy free options if you need that!
18 residents recomanen
Charm School
311 W Broad StProbably the best ice cream in Richmond, even with amazing dairy free options if you need that!
Supper
1215 Summit AveParks & Nature
Huge green space on the the boundary of city limits. Hiking, disc golf, playground, fishing, and soccer fields. Within walking distance.
19 residents recomanen
Bryan Park
Huge green space on the the boundary of city limits. Hiking, disc golf, playground, fishing, and soccer fields. Within walking distance.
Most popular river destination in Richmond! Walk the pedestrian bridge across the river, and hike around the island, or hop the rocks on the river. Pack a picnic, bathing suit, or mountain bike. Search 300 Tredegar St for nearest parking.
276 residents recomanen
Belle Isle
1 Belle IsleMost popular river destination in Richmond! Walk the pedestrian bridge across the river, and hike around the island, or hop the rocks on the river. Pack a picnic, bathing suit, or mountain bike. Search 300 Tredegar St for nearest parking.
Arts & Culture
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdEntertainment & Activities
Catch a cheap baseball game, a minor league team of the San Francisco Giants.
26 residents recomanen
Richmond Flying Squirrels
3001 N Arthur Ashe BlvdCatch a cheap baseball game, a minor league team of the San Francisco Giants.
Movieland at Boulevard Square
1301 N Arthur Ashe BlvdOur closest golf course. Nothing fancy, but a great spot to get in a quick, affordable round of golf.
9 residents recomanen
Belmont Golf Course
1600 Hilliard RdOur closest golf course. Nothing fancy, but a great spot to get in a quick, affordable round of golf.
Getting Around
Hermitage & Laburnum station
Sightseeing
Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin StGreat view of downtown!
Walk all the way across the James River, watch the kayakers, and enjoy great views of the city!
43 residents recomanen
T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge
T Tyler Potterfield Memorial BridgeWalk all the way across the James River, watch the kayakers, and enjoy great views of the city!