Quiet Country Retreat Guest Guidebook
Cultural and Historic Sites
Wonderful Art Museum, open every day, free, with a good cafe and an excellent fine dining restaurant. One of our favorite places in Richmond!
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Wonderful Art Museum, open every day, free, with a good cafe and an excellent fine dining restaurant. One of our favorite places in Richmond!
The Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University displays the art of our time and is free and open to the public six days a week. Artworks and exhibitions showcasing artists from around the world rotate through our four galleries and common spaces regularly, with related programming and events open to the public.
44 residents recomanen
Institute for Contemporary Art
601 W Broad StThe Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University displays the art of our time and is free and open to the public six days a week. Artworks and exhibitions showcasing artists from around the world rotate through our four galleries and common spaces regularly, with related programming and events open to the public.
The mission of the American Civil War Museum is to be the preeminent center for the exploration of the American Civil War and its legacies from multiple perspectives: Union and Confederate, enslaved and free African Americans, soldiers and civilians.
66 residents recomanen
Museu de la Guerra Civil Americana - Historic Tredegar
480 Tredegar StThe mission of the American Civil War Museum is to be the preeminent center for the exploration of the American Civil War and its legacies from multiple perspectives: Union and Confederate, enslaved and free African Americans, soldiers and civilians.
Quaint, charming area of exhibits, reenactments, restaurants and shops. Loads of parking.
191 residents recomanen
Colonial Williamsburg's Merchants Square
134 N Henry StQuaint, charming area of exhibits, reenactments, restaurants and shops. Loads of parking.
Very enjoyable exhibits bring history to life in this interactive setting of colonial America. Highly recommend the archeological exhibits where new discoveries have been uncovered over the very recent past.
107 residents recomanen
Jamestown Settlement
2110 Jamestown RdVery enjoyable exhibits bring history to life in this interactive setting of colonial America. Highly recommend the archeological exhibits where new discoveries have been uncovered over the very recent past.
Enormous, well-preserved battlefield exhibits. Can do a drive and read version as well as a more active walking tour of the area.
19 residents recomanen
Petersburg National Battlefield & Visitor Center
5001 Siege RdEnormous, well-preserved battlefield exhibits. Can do a drive and read version as well as a more active walking tour of the area.
Food / Wine / Brewery scene
Great spot for a tasting, or an evening of music. Less than 15 minutes away.
29 residents recomanen
New Kent Winery
8400 Old Church RdGreat spot for a tasting, or an evening of music. Less than 15 minutes away.
Gorgeous setting on the James River for tasting local wines. Great spot for lunch while touring the historic locations along Route 5. Less than 15 minutes away.
28 residents recomanen
Upper Shirley Vineyards
600 Shirley Plantation RdGorgeous setting on the James River for tasting local wines. Great spot for lunch while touring the historic locations along Route 5. Less than 15 minutes away.
Casual, fresh food, good salads, good burgers, with emphasis on friendly atmosphere, presentation and live music.
7 residents recomanen
Indian Fields Tavern
9220 John Tyler Memorial HwyCasual, fresh food, good salads, good burgers, with emphasis on friendly atmosphere, presentation and live music.
Third Base Grill
3215 Rock Creek Villa DrNearby Sports Bar with plenty of screens, good burgers and great wings.
Neighborhoods
Favorite Richmond Neighborhood. It's filled with wonderful, eclectic shops, restaurants, spas, and offers great people-watching! Favorite stops in Carytown include: The Byrd Theater, Ladles and Linens, Creme de la Creme and Can Can Brasserie.
307 residents recomanen
Carytown
Favorite Richmond Neighborhood. It's filled with wonderful, eclectic shops, restaurants, spas, and offers great people-watching! Favorite stops in Carytown include: The Byrd Theater, Ladles and Linens, Creme de la Creme and Can Can Brasserie.
Outdoor activities
Big favorite of many of our guests! Check their website for special events.
388 residents recomanen
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens BlvdBig favorite of many of our guests! Check their website for special events.
Wide variety of trails for walking, hiking and exploring. Highly recommend!
20 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal del Riu York
9801 York River Park RoadWide variety of trails for walking, hiking and exploring. Highly recommend!
Beautiful 52-mile bike path that follows the James River and crosses the Virginia countryside from Richmond to Williamsburg. Parking available at various locations makes it easy to drop in a ride a few miles...or more!
37 residents recomanen
Virginia Capital Trail
2803 Dock StBeautiful 52-mile bike path that follows the James River and crosses the Virginia countryside from Richmond to Williamsburg. Parking available at various locations makes it easy to drop in a ride a few miles...or more!
The only Links course in Virginia. Guests have high praise for the challenge of this course! Will update this listing when I muster the courage to attempt it!
Royal New Kent Golf Club
10100 Kent Field RdThe only Links course in Virginia. Guests have high praise for the challenge of this course! Will update this listing when I muster the courage to attempt it!