Richmond Hotels and Traveler's Guide

Welcome to the capital of Virginia in the heart of the state. This city has a deep sense of the past as you walk through the streets of its historic district, yet is still a modern city with a thriving business sector. Richmond is the perfect location for any trip, being a great destination in and of itself, yet also a short drive from beaches, hiking trails in the mountains, historic sites, and Washington DC. Come see what the South once named as its capital.

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When you're in Richmond, stop by the Valentine Museum for a peak into Richmond's history, Agecroft Hall which was moved to VA brick by brick from England, or the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. If history interests you, be sure to visit the Richmond National Battlefield and the Richmond Civil War Visitor Center. While you're in that area of town, take a walk or ride down the canal. For more historic sights, there is also the Virginia State Capitol, the Executive Mansion, and St. John's Church. To visit some of Virginia's gorgeous parkland, visit Belle Isle or the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

For nightlife and great shopping, check out Shockoe. This area has sprung to life with restaurants, bars, and boutiques. One thing that may bring you into town on business is the state-of-the-art Greater Richmond Convention Center. Richmond is also home to eight Fortune 500 companies, including Circuit City, CarMax, and the insurance branch of GE. There are lots of reasons to come to Richmond and even more to see and do once you get here.

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