A stellar food and brewery culture...
In March 2023, Food and Wine journalist Patrice Williams named RVA a "culinary powerhouse." Read more here
In 2023, the Clever Real Estate Group ranked Richmond the country's #1 Burger City--read about it in RVA Magazine here
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As early as 2019, Wanderu named RVA a top 10 brewery city in the US (read about it here), and from there, we've only added more breweries, urban wineries, and distilleries!
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A vibrant cultural scene
Festivals, art galleries, and more
From First Friday art walks downtown, to multiple outdoor festivals large and small, we have what you're looking for!
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Large festivals draw thousands to hear music, enjoy outdoor activities, and sample food
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Farmers and maker's markets abound--you'll find them in parks and breweries throughout the year
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Love live music? So do we. You'll find it everwhere, from cover bands to indie rock and folk, jazz to rap.
Museums and Historic Sites
We love our museums, large and small. Historic sites wrestle with our challenging history. Art museums engage the public with a variety of exhibits. And our science and children's museums both educate and engage younger visitors.
A few museums not to be missed:
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Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site (free)
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (free, except for special exhibits)
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Black History Museum
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Children's Museum
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Science Museum
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Branch Museum of Architecture
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Agecroft Hall
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John Marshall House
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Virginia Museum of History and Culture
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Richmond National Battlefield Sites (Civil War)
Recreational opportunities
Urban biking and hiking trails, splash pads, playgrounds, and more.
If you like being active, you'll love it here! We have parks where you can bike, walk, and even climb. We have several climbing gyms, and many options for gym memberships. You'll find running, walking, climbing, and biking clubs, as well as sports teams for folks of all ages.
