Richmond Things to Do

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kforecki said

… detail. We then visited the Museum of the Confederacy, purely for historical purposes. (As you might… continue reading »

This improvisational comedy troupe offers interactive fun in a competitive format. The cast invites the audience to offer critiques, suggestions and skit themes as team members play one another for points and laughs. A referee... more

Alley Katz in Shockoe Bottom is among the prime live music venues in this part of the country. The club can accommodate around 500 people though it can get a little crammed at full capacity. Luckily, you can take a break at the... more

The Fan District is full of richly detailed turn-of-the-century townhomes. Each is unusual with architectural features including spellbinding stained glass, grimacing gargoyles and intricately carved columns. Most are surrounde... more

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kforecki said

…’s Hollywood Cemetery, where Presidents Monroe and Tyler and Confederate Jefferson Davis are buried. continue reading »

Among his many achievements, Thomas Jefferson was an innovative architect, designing his home in the Palladian-style rather than the more popular Georgian. Monticello is also a museum honoring this true Renaissance man. Many o... more

Eleven thrilling roller coasters, a water park and lots of kids rides make this park a favorite summer destination for families. Roller coasters range from the stand-up and hanging variety to one that shoots you out of a volcan... more

Designed especially for young children, this innovative museum lets kids explore the wonders of the world around them and have fun at the same time. All exhibits are interactive and encourage children and adults to participate.... more

It was here that the Virginia Convention of 1775 met to discuss the question of taking arms against the British. Delegates to the Convention included Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. Patrick Henry delivered the words "Gi... more

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Trailer Trash said

… we visited the Yorktown Victory Center which is a living history museum that brings the American… continue reading »