What's Downtown Richmond like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Downtown Richmond, especially its shops and historical sites. Make sure that you enjoy this family-friendly neighbourhood's great restaurants. Nature lovers can visit Virginia Capital Trail: Richmond Trailhead and James River. There's plenty more to see, including Shockoe Slip and Canal Walk.
How to get to Downtown Richmond
Flying to:
- Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.), 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Downtown Richmond
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Richmond
What to see in Downtown Richmond
- Shockoe Slip
- Canal Walk
- Virginia State Capitol
- Broad Street
- White House of the Confederacy
Things to do in Downtown Richmond
- Edgar Allan Poe Museum
- The National
- American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar
- Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
- Black History Museum
Other popular Downtown Richmond attractions
- James River
- Monument Avenue
- Capitol Square
- Virginia Governor's Mansion
- Richmond Old City Hall
When is the best time to visit Richmond?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 24°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 6°C)
- Rainiest months: August, September, June, May (average 122 mm of rainfall)