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Girls’ Getaways

Sometimes you just have to grab your best girlfriends for some pampering and adventure. The Richmond Region bustles with unique experiences sure to make the boys jealous. Spend a day browsing funky boutiques. Hit the dance floor like a rock star at a cool bar or nightclub. Treat yourself to a luxurious massage or indulge your inner gourmet at a wine festival. Here are some Richmond getaway ideas to get you started.

Shopping
Ready for some exhilarating retail therapy? Short Pump Town Center features Nordstrom, Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel -- while Stony Point Fashion Park specializes in high-end retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Louis Vuitton. Looking for something a bit more distinct and local? Check out the “Mile of Style” Carytown – boasting nine blocks of boutiques, cafés, quirky stores and home furnishings. Or the Shops of Libbie & Grove On the Avenues, offering fashions, decor and one-of-a-kind gifts.

Spa Treatments
Adventure can be exhausting, so it’s important to recharge. Treat yourself to a massage at the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa at Short Pump Town Center, enjoy a facial treatment at downtown’s Nesbit or have your hair done at Salon del Sol, an Aveda spa in Chesterfield.

Nightlife
When you and your girls hit the town at night, it’s a celebration. Raise your glasses at Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar -- home to 85 martinis and dozens of champagne cocktails. Then head to downtown’s River District to enjoy Bank and Vault -- a cool, modern night spot in a renovated, turn-of-the-century bank.

Food & Wine
Enjoy sophisticated tea at the Jefferson or a fun ladies’ lunch at Cuppa Tea. Savor Moroccan fare at Cous Cous or locally grown ingredients at Edible Garden. Attend a fun wine tasting at River City Cellars in Carytown. Buy a first-class vintage to take home from Wine Lovers, Strawberry Street Vineyard, Once Upon a Vine or The Wine Cellar. Drink some of Virginia’s best wines at The James River Wine Festival or Carytown Wine Festival. Or spend a day exploring the James River Cellars Winery or New Kent Winery.