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Girlfriend Getaway


Pampering, purchasing, and partying. What more could a girl want? Spend your days relaxing at the Richmond Region's posh spas or shopping ‘til you drop. Hit the town at night and toast the gals at a trendy nightspot.


Day 1


Morning
  • Short Pump Town Center - Shop as long as you like at Nordstrom, Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, and many, many more.

Afternoon
  • Get pampered at the nearby spa of your choosing.


Day 2


Morning
  • Tour the stunning natural beauty of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, and don't forget the orchids in the conservatory. Allow 2 hours
  • Lunch at the Tea Room or café at Lewis Ginter.

Afternoon
  • Browse for fashions, décor and one-of-a-kind gifts at Libbie and Grove "On the Avenues." Allow 2 hours.

Evening
  • Raise your glass at Martini Kitchen & Bubble Bar, home to 85 martinis and dozens of champagne cocktails.


Day 3


Morning
  • Learn the meaning of the word "bling" - including the largest collection of Fabergé eggs outside of Russia -- at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Allow 1-2 hours.

Lunch
  • Enjoy an elegant lunch or afternoon tea, Southern style.

Afternoon
  • Lose yourself in the variety of shops, boutiques, restaurants, and food stores in the nine-block shopping area of Carytown, a veritable "Mile of Style." Allow 2-3 hours.
  • Browse the high-end retailers of Stony Point Fashion Park, including Saks Fifth Avenue and Louis Vuitton.
  • Cap off the weekend with dinner at a Stony Point Fashion Park restaurant of your choosing.


Gather up your best gals, leave everyday life behind for a few days, and discover all the Richmond Region offers girls who just want to have fun. Start planning your trip now!

 

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