THE CITY OF RICHMOND’S NEIGHBORHOODS
A guide to our local scenes
The City of Richmond is creative culture central, with art several stories high, music, a raging hot restaurant scene, major museums, and class II and IV rapids cutting right through the downtown. Come live like a local for a bit. Click on the map to explore the seven neighborhoods of RVA.
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Ashland
Affectionately referred to as the "Center of the Universe", Ashland is approximately 15 miles north of Richmond and is less...
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Chesterfield
Explore where Pocahontas once lived, the first college was established and the first American hospital was built. Feel the...
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City
The city of Richmond is one of the most rich and diverse cultural and tourist destinations in the country. First explored in...
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Colonial Heights
The name Colonial Heights results from an incident during the American Revolutionary War. In 1781 the French troops of...
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Hanover
Enjoy the thrills of Kings Dominion's 15 roller coasters. Dine in a 225-year-old tavern. With a variety restaurants, diverse...
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Henrico
With more than 600 local restaurants and hundreds of shops, hotels and historic sites within easy reach, Henrico is truly a...
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New Kent
World-class golf courses, breathtaking vineyards and historic bed and breakfasts beckon, while unique and scenic wedding...
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Shockoe
Lined with cobblestones, Shockoe Slip and Shockoe Bottom are major business and entertainment districts. The Bottom’s newly...
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Arts District
The main corridor through downtown has so many galleries that on the First Friday of every month, they open the doors, crank...
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Carytown
This boutique-lined street is called Richmond’s “mile of style” for good reason, but it’s also a mile of bookstores, candy...
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Church Hill
The cobblestoned streets of this charming neighborhood are teeming with history. Church Hill is home to St. John's Church...
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Downtown
This isn’t a “sidewalks roll up at night” kind of downtown. Downtown Richmond is packed with boutique hotels, rooftop bars,...
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Forest Hill
Just across the James, Forest Hill is a hotspot for visitors who love food and the outdoors. Every Saturday of the year, the...
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Jackson Ward
Once called the Harlem of the South and the Black Wall Street of America, Jackson Ward was home to Maggie L. Walker, teacher,...
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Lakeside
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is the gem of Lakeside. But that’s not the only reason to come here. Hit up the classic burger...
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Manchester
This hot new neighborhood in Richmond is just across the river from downtown. Check out Legend Brewing, Richmond’s original...
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Museum District
The Museum District is home to – you guessed it – major museums. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) has world-class...
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Northside
Within earshot of the Richmond Raceway and just north of the city, Richmond’s Northside has a great collection of...
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Scott's Addition
It’s craft beer meets duckpin bowling, pinball and restaurants that are getting worldwide attention. Scott’s Addition is the...
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The Fan
The Fan is set on the edge of the urban, artsy VCU campus, and you can sense that art school vibe throughout the...
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Westhampton
With its line of stores and restaurants “On the Avenues” of Libbie and Grove, WesthamptonRVA is a sophisticated, well-heeled...
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