Attractions
Capitol Square
Richmond's Capitol Square is a glorious oasis of old trees and
green lawns in the heart of the downtown area, perched on a
hilltop. The magnificent centrepiece is the neo-classical State
Capitol building, designed by Thomas Jefferson, which has been in
continuous use since...
see full detailsMuseum and White House of the Confederacy
Civil War buffs flock to the Museum of the Confederacy, which
houses the most comprehensive collection of Confederate artefacts,
personal memorabilia and art to be found anywhere in the United
States. The exhibits include 550 battle flags, 215 uniforms,
including those of well-known officers,...
see full detailsRichmond National Battlefield Park
Between 1861 and 1865, Union armies repeatedly set out to
capture Richmond, strategic capital of the Confederacy, and end the
Civil War. Three of those campaigns came within a few miles of the
city. The park commemorates 11 different sites associated with
those campaigns,...
see full detailsVirginia Museum of Fine Arts
Richmond boasts an exceptional Fine Arts Museum, which presents
a panorama of world art from ancient to modern, including the
largest public Fabergé imperial Easter egg collection
outside of Russia, consisting of roughly 150 jewel-encrusted
creations made for Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II....
see full detailsSt John’s Episcopal Church
St John's Church has stood on Richmond Hill above the James
River since 1741, and is known for having been the venue for the
second Virginia Convention in 1775, attended by George Washington
and other historic personalities. The church is also where
legendary Pocahontas...
see full detailsVirginia Science Museum
The hands-on Virginia Science Museum allows visitors to touch,
feel, observe and explore the impact of science on their lives,
covering everything from astronomy to computers, and crystals to
flight engineering. The museum is housed in a soaring historic
building, the former Broad Street...
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