John Marshall House
818 East Marshall Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804-648-7889

This historic home was built in 1790 for john Marshall the 3rd Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Today, it still stands in downtown Richmond and houses the largest collection of Marshall furnishings and memorabilia.

Museum of the Confederacy
1201 East Clay Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804-649-1861

Rich history abounds at this museum featuring civilian and military Civil War artifacts relating to the Confederate States of America and the post-war era.

Virginia State Capitol
202 North Ninth Street
Richmond, VA 23218
804-786-1012

Thomas Jefferson designed the Virginia State Capitol in 1785. It contains notable sculptures including busts of the eight Virginia-born U.S. presidents and a life-size statue of George Washington.

Canal Walk
14th and Dock Street
Richmond, VA
804-648-6549

History comes alive along the James River and Kanawha Canal, originally proposed by George Washington, as strollers will encounter some wonderful sculptures and an outdoor concert center.

St. John's Church
2401 E. Broad Street
Richmond, VA
804-648-5015

Patrick Henry exclaimed, “Give me liberty or give me death” at this location that also hosted the Virginia Convention of 1775 where Thomas Jefferson and George Washington and others met to discuss taking arms against the British.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 North Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23220
804-340-1400

This world-class museum has collections that include paintings by Goya, Renoir, Monet, and van Gogh, as well as displays of African masks, Roman statuaries, Asian icons, Faberge eggs and an extensive collection of English silver.

Colonial Williamsburg
Duke of Gloucester Street
Williamsburg, VA
800-447-8679

Be transported to the days back in time 200 years to colonial Williamsburg where 500 buildings have been restored and reconstructed, hundreds of people represent citizens from the 18th century and skilled craftsman create items from the past. 

Jamestown Settlement
Route 31 South
Williamsburg, VA 23187
757-253-4838

This is a living-history museum, with a reconstructed fort staffed by docents dressed as colonists. It also features an inhabited "Indian Village", reproductions of the Godspeed, the Discovery, and the Susan Constant.

Yorktown Battlefield
Colonial Parkway East
Yorktown, VA 23690
757-898-2410

This historic site is where America’s independence was won when the British forces surrendered to American and French armies. The museum displays George Washington's original field tent; dioramas, illuminated maps, and a short movie tell the story. A free range walking tour is available of the battlefield.

Yorktown Victory Center
Route 238 off Colonial Pkwy
Williamsburg, VA 23187
757-253-4838

History abounds as you explore the Continental Army encampment, with tents, a covered wagon, and interpreters-costumed as soldiers and inhabitants speak to visitors in the regional dialects of the time.

Shirley Plantation
501 Shirley Plantation Road
Charles City, VA
804-829-5121

The Shirley Plantation is Virginia’s oldest plantation, founded in 1613. In 1723, construction began on the home, which features Queen Anne architecture and the famous three-story, square, flying staircase, unique to North America. Antique family portraits, silver, furniture and finely carved 18th century paneling and moldings remain today. Robert E. Lee’s mother, Ann Hill Carter, was born and married here.

Berkeley Plantation
12602 Harrison Landing Road
Charles City, VA
804-829-6018

History abounds at this site the birthplace of Benjamin Harrison, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and William Henry Harrison the 9th U.S. President. It was the site of the first official Thanksgiving celebration in the New World in 1619, the ancestral home of Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd U.S. President and the grounds where “Taps” was composed in 1862.

Westover Plantation
700 Westover Road
Charles City, VA
804-829-2882

The Westover Plantation was built in 1735, and the house features famous moldings and carvings and the interior is only open to the public during Historic Garden Week in April. The grounds and gardens, open to visitors year-round, are also well known for its large lawn and century-old poplars that line the James River, original outbuilding and wrought iron gates.

Sherwood Forest Plantation
14501 John Tyler Memorial Highway
Charles City, VA 23030
804-829-5377

Sherwood Forest features the 1720 house that was the retirement home of U.S. President John Tyler. The house is furnished with heirloom antiques, and the five outbuildings are open daily.

Belle Isle
Under the Lee Bridge on Tredegar Street
Richmond, VA
804-780-5311

Talk a walk along the falls of the James River, browse the Civil War earthwork and sway on the one-of-a-kind pedestrian suspension bridge.

Mystery Dinner Playhouse
9826 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, VA 23230
888-471-4802

Can you solve the mystery? As you delight in a four-course meal the zany cast of characters provide clues to help you solve the crime.

Richmond Ballet
407 East Canal Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804-344-0906

Bask in the glorious performances at the Richmond Ballet offering traditional, never been-seen and rarely seen performances.

Hollywood Cemetery
412 South Cherry Street
Richmond, VA 23220
804-648-8501

Named from the numerous holly trees on the grounds, this is the most visited burial grounds in the city. U.S. presidents James Monroe and John Tyler are here as is Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Generals J.E.B. Stuart and George Pickett are laid to rest here.

Discover Richmond Tour
915 North Allen Avenue
Richmond, VA
804-342-7300

Be engrossed in the history Richmond has to offer on this 2.5-hour tour with guides and video presentations.

Floodwall Walking Tours
102 Hull Street
Richmond, VA
804-233-6237

This brisk walking tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours and includes Belle Isle, Tredegar Iron Works, The Hotel Jefferson, State Capitol, two rail bridges and a fantastic view of the city skyline and historic sites.

Carytown
Boulevard to RMA beltline, west of the Fan District
Richmond, VA 23221
804-358-6262

This extensive nine block shopping area boast 250 stores with a wide variety of shops, boutiques, restaurants, and food stores!

Colonial Downs Horse Racing
10515 Colonial Downs Parkway
New Kent, VA 23141
804-966-7223

Giddy-up to this racetrack for thoroughbred and harness racing.