Population:

197,800+

Time Zone:

Eastern

Climate:

Summertime highs in the Richmond area top out in the 80s, with lows in the 60s and 70s. Pleasant weather continues into fall with highs in the 60s and lows in the 50s. Wintertime brings only a few inches of snow and highs in the 50s, with lows in the 30s. Temperatures slowly warm up and occasional showers occur during the spring months. Rain is most plentiful in late summer and early fall.
Airport:

Richmond International Airport (RIC)
1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive
Richmond, VA 23250
804-226-3000

Rail:

Amtrak
800-USA-RAIL

Getting Around Richmond:

Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
City Bus and Light Rail
804-786-4440

Taxis:

L&L Taxi
804-840-0449

Airport Taxi Inc.
804-233-4444

On Time Taxi Service
804-673-8463

Deb’s Taxi Service
804-439-2232

Visitor Information:

Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau
401 North 3rd Street
Richmond, VA 23219
800-370-9004

Dining:

3rd Street Diner
218 East Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804-788-4750

Take a trip to the 50’s at this classic diner that’s open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Grad a traditional American breakfast anytime during the day or choose from a yummy selection of lunch and dinner items.
Acacia
3325 West Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23221
804-354-6060

Set in an Old Richmond renovated church this eatery boast amazing American cuisine such as fresh fish like smoked salmon atop a crispy corn pancake.

Bakers Crust Bread Market
3553 West Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23221
804-213-0800

It’s all about the bread! Soups are served in bread bowls, the bread is delicious and the pastries are to die for.

Bottoms Up Pizza
11389 Nuckols,
Richmond, VA 23223
804-249-2000

Build you own pizza and adorn it with traditional favorites or add fruits, vegetables and seafood.

Chez Foushee
203 N. Foushee
Richmond, VA 23220
804-648-3225

Everything you order is totally homemade such as the key lime pie, white chocolate cheesecake, lemon butter cake, hoagie, smoked turkey and gouda, grilled London broil and albacore tuna salad.

Double T’s BBQ
2907 West Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23221
804-353-9861

BBQ anyway you like it-pulled, sliced or chopped. Top off this melt-in-your-mouth meat with one of their tasty sauces.

Du Jour
506 Maple Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
804-285-1301

Choose from tantalizing steaks, seafood, regional faire or one of their yummy dessert items or wines.

Nightlife:

Alley Katz
10 Walnut Alley
Richmond, VA 23223
804-643-2816

Featuring jazz, pop and rock at this local hot spot that also offers hot local music and national up and coming artist.

Irish Pub
1327 East Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804-649-7767

Pull up a tractor-seat barstool, browse the Irish monastery stonework, grab a brew and enjoy the love music.

Richbrau Brewing Company
1214 East Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804-644-3028

Slip in and try one of the delicious microbrews, listen to the local and regional bands and play a game of pool.

Tobacco Company Restaurant
1201 East Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804-782-9555

You’ll need your dancing shoes as the hottest DJ’s spin the latest tunes in this former tobacco warehouse.