Richmond, VA

Out And About In Richmond.

Parks: Maymont Park is a 100-acre American estate, donated by James and Sallie Dooley who lived there from 1893 to 1925. Visitors can enjoy strolling in the gardens, touring the mansion or watching river otters play. Deep Run Park & Recreation Center occupies 167 acres and includes two ponds that are stocked for fishing, soccer fields, several play areas, picnic shelters, exercise & nature trails, a multi-use outdoor area and a recreation center. The park also features a Nature Pavilion nestled among many tall pines that hosts small concerts and community events. James River Park and Monroe Park are a few other resident favorites in the Richmond area.

Airports/ Transportation: Richmond International Airport is a joint civil-military public airport located in Sandston, Virginia, an unincorporated community within Henrico County which is about 5 miles east of Richmond. Dulles International Airport is located about two hours away from Richmond, but is still used quite frequently by residents of the city. Hopping on a train at any of the Amtrak - Richmond stations makes getting around the area fast and easy.

Elementary Schools: Jackson Davis Elementary School was named after Dr. Jackson Davis, former Superintendent of Henrico County schools. Collegiate School is a K-12 independent, co-educational college preparatory school located in Richmond. Steward School, also located in Richmond, is an independent K-12 college preparatory school that recognizes the individuality of each child. St. Benedict School and Mary Munford Elementary School are also great schools in the Richmond area.

Middle Schools: Tuckahoe Middle School serves grades 6-8 in the Henrico County Public Schools district. It has received a “GreatSchools Rating” of 7 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests. Byrd Middle School, Collegiate School, and Steward School are some of our other favorite schools in Richmond.

High Schools: Douglas Freeman High School is named for Dr. Douglas Southall Freeman, well-known newspaper editor, historian, and author of Pulitzer Prize winning biographies of George Washington and Robert E. Lee. Tucker High School has doubled and even tripled the the enrollment in their Advanced Placement (AP) courses in several subject areas. Collegiate School and Steward School are other great options for your high school-aged kids.

Colleges/Universities: Virginia Commonwealth University has two main campuses located in Richmond, and offers more than 200 degree programs, 65 of which are unique in Virginia. University of Richmond is a selective, private, nonsectarian, liberal arts university located on the border of the city of Richmond and Henrico County. J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Medical College of Virginia, and Randolph Macon College are also in the area.

Restaurants: Strawberry Street Cafe has been providing great food and service in an inviting, casual atmosphere since 1976 and is located in the Historic Fan District. Joe's Inn is open 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the Fan Distric. Also be sure to try these other favorites: Star-Lite Dining & Lounge, Village Cafe, Sakura Japanese Steakhouse, Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant, Dalat Vietnamese Cuisine, Capriccio Pizza, and Hondos Steakhouse.

Sports Venues: Catch a minor league baseball game at The Diamond, home of the Richmond Flying Squirrels. The Richmond Coliseum is home to the American Indoor Football Association the Richmond Raiders and the Siegel Center is where the VCU Rams call home.

Shopping: Richmond is full of wonderful shopping destinations including: Short Pump Town Center, Shops At Willow Lawn, Shopping Center & Mall: Stony Point Fashion Park, Regency Square Mall, and Carytown Shopping Center.

Museums: Science Museum of Virginia works to inspire Virginians to enrich their lives through science. Children's Museum of Richmond has been serving the communities children with educational exhibits since 1977. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of the Confederacy are also located in the Richmond area.

Entertainment: Byrd Theatre is a cinema in the Carytown neighborhood of Richmond. Barksdale Theatre at Willow Lawn is a professional not-for-profit presenting exciting area, regional, and world premieres of outstanding diverse and contemporary plays. Richmond's Landmark Theater and the Regal Cinemas Shortpump Stadium 14 are two other great desitnations for live performances and movies in Richmond.

Recreation: Richmond International Raceway is a 3/4-mile, D-shaped, asphalt race track located just outside Richmond in Henrico County. American Family Fitness has four locations in the Richmond area, or you can stay fit at the Golds Gym in Richmond, too. There are a couple of amusement parks in the Richmond area as well, including Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens.