The location of the William Miller House makes an excellent base to visit the sites of Richmond and surrounding area.
Within Walking Distance |
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Many excellent restaurants, neighborhood parks, art galleries, museums, Hollywood Cemetery, Monroe Park, Firehouse Theater, Richmond's Landmark Theater, Kanawa Canal Walk, and shopping |
A Short Drive |
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Botanical Gardens, Civil War Sites, River Front, James River Park System, Golf, 17th Street Farmer's Market, Birding
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Cultural Events |
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Richmond Symphony, Historic Garden Week, Virginia Arts Festival, Richmond Ballet, Virginia Opera |
Sporting Events |
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Richmond International Raceway, Richmond Braves (AAA), Colonial Downs, Richmond Kickers, Richmond River Dogs |
Shopping |
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Carytown, Shockoe Slip, Stony Point Fashion Park, Regency Mall, Short Pump Town Center |
10 Things to do in Richmond
Washington Post Article |
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1. MUSEUM OF THE CONFEDERACY
2. ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
3. WHITE-WATER RAFTING
4. VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
5. CARYTOWN
6. HELEN'S
7. MAYMONT VICTORIAN MANSION
8. THE JEFFERSON HOTEL
9. TREDEGAR IRON WORKS
10. SHOCKOE SLIP AND SHOCKOE
BOTTOM NIGHTLIFE
Short Stay - Richmond in a Day |
Link to Historic Central Virginia - Richmond |
Richmond National Register Travel Itinerary |
Visit other Area Museums while in town |
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Valentine Museum |
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Children's Museum of Richmond |
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Virginia Historical Society |
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Science Museum of Virginia |
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White House of the Confederacy |
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens |
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Wilton House Museum |
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Edgar Allen Poe Museum |
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Black History Museum |
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Area Theaters |
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Barksdale Theatre |
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The Firehouse Theatre Project |
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The Landmark Theater |
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Other attractions |
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James River Plantations |
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City of Richmond Parks |
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Ethyl IMAX Dome & Planetarium |
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Richmond Farmers Market |
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City Celebrations |
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Dining |
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Area Restaurant Guide |
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The White Dog |
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Can Can Brasserie |
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Verbena |
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Six Burner Restaurant & Bar |
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Comfort |
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Millie's Diner |
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Davis & Main |
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Legend Brewing Company |
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Neighborhood Vegetarian Cuisine |
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Cuppa Tea Company |
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Convention and Visitors Bureau Map |
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Richmond Area Events
2008
January
Virginia Boat Show
February
Maymont Flower & Garden Show
March
Easter on Parade
Family Easter at Maymont
VCU French Film Festival
April
The Bizarre Bazaar (Spring)- Apr 4,5 & 6, 10 to 7
Ukrop's 10K - April 5th
Strawberry Hill Races - Apr 12th
Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour
Historic Garden Week - April 19th - 27th
Virginia Arts Festival - Apr 17 - June 3
James River Wine Festival - TBA
May
NASCAR Weekend - 2nd & 3rd
Arts in the Park - 3rd & 4th
Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour
Groovin in the Garden @ Louis Ginter - TBD
Museum District Mother 's Day House Tour (11th)
Fan Woman's Club Kitchen & Garden Tour (4th)
Friday Cheers May - June
Fridays at Sunset - May to mid-Aug
Greek Festival - 29th - June 1
June
PUBLIC REENACTMENTS
St John's Church - Memorial Day - Labor Day
James River Adventure Games TBA
Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour
Festival of the Arts (Dogwood Dell)
July
4th of July fireworks Celebration
Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour
Shockoe Tomato Festival - TBD
August
Carytown Watermelon Festival - 12th
Annual Downhome Family Reunion
Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour
September
NASCAR Weekend - 5th - 6th
43rd Street Festival of the Arts - 13th
State of Virginia Fair 9/25 - 10/5
Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour
October
Second Street Festival - TBA
Richmond Folk Festival - 10th - 12th
Celtic Festival - 25th - 26th
November
Brunswick Festival - TBA
Garden Fest of Lights - 11/28 - 1/12/09
Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour - 8th & 28th
Richmond Marathon/Ntelos 8K - 15th
December
The Bizarre Bazaar (Winter) - Dec 3,4, 5 & 7, 10 to 7
Grand Illumination - James Center - TBA
James River Parade of Lights - TBD
Ukrop's Christmas Parade - 1st Saturday
Fan District Holiday House Tour - 2nd weekend
Church Hill House Tour
Woodland Heights House Tour
Note: Always check the venues website for updates and date changes.
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