What's Downtown Richmond Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Downtown Richmond, especially its shops and historical sites. Make sure to enjoy this family-friendly neighborhood's great restaurants. Nature lovers can visit Virginia Capital Trail: Richmond Trailhead and James River. There's plenty more to see, including Shockoe Slip and Canal Walk.
How to Get to Downtown Richmond
Flying to:
- Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC), 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Downtown Richmond
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Richmond
What to See in Downtown Richmond
- Shockoe Slip
- Canal Walk
- Virginia State Capitol
- Broad Street
- White House of the Confederacy
Things to Do in Downtown Richmond
- Edgar Allan Poe Museum
- The National
- American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar
- Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
- Libby Hill Park
Other Popular Downtown Richmond Attractions
- James River
- Monument Avenue
- Capitol Square
- Virginia Governor's Mansion
- Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Money Museum
When Is the Best Time to Visit Richmond?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 76°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 42°F)
- Rainiest months: August, September, June, May (average 5 inches of rainfall)