Welcome to The Richmond Experience, aka your one-stop shop for what to eat, drink, see, and do in Richmond, Virginia — independently owned and created by locals, for locals. From recent openings and the latest trends to time-tested traditions and hidden gems, we’re here to help you experience the very best that RVA has to offer.
Think of RVAx as the Richmond, VA, fan club you didn’t even know you needed to be a part of.
The truth is, joining The Richmond Experience as a member is the best way to stay in the know about what’s going on in RVA. And we refuse to sell your info or bombard you with ads, so we charge a small annual membership fee of $39/year to fund our team so we can keep doing this awesome work.
Less than $1/week — just $3.25/month! — to know the best of what’s going on around our ever-changing, ever-growing city.
So, are you in?
Our team reads dozens of local media publications each morning and spends hours scrolling through social media every day to stay informed about everything happening in the River City.
Then we sift through the most relevant information we can find and distill it into quick, easily digestible, and (we like to think!) entertaining content, so you’re armed with all the details you need to live your best RVA life, including:
📰 The Insider - Your Wednesday morning roundup with must-know news, like new bar and restaurant openings, upcoming events, weekly giveaways from local spots, and more.
📬 The Weekender - Our Thursday lunch break newsletter featuring the top events you absolutely can't miss each weekend.
🔍 The Trendspotter - Keep your finger on the pulse with our recurring series highlighting the hottest spots to visit in Richmond as our city continues to thrive.
🗃 The Guides - Dive into our library of 200+ best-of and how-to guides, covering everything from dining and outdoor adventures to local travel tips and beyond.
🗓 The Calendar - Your go-to curated calendar of the coolest events in RVA, searchable by category, keyword, or day of the week.
💸 The Perks - Enjoy exclusive discounts and freebies from local businesses all across Richmond, including fitness memberships, spa treatments, concert tickets, and more.
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LOCAL LOVE
Our local business partners work with us to engage with thousands of Richmonders, driving traffic straight to their websites and doorsteps.
Richmond’s Best Instagram
Every year since the category has been created, we’ve been voted Best Local Instagram by the readers of Richmond Magazine in their annual Best & Worst issue.
And if you like our Instagram, just wait until you see what’s inside the exclusive members-only section of our website!
Ready to ride off into the sunset with us?
In case you missed it: With a membership you'll get access to an ever-growing list of things to do, places to see, food to eat, epic outdoor adventure ideas, discounts and freebies from local businesses, and literally so much more.
