Touristy Things to Do
Be a tourist for the day...you may learn something new!
Got a day with nothing to do? Here’s some touristy things to do that you may have done once a long time ago or you’ve never actually gotten around to doing. Pick one or two and head out!
By Danasia Pascal - Contributor Writer
This Guide is brought to you by The National!
Source: RVA on Wheels
Take a trolley ride:
RVA on Wheels
Take a deep dive into the 400 year history of Richmond in a 2-hour tour RVA Historic Trolley Tour. Richmonders and visitors alike are sure to learn something new. Book a tour on the third Friday of each month for the Hop On, Stand Up Comedy Brewery Tour for a night of laughing while exploring the growing beer scene in Richmond. Take in the views of the river and the city on the Hollywood Cemetery Tour for local stories on some of Richmond’s most well-known history makers. They also offer fun and exciting public and private tours of on a Segway, Electric bike or Gemcar.
Source: Maymont
Go for a nice stroll:
Maymont
Explore the gardens, tour the mansion, watch river otters play or picnic on the lawn. There are 100 acres to enjoy. The grounds and gardens are free and open daily year round. The Maymont Mansion, Farm and Wildlife have a suggested admission of $5. Get fancy and enjoy a carriage or golf cart tour of the grounds.
Source: Travis Fullerton © Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, September 2014
Tour the museum:
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Take in the beautiful art exhibits 365 days a year. The VMFA offers walk-in tours daily as well as guided and audio tours. There’s always something new to uncover at the VMFA. The Amuse Restaurant is located inside the museum so stop in for lunch or brunch on Sunday’s.
Take a beer and cider tour:
Scott’s Addition
Self guided of course! Scott’s Addition is home to over 10 breweries, cideries, meaderies, and distilleries. This booming entertainment district features delicious local restaurants, a growing number of shops, a rooftop bar, a boutique bowling alley, cinema, shuffleboard bar and two arcade bars.
Breweries | The Veil, Isley, Ardent, Bingo, Three Notch’d, Vasen,Strangeways, Bingo, Starr Hill
Cideries | Blue Bee, Courthouse Creek, Buskey
Meadery | Black Heath
Distillery | Reservoir
Dine and shop:
Carytown
Dining options are endless in Carytown! Choose between Can Can Brasserie, The Daily, Mellow Mushroom and more. If time allows pop your head in a few of the boutiques and shops along the way.
Source: Robert Windel/thenationalva.com
Catch a concert:
The National
The National is a historic theater that hosts live entertainment concerts year round. Shows typically begin around 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. and tickets are required for entry. Drinks are available for purchase to help close out the night.
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