What's Downtown Richmond like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Downtown Richmond, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Make sure that you enjoy this family-friendly neighbourhood's great shops. Nature lovers can visit James River and Capitol Square. There's plenty more to see, including Shockoe Slip and Virginia Governor's Mansion.
How to get to Downtown Richmond
Flying to:
- Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.), 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
- Virginia Governor's Mansion
- Canal Walk
- Virginia State Capitol
- American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar
Things to do in Downtown Richmond
- Broad Street
- Edgar Allan Poe Museum
- The National
- Monument Avenue
- Capitol Square
Other popular Downtown Richmond attractions
- James River
- Richmond Old City Hall
- 17th Street Farmers’ Market
- Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Money Museum
- White House of the Confederacy
When is the best time to visit Richmond?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 24°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 6°C)
- Rainiest months: August, September, June, May (average 122 mm of rainfall)