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Monument Avenue

Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA
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Ranked #13 of 86 attractions in Richmond
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Santa Clara, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

I drove by a couple times during my visit of Richmond. The first time, I wasn't able to get stopped at a red so I did it again to glance at all the beautiful homes and large statues. It is a busy street and I didn't stop and park to view the statues.

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Maryland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

This is a beautiful city scape with a wide median type space where the locals walk their dogs. The architecture varies from 19th to early 20th century and is uniformly interesting. The statues that we saw, serving as traffic circle center pieces, are relics of the Civil War

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Richmond, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

beautiful avenue in downtown Richmond to the near west end. I never get tired of seeing the beautiful home in the downtown area, especially at Christmas

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Richmond, VA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

Visit Monument Avenue when they decorate their houses and doors for Christmas. Some of the most beautiful decorations that I have ever seen. Worth a night out in December

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Bridgewater NJ USA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

It's a long street, better driven on than walking. About every 1/4 mile there is a huge statue of an important figure in the Civil War. Arthur Ashe, a Richmond native, was added later. Beautiful homes line the avenue. Worth the drive! The VA Historical Society is right on the same street, so kill two birds in one trip!

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

Monument Avenue is the prettiest street in Richmond. Wide and easily driven, it is lined with southern architecture, has an old world charm and is beautifully coiffed. Best of all are the huge statues erected to honor the heroes of Richmond and the conferacy: Stonewall Jackson, Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, J.E.B. Stuart...and none other than Richmond's own Arthur Ashe!!!

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Pulaski,VA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013

If you find yourself in Richmond you must take the time to explore Monument Avenue. You can feel history unfolding as you pass these huge old famous monuments.and the beautiful architecture of the buildings.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

Love to see the historical monuments along the street lined with beautiful townhomes in the springtime.

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Fairfax, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

Monument Avenue is what it is. A long stretch of road through Richmond that has Monuments.. Nice houses along the road of the rich

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Midlothian, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

No better way to spend Easter Sunday afternoon than strolling in the Easter Parade on Monument Ave. great food, vendors, and fantastic people watching. Design your Easter bonnet and join in the fun, you won't regret it.

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