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Richmond is a city that thrives on ingenuity and originality. Once the capital of the Confederate States, it was also the seat of America's first African-American governor and the site of the first commercial electric streetcar system. This progressive mood is evident in historic sites such as the Edgar Allan Poe Museum, a celebration of the gifted, if somewhat eccentric, author, and the home of Maggie L. Walker, one of the most innovative African-American entrepreneurs of the early 1900s. And it's apparent in modern happenings like the cutting-edge shows at the Carpenter Center for the Performing Arts and the pop art displays at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. This exciting capital city, on the shores of the James River, offers visitors a wide array of historical, recreational and cultural attractions to choose from.
 
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Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
Local legendsLocal legends
Edgar Allan Poe Museum: Illustrations of the famous poem "The Raven" and numerous other artifacts surrounding the life of this great American author, the father of the psychological horror story, are housed in a series of buildings, including Richmond's oldest.
Address: 1914 E Main St, Richmond, Virginia
Phone: 804 648 5523
Admission fee
For history buffsFor history buffs
The Museum of the Confederacy: This white-columned southern architectural masterpiece, high on a hill overlooking Shockoe Valley, was home and headquarters of Confederate States President Jefferson Davis, and now contains the nation's largest collection of Confederate artifacts.
Address: 1201 E. Clay St., Richmond, Virginia
Phone: 855-649-1861
Admission fee
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site: The remarkable life and achievements of this famous early 1900s African-American entrepreneur, first woman bank president in the U.S. and social activist are celebrated here with artifacts, photographs and memorabilia.
Address: 110 1/2 E. Leigh Street, Richmond, Virginia
Phone: 804-771-2017
Free
Capital ideasCapital ideas
Virginia Capitol Building: Inside the white, columned state capitol building, designed by Thomas Jefferson to resemble a first-century Roman temple in France, is the only sculpture of George Washington produced in his lifetime.
Address: 9th & Grace Sts, Richmond, Virginia
Phone: 804 698 1788
Free
Executive Mansion: This historic home, an excellent example of Federal style architecture, has been the residence of Virginia's governors since 1813, making it the longest occupied governor's living quarters in the U.S.
Address: Capitol Square, Richmond, Virginia
Phone: 804-358-5511
On the waterOn the water
James River: This river running right through downtown Richmond offers sightseeing rides on an antique paddlewheel steamer or on a raft with a trained guide, as well as wading, fishing, rafting, kayaking or simply relaxing on the river banks and gazing out at the city.
Address: 22nd Street and Riverside Drive, Richmond, Virginia
Phone: 804-780-5733
RestaurantsRestaurants
Millie's: Simple omelets, burgers and sandwiches are served at lunch but the menu definitely goes upscale for dinner with offerings like rack of lamb, seared rainbow trout and pork osso bucco.
Address: 2603 E Main St, Richmond, Virginia
Phone: 804 643 5512
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Where to Stay
Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travelers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
Luxury hotelsLuxury hotels
The Jefferson Hotel
Popularity index: #3 in Richmond
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Omni Richmond
Popularity index: #25 in Richmond
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Embassy Suites Richmond - The Commerce Center
Popularity index: #9 in Richmond
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Richmond Marriott
Popularity index: #31 in Richmond
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Hyatt Place Richmond / Arboretum
Popularity index: #18 in Richmond
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Holiday Inn Richmond I 64 West End
Popularity index: #61 in Richmond
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Recommended Reading
"Richmond Guest Guide..."  lynnseldon.com
Whether you are passionate about history, the great outdoors, dining, plantations or shopping, historic Richmond has something for everybody.
"Richmond, Virginia – A Capitol Idea"  TravelLady, Oct 1, 2007
Explore the scenic and historic highlights of the Capital of the Old South.
"Richmond's Old South Roots Are Never Far Away"  New York Times (free registration required), Jun 1, 2007
Take a tour of historic Richmond.
"10 Things to Do in. . . Richmond"  The Washington Post, Feb 19, 2003
Richmond has a full menu of historic sites, museums, outdoor adventures and swinging nightspots.
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