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Richmond, Virginia

Here's some exciting news! Richmond got cool while you weren't looking! The capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia is bursting at the seams with a vibrant arts scene, hip locals, more than 900 restaurants and bars, craft beer breweries, chic hotels, lots of recreational activities and so much more! 

My last trip was in June of 2017 and I was so impressed! You and yours are simply going to love visiting!   
fast facts
​Destination Name:  Richmond
State: Virginia
​Closest Major Airport(s): RIC

Time Zone: Eastern
Currency: US Dollar
Continent: North America​
Country: USA
Primary Language: English
get there and around (transport)
​Location: Richmond is located along interstate 95 about two hours south of Washington D.C.

Air: RIC is the biggest airport. American, Delta, United, JetBlue, Southwest and Allegiant all have flights in and out of the Richmond International Airport. 

Car: If you are not driving to Richmond, I suggest you rent a car to explore.

Train: Amtrak has a station in Richmond.
when to go (the weather)
Peak Season: Summer
Value Season: Winter
Shoulder Season: Spring & Summer

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where to stay
Richmond has plenty of hotels, motels, B&B's and Air B&B's from which to choose. Personally, I have stayed at Quirk and the The Jefferson and loved both for very different reasons. 


what to do & where to eat
More than 900 restaurants to choose from in Richmond! On my last trip, I hung out with David Rohrer, the owner of the very popular WPA Bakery. He gave his insight on the local restaurant scene and where he takes his friends to eat!
official tourism resources
Most destinations in the U.S. have an official tourism bureau. Learn more by watching this video. In addition, here are links to the official bureaus for this destination, the state and the USA. 

Official Richmond, Virginia CVB
www.visitrichmondva.com/


Official State Tourism Bureau Site

Official USA Tourism Site
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