More than 400 years of American history live on through magnificent architecture, monument-lined cobblestone streets, and world-class museums in Richmond, Virginia. Whether you are passionate about history, arts, gardens, antiques, fine dining, outdoor recreation, theme parks or NASCAR, there’s something for every taste in the Historic Richmond Region.

Richmond offers a wide range of cultural attractions. One of the finest museums in the Southeast, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts features collections from Europe, the Far East, and America. Special collections include the Faberge Russian Imperial Jewels and the Lewis Collection of Art Nouveau.

Other major museums include the Science Museum of Virginia, the Children’s Museum, the Edgar Allen Poe Museum, the Valentine Museum and the Museum of the Confederacy. These reflect Virginia’s heritage as well as the wonders of the modern age.

 

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Musical entertainment is varied with the Richmond Symphony and the Virginia Opera Association representing just a few of the numerous organizations presenting regular productions to the community. The region also hosts a number of touring Broadway musicals and other guest performances to complement local organizations. The Richmond Ballet and the Concert Ballet of Virginia add to the diversity in the performing arts.

Brave the mighty James River, distinguishing it as the only urban city with Class IV Rapids, or take a slower pace with a visit to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Filled with over 900 restaurants and diverse shopping options, Richmond makes an ideal stop on a fly-drive itinerary of the Capital Region.

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