Michael Suite guidebook
Sightseeing
Henrico County’s nearest park is located off of Alvarado about ¼ mile from your door on Michael Rd. Head east and the entrance to the park is on the right. You will find a playground for children and youth with sliding boards, climbing walls and picnic tables as well as hiking trails (that offer bags for your pet’s waste) and bathroom facilities.
Cheswick Park
1700 Forest AveHenrico County’s nearest park is located off of Alvarado about ¼ mile from your door on Michael Rd. Head east and the entrance to the park is on the right. You will find a playground for children and youth with sliding boards, climbing walls and picnic tables as well as hiking trails (that offer bags for your pet’s waste) and bathroom facilities.
Located in the middle of Richmond off Arthur Ashe Boulevard and Blanton Avenue, William Byrd Park (600 Swan Lake Drive, 23221) has a number of facilities for visitors: a VITA fitness course, three lakes (one with paddleboats), the Round House, the Virginia War Memorial Carillon and Dogwood Dell Amphitheater, along with visitor shelters and picnic facilities that are available for rent and include public restrooms. It hosts numerous events all year, but especially in the warmer months including Arts in the Park and the summer-long Festival of the Arts.
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Byrd Park
600 Lakeview AveLocated in the middle of Richmond off Arthur Ashe Boulevard and Blanton Avenue, William Byrd Park (600 Swan Lake Drive, 23221) has a number of facilities for visitors: a VITA fitness course, three lakes (one with paddleboats), the Round House, the Virginia War Memorial Carillon and Dogwood Dell Amphitheater, along with visitor shelters and picnic facilities that are available for rent and include public restrooms. It hosts numerous events all year, but especially in the warmer months including Arts in the Park and the summer-long Festival of the Arts.
The Capitol, designed by Thomas Jefferson, is a National Historic Landmark and is located downtown on Capitol Square bounded by 9th, Capitol, Governor, and Bank Streets. The building is open free to all visitors Monday-Saturday 8:30am to 5:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
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Capitólio do Estado da Virgínia
1000 Bank StThe Capitol, designed by Thomas Jefferson, is a National Historic Landmark and is located downtown on Capitol Square bounded by 9th, Capitol, Governor, and Bank Streets. The building is open free to all visitors Monday-Saturday 8:30am to 5:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
This National Park Service preserves sites related to the American Civil War Siege of Petersburg. The battlefield is centered in the city of Petersburg, Virginia, and also includes outlying components in Hopewell, Prince George County, and Dinwiddie County. It is located in south-central Virginia approximately 25 miles south of Richmond (5001 Siege Rd, Prince George, VA 23875). (804) 732-3531.
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Petersburg National Battlefield & Visitor Center
5001 Siege RdThis National Park Service preserves sites related to the American Civil War Siege of Petersburg. The battlefield is centered in the city of Petersburg, Virginia, and also includes outlying components in Hopewell, Prince George County, and Dinwiddie County. It is located in south-central Virginia approximately 25 miles south of Richmond (5001 Siege Rd, Prince George, VA 23875). (804) 732-3531.
The American Civil War Museum is a multi-site museum in the Greater Richmond Region, dedicated to the history of the American Civil War. Main facility is downtown on the north bank of the James River (500 Tredegar St, 23219). (804) 649-1861.
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American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar
480 Tredegar StThe American Civil War Museum is a multi-site museum in the Greater Richmond Region, dedicated to the history of the American Civil War. Main facility is downtown on the north bank of the James River (500 Tredegar St, 23219). (804) 649-1861.
The Virginia Holocaust Museum is a public history museum, located in Richmond. (2000 E Cary St, 23223). The museum is dedicated to depicting the Holocaust through the personal stories of its victims. It is accessible by public transportation, catch the bus on Three Chopt Road or Grove Avenue and ask to be transferred to the Pulse line. Requires a fee to enter. (804) 257-5400.
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Virginia Holocaust Museum
2000 E Cary StThe Virginia Holocaust Museum is a public history museum, located in Richmond. (2000 E Cary St, 23223). The museum is dedicated to depicting the Holocaust through the personal stories of its victims. It is accessible by public transportation, catch the bus on Three Chopt Road or Grove Avenue and ask to be transferred to the Pulse line. Requires a fee to enter. (804) 257-5400.
The White House of the Confederacy (1201 E Clay St, 23219) is a historic house located in the Court End neighborhood of Richmond. Built in 1818, it was the main executive residence of the sole President of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis, from August 1861 until April 1865 and houses the largest collection of documents and artifacts from that era, with interpretive exhibits and tours. It is accessible by public transportation, catch the bus on Three Chopt Road or Grove Avenue and ask to be transferred to the Pulse line. Requires a fee to enter. (804) 649-1861
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White House of the Confederacy
1201 E Clay StThe White House of the Confederacy (1201 E Clay St, 23219) is a historic house located in the Court End neighborhood of Richmond. Built in 1818, it was the main executive residence of the sole President of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis, from August 1861 until April 1865 and houses the largest collection of documents and artifacts from that era, with interpretive exhibits and tours. It is accessible by public transportation, catch the bus on Three Chopt Road or Grove Avenue and ask to be transferred to the Pulse line. Requires a fee to enter. (804) 649-1861
The Valentine Museum (1015 E Clay St, 23219) is dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond's history. Founded by Mann S. Valentine II 1898, it was the first museum in Richmond and now features exhibits and artifacts, tours and live performances and is great for kids. It is accessible by public transportation, catch the bus on Three Chopt Road or Grove Avenue and ask to be transferred to the Pulse line. Requires a fee to enter. (804) 649-0711
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The Valentine
1015 E Clay StThe Valentine Museum (1015 E Clay St, 23219) is dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond's history. Founded by Mann S. Valentine II 1898, it was the first museum in Richmond and now features exhibits and artifacts, tours and live performances and is great for kids. It is accessible by public transportation, catch the bus on Three Chopt Road or Grove Avenue and ask to be transferred to the Pulse line. Requires a fee to enter. (804) 649-0711
The Edgar Allan Poe Museum (1914 E Main St, 23223) in the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood of Richmond is dedicated to American writer Edgar Allan Poe. Though Poe never lived in the building, it serves to commemorate his time living in Richmond. It is accessible by public transportation, catch the bus on Three Chopt Road or Grove Avenue and ask to for the proper stop. Requires a fee to enter. Located at Telephone is (804) 648-5523.
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Museu Edgar Allan Poe
1914 E Main StThe Edgar Allan Poe Museum (1914 E Main St, 23223) in the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood of Richmond is dedicated to American writer Edgar Allan Poe. Though Poe never lived in the building, it serves to commemorate his time living in Richmond. It is accessible by public transportation, catch the bus on Three Chopt Road or Grove Avenue and ask to for the proper stop. Requires a fee to enter. Located at Telephone is (804) 648-5523.
The Science Museum of Virginia (2500 W Broad St, 23220) is located in Richmond and was established in 1970 as an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is housed in the former Broad Street Train Station, built in 1917, and houses a wide array of interactive exhibits as well as the areas only IMAX Theater. Some exhibits change seasonally or with national museum tours, and some are permanent, including the gift shop. It is accessible by public transportation, catch the bus on Three Chopt Road or Grove Avenue and ask to be transferred to the Pulse line. Requires a fee to enter. (804) 864-1400.
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Museu de Ciência da Virgínia
2500 W Broad StThe Science Museum of Virginia (2500 W Broad St, 23220) is located in Richmond and was established in 1970 as an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is housed in the former Broad Street Train Station, built in 1917, and houses a wide array of interactive exhibits as well as the areas only IMAX Theater. Some exhibits change seasonally or with national museum tours, and some are permanent, including the gift shop. It is accessible by public transportation, catch the bus on Three Chopt Road or Grove Avenue and ask to be transferred to the Pulse line. Requires a fee to enter. (804) 864-1400.
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (200 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, 23220), or VMFA, is an internationally renowned art museum in Richmond with a collection of thousands of major works of art including gilded eggs by Faberge, Egyptian and Greek antiquities and the Sidney and Frances Lewis Collection of modern art. The VMFA opened in 1936 and is an agency of the state. It is accessible by public transportation, catch the bus on Three Chopt Road or Grove Avenue and ask to be directed to the proper stop. Requires a fee to enter. (804) 340-1400.
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Museu de Belas Artes da Virgínia
200 N Arthur Ashe BlvdThe Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (200 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, 23220), or VMFA, is an internationally renowned art museum in Richmond with a collection of thousands of major works of art including gilded eggs by Faberge, Egyptian and Greek antiquities and the Sidney and Frances Lewis Collection of modern art. The VMFA opened in 1936 and is an agency of the state. It is accessible by public transportation, catch the bus on Three Chopt Road or Grove Avenue and ask to be directed to the proper stop. Requires a fee to enter. (804) 340-1400.
The Virginia Historical Society (now operating the VMHC at 28 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, 23220), founded in 1831 as the Virginia Historical and Philosophical Society, is headquartered in Richmond and a major repository, research, and teaching center for Virginia history. It is a private, non-profit organization, supported almost entirely by private contributions. The museum is just a few hundred feet north of the Virginia Museum. (804) 340-1800
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Museu da História e Cultura da Virginia
428 N Arthur Ashe BlvdThe Virginia Historical Society (now operating the VMHC at 28 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, 23220), founded in 1831 as the Virginia Historical and Philosophical Society, is headquartered in Richmond and a major repository, research, and teaching center for Virginia history. It is a private, non-profit organization, supported almost entirely by private contributions. The museum is just a few hundred feet north of the Virginia Museum. (804) 340-1800
This is a multi-campus system, but the main hub (2626 W Broad Street, 23220) is adjacent to the Virginia Science Museum. The Children's Museum of Richmond began in 1977 as the Richmond Children’s Museum and moved to its current location in 2000. Its mission is to inspire growth in all children by engaging families in learning through play. It is accessible by public transportation, catch the bus on Three Chopt Road or Grove Avenue and ask to be transferred to the Pulse line. Requires a fee to enter. (804) 474-7000
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Museu Infantil de Richmond
2626 W Broad StThis is a multi-campus system, but the main hub (2626 W Broad Street, 23220) is adjacent to the Virginia Science Museum. The Children's Museum of Richmond began in 1977 as the Richmond Children’s Museum and moved to its current location in 2000. Its mission is to inspire growth in all children by engaging families in learning through play. It is accessible by public transportation, catch the bus on Three Chopt Road or Grove Avenue and ask to be transferred to the Pulse line. Requires a fee to enter. (804) 474-7000
Site of the original House of Burgess meeting where Patrick Henry made his famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech, which is reenacted weekly, the church (2401 E Broad Street, 23233) is on our famous Church Hill. It is accessible by public transportation, catch the bus on Three Chopt Road or Grove Avenue and ask to be transferred to the Pulse line. (804) 648-5015
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St. John's Episcopal Church
2401 E Broad StSite of the original House of Burgess meeting where Patrick Henry made his famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech, which is reenacted weekly, the church (2401 E Broad Street, 23233) is on our famous Church Hill. It is accessible by public transportation, catch the bus on Three Chopt Road or Grove Avenue and ask to be transferred to the Pulse line. (804) 648-5015
Nature and history
Exhibits or nature abound in these places, and some of our local history, too.
Maymont (1700 Hampton St, 23220) features an enclosed nature center, the historic Dooley Mansion and outbuildings, a petting zoo, multiple natural habitat animal views, formal Italian and Japanese gardens and lots of hiking trails. A tour guide with a golf cart is also available for a fee. The park is located off Authur Ashe Boulevard. (804) 358-7166
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Maymont
1700 Hampton StMaymont (1700 Hampton St, 23220) features an enclosed nature center, the historic Dooley Mansion and outbuildings, a petting zoo, multiple natural habitat animal views, formal Italian and Japanese gardens and lots of hiking trails. A tour guide with a golf cart is also available for a fee. The park is located off Authur Ashe Boulevard. (804) 358-7166
Multiple access routes are provided to this park that runs throughout Richmond, including underneath the James River Bridge located next to Maymont Park. Toilets are available throughout the parks and trails, and a section on the south side of the James River provides spectacular views of downtown Richmond. There are 550 acres of land adjacent to the James River where you may fish (Virginia fishing license required), but following storm surges the water can be rough.
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James River Park - The Wetlands
3395 Landria DrMultiple access routes are provided to this park that runs throughout Richmond, including underneath the James River Bridge located next to Maymont Park. Toilets are available throughout the parks and trails, and a section on the south side of the James River provides spectacular views of downtown Richmond. There are 550 acres of land adjacent to the James River where you may fish (Virginia fishing license required), but following storm surges the water can be rough.
Drive west on Three Chopt Road to Boatwright Drive to College Road, take a left on Campus Drive and make a right turn after the tennis courts to access University grounds via Gateway Road (23173). During spring and summer months, it’s enjoyable to hike the campus and around Westhampton Lake, with paved footpaths, and there are duck, geese and fish at the lake to feed. The Spider Shop and Bookstore (270 Richmond Way, 23173) is at the southern end of the lake. (804) 289-8491
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University of Richmond
410 Westhampton WayDrive west on Three Chopt Road to Boatwright Drive to College Road, take a left on Campus Drive and make a right turn after the tennis courts to access University grounds via Gateway Road (23173). During spring and summer months, it’s enjoyable to hike the campus and around Westhampton Lake, with paved footpaths, and there are duck, geese and fish at the lake to feed. The Spider Shop and Bookstore (270 Richmond Way, 23173) is at the southern end of the lake. (804) 289-8491
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens at Bloomendal (1800 Lakeside Avenue, 23228) features beautiful landscaped walking paths with native and exotic plant displays, including special seasonal arrays and tours, plus a souvenir shop and restaurants will delight your spirit. Fees are required. (804) 823-9202
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Jardim Botânico Lewis Ginter
1800 Lakeside AveLewis Ginter Botanical Gardens at Bloomendal (1800 Lakeside Avenue, 23228) features beautiful landscaped walking paths with native and exotic plant displays, including special seasonal arrays and tours, plus a souvenir shop and restaurants will delight your spirit. Fees are required. (804) 823-9202
Hiking and walking
Our favorite places to take walks, both long and short, with or without children and pets. Just great places to have a "walk about."
Belle Isle is part of the James River Park System and the main access is by pedestrian footbridge from Tredegar St. on the north shore. Alternate access is by a wooden bridge near 22nd St. or by rock-hopping from the south shore. Large flat rocks surrounding the island make for good sunbathing, but the powerful Hollywood Rapids are not to be toyed with and are not suitable for swimming. Children should be supervised. Additional features include wooded trails, mountain biking trails, interpreted historical sites, wheelchair-accessible fishing at the quarry pond, and a granite wall for rock climbing.
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Belle Isle
1 Belle IsleBelle Isle is part of the James River Park System and the main access is by pedestrian footbridge from Tredegar St. on the north shore. Alternate access is by a wooden bridge near 22nd St. or by rock-hopping from the south shore. Large flat rocks surrounding the island make for good sunbathing, but the powerful Hollywood Rapids are not to be toyed with and are not suitable for swimming. Children should be supervised. Additional features include wooded trails, mountain biking trails, interpreted historical sites, wheelchair-accessible fishing at the quarry pond, and a granite wall for rock climbing.
Drive west on Three Chopt Road to Boatwright Drive to College Road, take a left on Campus Drive and make a right turn after the tennis courts to access University grounds via Gateway Road (23173). During spring and summer months, it’s enjoyable to hike the campus and around Westhampton Lake, with paved footpaths, and there are duck, geese and fish at the lake to feed. The Spider Shop and Bookstore (270 Richmond Way, 23173) is at the southern end of the lake. (804) 289-8491
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University of Richmond
410 Westhampton WayDrive west on Three Chopt Road to Boatwright Drive to College Road, take a left on Campus Drive and make a right turn after the tennis courts to access University grounds via Gateway Road (23173). During spring and summer months, it’s enjoyable to hike the campus and around Westhampton Lake, with paved footpaths, and there are duck, geese and fish at the lake to feed. The Spider Shop and Bookstore (270 Richmond Way, 23173) is at the southern end of the lake. (804) 289-8491
Deep Run Park (9900 Ridgefield Parkway, 23233) is located in western Henrico County near northwest corner of Gaskins Road and Ridgefield Parkway. Henrico County acquired an initial 52,045 acres of land for the park in 1978 and an additional 108,767 acres in 1979, and it includes multiple paved and unpaved hiking and bike trails, public restrooms, and picnic areas with many lakeside views. There are two large playgrounds with another under construction.
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Parque e Centro de Recreação Deep Run
9900 Ridgefield PkwyDeep Run Park (9900 Ridgefield Parkway, 23233) is located in western Henrico County near northwest corner of Gaskins Road and Ridgefield Parkway. Henrico County acquired an initial 52,045 acres of land for the park in 1978 and an additional 108,767 acres in 1979, and it includes multiple paved and unpaved hiking and bike trails, public restrooms, and picnic areas with many lakeside views. There are two large playgrounds with another under construction.
Located south of the river in the city of Richmond, Forest Hill Park (4021 Forest Hill Avenue, 23225) includes walkways, both paved and unpaved, with streams leading to a large pond. There are also tennis courts available. On Saturdays, there is a large farmer’s market on the grounds of the park during the summer months.
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Forest Hill Park
Located south of the river in the city of Richmond, Forest Hill Park (4021 Forest Hill Avenue, 23225) includes walkways, both paved and unpaved, with streams leading to a large pond. There are also tennis courts available. On Saturdays, there is a large farmer’s market on the grounds of the park during the summer months.
Located in Chesterfield County (10301 State Park Rd, 23832), Pocahontas is a state maintained park with many activities for your enjoyment. You may visit the museum, rent a canoe and paddle the water ways, visit the nature center and visit the aquatic activity center for children. (804) 796-4255
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Parque Estadual Pocahontas
10301 State Park RdLocated in Chesterfield County (10301 State Park Rd, 23832), Pocahontas is a state maintained park with many activities for your enjoyment. You may visit the museum, rent a canoe and paddle the water ways, visit the nature center and visit the aquatic activity center for children. (804) 796-4255
Food scene
Excellent selection of local and American favorites, no reservations required. 7110 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23229; Telephone: (804) 282-8620; 2.7 miles from 8101 via Three Chopt Road east.
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The Tavern
7110 Patterson AveExcellent selection of local and American favorites, no reservations required. 7110 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23229; Telephone: (804) 282-8620; 2.7 miles from 8101 via Three Chopt Road east.
Our go-to for special events, just about ten minutes away and absolutely stellar for both food, service and the bar. 11129 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, VA 23233. Telephone: (804) 205-9009; 3.1 miles via Three Chopt Road going west. Cross Cox Road and turn left.
Tarrant's West
11129 Three Chopt RdOur go-to for special events, just about ten minutes away and absolutely stellar for both food, service and the bar. 11129 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, VA 23233. Telephone: (804) 205-9009; 3.1 miles via Three Chopt Road going west. Cross Cox Road and turn left.
This is the place for adventurous appetites, the food is routinely surprising and absolutely delicious. When we want a great meal, with wine and beer on tap, we go here. 7007 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, VA 23226 in the “Village” Shopping Center. Travel East on Three Chopt to Patterson; 2.4 miles
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Toast, New American Gastropub at The Village
7007 Three Chopt RdThis is the place for adventurous appetites, the food is routinely surprising and absolutely delicious. When we want a great meal, with wine and beer on tap, we go here. 7007 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, VA 23226 in the “Village” Shopping Center. Travel East on Three Chopt to Patterson; 2.4 miles
This restaurant has been around for decades and locals count on it for lunch and dinner. The fare is traditional American and the hot dogs are prepared in varied styles and are renowned. 8815 Three Chopt Road, Henrico, VA 23229, Travel west on Three Chopt Road ( 1 mile) and turn left at the light on Eastridge Road. The entrance is to your left. (804) 285-1899. They also deliver.
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Melito's Restaurant
8815 Three Chopt RdThis restaurant has been around for decades and locals count on it for lunch and dinner. The fare is traditional American and the hot dogs are prepared in varied styles and are renowned. 8815 Three Chopt Road, Henrico, VA 23229, Travel west on Three Chopt Road ( 1 mile) and turn left at the light on Eastridge Road. The entrance is to your left. (804) 285-1899. They also deliver.