Exploring Richmond's Historic Sites: A Two-Hour Walking Tour
This two-hour walking tour of the City of Richmond, Virginia, United States, will take you through some of the city's most interesting and vibrant neighborhoods.
The tour will begin at the Virginia State Capitol, located at 1000 Bank Street, Richmond, VA 23219 (Latitude: 37.5400° N, Longitude: 77.4390° W). This iconic building is the oldest state capitol in the United States still in use, and is a great place to start your tour.
From there, you'll head to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, located at 200 N. Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220 (Latitude: 37.5462° N, Longitude: 77.4590° W). This museum houses a wide variety of art from around the world, and is a great place to explore.
Next, you'll make your way to the historic Shockoe Slip, located at 12th and Cary Streets, Richmond, VA 23219 (Latitude: 37.5402° N, Longitude: 77.4372° W). This area is full of interesting shops, restaurants, and galleries, and is a great place to explore and find unique items.
After that, you'll head to the Richmond Canal Walk, located at 14th and Dock Streets, Richmond, VA 23219 (Latitude: 37.5402° N, Longitude: 77.4372° W). This walkway follows the James River and Kanawha Canal, and is a great place to take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the views.
Next, you'll make your way to the Virginia Holocaust Museum, located at 2000 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23223 (Latitude: 37.5462° N, Longitude: 77.4590° W). This museum is dedicated to preserving the memory of the Holocaust, and is a great place to learn about this dark period in history.
After that, you'll head to the Richmond City Market, located at 17th and Main Streets, Richmond, VA 23219 (Latitude: 37.5402° N, Longitude: 77.4372° W). This market is full of interesting shops and vendors, and is a great place to find unique items and souvenirs.
Finally, you'll make your way to the historic Monument Avenue, located at Monument Avenue and Allen Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220 (Latitude: 37.5462° N, Longitude: 77.4590° W). This avenue is lined with monuments to some of the most important figures in American history, and is a great place to take a stroll and admire the architecture.
Along the way, you'll find plenty of interesting places to shop and eat. Some of the best places to check out include the Richmond City Market, which has a variety of vendors selling unique items; the Shockoe Slip, which has a variety of restaurants and shops; and Monument Avenue, which has a variety of restaurants and cafes.
City of Richmond Virginia United States Tour Companies
Ramblers
For over three decades, we have specialized and provided walking and hiking tours in some of the most spectacular and idyllic countryside of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Our experienced guides, carefully selected routes, and quaint and authentic accommodations, make for a most memorable active walking vacation.
Chesapean Outdoors
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Visitor Center of Lexington
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