Richmond, the capital of the mid-Atlantic state of Virginia, has extensively cleaned up its James River and Kanawha Canals, which now boast a Canal Walk, for restaurants, nightclubs, shops and hotels. Find a room in the fun zone with HotelTravel.com.
The city is home to a number of excellent accommodation options. If you are looking to stay somewhere luxurious and stylish, you will not be lacking in choice. This is equally true if you are looking for mid-range and family establishments.
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- Activities in Richmond (VA)
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- Virginia Garden Week
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Richmond has long been considered the stately grande dame of the southern US and it has also been the state capital of Virginia since 1780. Although the city is historically important, it has also become known as a modern and lively urban centre. A range of attractions are in easy reach of the Richmond area and visitors can enjoy a day by the sea, a drive through the mountains, a tour of Civil War battlefields and historic colonial Williamsburg, or even a drive into nearby Washington DC to visit the US capital.
Richmond and the surrounding area feature numerous attractions for children from the wonders of the Children’s Museum to the well-known theme parks near Williamsburg.
Art After Hours: weekly live music and poetry readings are scheduled on Thursday evenings in January and February and wine and beer is served.
Many interesting places to see in and around Richmond are of historical significance. The state and city capitol buildings are in the city centre.
The Richmond International Airport is located quite close to the city, only a 15 minute drive away. There are eight major air carriers servicing the airport, including American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, United and US Airways and the low-cost carriers, AirTran and JetBlue. Non-stop services are available from 21 domestic cities including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Orlando and Philadelphia as well as many international destinations. Currently, 2.9 million passengers use the Richmond International Airport annually and the number continues to grow.
Banks: 9:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday
Post Offices: 9:00 to 15:00, Monday to Friday
Department Stores and Shops: 10:00 to 21:00, daily, some closed on Sundays
Museums: 9:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, some open on weekends
Business Offices: 9:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday
