Things to do in Richmond
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The location of the William Miller House makes an excellent base to visit the sites of Richmond and surrounding area.

Within Walking Distance
  Many excellent restaurants, neighborhood parks, art galleries, museums, Hollywood Cemetery, Monroe Park, Firehouse Theater, Richmond's Landmark Theater, Kanawa Canal Walk, and shopping
A Short Drive
  Botanical Gardens, Civil War Sites, River Front, James River Park System, Golf, 17th Street Farmer's Market, Birding
Cultural Events
  Richmond Symphony, Historic Garden Week, Virginia Arts Festival, Richmond Ballet, Virginia Opera
Sporting Events
  Richmond International Raceway, Richmond Braves (AAA), Colonial Downs, Richmond Kickers, Richmond River Dogs
Shopping
  Carytown, Shockoe Slip, Stony Point Fashion Park, Regency Mall, Short Pump Town Center
10 Things to do in Richmond
            
Washington Post Article
 

1. MUSEUM OF THE CONFEDERACY
2. ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
3. WHITE-WATER RAFTING
4. VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
5. CARYTOWN
6. HELEN'S
7. MAYMONT VICTORIAN MANSION
8. THE JEFFERSON HOTEL
9. TREDEGAR IRON WORKS
10. SHOCKOE SLIP AND SHOCKOE
     BOTTOM NIGHTLIFE

Short Stay - Richmond in a Day

Link to Historic Central Virginia - Richmond
Richmond National Register Travel Itinerary
Visit other Area Museums while in town
  Valentine Museum
  Children's Museum of Richmond
  Virginia Historical Society
  Science Museum of Virginia
  White House of the Confederacy
  Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
  Wilton House Museum
  Edgar Allen Poe Museum
  Black History Museum
Area Theaters
  Barksdale Theatre
  The Firehouse Theatre Project
  The Landmark Theater
Other attractions
  James River Plantations
  City of Richmond Parks
  Ethyl IMAX Dome & Planetarium
  Richmond Farmers Market
  City Celebrations
Dining
  Area Restaurant Guide
  The White Dog
  Can Can Brasserie
  Verbena
  Six Burner Restaurant & Bar
  Comfort
  Millie's Diner
  Davis & Main
  Legend Brewing Company
  Neighborhood Vegetarian Cuisine
  Cuppa Tea Company
  Convention and Visitors Bureau Map
Richmond Area Events 2008

January
Virginia Boat Show

February
Maymont Flower & Garden Show

March

Easter on Parade
Family Easter at Maymont
VCU French Film Festival

April
The Bizarre Bazaar (Spring)- Apr 4,5 & 6, 10 to 7
Ukrop's 10K
- April 5th
Strawberry Hill Races - Apr 12th
Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour
Historic Garden Week - April 19th - 27th
Virginia Arts Festival - Apr 17 - June 3
James River Wine Festival - TBA


May
NASCAR Weekend - 2nd & 3rd
Arts in the Park - 3rd & 4th

Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour
Groovin in the Garden @ Louis Ginter - TBD
Museum District Mother 's Day House Tour (11th)
Fan Woman's Club Kitchen & Garden Tour (4th)
Friday Cheers May - June
Fridays at Sunset - May to mid-Aug
Greek Festival - 29th - June 1

June
PUBLIC REENACTMENTS
St John's Church - Memorial Day - Labor Day

James River Adventure Games TBA
Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour
Festival of the Arts (Dogwood Dell)

July
4th of July fireworks Celebration
Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour
Shockoe Tomato Festival - TBD

August
Carytown Watermelon Festival - 12th
Annual Downhome Family Reunion
Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour

September
NASCAR Weekend - 5th - 6th
43rd Street Festival of the Arts - 13th
State of Virginia Fair  9/25 - 10/5
Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour

October
Second Street Festival - TBA
Richmond Folk Festival - 10th - 12th
Celtic Festival - 25th - 26th

November
Brunswick Festival - TBA
Garden Fest of Lights - 11/28 - 1/12/09
Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour - 8th & 28th
Richmond Marathon/Ntelos 8K - 15th


December
The Bizarre Bazaar (Winter) - Dec 3,4, 5 & 7, 10 to 7
Grand Illumination - James Center - TBA
James River Parade of Lights - TBD
Ukrop's Christmas Parade - 1st Saturday
Fan District Holiday House Tour - 2nd weekend
Church Hill House Tour
Woodland Heights House Tour

Note: Always check the venues website for updates and date changes.

The William Miller House: 1129 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

Phone: 804-254-2928  •  www.ourfanhomes.com 

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