Richmond, State capital in Virginia, United States
Richmond serves as the capital of Virginia and lies along the James River, where government buildings, museums and wide parks spread across several neighborhoods. Streets run through areas with classical columns, low brick structures and green squares, while the river divides the city in two and is crossed by bridges.
The city became the capital of Virginia in 1780, moving the political center away from Williamsburg. During the Civil War it served as the Confederate capital until Union forces captured it in 1865 and burned large sections.
Families bring their children to see the murals that cover entire building facades in colorful neighborhoods, while local bands play live in small bars throughout the week. On the streets, joggers follow the Capital Trail and neighbors gather on wide front porches of old wooden houses to share tea and conversation.
Most sights lie within walking distance in the center, with buses connecting different neighborhoods and bike paths running along the river. Summer days grow hot and humid, so early mornings or evening hours work better for walks, while spring offers milder temperatures.
Right through the center, the James River rushes over class III and IV rapids, allowing kayaking and rafting directly between buildings. On warm afternoons, paddlers navigate the current while spectators gather on rocks by the shore to watch the unusual scene.
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Virginia State Capitol
68 m
Hollywood Cemetery
2.1 km
Monument Avenue
2.9 km
Virginia Union University
3.1 km
Richmond Raceway
6 km
Robert E. Lee Monument
2.8 km
White House of the Confederacy
478 m
Belle Isle
2 km
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
4.1 km
Governor’s Mansion
157 m
Maymont Park
3.9 km
Jefferson Davis Monument
3.7 km
Stonewall Jackson Statue
4.1 km
Lumpkin's jail
551 m
James River and Kanawha Canal
693 m
St. John's Episcopal Church
1.5 km
Jefferson Hotel
1.2 km
Maggie L. Walker Governor's School for Government and International Studies
2.8 km
Agecroft Hall
6.6 km
General J E B Stuart Statue
2.6 km
City Stadium
4.8 km
Edgar Allan Poe Museum
1 km
George Washington
86 m
Virginia Historical Society
4.1 km
Union Presbyterian Seminary
4.7 km
Virginia House
6.3 km
St. Catherine's School
8.5 km
Stuart C. Siegel Center
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