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ATTRACTIONS

There are more than enough appealing attractions in Richmond, for every taste, age and budget, in order to make anyone's stay more than enjoyable. Among the most favorite and visited attractions in Richmond, there are:

 

>> Agecroft Hall, considered being one of Richmond's architectural jewels, a remarkable Tudor estate, situated on the rolling banks of the James River, which was actually built in Lancashire, England in the late 15th Century.

 

At the end of the 19th century, the house was sold at action, and it was purchased by Richmonder Thomas C. Williams, Jr. Today, Agecroft Hall being one of Richmond's most popular attractions, featuring authentic pieces dating from 1485 to 1660, being extensively furnished with history.

 

>> Edgar Allan Poe Museum, dedicated to the life and work of `America's Shakespeare,` Edgar Allan Poe, featuring the world's finest collection of the poet's manuscripts, letters, first editions, memorabilia and personal belongings, the museum documenting his accomplishments with pictures, relics, and verse, and focusing on his many years in Richmond.

 

>> Children's Museum of Richmond, a place where learning takes a fun turn, where the little ones can experience new things and make new friends, a place where they can learn about themselves and the world that surrounds them through interactive and hands-on activities.

 

Annual Events

Whatever month you choose as the date for your trip to Richmond, good times are guaranteed!

 

There are dozens of fun and exciting events, hapenning throughout the year in the city, among the most expected and favorite ones being:

- Capital City Kwanzaa Festival, which happens in January,

- the Batteau River Festival, kept in June,

- State Fair of Virginia, celebrated in late September

- and Garden Fest of Lights, taking place in late November, through December, a magical experience, featuring more than 500,000 lights, turned on at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.

 

Shopping

Among the top places to shop in Richmond, VA, there are:

 

Stony Point Fashion Park: 9200 Stony Point Parkway Richmond, VA.

Cloverleaf Mall Shopping Center: 7201 Midlothian Tpke, Richmond, VA.

Cocoanut Jewelry Inc.: 11800 W Broad St # 2116, Richmond, VA.

Imperial Plaza: 1717 Bellevue Avenue, Richmond, VA.

360 West Shopping Center: 7200 Hull Street Road, Richmond, VA.

Laburnum Green Shopping Center: 5241 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA.

Citi Trends: 4656 N Southside Plaza St, Richmond, VA.

Dillard's: 9208 Stony Point Parkway, Richmond, VA.

Shops At Willow Lawn: 1601 Willow Lawn Drive Richmond, VA.

Short Pump Town Center: 11800 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA.

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