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Crafting Your Experience

Must-See in Virginia

Top-rated stories told and curated by local experts.

Virginia Museum of the Civil War

Lexington's Natural Attractions

Crab Orchard Museum Permanent Gallery Exhibits, Pt. 1

Local Things to Do in Virginia

See what's near you.

Virginia State Capitol

Second oldest working capital in the United States

The Capitol

Explore the seat of Virginia's state government and the state's role in American history.

Virginia Civil Rights Memorial

Completed in 2008, the memorial features 18 statues and two quotes

Governor's Mansion

Built in 1813, the Governor’s Mansion is the oldest in continuous use.

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Virginia State Capitol
Virginia State Capitol
Second oldest working capital in the United States
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The Capitol
The Capitol
Explore the seat of Virginia's state government and the state's role in American history.
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Virginia Civil Rights Memorial
Virginia Civil Rights Memorial
Completed in 2008, the memorial features 18 statues and two quotes
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Governor's Mansion
Governor's Mansion
Built in 1813, the Governor’s Mansion is the oldest in continuous use.
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U.S. Post Office and Customhouse
U.S. Post Office and Customhouse
One of only two historic buildings to survive the fire that came with Confederate evacuation in 1865
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Monumental Church
Monumental Church
Here stood the theater where Poe's mother performed as a celebrated actress.
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Egyptian Building
Egyptian Building
Designed by Thomas Stewart,the building is an amazing example of Egyptian Revival architecture.
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White House of the Confederacy
White House of the Confederacy
An iconic symbol 200 years in the making, the White House of the Confederacy has lived many lives.
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First African Baptist Church
First African Baptist Church
Looking for a chance to worship in peace, black Richmonders bought the church for $3,500 in 1841
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Lumpkin's Jail
Lumpkin's Jail
“Devil’s Half Acre”
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Reconciliation Statue
Reconciliation Statue
A 10 year effort to create a reconciliation triangle between three nations.
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Main Street Station
Main Street Station
On the eve of the Civil War, Richmond was home to five railroads.
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African Burial Ground & City Gallows
African Burial Ground & City Gallows
From 1790 to 1812, this area served as a burial ground for free and enslaved people of color.
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Linden Row Inn
Linden Row Inn
The inspiration for Poe's story, "The Landscape Garden".
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Mama J's Kitchen
Mama J's Kitchen
Sometimes you don't need duck confit - you need a hot bowl of chicken pot pie soup.
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Edgar Allan Poe Museum
Edgar Allan Poe Museum
The first museum to honor a writer.
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Max's On Broad
Max's On Broad
This chic Belgian eatery has some serious brews on offer.
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Lemaire
Lemaire
Within the 5 star Jefferson Hotel lies a culinary legend with a uniquely southern style.
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Souvenirs At The Quirk Gallery
Souvenirs At The Quirk Gallery
The Quick Hotel's lobby sofas are comfy after a day of walking, but its gallery is full of wonders...
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Shockoe Hill Cemetery
Shockoe Hill Cemetery
Here lie those dearest to Edgar Allan Poe.
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Dinner And Warm Drinks At L'Opossum
Dinner And Warm Drinks At L'Opossum
Shake up your trip at what Southern Living called "The South's Best Restaurant".
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St. John's Church
St. John's Church
Richmond's oldest church.
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Proper Pie Co. + Libby Hill Park
Proper Pie Co. + Libby Hill Park
Pies in the park
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Millie's
Millie's
Called "a study in eclecticism," all reviewers are forced to agree: "The food is magnificent."