Why go
- Capital city of Virginia, United States.
- Served by Richmond International Airport (RIC).
History
Richmond is the capital city of the U.S. state of Virginia. Incorporated in 1742, Richmond has been an independent city since 1871. It is the fourth-most populous city in Virginia, with a population of 226,610 at the 2020 census. The Richmond metropolitan area, with over 1.37 million residents, is the third-most populous metropolitan area in Virginia and 44th-largest in the United States. Richmond is located at the James River's fall line.
Where to stay
1 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220 · boulevardinn.com
101 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220 · jeffersonhotel.com
2811 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23221 · museumdistrictbb.com
901 Bank St, Richmond, VA 23219 · thecommonwealthsuites.com
100 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219 · lindenrowinn.com
2300 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223 · inn-at-patrick-henrys.virginiabesthotels.com
201 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220 · quirkhotels.com
8008 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23294 · ihg.com
8710 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield, VA 23235 · ihg.com
2000 Staples Mill Rd, Richmond, VA 23230 · ihg.com
1320 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219 · marriott.com
500 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219 · marriott.com
555 E Canal St, Richmond, VA 23219 · marriott.com
501 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219 · hilton.com
100 S 12th St, Richmond, VA 23219 · omnihotels.com
8607 Telegraph Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060 · bestwestern.com
3800 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230 · marriott.com
1600 Robin Hood Rd, Richmond, VA 23220 · diamondinnsuitesrichmond.us
301 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220 · hilton.com
501 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219 · marriott.com
214 East 9th Street, Richmond, VA 23224 · hilton.com
700 E Main St Suite A, Richmond, VA 23219 · hilton.com
2929 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
5456 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23225
Indoor
2301 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-19:00; Su 09:00-16:00 · 2933 West Cary Street, Richmond, 23221-3552 · capitalone.com
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen yogurt Opening hours: 12:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 3137 West Cary Street, Richmond, 23221 · sweetfrog.com
French, Restaurant · A French brasserie and bakery constructed to look and feel as if it has been lifted from the left bank of Paris (circa 1900) and dropped… · cancanrva.com
Indian, Restaurant · Laid-back eatery serving up traditional Indian fare with lunch specials & a full bar. Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-15:00,17:00-22:00; Fr… · lemoncuisineofindia.com
Breakfast, Restaurant · Old-school, family-owned joint turning out homestyle American breakfast & lunch options since 1965. Opening hours: 06:00-15:00 · 3205… · mcleansrestaurant.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space. · 111 Virginia Street, Richmond,… · mortons.com
Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Wooden tables & a modest bar fill out this traditional Japanese restaurant known for its sushi. Opening hours: Mo-Fr… · facebook.com
Italian, Restaurant · Laid-back option for casual dining on pies & Italian-American comfort foods with beer & wine. Opening hours: Mo,We-Th 11:00-22:00; Tu… · ariannasrva.com
American, Restaurant · Southern-influenced grub & craft beer on tap served in a festive pub with live music & karaoke. Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-02:00 · 600… · buddysplace.net
Chinese, Restaurant · Authentic Szechuan cooking. Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-14:45,17:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-14:45,17:00-21:30; Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00 ·… · peterchangrichmond.com
Afghan, Restaurant · Modern Afghan cuisine Opening hours: Su,Tu-Th 11:00-15:00,16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-15:00,16:00-22:00; Mo off · 10 South Thompson Street,… · themantuva.com
Sausage, Restaurant · Artisanal sausage Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00 · 3111 West Cary Street, Richmond,… · themayormeats.com
Sandwich, American, Restaurant · Awesome market that includes a bar & restaurant. Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor… · unionmarketrva.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Lively restaurant serving inventive Mexican recipes including tacos, plus a huge menu of tequila. · 320 South 12th Street, Richmond, 23219 · casadelbarco.com
Thai, Restaurant · Local eatery serving a menu of classic Thai dishes, including curries & noodles, in a casual space. Features: outdoor seating, takeaway ·… · facebook.com
Grill, Restaurant · Convivial sports bar features TV, trivia & karaoke, plus unfussy pub fare & a weekday happy hour. · 2701 West Broad Street, Richmond, 23220 · gusbarandgrill.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Upscale seafood & steaks in a classic Shockoe Slip setting with brick walls & white tablecloths. · 1210 East Cary Street, Richmond, 23219 · sammillers.com
Cafe · American eats & craft beer doled out in cool, brick-lined digs with counter stools & sidewalk seats. Opening hours: Mo-We 08:00-22:00; Th-Fr… · 821caferva.com
Restaurant · A place for coffee, wine, Neapolitan pizza, and desserts in Carytown. Opening hours: Su-Tu off; We-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-14:00,17:00-22:00… · nouveauprovisions.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 10:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00 · 711 North Lombardy Street, Richmond, 23220 · locations.pizzahut.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · 5510 West Broad Street, Richmond, 23230 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 7339 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, 23225 · bk.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 10:45-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 810 West Grace Street, Richmond, 23220 · cava.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 4920 West Broad Street, Richmond, 23230 · chick-fil-a.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 900 West Broad Street, Richmond, 23220 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-14:00 Features: takeaway · 5607 West Broad Street, Richmond, 23230 · locations.einsteinbros.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 946 West Grace Street, Richmond, 23220 · kungfutea.com
Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery · locations.noodles.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-We 09:00-03:00; Th 09:00-04:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-15:30 Features: takeaway · 1208 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, 23227 · locations.tacobell.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 929 West Broad Street, Richmond, 23220 · locations.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com
Wings, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 4501 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, 23231 · wingstop.com
Arab, Falafel, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options · 2 North 6th Street, Richmond, 23219 · richmondshawarma.com
Tacos, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-26:00 · dontlookback.co
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su off · 411 North Harrison Street · hibachibox.com
Greek, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-02:00; Sa-Su 09:30-02:00 · 23220 · sidewalkinthefan.com
Ethiopian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 17:00-22:00; Th-Su 11:30-22:00 · 9 North 17th Street, Richmond, 23223 · addisrichmond.com
African, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 13:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 1102 West Main Street, Richmond, 23220 · chefmamusu-africanne.com
Kebab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 Features: delivery · 3033 West Cary Street, Richmond, 23221-3501 · arianakabobrichmond.com
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 09:00-21:00 · 1000 Carlisle Avenue, Richmond, 23231 · blueatlasrva.com
Southern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-02:00 Features: vegan options · 901 West Marshall Street, Richmond, 23220 · cobracabanarva.square.site
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00 · 912 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, 23230 · fightingfishrva.com
Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-24:00; Fr 16:00-26:00; Sa 11:00-26:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 3031 West Cary Street · importanterva.com
Caribbean, Jamaican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 100 East Cary Street,… · irieting.com
Jamaican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su off · 416 West Broad Street · jamaicahouserva.com
Cuban, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-20:00 Features: step-free access · 1601 Park Avenue, Richmond, 23220 · kubakuba.info
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Airports
Richmond International Airport (RIC) 6.9 mi to the centre
1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr, Richmond, VA 23250 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 12 airlines (Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, US Airways, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 19 destinations incl. Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York, Orlando… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 19 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-700, ERJ, CRJ-900, M90, MD-88, 737-800) · 8 routes: Atlanta, Boston*, Cincinnati, Detroit, Minneapolis*, New York, New York, Orlando*
- American Airlines AA (ERD, A319, CRJ, MD-80, M83, ERJ-145…) · 7 routes: Boston*, Charlotte, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami*, New York*, Philadelphia
- US Airways US (CRJ, ERD, A319, MD-80, M83, ERJ-145…) · 7 routes: Boston*, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, New York, Philadelphia*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, ERJ-145, A319, CRJ-700) · 5 routes: Chicago, Cleveland*, Houston*, Newark*, Washington*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (Embraer 190) · 3 routes: Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
- Southwest Airlines WN (717, 737-300, 737-700, 73C) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, Orlando
- AeroMéxico AM (M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air France AF (M90, MD-88, 737-800) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- AirTran Airways FL (717) · 1 route: Atlanta
- Alitalia AZ (M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Bahamasair UP (734) · 1 route: Freeport
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88, 737-800) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport 11 mi to the centre
North Chesterfield, VA, US
Hanover County Municipal Airport 11 mi to the centre
Hanover, VA, US
Flying W Airport 8.3 mi to the centre
Richmond, VA, US
Christian's Airport 8.9 mi to the centre
Richmond, VA, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Richmond International Airport (RIC); 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RIC has direct flights to 19 destinations on 12 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York, Orlando…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Richmond, Virginia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.
Tours & experiences
Walking Tour