#13 most popular of 152 things to do in Richmond
- "Belle Isle has had a storied past: native American village, Civil War POW camp, horse track, and industrial site. Now, it's a public park with many elements from its historic past... making it one of Richmond's
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#28 most popular of 152 things to do in Richmond
- "The James River runs through Richmond and on hot days you will see people plunging in from its banks. It is a rare experience to sit in river water and see the city spread out before you. When there hasn't been
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#27 most popular of 152 things to do in Richmond
- "Pocahontas State Park is the largest state park in Virginia, 7625 acres, that includes an 150 acres of Swift Creek Lake and the 150 acres of Beaver Lake.
You can have a day visit or camp like we did. The
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#26 most popular of 152 things to do in Richmond
- "This eccentric boutique is filled with unique finds. Shop here for clothing by local designers and other funky fashioneers and unusual decorative items (like a wall hanging made of Sari material) that will make
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#20 most popular of 152 things to do in Richmond
- "To fully understand the Confederacy and the impact of the War on Richmond I think a visit to Chimborazo Hospital is a must. Located in a park a five minute drive from Shockoe Bottom the Visitors Center is
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#30 most popular of 152 things to do in Richmond
- "Belle Island once housed prisoners captured by the Confederate Army during the Civil War. It is both a peaceful retreat from the city, and a place of historical interest. The island is reached by a narrow
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#29 most popular of 152 things to do in Richmond
- "Inspired by a 1st Century Roman Temple, Thomas Jefferson designed Richmonds' Capitol Building. The site surivived the Civil War when Lincoln ordered Union troops to leave it alone. It is now the oldest working
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#35 most popular of 152 things to do in Richmond
- "The ride can be exciting but isn't very strenuous. It depends on what time of year and how much water is in the river. During the summer, the river is very rocky. There are nice views of the city.
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