Live Like a Local
Richmond Community Guide
Discover the best dining, shopping, schools, parks, and experiences across Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, and the surrounding communities.
Dining & Restaurants
Richmond is a nationally recognized food city with a thriving culinary scene from Carytown to Scott's Addition.
L'Opossum
Oregon Hill
Creative Southern Fine Dining
Mama J's Kitchen
Jackson Ward
Soul Food
The Roosevelt
Church Hill
Farm-to-Table
ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque
Scott's Addition
Award-Winning BBQ
Shopping & Retail
From boutique shopping in Carytown to major retail destinations in Short Pump.
Carytown
Richmond
Boutique Shopping District
Short Pump Town Center
Henrico
Premier Mall
Stony Point Fashion Park
Richmond
Upscale Retail
Southpark Mall
Colonial Heights
Regional Mall
Schools & Education
Excellent public and private schools across the Richmond metro area, plus top universities.
Maggie Walker Governor's School
Richmond
Public - Governor's School
Deep Run High School
Glen Allen
Public - Highly Rated
Collegiate School
Henrico
Private - College Prep
Cosby High School
Chesterfield
Public - Highly Rated
Parks & Recreation
From the James River to state parks, Richmond offers incredible outdoor recreation year-round.
James River Park System
Richmond
Urban River Park
Pocahontas State Park
Chesterfield
State Park & Trails
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Henrico
Botanical Garden
Bryan Park
Richmond
City Park & Azalea Garden
Coffee & Cafes
Richmond's coffee culture is thriving with local roasters and cozy neighborhood cafes.
Lamplighter Coffee Roasters
Richmond
Local Roaster
Ironclad Coffee Roasters
Shockoe Bottom
Specialty Coffee
Sugar & Twine
Carytown
Bakery & Cafe
Brewer's Cafe
Church Hill
Community Cafe
Fitness & Wellness
Stay active with gyms, studios, and outdoor fitness options across the metro area.
Richmond Bouldering Project
Manchester
Climbing & Fitness
ACAC Fitness
Short Pump
Full-Service Gym
Yoga on Cary
Carytown
Yoga Studio
James River Outdoor Coalition
Richmond
Outdoor Activities
Things to Do
Local Events
Richmond Folk Festival
October
Downtown Richmond
2nd Street Festival
October
Jackson Ward
Dominion Energy Christmas Parade
December
Broad Street
RVA Street Art Festival
May
Manchester
Friday Cheers
May-June, Weekly
Brown's Island
State Fair of Virginia
September
Doswell