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WE LOOK FOWARD TO HOSTING YOU IN THE HISTORIC RICHMOND region! CONTACT US Sampling of Attractions New Kent Winery Canal Walk The winery is made of materials reclaimed from Richmond Metropolitan Stretching 1.25 miles along the James River and century-old buildings along the East Coast. Convention & Visitors Bureau the Kanawha and Haxall Canals, the Canal Walk It produces six different wines, including the 401 North 3rd Street presents four centuries of Richmond’s history White Norton. Tours and tastings available. Richmond, VA 23219 interpreted through medallions, monuments and newkentwinery.com exhibits. venturerichmond.com Virginia Historical Society Phone: 800.370.9004 Henricus Historical Park The Vir- 804.782.2777 ginia Historical Fax: 804.780.2577 The re-created site of the second success- E-mail: [email protected] ful English settlement in the New World also Society tells features culture of the Powhatan Indians at the the story of Vir- re-created village of Arrohateck. henricus.org ginia’s history from prehistory VisitRichmondVa.com Virginia Capitol & Executive Mansion to the present. The 13 exhibi- Designed tion galleries The Richmond Metropolitan by Thomas Convention & Visitors Bureau feature the largest display of Virginia artifacts is a destination marketing Jefferson, on permanent view. vahistorical.org the Virginia organization representing Capitol houses American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar the counties of Chesterfield, America’s Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, oldest continu- Housed in the 1861 Gun Foundry, the exhibit and the City of Richmond. ous legislative explores the war through three interwoven More than 5.7 million people assembly. Daily one-hour guided tours showcase perspectives: Union, Confederate and African- visit the Richmond Region American. tredegar.org annually, contributing more historical statuary and paintings, rare exhibit than $1.8 billion to the local objects and newly restored legislative chambers. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts economy. The Executive Mansion is the oldest continuously occupied governor’s home (since 1813) in the Features include the Mellon collections of country. virginiacapitol.gov or executivemansion. French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist virginia.gov art and British sporting art; the Pratt collection of Peter Carl Fabergé; European and American Black History Museum of Virginia masterpieces of paintings; and an extensive Located in Jackson Ward, the museum exhibits collection of English silver. New galleries of Art artifacts that illustrate the history of African- Nouveau and Art Deco decorative arts and mod- Americans, with an emphasis on Virginians. ern and contemporary art open in the spring. blackhistorymuseum.org vmfa.museum HISTORY. ALWAYS IN SEASON. There’s always something happening in the Historic Richmond Region!

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Children’s Museum of Richmond The garden blooms year-round and A fun place where kids climb, create, explore and play their way to includes more than 40 acres of spec- a lifetime of learning. Check out the CMoR Backyard, which invites tacular plants, Children’s Garden and expression in a natural outdoor setting. c-mor.org a 63-foot-tall domed conservatory housing orchids, exotic plants and Kings Dominion changing displays. lewisginter.org The amusement park has two children’s areas, the region’s larg- est collection of roller coasters, a water park and, new in 2008, the Colonial Downs world’s longest floorless coaster. kingsdominion.com Enjoy summer thoroughbred racing and fall harness racing. Off-track Edgar Allan Poe Museum betting facilities are available. colonialdowns.com This museum features a collection of Science Museum of Virginia artifacts belonging to Poe, who be- gan his literary career in Richmond. Exhibits include “Newton in Space,” where you can float on air and poemuseum.org ride a Segway. Visit the Ethyl IMAX Dome and Planetarium for giant- screen films and planetarium shows. smv.org Metro Richmond Zoo Maymont This zoo features exotic animals such as lions, tigers, warthogs, giraffes and penguins. The Safari Sky Ride and carousel lift provide Explore the Maymont House Museum, Italian and Japanese gardens, aerial views. metrorichmondzoo.com a carriage collection, 700 animals in wildlife exhibits, the Children’s Farm and the Nature Center. maymont.org

Shopping Whether you’re in search of high-end fashion, sporting goods, antiques or souvenirs, the Richmond Region has what you are look- ing for. For a combination of mall and outdoor shopping, visit Short Pump Town Center and . For more quirky, locally-owned stores, check out Carytown or the Avenues of Libbie and Grove. For fresh produce and various other hand- made crafts May-December, check out the 17th Street Farmers’ Market. Shop ‘til you drop!

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT With more than 900 restaurants in the area, you’re sure to find plenty to please your palate in the Region, with choices catered to every style and budget. From down-home Southern barbecue to uptown haute cuisine, the Region’s sure to leave a good taste in your mouth. Once the dishes are done, explore the vibrant culture of the Richmond Region after dark. Here’s a sampling:

BlackFinn Restaurant & Saloon The Richmond Funny Bone Swift Creek Mill Playhouse Latin Ballet of Virginia Irish-American fare. $$. Comedy Club Dinner theatre. $$. latinballet.com blackfinnrichmond.com richmondfunnybone.com swiftcreekmill.com Six Burner The Boathouse Julep’s New Southern Cuisine Richmond Symphony Fresh, local ingredients. Regional cuisine. $$. Upscale southern food. $$$. richmondsymphony.com Menu changes weekly. $$$ theboathouseatsundaypark.com juleps.net sixburner.net The Tobacco Company CanCan Brasserie Kuba Kuba A Richmond landmark. $$$. French cuisine. $$$. Cuban. The tres leche cake thetobaccocompany.com Price Guide: cancanbrasserie.com makes the trip worthwhile. $$. $.....most entrées under $10 kubakuba.info Bottom’s Up Pizza $$...most entrées under $15 Michelle’s at Hanover Tavern Gourmet pizza. $. $$$...most entrées over $15 Sunday brunch and more situ- Martini Kitchen & Bubble Bar bottomsuppizza.com ated in a historic tavern. $$. Martinis. Tapas menu. $$$. hanovertavern.com bubblebar.net VisitRichmondVa.com