VIRGINIA'S HISTORIC RICHMOND REGION GROUPplanner TOUR 1_cover_17gtm.indd 1 10/3/16 9:59 AM Virginia’s Beer Authority and more... CapitalAleHouse.com RichMag_TourGuide_2016.indd 1 10/20/16 9:05 AM VIRGINIA'S HISTORIC RICHMOND REGION GROUP TOURplanner p The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ permanent collection consists of more than 35,000 works of art. © Richmond Region 2017 Group Tour Planner. This pub- How to use this planner: lication may not be reproduced Table of Contents in whole or part in any form or This guide offers both inspira- by any means without written tion and information to help permission from the publisher. you plan your Group Tour to Publisher is not responsible for Welcome . 2 errors or omissions. The list- the Richmond region. After ings and advertisements in this Getting Here . 3 learning the basics in our publication do not imply any opening sections, gather ideas endorsement by the publisher or Richmond Region Tourism. 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Accommodations . 46 More Visitor Info: Hotel Map . 47 Dining . 58 Richmond Region Tourism 401 N. Third St., Richmond, VA 23219 804.782.2777 F: 804.780.2577 1.888.RICHMOND, TourRichmondVA.com 1.888.RICHMOND 1 2_contents_17gtm.indd 1 10/3/16 9:57 AM WELCOME Capital Ale House National Beer Expo Welcome Get your bearings with a trail walk GET ROOTED The Richmond region Stroll through Lewis Ginter Botanical Gar- FIND YOUR ARTISTIC SIDE has more than 400 years of history to choose den, which features more than 40 acres of Take in the work of local and national from. Visit Henricus Historical Park, a natural displays year-round. Amble across artists at more than 70 galleries. Don’t miss re-creation of the New World’s second Maymont’s 100 beautifully landscaped the largest collection of Fabergé eggs in the successful English settlement, the 1611 acres, complete with a Victorian mansion United States, recently returned to public Citie of Henricus. Watch a re-enactment of and wildlife exhibits. Stop by Agecroft Hall, display at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Revolutionary War patriot Patrick Henry’s a 16th-century Tudor manor built and later after a four-year world tour. Performing “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech. dismantled in England, then reassembled arts options for groups include the Virginia Explore the Poe Museum, which documents in Richmond. Walk along Monument Av- Opera, Richmond Symphony, Elegba Folk- literary genius Edgar Allan Poe’s life in enue, the only avenue in the United States lore Society and Latin Ballet of Virginia. Richmond during the early 19th century. designated a National Historic Landmark, Tour the Maggie L. Walker National Historic accented by monuments dedicated to some SEEK THRILLS Catch an adrenaline Site, home of an African-American trail- of Richmond’s most historic figures. rush on a whitewater rafting trip down the blazer and the first woman to charter a bank James River. Ride the famed roller coasters in the United States. Choose from a variety at Kings Dominion. Roar into Richmond of American Civil War and Emancipation International Raceway to check out the sites in the former Capital of the Confed- region’s two NASCAR races. eracy. And explore more of the city’s diverse Who says shopping can’t be an adven- history at The Valentine. ture? The region boasts a multitude of boutiques, antique shops and two grand TAKE A WALK Let the region’s sump- outdoor malls. No visit would be complete tuous gardens and dramatic architecture without wandering through Carytown’s lo- take your breath away. Follow the region’s cally owned shops. Garden Trail or the downtown Liberty Trail. 2 TourRichmondVA.com 3_openingspreads_17gtm.indd 2 10/3/16 10:32 AM WELCOME DON’T STOP AT SUNSET PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS Group-friendly dining and nightlife Available at TourRichmondVA.com options abound. Cuisine choices range Copies of the Offi cial Richmond Region from New Southern to sushi to Medi- Visitors Guide, rack brochure and maps. terranean, from upscale seafood and (CANADA) steaks to burgers and fries. After-dinner Richmond Region promotional video. destinations include comedy clubs, TORONTO theaters and live-music venues. CUSTOMIZED TOURS BOSTON With all there is to do in the region, it’s CHICAGO Sample and/or customized itineraries. easy to plan an exciting tour for any group. CLEVELAND NEW YORKORK Site-inspection scheduling and Use these pages to explore Richmond’s PITTSBURGH COLUMBUS PHILADELPHIA diverse offerings. See for yourself why the lead distribution. INDIANAPOLIS BALTIMORE historic Richmond region is so easy to love. Familiarization tours of the Richmond CINCINNATI WASWASHSHINGTON, D.C. Contact Richmond Region Tourism’s Sales region developed to suit your needs. LOUISVILLE LEXINGTON RICHMONDD Manager today at 1.888.RICHMOND. 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BY PLANE The online image library features the region’s attractions, festivals, TAMPA Richmond International Airport (RIC) is ac- landmarks, skyline and other gorgeous cessible from I-95, I-64 and I-295 and is with- scenes. Let us know what you’re looking in 15 minutes of downtown Richmond. Ser- for, and we’ll provide you with our vice is provided by Southwest, American, best shots. Delta, JetBlue, United and Allegiant. Rich- mond International Airport, 804.226.3022 or RICHMOND REGION’S fl yrichmond.com. WEATHER AVERAGES Miles to Drive City Rich- Time BY TRAIN Month High (°F) Low (°F) mond (Hours) 47 28 Amtrak rail service is located minutes January Atlanta 511 9.5 from I-95 and I-64 at 7519 Staples Mill February 52 31 Baltimore 142 3.0 Road. Passengers also arrive at down- March 60 37 town’s Main Street Station at 1500 E. Main April 70 46 Boston 538 10.0 St. Amtrak runs through the heart of down- May 78 55 Charlotte 276 5.0 town Ashland with stops at 112 N. Rail- June 86 65 Chicago 742 14.0 road Ave. Handicapped accessibility and 90 69 July Cincinnati 509 9.5 baggage service are available. For more 88 67 information about Amtrak service visit August 81 60 Cleveland 419 8.0 amtrak.com/virginia. September October 71 48 Indianapolis 611 11.5 BY MOTORCOACH November 61 39 Jacksonville 602 11.0 Whether you bring your own coach or get December 51 31 Lexington 477 9.0 one when you arrive, you’ll fi nd the Rich- Source: The Weather Channel/weather.com Louisville 549 10.0 mond region easy to navigate. For interac- Nashville 599 11.0 tive maps , visit TourRichmondVA.com. IMPORTANT PHONE New York 340 6.5 Use these tips for driving in the region: NUMBERS Philadelphia 236 4.5 Richmond Region Tourism . 804.782.2777 Pittsburgh 298 5.5 Downtown Richmond streets are . 800.370.9004 mostly one-way, with Broad Street . 804.783.7409 Tampa 790 14.5 as an exception. One-way traffi c Richmond Region Visitor Center . 804.783.7450 generally alternates with every AAA . 804.281.7100 other street. Local Parks and Recreation: Chesterfi eld County . 804.748.1623 City of Richmond . 804.646.5733 PLANNING TOOLS Hanover County . 804.365.7150 Whatever your needs, Richmond Region Henrico County . 804.501.7275 Tourism can assist you every step of the New Kent County . 804.966.8502 way. Contact us with your request, and we’ll Virginia Tourism Corporation. 804.545.5543 put together an information package. Below are some of our most requested resources. 1.888.RICHMOND 3 3_openingspreads_17gtm.indd 3 9/30/16 2:32 PM OUT-OF-THE-ORDINARY Members of the Washington Redskins scrimmage during the preseason camp held at at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center. Out-of-the- ordinary Experience Flying Squirrels to bald eagles Participants enjoy their finished culinary masterpiece during a WASHINGTON REDSKINS cooking class at Mise En Place. Football season starts early in Rich- mond when the Washington Redskins return to the Bon Secours Washington MISE EN PLACE Redskins Training Center in July and They say food tastes better when August. The three-week preseason camp you work for it … but what if the hosted in Richmond through at least “work” happens to be a whole lot 2020, showcases the team in practices, of fun? More than just a cooking FLYING SQUIRRELS From suites to party decks, the Rich- 11-on-11 live drills, and even autograph how-to, Mise En Place offers a group mond Flying Squirrels offer a variety opportunities with members of the team.