For our family and friends from out of town, we want you to enjoy the city as locals. Here are some of our favorite spots to eat, drink, and explore.
Activities
Museums
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
The Valentine Museum
Black History Museum and Cultural Center
Agecroft Hall and Gardens
Poe Museum
Outdoor
Maymont Gardens
Belle Isle
Buttermilk Trail
Riverfront Canal Cruises (or walk)
Not too far away
Goochland Drive-In
Loving Acres Animal Rescue
Colonial Williamsburg
Natural Bridge
Sightseeing
Virginia State Capitol
Hollywood Cemetery
Libby Hill Park
Drive by our house! 312 N 36th St. in Church Hill. Feel free to knock on the door or have a poke around the garden if we’re not home.
Food and drinks
Breakfast
Sub Rosa
Buna Kurs
Perly’s
Fat Rabbit Cakes
Julio’s Bagels
Lunch
Sally Bell’s (weekdays only)
The Original Ronnie’s BBQ (worth the drive)
Amuse
Union Market
Garnett’s
The Hill Café
ICA Café
Drinks
Pink Room
The Jasper
Lafayette Tavern
Quirk Rooftop
Penny’s Wine Shop
Celladora