Manchester Travel Guide

Richmond

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Things to do

A bus tour of Richmond’s most unusual, unexpected, and humorous stories — history with a twist!

Offbeat History Tour of Richmond on a bus

฿1,478
per adult
Offbeat History Tour of Richmond on a bus
Historic Trolley Tour

Historic Trolley Tour

฿1,478
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Trolley Tour
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿342
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Downtown Richmond Must-See Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom

Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom

฿1,051
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom
Richmond Landmark Segway Tour

Richmond Landmark Segway Tour

฿1,807
per adult
Richmond Landmark Segway Tour
Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour

Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour

฿683
per adult
Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour
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Find the best Manchester areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Richmond

Downtown Richmond is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Shockoe Slip or Canal Walk.

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Short Pump

Short Pump is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Short Pump Town Center, a top place to visit in the area.

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Fan District

You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Fan District. You might want to make time for a stop at Monument Avenue or Jefferson Davis Monument.

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North Chesterfield

While North Chesterfield isn't home to many top sights, Chesterfield Towne Center and River City Sportsplex are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Photo by Ann Sair
Open Photo by Ann Sair

Museum District

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Museum District. You might want to make time for a stop at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts or Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

Manchester Travel Guide