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    Grove mine shaft
    Karen L.

    Love to walk here. It is a great place for families, meet with friends to walk or ride bikes and nice trails. I love Midlothian Mines park. From the old mining sites to the walk around the pond. It is a beautiful well run park with a wonderful history. I love the history of the mines and feel lucky to have this park near my home.

    Kathy K.

    This 44 acre preserve is a great place to walk, bike, run, feed the geese, fish, or picnic. This park is one of the first major industrial sites in the US for mining.

    Grove Shaft Ruins
    Stephanie N.

    Nice trail park in Middlothian. There's a lake and historical monument of the coal miners to explore and learn about. Unfortunately, there's no playgrounds for kids, but the lovely scenery, wildlife and learning about history on the stroll makes up for it. Very well-maintained paved roads that changes into peebles trail, and wooden bridges. Don't worry, the trails are level, making it easy for a walk or run. The trails loops around the lake and takes you to the tunnel to the other trails where you'll see the old mines. I was able to finish the entire pathway! It does gets a little crowded at noon, but nothing that takes away from the trail. This is my go-to place when I'm in the mood for a good run.

    Rachel M.

    What a great little park for taking a nice walk. This is definitely not the fanciest of parks and doesn't have a lot of open space for activities but it is a beautiful park for a nice walk. The lake/pond is beautiful and the trees are gorgeous spring through fall. Parking is ample and convenient and it's an easy park to navigate. I believe there are more trails around the park than what I explored so I would love to go back and explore some more

    Nice panoramic of the pond
    Will M.

    Went on a random adventure walk today at this dope park! Guys come here real quick and i'll tell you a story! So there we were minding our own business and lookin out across the pond and out of nowhere these geese rolled up on us and started quackin for food. I'm over here like hey man food ain't free!! Then we tussled and next thing i know I'm running away screaming but it was a great and funny day! Also walked down a little further to check out the rest of the path and do some geocaching! I would highly suggest playing while on trails super fun and adventurous especially with the little ones because it get mine super tired haha Go out and smell the fresh air, you be surprised how relaxing it can be!

    Shelby H.

    This park is THE BEST. Whether you want to get a quick few laps in around the lake or take your time and explore the trails, this is the perfect place to drop by to get some steps in. Firstly, the lake is beautiful and is full of fish and turtle friends. Not sure what type of fish specifically but I always see people fishing here so they must be catching something. The trails are accessible from the lake loop if you take the downhill path on the side closest to the road. You'll go through a large tunnel (not at all claustrophobic, bikes def fit - will add a pic next time I go) that runs under the road. The trails are flat and wide, making for an easy walk or run. Once on the trails you'll find informational signs all about the history of the area and you'll see a building encasing an actual entrance to a mine. There's ample parking on both sides of Woolridge, the trails are clean and everyone I've crossed paths with has been super friendly.

    This park has a well maintained bike trail. It also has outdoor museums, a Halloween graveyard, and a concert amphitheatre.
    Andrea M.

    This park has a well maintained hike and bike trail. It also has three outdoor museums, a Halloween graveyard, over ten Pokemon stops, and an outdoor concert amphitheatre. I missed half of it the first time due to not knowing the underpass bridge was a people road and NOT just a drainage ditch.

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    It was a complete surprise! A great place to go! Outside trails plus history to see . Super walking paths

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    Love this park. Private, peaceful and great for a stroll.

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    Tuckahoe Plantation - Kitchen (inside - as it was) enslaved quarters area

    Tuckahoe Plantation

    4.0(11 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    "Walk a mile in their shoes......"…read more I decided to peer through the eyes of history and visit the Tuckahoe Plantation. I felt all the feels driving up the loooong drive to the plantation. I wondered how many slaves dreamed about what was on the "other side" of that long field. Many visitors pack in to see where Thomas Jefferson spent his childhood BUT I drove to see how the ancestors spent theirs (as this plantation tells the enslaved stories, as well). As I walked the curving path to see the schoolhouse, kitchen, enslaved quarters....I felt something (not the haunting that is said to be present) - i wondered about long sweltering summers in the field. I didn't need to peer inside the main house. I thought the archivists did a good job assembling historical facts about Thomas Jefferson and the enslaved. I didn't take the guided tour but I enjoyed what was open to see (people reside there - in both the main house and cabins - so not much to see).

    Lovely spot to take a walk in their immaculate garden! This plantation, once the home of Thomas…read moreJefferson, is located off River Road, down a long, dirt driveway. You will pass a farm with chickens and gorgeous fields as you make you way to the stately Georgian styled home at the end of the road. There's a parking lot with an honor system box, $5 donation for the self- guided walking tour of the grounds. A map Is provided, and there are QR codes throughout this beautiful acreage. Should you want a guided tour of the main house and outbuildings, there are charges ranging from $5-$20, discounts for children, seniors and military. Call for reservations to be sure they are not hosting a private event. We were only interested in being outdoors! The plantation is open from 9-5 daily. This place is the perfect location for some fresh air therapy! We were enthralled by the various garden areas, the statuary, the arched groves, the arbors, the colonial design, and most of all, the spring flowers and trees in full bloom! We meandered through the rows of tulips, daffodils, poppies, hyacinths, snowdrops, candytuft, bluebells, and other colorful flowers, shrubs, bushes and plants. This not so secret garden was full of birds, with bird houses placed strategically at various spots. Flowering vines and trees were trained to make gorgeous arches. The maintenance of this amazing, historic estate is obviously painstakingly meticulous. We were completely enthralled with its beauty and understated grandeur. They allow photo shoots for exorbitant fees and by appointment only. You might want to try Maymont, etc. instead.

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    Tuckahoe Plantation - Restroom area (in the information space)

    Restroom area (in the information space)

    Tuckahoe Plantation - Harriet Smith, an enslaved woman at Tuckahoe (the last of her siblings born into slavery).  Seen here with her family on the plantation

    Harriet Smith, an enslaved woman at Tuckahoe (the last of her siblings born into slavery). Seen here with her family on the plantation

    Tuckahoe Plantation - Restroom area

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    Restroom area

    Edward E. Willey Bridge

    Edward E. Willey Bridge

    3.0(1 review)
    6.0 mi

    This curved bridge that takes you across the James River from Tuckahoe to Bon Air (or vice versa)…read moreis an easy highway bridge to navigate. It's divided into two lanes both ways separated by a median barrier wall. Although it's not a long bridge, you can get a nice scenic view of the river and the surrounding foliage. Heading south from Parham Road, the road merges into Route 150 or Chippenham Parkway at the foot of the bridge. You'll also see some cool, unusual homes by the riverside and a view of Bosher's Dam. One a clear, sunny day, you may also catch a glimpse of kayakers, paddle boarders or boaters. Newer than the Huguenot Bridge nearby, this bridge is convenient for those living further in the West End heading to Southside. Because this is a flat, wide, quick passing bridge, gephyrophobia (fear or anxiety crossing bridges) should cause little stress. I'm generally a little nervous driving over bridges, but this one is a piece of cake! The speed limit is 45 mph and there's usually a police car on north side of the bridge so proceed with caution. Named for a Virginia state senator, this bridge is instrumental for shoppers traveling south to Stony Point Fashion Park, as the two exits to the mall are towards the foot of the bridge. Pedestrians, bicyclists and mopeds are prohibited. Willey, a retired pharmacist, also used to operate a drug store in Bellevue where you could get some of the best limeades in town!

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    Edward E. Willey Bridge - Catch a glimpse of this "Rock" house as you head south on the bridge

    Catch a glimpse of this "Rock" house as you head south on the bridge

    Edward E. Willey Bridge - Blue meets green on this clear day

    Blue meets green on this clear day

    Edward E. Willey Bridge - Heading north on the bridge

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    Heading north on the bridge

    RVA Trolley - Experience one of our  exciting tours on an old time trolley!

    RVA Trolley

    2.7(18 reviews)
    11.8 miDowntown

    One of the best tours I've ever taken. I brought my mother, two aunts, grandmother, and boyfriend…read moreon this tour and Andrew blew us away with his passion and knowledge for this city! Hi Mike broke but he made due by projecting his voice and we had no problem hearing him. Water was provided and the tour was thorough and extensive. I would definitely do it again!!

    I experienced two tours with this company, a walking ghost tour and a trolley tour…read more Finding the departing location and tour guide for the ghost tour was challenging. Despite that, I arrived on time but other guests did not and arrived over 30 minutes late. My 1 hour ghost tour was 3 hours long. However, I really enjoyed the ghost tour guide and the content was Ok. The content of the two hour trolley tour was really informative and comprehensive but the trolley struggled to get up many of the hills in Richmond and was loud and the exhaust smelly. Having the older, southern gentleman tour guide refer to me as a yankee I did not appreciate- not because it isn't true but because I was raised in the deep south and more southern than him. Asking questions was not encouraged on the trolley tour.

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    RVA Trolley - Old Chance style trolley with cow catcher on front and lots of wood and brass! Lots of ambiance!

    Old Chance style trolley with cow catcher on front and lots of wood and brass! Lots of ambiance!

    RVA Trolley - High atop Libby Hill where the city was named in early 1700s! spectacular views of the city and the river.

    High atop Libby Hill where the city was named in early 1700s! spectacular views of the city and the river.

    RVA Trolley - A stop on Libby Hill to see the view that named the city!

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    A stop on Libby Hill to see the view that named the city!

    Mid-Lothian Mines Park - landmarks - Updated May 2026

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