Been here plenty of times for concerts and I love it. Parking sucks but it is what it is in a city…read more Finally took a walk around the actual trails and it's absolutely beautiful. Def somewhere to go for beautiful sights and plenty of things to see

This is located off of the Richmond Canal. It is home to two of the most awesome sculptures that I…read morehave ever seen, Freedom and The Headsman. There is also the The Mill Sculpture there too. There is metered street parking available within a reasonable walking distance and it is open from sunrise to sunset. This park has a ton of green space which makes it more than suitable for special events, concerts and festivals. Some events held here include Earth Day Festival, Friday Cheers concert series, and the Richmond Folk Festival. There was a rock festival going on while I was there that charged admission. The island is named after Elijah Brown, the lands first settler, who acquired the land in 1826. A later owner named Neilson tried to rename the island as Neilson's Island, but it did not last. This park offers 6 acres of pretty much wide open space and is well maintained. It is really not a destination spot though, outside of special events. It is still a nice place to visit if you are in the area and the sculptures are must sees.

Yeah, the Confederacy thing is still kind of weird in the United States. Here we are celebrating…read morepeople who were basically traitors to their country. Yes, they believed that the United States was attacking their way of life and so they sought to leave the country. Jefferson Finis Davis was the first and only President of the Confederate States of America. He is laid to rest in nearby Hollywood Cemetery. But here on Monument Avenue is this massive structure to the man. Davis was a member of the Democratic Party and represented was one of the United States Senators and Representatives from Mississippi. He had been US Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce from 1853 to 1857. He served as a lieutenant in the US Army during the Mexican-American War (186-1848). Davis argued against secession in 1858 but believed that states had the right to leave the Union. The monument's design has a central 60 foot tall granite column topped by a female figure in bronze. An eight-foot tall bronze statue of Jefferson Davis with his right arm outstretched and his left hand resting on an open book. At the bottom of the column above Davis's head contains the seal of the Confederacy. There are thirteen columns representing the eleven states that seceded and the two (Missouri and Kentucky) that sent delegates to the Confederate Congress but did not secede. It's history. Stop by and see it before it is gone. .[Review 11790 overall, 1572 of 2019.]

This pretty red sculpture dominates the plaza in front of the Bank of America tower in downtown…read moreRichmond. Made with aluminum and painted a bright red, it's hard to miss at 18 feet high, 22 feet deep and 23 feet wide. It was installed in 1973. The artist is James Rosati and he's known for similar designs in North America. http://jamesrosati.org/artwork/monumental/monumental.htm If you're in downtown Richmond, stop by and take a look. There's an unrelated fountain in the neighboring plaza. [Review 11957 overall, 1739 of 2019.]

Some call it satire, some call is irony, some call it petty. I call it awesome and I am here for…read moreit. You will find this sculpture at the entrance to Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. It is the work of Kehinde Wiley who made it piece in 2019, in direct response to the controversial Robert E. Lee statue that has been removed. You may have heard of Wiley. He is most known for painting Barack Obama's official portrait,The sculpture depicts a larger than young black male with braids, wearing a hoodie, while on horseback and looking over his right shoulder. It is very detailed and a great piece. This is a definite spin from the traditional white subjects being depicted in large-format paintings and statues with a young black man in street clothes. It stands 27 feet high and 16 feet wide. It is made of bronze, but has a black color to it. What makes this sculpture even more ironic is that it is located right next door to the United Daughters of the Confederacy building, which is closed and has a security guard posted outside of it to deter potential vandals. The statue could not have been placed better. I really like this piece and what it stands for. It is definitely a must see. I never knew Richmond was home to so many amazing sculptures. I highly recommend checking this sculpture out. It is an amazing piece that has some amazingly detailed work. Wiley is very talented. You will find metered street parking out front and within a reasonable walking distance from the statue. There is also a commercial parking garage available as well. Anyway, as with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

A kugel ball is a perfectly spherical stone that is set into a matching, perfectly concave cup…read more Water is then forced in from the bottom of the cup and that creates an evenly distribyted, incredibly thin layer of water. The ball, no matter how heavy, can then be moved on the liquid surface as though it weighs nothing at all. When I stopped by at 7:30 AM, the ball wasn't moving. A few strong pushes (it DOES way 27 tons) and it was on its way, spinning in a circle on top of the water. Very, very cool. The Grand Kugel is the largest construction of its kind in the world. It sits in a place of honor in front of the Science Museum of Virginia. If you're visiting the museum, step out and stop (or start) the Grand Kugel's spinning. [Review 11787 overall, 1569 of 2019.]

Very cool! Able to touch and spin with some effort! Don't miss! It is right outside of the museum-…read morecant miss it. Just be sure to wash your hands afterwards!

I must say, the Dupont James River Plant is pretty much the bomb when it comes to local eats. I've…read morelived in the ol' River City for almost my whole life. I've done it all, from barbecue on Texas Beach to bourgeois eats downtown at many of our finest restaurants. It's all fine and dandy, but I'll be the first to tell you, nothing can beat a fine batch of 98% sulfuric acid. The folks at Veolia are true masters of the craft, and this is the best contact process acid money can buy, with none of that nasty lead taste that comes with cheap tower acid. Literally, you can feel the atmosphere as soon as you walk past the fences and warning signs, slowly eating away at your skin. That's not even to mention the heavy industrial noise which provides a soothing background to the culinary delights within. As for the flavor? I think the legendary Dr. R. S. Shallenberger put it best. "Persons who have drawn concentrated sulfuric acid into a pipet with oral suction, and obtained the acid on the tongue through poor technique, report that it tastes sweet before the onset of corrosive action." What are you waiting for? This is a beverage that will truly melt your tongue...

Who knew that Richmond had so much culture? This city has a lot of mural in its downtown area and…read morethey are all so good. You can literally jump from one mural to the next. I wish I could do a page for each and everyone, but that would be a full time job. You will find concentrations of them in an area by the canal and near the downtown restaurants. I wish I could pick a favorite or two, but they are also so good. I recommend spending a half day to a day on a public art tour. The downtown area is rich with art and I believe that you will throughly enjoy it.

Murals EVERYWHERE! We had one right across from our AirBnB building. I love public art, even if…read moreit's not my taste- I am always happy to see as much of it out there hopefully sparking interest, conversations and inspiring others to create. Murals throughout cities are some of my favorite ways to explore a city, they tell so much about locals, what they love, who they are, where they come from and what direction they want to go. Artist: James Bullough, 620 N Lombardy St- the mural of the floating lady is captivating. Artist: Lelo, 1711 East Main St (has lots around town)- great unique style that has you seeing more than one thing in the vibrant colors! Here's one site that gave me artist info on the ones I saw: https://richmondmuralproject.squarespace.com/murals-1

This is a unique area with modern shops, and restaurants mixed in with nostalgia. The area was safe…read moreand very well patrolled by local police. Fortunately, I read about parking issues before I arrived. I parked on a street adjacent to the main street that housed the many restaurants and shops. The area was very easy to navigate and it was a nice walk even on a hot August day!

Carytown is one of the most charming areas in RVA! There's parking scattered throughout the…read moredifferent shops and along the streets. Wall murals cover any free wall space & the business are diverse! Highly recommend checking this area of Richmond out. Plan to spend a few hours strolling the streets, taking in the art, browsing the many unique stores, grabbing a cupcake & taking in the sights!