Richmond, capital of the state of Virginia and for a time also of the capital of the Confederate States of America, is a city with rich history, blending the old and new.
Richmond's city center is made up of commercial, residential and government buildings. Capitol Square, the seat of Virginia State government, is a good place to begin a visit to the city.
Shockoe Slip along the river is a renovated part of town occupied by trendy restaurants. In downtown Richmond old tobacco warehouses along the River were also converted into shops and restaurants.
Richmond main attractions include: Valentine Museum dedicated to Richmond history, Museum of the Confederacy, the White House of Confederacy, the State Capitol designed by Thomas Jefferson, the Govenors Mansion, the Federal Reserve Building and State and Federal offices.
Also a popular destination is The Richmond Coliseum, home of such events as: Ice Hockey, the Circus, Ice Capades and Professional Wrestling.
Richmond, capital of the state of Virginia and for a time also of the capital of the Confederate States of America, is a city with rich history, blending the old and new.
