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Richmond
Richmond, VA, United States of America · Virginia
Destination guide
About Richmond
Richmond is the capital city of the U.S. state of Virginia. Incorporated in 1742, Richmond has been an independent city since 1871. It is the fourth-most populous city in Virginia, with a population of 226,610 at the 2020 census. The Richmond metropolitan area, with over 1.37 million residents, is the third-most populous metropolitan area in Virginia and 44th-largest in the United States. Richmond is located at the James River's fall line.
- Best time
- May - Oct
- Language
- English
- Currency
- USD ($)
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Population
- 226,610
- Elevation
- 49 m
Local guide
Things to do
Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.
- Patterson Memorial GardenPark · Patterson Memorial Garden, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
- The NationalTheatre · The National, 708 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219, United States of America
- Carpenter TheatreTheatre · Carpenter Theatre, 600 East Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23219, United States of America
- Kanawha PlazaPark · Kanawha Plaza, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
- The FoundationTheatre · The Foundation, 401 East Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23219, United States of America
Sightseeing
Top attractions
Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.
- Capitol SquarePark · Capitol Square, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
- MantleSightseeing · Mantle, North 9th Street, Richmond, VA 23298, United States of America
- Virginia Women's MonumentSightseeing · Virginia Women's Monument, Capitol Square, Richmond, VA 23298, United States of America
- Virginia Washington MonumentSightseeing · Virginia Washington Monument, Capitol Square, Richmond, VA 23298, United States of America
- Governor William Smith MonumentSightseeing · Governor William Smith Monument, Capitol Square, Richmond, VA 23298, United States of America
Good to know
FAQs about Richmond
May - Oct
Location
Richmond, VA, United States of America
Richmond, VA, United States of America
37.5385° N, 77.4343° W
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