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The rooms are decorated with opulent 19th-century furniture and art (including fancy curtains), plush chairs and sofas, and gilded chandeliers. The White House of the Confederacy was built decades before the Civil War in 1818, but it most famously served as the residence of Confederate President Jefferson Davis from 1861 to 1865. Free, one-hour guided tours occur throughout the day Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm (1pm to 4pm on Sundays.)<\/p>\n

If architecture is your thing \u2014 you\u2019ll love wandering around and spotting the mix of Colonial, Greek Revival, Italianate, and Queen Anne architecture styles. From modern Afghan restaurants to Texas craft barbeque joints and locally-sourced (farm-to-table seafood places), you won\u2019t go hungry in Richmond. With so many farm-to-table restaurants and innovative eateries, there\u2019s a reason this city was listed as one of the \u201c10 Most Underrated Food Cities\u201d by USA Today.<\/p>\n

Set right in the heart of the river, Brown\u2019s Island is the place to be for summer concerts and vibrant festivals. The events that shaped who we are as a country all part of the experience of visiting this region. Inside you can find the largest… We’ve enlisted the help of travelers, explorers, and adventurers around the globe to help spread the word about the coolest, most must-see spots in their local area. Finish with great memories (fun photos), and new favorite spots Or try unpretentious favorites such as the old-fashioned boxed lunch staple Sally Bell\u2019s Kitchen, Southern-styled Lillie Pearl, and the wood-fired Sub Rosa Bakery, known for its fig and cheese croissants.<\/p>\n

You can also take a self-guided smartphone mural tour to check over 60 colorful \u2014 unique, and imaginative murals within the city walls. I mean (if there\u2019s anything more fun for little ones than feeding goats and sheep), I don\u2019t know what it might be. The Poe Museum (which is in the oldest house in the city), features exhibits exploring his novels, poems, life, and influence in pop culture and horror genre history. It\u2019s one of the best places to check out cherry blossoms without traipsing all the way to Washington D.C. Its claim to fame is that it\u2019s the site of the famous \u201cGive me liberty or give me death\u201d speech given by Patrick Henry to the delegates of the Second Virginia Convention. St. John\u2019s Church overlooks the Church Hill neighborhood and serves as a reminder of the city\u2019s places in the history books.<\/p>\n

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If you like vintage clothes, check out Clementine or Ashby. Expedition You can explore on your own with a free map from the office or join a walking trip for deeper stories. If you\u2019re interested in history \u2014 don\u2019t skip the stories behind these monuments. The 90-foot granite pyramid memorial for Confederate soldiers is hard to miss\u2014it\u2019s one of the cemetery\u2019s most photographed spots. The garden is famous for its Central Garden (Rose Garden), Asian Valley, and the Children\u2019s Garden, each with its own atmosphere and surprises.<\/p>\n

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From iconic landmarks and preserved battlefields to vibrant neighborhoods and cultural institutions, the past isn\u2019t just remembered; it\u2019s experienced. This fun destination also features historic buildings such as switching towers housing railroad displays decorated with authentic equipment like switchboxes from days gone by. A must-visit for families looking to experience the best of what Richmond has to offer is the Richmond Railroad Museum.<\/p>\n