Richmond is a lesser known neighbor of Washington D.C, but one that should not be overlooked! At only 100 miles away from our nation’s capital, the city is teeming with history, has a booming arts scene and a culinary scene that foodies from all over are excited about. TripAdvisor says Richmond is one of “7 Rising US Cities That Should Be on Your 2019 Travel Bucket List”, so it should be on yours!
Once the Confederate capital during the civil war, and home to many civil war battles, history buffs will be in awe at the amount of history this city packs in. visit the Richmond National Battlefield Park, and the American Civil War Museum for a peek into America’s most gruesome past. Marvel at the beautiful city that now stands at this once tumultuous site. Other museums of note are the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Science Museum of Virginia. Both offer many permanent and rotating exhibits that are sure to keep art, science and history lovers entertained.
The city is an urban oasis for outdoors lovers. It’s a very hilly city that offers many parks to get outside and explore. Another outdoor draw is the James River Park System. The river running through the city is known for white water rafting and has Class III and IV rapids to offer river runners. The riverfront parks are a big draw and many events are hosted there throughout the year. Visitors can visit the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for a stroll through beautiful gardens and a butterfly exhibit. They also offer many events throughout the year for family fun.
The culinary and brewery scene is not to be missed either. Visit the Veil Brewing Company, Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, Triple Crossing Brewery and Strangeways Brewery for delicious local beers and a good time hanging with locals. For foodies, visit Lehja, Saison, Spoonbread Bistro or Shagbark for a bite to eat showcasing the local food.
No matter what the occasion or time of year, book your Richmond vacation rental today to explore all that this city has to offer!
Richmond has one major airport, Richmond International Airport (RIC) which is 10 minutes from downtown.
The Richmond airport offers many options to get you to your vacation rental. There are public transportation options including buses that will easily get you to downtown. Other available options are taxis, shuttles, major rideshare companies or car rentals, which all service the airport and can get you to your vacation rental.
Getting around town? Visitors can take the public bus system around major areas and downtown, rent a car to explore the city and its surrounding areas, or utilize Taxi/rideshare apps.
In Richmond, June - August are the warmest months of the year with many days around 85 degrees. December - February are the coldest months with temperatures around 25 degrees. July is the wettest month and January is the driest.
Make sure you book a vacation rental with your preferred heating and cooling options to make your visit comfortable no matter what season you visit.
In Richmond, most of the almost 950 vacation rental options are apartment rentals with an average nightly price of around $150. The median size is about 1100 ft² which makes them a great fit for small to medium groups or families, as most can accommodate 2-4 people. There are house rentals to choose from also. These typically cost an average of $300 per night for a size of about 2,000 ft². Whatever type of accommodation you are looking for, there are many options in Richmond to choose from for your next vacation rental.