Richmond is about a 2.5 hr drive for us, so it makes for an easy weekend getaway. We've long wanted to see the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, and April is a great time for gardens in the South, so...
Blog posts from Richmond
Weekend trip to Richmond: Scott’s Addition
We spent most of Saturday afternoon exploring the Scott's Addition neighborhood of Richmond, a trendy district known for its density of breweries and restaurants. We tried the following: Three...
Weekend trip to Richmond: Fort Darling and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
During our trip to Richmond we visited two very different outdoor areas. Just off I-95 between Petersburg and Richmond we stopped at the Confederate Fort Darling, used during the Civil War to...
Weekend trip to Richmond: Carytown and Museum District
After exploring the Lewis Ginter Gardens, we needed some shade and a snack, so we stopped by Garden Grove Brewing. Eric tried their tropical Kitsu (a mead with loads of citrus) while Leandra enjoyed...
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