5 Reasons Richmond is a great city to visit in the summer

If Richmond is not on your summer to-do list yet, get ready to add it. A capital with history, nature and a touch of southern charm wrapped flowers Richmond with markets, art and outdoor fun. From the Fan District Shockoe Bottom, Richmond is a great city to visit in the summer.

1. Hot Spots

Start preserved immaculate with a walk through Richmond's Fan District, where many of the late 19th and early 20th-century houses are offering features like turrets and shady verandas. Journey, so that you never miss out on another self-guided tour something.

Richmond Fan District

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In the vicinity is the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the residents and visitors with more than 30,000 works of art, which attracts nearly every major culture. Make your visit very special by visiting in August when Richmond Jazz starts Festival.

2. Cool Spots

Cool off with a visit to the James River, the middle of downtown Richmond running, offering easy access to visitors and residents alike. Grab your kayak, take a guided boat tour, or stay on dry land and catch the sunset of Belle Isle.

For a serious thrills, the head 30 minutes north of the town of King's Dominion. This theme park will make your heart beat faster with rides such as to obtain Shockwave and cools them with plenty of water slides and water park rides.

James River Park

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3. Nature Spots

Enjoy. natural wonders of Richmond with a visit to Maymont, an estate in the early 20 century with 100 acres of trails, ponds, gardens and an original Gilded Age mansion, there is so much to discover

Maymont

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The summer brings thousands of flowers to the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Look at everything from the Fountain Garden to the Meditation Garden, and do not waste your chance to get the butterflies in the conservatory fulfill not escape.

4. Historic Spots

Visit the Virginia State Capitol, where the oldest legislator Western Hemisphere will meet today. Take a tour to really appreciate this building, which was modeled after an ancient Roman temple.

Known as the place where the Revolutionary War was ignited, Church Hill is a compelling part of City. Take in a modern view of the city from Chimborazo Park, and admire the preserved detached from the charming brick streets.

Do not miss the Jefferson Hotel, an elegant hotel from the 19th century, former Live alligators in his pool. Have turned pause on the stairs to scenes from Gone With the Wind, which is has been widely speculated here reenact.

Jefferson Hotel

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5 Night Spots

Enjoy unique shopping in Carytown and to stay until things really get going in the evening enjoy watching. people and an impressive wine list in the Can Can Brasserie, or grab some late night meal at one of the many guests in the neighborhood.

For Richmond's best nightlife, do not miss Shockoe Bottom. dance away into the night at the Canal club or a cocktail under the chandeliers in the Tobacco Company Club.

Day or night, shines capital of Virginia in the summer. Visit the hot spots and cool off in the way in Richmond.

View from Libby Hill

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