Brown's Island
The island is terminus of the scenic Canal Walk in downtown Richmond. The island has a heliport, a collection of sculptures and hosts a venue of evening summer concerts.

Canal Walk
Beginning south of the capitol at 12th and Main sts, this path follows the locks of the James River-Kanawha Canal proposed by George Washington help ships bypass the James River Falls. The path continues over a footbridge to Brown's Island (above), across from Tredegar Iron Works. [Scenic Trail]

Other Downtown Richmond VA Tourism Hotlinks:

Richmond National Battlefield Park - Civil War Historical Sites and Museums
Downtown Museums /
Downtown Landmarks /
Capitol Square - Virginia State Capitol
Richmond VA - Restaurants - Reviews, menus, specials and pricelist.
Richmond VA - Hotels - Room search and reservation service.
Richmond VA - Golf - Golf courses and major events.

Crowne Plaza Richmond
555 EAST CANAL STREET Richmond VA 23219
A men and women's dry sauna are always available. You'll enjoy the view from our indoor heated swimming pool, or from a whirlpool. The Crowne Plaza Richmond is in the heart of Richmond's financial district, nearby to famed stores and restaurants.

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During the American Civil War (1861-65), the most important, yet illusive, military goal for the Union Army was the conquest of the Confederate Capitol, Richmond Virginia. There are many historic battlefields and memorials here and in the surrounding environs.

Richmond National Battlefield Park
3215 E. Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223; (804) 226-1981; Open: Daily 9AM-5PM (Exc: Dec 25 / Jan1 / Thnksg); Free Admission;

During the American Civil War (1861-65), the most important, yet illusive, military goal for the Union Army was the conquest of the Confederate Capitol, Richmond Virginia. There are many historic battlefields and memorials here and in the surrounding environs.

As part of the Richmond National Battlefield Park are following major landmarks:

Chimborazo Visitor Center - Museum located at 3215 E. Broad St. Exhibits and memorial to the massive Confederate Chimborazo Hospital complex built here in 1861 and that treated more than 76,000 patients during the Civil War.

Tredegar Iron Works Visitor Center - Visitor center at Fifth and Tredegar streets on the Richmond Canal Walk.

Cold Harbor Visitors Center - Exhibits about the battle, electronic battlefield map and one mile nature trail. Here on June 3, 1864, General U.S. Grant launched his army at heavily fortified Confederate positions with huge loss.

Drewry's Bluff (Fort Darling> - Major Confederate Fort.

Glendale National Cemetery Visitor Center - Exhibits and electronic battle map for the adjacent Glendale and Malvern Hill battles of the 1862 McClellan's Seven Days Campaign.

Fort Harrison Visitors Center - Major Confederate fort and battleground. On Sept. 29, 1864, a dawn assualt by 3000 troops captured Fort Harrison. Battlefield nature trail.

Hollywood Cemetery
Cherry and Albemarle Sts, Richmond, VA; (804) 648-8501; Open: Daily 8AM-5PM; Free Admission; [Virginia Landmark]
Name derived from the holly trees growing here. A granite pyramid honors 18,000 buried Confederate soldiers. Final burial place for many prominent Virginian citizens including:

• John Tyler - U.S. President
• James Monroe - U.S. President
• Jefferson Davis- Confederate President
• J.E.B. Stuart - Confederate General
• George Pickett - Confederate General

Museum of the Confederacy
1201 E. Clay St, Richmond, VA; (804) 649-1861; Open: Mon-Sat 10-5 / Sun Noon-5;
Free validated parking in the adjacent hospital garage parking lot.
Founded in 1890, this museum has today the largest collection of Civil War artifacts, paintings and documents. Over 15,000 items of military equipment and clothing includes personal effects of major Confederate leaders. Large black history collection documents lives of both free enslaved African-Americans during the war. Another exhibits has over 500 flags from the Confederate armed forces and government.

White House of the Confederacy
1201 E. Clay St, Richmond, VA (804) 649-1861; Open: Mon-Sat 10-5 / Sun Noon-5;
Located adjacent to the Museum of the Confederacy (above). Executive mansion for President Jefferson Davis and his family during the Civil War. Originally a brick house built in 1818, it has been restored with many of its original furnishings to its Victorian opulence. Eleven period rooms are on exhibit. Despite its name, it has always been painted gray.

MainTour US Civil War Battlefield Tour

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Beth Ahabab Museum & Archives
1109 W. Franklin St, Richmond, VA; (804) 353-2668;
Open: Sun-Thurs 10AM-3PM (exc: Jewish holidays): Admission: $3;
Virginia's museum of Jewish history and culture. Exhibits and memorabilia from one of the oldest Jewish congregations in America. Archives may be used for genealogical research.

Edgar Allan Poe Museum
1914 E. Main St., Richmond, VA; (804) 648-5523;
Open: Tues-Sat 10AM-5PM / Sun-Mon Noon-5PM; Admission: $6; Tours: Daily on the Hour;
Vast collection of memorabilia and artwork to honor Virginia's most famous poet (although a Richmond native he never lived in this house) inside Richmond's oldest house The Old Stone House (built 1737). Other displays and memorabilia depict life in early 19th century Richmond.

Federal Reserve Money Museum
701 E. Byrd St, Richmond, VA; (804) 697-8108; Open: Mon-Fri 9:30AM-3:30PM; Free Admission;
Over 500 artifacts depicting the history of money. Includes some of the oldest coins in the world. Special exhibits on colonial and U.S. Money.

Library of Virginia
800 E. Broad St, Richmond, VA; (804) 692-3592; Open: Mon=Sat 9AM-5PM; Free Admission;
Home to the official records of the Commonwealth of Virginia from its founding as a colony to the present. Many historical exhibits supplement a vast collection of books, manuscripts, maps and artwork.

Museum of the Confederacy

Science Museum of Virginia
2500 W. Broad St, Richmond, VA; (800) 659-1727; Open: Mon-Sat 9:30AM-5PM / Sun 11:30AM-5PM; Admission: $5;
Converted 1919 train station hold over 250 hands-on exhibits, demonstrations and displays.
Ethyl IMAX Dome and Planetarium - IMAX films and multimedia planetarium shows on a five-story, 76-foot diameter domed screen. Show times vary, phone ahead.

Egyptian Building
Near 13th and Broad on the MCV campus. The Jefferson Hotel
FRANKLIN & ADAMS STREET Richmond VA 23220
Historic landmark hotel first opened in 1895 The Jefferson Hotel is a deluxe AAA Five Diamond Award Winner and has been recognized by discerning guests as one of the grandest hotels in America. Conveniently located in Historic Downtown Richmond.

Linden Row Inn
700 EAST FRANKLIN STREET Richmond VA 23219
Greek Revival row houses built in 1839 and extended in 1853. Only recently (1988) remodeled as a hotel. Conveniently located in historic downtown Richmond, offering charming environment with quality service. Guests not only enjoy beautiful back gardens, but a complimentary evening wine and cheese reception, and a deluxe continental breakfast. Spacious accommodations with a victorian touch.

John Marshall Home
818 E. Marshall St, Richmond, VA; (804) 648-7998; Open: Tues-Sat 10AM-4:30PM;
House built in 1790 for John Marshall, 1st US Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and occupied by him until his death in 1835. Includes original woodwork, paneling and furnishings.

Main Street Station
16th and Main Sts, 1901 Beaux Arts train station. [Railroad]

St. John's Episcopal Church
2401 E. Broad St, Richmond, VA; (804) 648-5015; Open: Mon-Sat 10AM-3:30PM / Sun 1PM-3:30PM;
Erected in 1741, this site is famous as the place where Patrick Henry delivered his "Liberty or Death" speech in favor of independence. Every Sunday at 2PM, there is an re-enactment of the Second Virginia Convention (Memorial Day thru Labor Day).

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Grace and 9th Sts, Richmond, VA; (804) 643-3589; Open: Mon-Sat 10AM-4PM / Sun 8AM-3PM; Free Admission;
Place where President Jefferson Davis and Gen. Robert E. Lee worshipped and since then this place has been referred to as the Church of the Confederacy. Today, nearly everything inside is a memorial. Built 1845.

White House of the Confederacy

Capitol Square lies between 9th and Governor sts and Broad and Bank sts. The following landmarks are located here. The square is open 24 hours daily. Free Admission. For more info (804) 698-1788. [ Virginia Landmark / US Civil War ]

Virginia State Capitol - Designed by Thomas Jefferson and completed in 1788 (wings added in 1906). This building housed both the Virginia General Assembly and the Confederate Congress.
Washington Monument - Crawford equestrian statue surrounded by figures of Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, John Marshall, Andrew Lewis and Gen. Thomas Nelson Jr. Additional figures located closeby.
Old Bell Tower - originally used to signal fires, raids and other town news, now has a visitor center located inside.
Executive Mansion - official residence of Virginia governors since 1813.
Old City Hall - 1894 Victorian Gothic building with three-story painted cast iron lobby now used as an office building.
New City Hall - Located across from Capitol Square at 9th and Broad sts, it has an 19th floor observation deck.

Marriott Richmond Hotel
500 EAST BROAD STREET Richmond VA 23219
Located downtown attached to Convention Center and Sixth Street Marketplace. Walking distance to financial district and Capitol Square.

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