Planning to visit Richmond this holiday? You have just made a great choice as Richmond is one of the most fascinating places to visit in Virginia. Those that have been to this little heaven have made it their favorite destination during the holidays and the Valentine month. Richmond is a city endowed with lots of cozy corners and romantic places where you can spend a nice time with your loved ones. Take a food tour, visit museums or simply walk by the river. To give you an inkling of what is in store for you on a visit to this exciting destination, we have packed a list of the top romantic things you can do in Richmond, Virginia.
1. Richmond food tours (from USD 85.0)
What is more romantic than having dinner with your loved ones in a cozy environment? You don’t have to limit yourself to a particular destination. The Richmond food tours will take you and your loved ones on a fascinating culinary journey. Get your mind blown with different tours which include visits to popular restaurants and cafes. If you want to treat your partner to a special romantic meal, the food tours are just the perfect option.
Richmond Arts District Food, History and Culture Walking Tour
Duration: 3 hours
2. Visit the Wine Loft
Famous as a place of maximum relaxation, the Wine Loft is a place that is worth visiting. It offers an extensive menu as well as an extensive wine list. The Wine Loft has a broad range of romantic wines for you and your loved one. Get lofty with your partner as you take in all the fun and excitement the wine loft has to offer.
The Wine Loft
Address: 4035 Whittall Way, Glen Allen, VA 23060, USA
Website: The Wine Loft
Opening hours: Monday and Tuesday: 4.00 PM-9.00 PM, Thursday-Saturday: 4.00 PM-11:00 PM
Price: 11-30 USD
3. A visit to the Edgar Allen Poe Museum
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Posted by The Poe Museum on Friday, 13 April 2018
Another romantic place to visit at Richmond is the Edgar Allen Poe Museum and its garden. Also known as an enchanted garden, this location is a favorite wedding spot because of it’s down to earth beauty. You can’t help but admire the quaint fountains, delicate flowers and stone benches of this garden. Your visit to Richmond will be incomplete without visiting the Edgar Allen Poe Museum and its beautiful garden.
Edgar Allen Poe Museum
Address: 1914 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223, USA
Website: Edgar Allen Poe Museum
Opening hours: Monday: closed, Tuesday-Saturday: 10.00 AM-5.00 PM, Sunday: 11.00 AM-5:00 PM
Price: 6 USD and above
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4. A visit to the Secco Wine Bar
Posted by Secco Wine Bar on Friday, 11 November 2016
There are lots of romantic places to visit in Richmond VA, one of those places is the Sacco Wine Bar. At this fascinating bar, you get nothing but the best. Relax in this comfortable environment with your loved one as you enjoy some of the best country’s wine. If you are not a wine lover, you can enjoy the varieties of cocktails and beer available. You can also choose from the extensive range of coffee and tea served in this place. The Secco Wine Bar is a place to visit with your partner to enjoy their exciting menu as well as the intimate setting.
Secco Wine Bar
Address: 325 N Robinson St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
Website: Secco Wine Bar
Opening hours: Monday-Tuesday: 5.00 PM-10.00 PM, Friday and Saturday: 5.00 PM-11:00 PM. Sunday: Closed
Price: 11-30 USD
5. The Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
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Posted by Hardywood Park Craft Brewery on Wednesday, 17 October 2018
If you are looking for a way to impress your partner, the Hardywood Park Craft Brewery is an ideal place. The Hardywood Park Brewery makes use of locally available ingredient as well as environmentally friendly processes to produce its exclusive beers. Sink into the sofa with your partner as you enjoy the fantastic beers and your favorite music selections. The Hardywood merely is the best location for an unforgettable romantic tour.
The Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Address: 2408 Ownby Ln Richmond, VA 23220
Website: The Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Opening hours: Monday: closed, Tuesday and Wednesday 4.00 PM-9.00 PM, Thursday and Friday: 4.00 PM-10:00 PM, Sunday: 12.00 PM-6.00 PM
Price: 11-30 USD
6. Take a walk along the Richmond Riverfront canal (from USD 55.0)
Posted by Riverfront Canal Cruises on Tuesday, 24 April 2018
Get to discover the attractive environment of the Riverfront Canal. It is a place you should not hesitate to go whenever you visit Richmond. Lots of romance-seeking couples every day attend the riverfront of Richmond. At Richmond riverfront, you can stroll along the corridor where you find shops and restaurant. Apart from that, a visit to the riverfront will give the opportunity to attend the concert as well as other exciting events on the Brown’s Island. You can also visit the turning basin located along the canal.
Richmond Landmark Segway Tour
Duration: 2 hours
7. Shop at one of the most magnificent malls of Richmond
Posted by Stony Point Fashion Park on Thursday, 6 September 2012
If you are the type that takes pleasure in shopping, Richmond is the right place for you. The city has a handful of nice malls where you can have a great shopping experience. There is a wide selection of goods to choose from at the Stony Point Fashion Park. Anything from luxurious, affordable or something in between can be found in this store. Thrill your partner in this beautiful store situated in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Other spots for a fantastic shopping experience is the Regency Square where there is an available selection of stores like Forever 21 and JC Penny.
Stony Point Fashion Park
Address: 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23235, USA
Website: Stony Point Fashion Park
Opening hours: Monday-Saturday: 10 AM-5 PM, Sunday: 12 PM-6 PM
8. Drive along the scenic Monument Avenue
Nothing is as pleasant as driving down the scenic Monument Avenue. Those that are not accustomed to Richmond weather may feel a little bit warm in this environment. Therefore, relax in the air-conditioned drive and enjoy the views of the scenic Monument Avenue. According to the name, the place is beautified with monuments of the Confederate as well as other southern heroes that are displayed together with some great beaux-arts, Georgian, Roman Revival, and even an architectural design which depicts the Mediterranean style. The Robert E Lee Memorial is a must visit.
Robert E Lee Memorial
Address: Richmond, VA 23220, USA
Opening hours: Always open
9. Get to experience the serene environment of the Agecroft Hall & Gardens
Posted by Agecroft Hall on Friday, 27 October 2017
The Agecroft Hall was first built in England in the late 15th century. The building was disassembled, packed for transportation, sent across the Atlantic Ocean, and was rejoined on the banks of the James River. The Agecroft Hall and Gardens is always busy with the influx of visitors from all over the world. Visitors love the awesome sights of the Elizabethan house and gardens. The garden is a venue for a romantic walk among the nicely clipped shrubs of the knot garden; there is no better feeling than this one.
Agecroft Hall & Gardens
Address: 4305 Sulgrave Rd, Richmond, VA 23221-3256
Website: Agecroft Hall & Gardens
Opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 10 AM-4 PM, Sunday: 12:30 PM-5 PM
Price: Varies, 5 USD and above
10. Visit the Jefferson Hotel
Posted by Jefferson Hotel Richmond on Friday, 7 September 2018
The Jefferson Hotel is a place you will be glad you visited. On some occasions, visitors have decided to lodge at the hotel to enjoy the environment and the beautiful scene to the fullest. It was opened in 1895, and it’s a reflection of the sensibilities of those days. For example, the hotels once had separate parlors for men and women. The guest rooms have now been modernized, and the public places are beautified with antique replica furniture, historic tapestries, reproductive paintings as well as faux-marble. The Jefferson Hotel is a perfect place for all romance-seeking couple.
THE JEFFERSON HOTEL
Address: 101 WEST FRANKLIN STREET, East Highland Park / Bellwood, Richmond (VA), United States, 23220
3.0 km (1.9 mi) from Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
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Richmond has everything in place to give you that romantic outing you have always fantasized about with your partner. To avail yourself of all this fascinating romantic experience, start making plans towards visiting this remarkable place.
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