Central Virginia provides opportunities for people of all ages to explore the great outdoors or dive into history over a full day trip. Here’s a few top of the places to visit in Central Virginia:
Hollywood Cemetery is a national treasure located in Richmond featuring 135 acres with a beautiful view of the James River. The Cemetery was designed in 1847 and is the final resting place of American presidents James Monroe and John Tyler along with Supreme Court Justices, Virginia governors and Confederate generals.
Insiders Tip: Specialty tours are also available through The Valentine through advance booking.
Next stop: John Marshall House. Marshall is known as the “Great Chief Justice” and helped to form the Supreme Court of the United States. The John Marshall House was built in 1790 and an impressive collection of furnishings and decorative arts have been acquired to add to the interpretation of John Marshall’s Richmond home.
Next stop: The Valentine. The Valentine interprets Richmond’s 400-year history in the heart of historic downtown Richmond. A collection of over 900,000 objects includes an anthology of household and decorative items, industrial artifacts, fine art and works on paper. Rare objects can be found in each category and a variety of guided tours are offered for a more in-depth experience on how these relate to the city’s history.
Lunch options include Garnett’s Café at The Valentine or one of downtown’s many top-rated restaurants.
Insiders Tip: All of Richmond's dining options can be found here https://www.virginia.org/directory/dining/.
Next stop: Henricus Historical Park. Step back in time to the early settlement period of America and learn about the brave explorers who braved attacks by Indians and Spaniards to carve out a nation in Virginia’s western frontier. Learn about the Powhatan Indian chiefdom and the culture of the Arrohateck people while seeing a recreated village and Mount Malady, the first hospital.
Next stop: Pamplin Historical Park. Experience the lives of the common soldier, civilian and enslaved people at this National Landmark 424-acre campus which features four historic homes, The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, 5 miles of trails and the Breakthrough Battlefield. Interpreters bring history to life while special electronic devices allow visitors to experience an audio/visual tour at over eighty stops within the museum and in the park.
Insiders Tip: Attractions mentioned offer group rates and special programming options for adults and students, so be sure to ask.
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Last Updated: 07/08/2019
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6125 Boydton Plank Road
Petersburg, VA 238030 MI
