RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A new brewery is coming to Richmond’s Scott’s Addition neighborhood during Black Heath Meadery’s Festival of Wood & Fire in mid-January, offering classic beers. According to a ...

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Richmond (/ ˈrɪtʃmənd /, RITCH-mənd) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Virginia. Incorporated in 1742, Richmond has been an independent city since 1871. It is the fourth-most populous city in Virginia, with a population of 226,610 at the 2020 census.

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With more than 400 years of American history, the Richmond Region has helped shape the nation’s story from the very beginning—and we continue to make history here.

Planning a trip to RVA? Discover historic neighborhoods, explore the award-winning culinary scene and more with this list of the best things to do in Richmond.

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Whether you explore the Museum District, raft down the James River, or eat your way through the Church Hill neighborhood, it's easy to see what makes Richmond, Virginia special. Here are our favorite things to do on your next visit to the Commonwealth's capital city.