Things To Do
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a 50 acres, botanical garden in Henrico County; a 15 minute car ride from The John Marshall. It features over a dozen themed gardens, a conservatory, library, and café. Regular daily admission is $17 for adults, $14 for seniors, $8 for children, under age 3 are free. This was a potential venue location for our wedding!
Scott's Addition Historic District
Revitalized Scott’s Addition is the hub of the city’s brewing scene, with cideries, taprooms, and distilleries housed in converted warehouses. Scott's Addition is a 10 minute car ride from The John Marshall.
Carytown
Colorful Carytown is a bohemian district centered around a stretch of West Cary Street, with indie boutiques, record stores, and vintage emporiums. Quirky murals brighten alleyways and buildings housing cool cafes, bakeries, and health-conscious lunch spots, while evening crowds fill farm-to-table restaurants and craft cocktail bars. One of our favorite spots to grab a bite in this area is The Daily!
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is an art museum in Richmond, Virginia, United States, which opened in 1936. The museum is owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Science Museum of Virginia
The Science Museum of Virginia is a science museum located in Richmond, Virginia. Established in 1970, it is an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is housed in the former Broad Street Station, built in 1917. If you are traveling with children, the Children's Museum of Richmond is next door. It is a fantastic place for them play, create, and explore!
Monument Avenue Historic District
Monument Avenue is a tree-lined grassy mall dividing the eastbound and westbound traffic in Richmond, Virginia, originally named for its emblematic complex of structures honoring those who fought for the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Today, only one monument remains standing (Arthur Ashe), however the road still boasts beautiful homes and lovely foliage.