- Our list of the best things to do in Richmond, Virginia, features the top 111 nearby activities — including 49 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Richmond, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 32 things to do within the city of Richmond, VA , followed by 79 popular activities in nearby cities, including Midlothian, Petersburg, Glen Allen, Hopewell, Mechanicsville, Virginia and Charles City
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Known for their historic plays, Kimball Theatre is a venue for a variety of performing arts. They feature colonial themed acts like The Grand Entertainment Medley, which involves audience participation.
44.2 Miles
94%
839 votes
331 Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA 23187
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Built in 1715, the Bruton Parish Episcopal Church has served the Williamsburg community since the colonial era, including founding fathers George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Tour the church, walk through the cemetery, or attend an evening Candlelight Concert.
44.3 Miles
87%
7856 votes
102 Information Center Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23187
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The 18th century is brought to life at Colonial Williamsburg. Guests can both observe and participate in the life of this reconstructed colonial village that is filled with costumed actors who make history real.
44.3 Miles
96%
478 votes
325 Francis Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Explore unique 19th century folk art at The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, located in historic colonial Williamsburg. Featuring a collection of common household items turned into works of art through the use of bold colors, carving, and imagination.
44.3 Miles
95%
420 votes
325 Francis Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Since 1985, The DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum has housed an extensive collection of British and American antiques. Items in the collection, dating back to the 17th century include furniture, ceramics, paintings, and more.
44.3 Miles
85%
338 votes
325 West Francis Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Admitting its first patient in 1773, the Public Hospital Museum honors the first public building in America that treated the mentally ill. Exhibits include examples of the condition the patients were kept and a history of mental illnesses at the time.
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Spooks & Legends Haunted Tours
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410 Duke of Gloucester Street in front of the Cheese Shop, Williamsburg, VA 23188
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A theatrical walking tour company with costumed guides, Spooks and Legends Haunted Tours offers several tours of various haunted sites and attractions. Tours are carefully researched, and are historically informative as well as entertaining.
44.8 Miles
78%
559 votes
Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA 23187
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The King's Arms Tavern is an historic 18th-Century building now home to a restaurant and bar where servers in period costume also act as guides to local Colonial history. Nightly entertainment includes live music of the period.
47.7 Miles
A 48-lane bowling center, Liberty Lanes offers open and league bowling along with birthday party hosting. The center provides a pro shop, bowling lessons, black light bowling, arcade games and a snack bar with food and drinks.
47.9 Miles
86%
1940 votes
176 Water Country Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23187
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An all-ages water park on a 1950s and 60s surf theme, Water Park USA features a children's fantasyland, soaking slides, raft rides and plummeting attractions, along with restaurants and entertainment. Notable attractions include a 1500 ft long winding river ride, and the 4500 square foot kid's Cow-A-Bunga pool.