Register for (or watch) These 5 Dominion Riverrock Events
Dominion Riverrock is coming. Next month, May 15-17, will see the country’s premier outdoor sport and music festival return to the Richmond Region. There’s gonna be dog sports, there’s gonna…
Entertainment around RVA
12 Historic Virginia Music Venues
Virginia’s music venues are full of rich history. Places that now host live music once started out as old movie houses or stores or farmhouses and changed over time. Here…
Spring/SummeRVA Beers!
The Richmond Region’s breweries are starting to buzz with hops aficionados hanging on the patios and eagerly waiting in line for special releases. Between birthdays and collaborations and rereleases of…
6 Can’t Miss Places for BBQ in RVA
Whether you’re looking for a patio to eat some ribs on the Boulevard before a Flying Squirrels game or want to sit outside in historic Church Hill or chow down…
5 Great Restaurant Patios to Ring in Spring in the Richmond Region
Blooming dogwoods, joggers pounding the sidewalks along Monument Ave, and dining outside are all sure signs of spring’s arrival in the Richmond Region! With tons of dining options abound, we…
Six Things You Don’t Want to Miss in April
Spring has finally sprung in the Richmond Region. Locals are hanging out on the rocks by the river, riding their bikes through the city, hitting the trails at Pocahontas State…
Take the Scenic Route: U.S. Route 58, Part One
United States Route 58 is a scenic stretch of road coursing east to west across southern Virginia. One can reach Virginia Beach from Cumberland Gap on the KY/TN/VA border in…
Top 5 Events to Commemorate 150 Years
The National Park Service has put together a spectacular series of programming to celebrate the sesquicentennial (sess – qwee – sentennial) anniversary of the end of the Civil War. Events…
Top 5 Reasons You Should Take the River City Food Tour
The Richmond Region is quickly becoming a foodie destination for taste buds up and down the East Coast; chock full of diverse, unique options for palates waiting to be pleased.…
150 Years Later
This weekend marks 150 years since the end of the Civil War. The National Park Service is putting on a spectacular program starting Wednesday April 1 and running through Saturday,…
Eight Comfort Foods You’re Going to LOVE
These locally recommended entrées are also locally sourced, hot, and take you back to a simpler time. If you’re looking for something “like grandma used to make,” one of these…
Four Reasons You Should Volunteer at Richmond2015
Richmond 2015 is going to be a big deal. The UCI Road World Championships are cycling’s premier event and they’re being held here in Richmond! Want to be more than…
10 Virginia B&Bs Perfect for Sweet, Smaller Weddings
Virginia has more than 200 cozy bed and breakfasts dotted all across the state, with nearly 100 offering weddings. These B&Bs and inns are the perfect choice for couples looking…
High Fives for Richmond Region Biking Heroes
We talk a lot about the Richmond Region being a great place for bikes and how excited we are for the world to Ride in Richmond at Richmond2015. Today we…
Nine Itineraries for Experiencing Spring in Virginia
Agecroft Hall Plan your next girlfriend getaway, family reunion, company outing or group tour in Virginia this spring. From beautiful blooms to gorgeous gardens, there is sure to be something…
RVA Bike Week!
We’re getting ready for Richmond 2015 here at RVABlog and on our Instagram. Tag your photos and tweets with #VisitRichmond and we’ll share them on our streams! We gave…
12 Restaurants Where Fresh Caught Flavor Reigns
Virginia’s streams, lakes and bays are home to beautiful species of fish, crab, clams and more. The bounty of these waters are caught fresh daily and served in unique and tasty…
Van Gogh, Manet, and Matisse @ the VMFA
The VMFA is getting you ready for spring with Van Gogh, Manet, and Matisse: The Art of the Flower. This exhibit is the first major American exhibition to consider…
Six Dreamy Virginia Vineyard Weddings
A wedding in Virginia is pure magic — plain and simple. There is no denying that Virginia’s lush countryside, gorgeous vineyards, historic hotels, miles of sunny beaches and cozy mountain resorts…
Hashtag Bikes
You can probably tell we’re getting a little excited about bikes and Richmond2015 with the weather getting a little warmer here in the Richmond Region. We want to see…