Welcome to Richmond, the capital of Virginia! Discovery Map is your guide to one of the South's most exciting cities and our interactive map will give you directions to all of Richmond's must-see destinations. Richmond is a city surrounded by history, upscale shopping, natural beauty, world-renowned museums, elegant homes and gardens, vibrant culture, world-class accommodations, fabulous dining, and family fun for everyone. Richmond's central location makes it a great home base for day trips to Washington D.C., Charlottesville, Williamsburg, Jamestown, the Chesapeake Bay, the mountains, or the beach.

Virginia is a state rich in history, much of it occurring right here in the Richmond region. Captains Christopher Newport and John Smith visited Richmond. In 1737 William Byrd II named the city Richmond because the bend in the James River is similar to that of the River Thames in Richmond, England.

Discovery Map will guide you through Richmond's diverse history. Attractions and museums featuring Richmond's colonial heritage through the American Revolution and into the Civil War can be found here. Our map highlights historic must-sees such as Monument Avenue, the Wilton House Museum, the Wickham House, the John Marshall House, St. John's Church, Agecroft Hall and Gardens, Berkeley Plantation, the Virginia Capitol, and so much more!

Richmond is an excellent shopping destination! Explore "a mile of style" in the Carytown District where you'll find just about everything you desire in the distinctive shops, boutiques, and restaurants to be found there. Don't forget to visit the Historic Fan District and see why Uptown has become a catalyst for Richmond's renaissance! Stroll through this lovely strip of retailers, galleries, restaurants, and coffee shops to see how much Uptown has to offer. Richmond Discovery Map will guide you to the many shops in these outstanding shopping destinations!

Family fun can easily be found in Richmond and Discovery map will show you the way! Spend the day at King's Dominion, Virginia's only theme and water park, or visit Riverside Outfitters where you can enjoy a day of whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, tubing, and much more. Take a narrated canal boat tour or private charter of the James River and Kanawha Canal with River District Canal Cruises. In the evening there is always an event, performance, or concert to be found at the Landmark Theater, Richmond Coliseum, W.E. Singleton Center, or Toad's Place.

Richmond offers a wide variety of dining options sure to please any appetite. Everything from contemporary American cuisine to world-class steaks to Southern BBQ to Tex-Mex can be found on your Discovery Map. Don't forget to sample one of the many ethnic restaurants to be found in Richmond. Choose from Italian, Thai, Vietnamese, Cuban, Mexican, or French cuisine to satisfy your desire for a unique dining experience.

Richmond truly has something for everyone—whether you're into history, arts and culture, outdoor adventure, family fun, or shopping and dining—we'll give you directions on how to get there. Take your first step to Richmond, Virginia and let Discovery Maps & Guides show you the way!