As your helpful Discovery Map will show you, Richmond is an ideal setting for recreational travelers who are looking for exciting entertainment, rafting, and water sports. If you're looking for outdoor water fun, you can enjoy whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoing, and tubing. Looking for the complete entertainment experience? Then visit one of Richmond's many theaters and entertainment venues for concerts, performances, and many other cultural events.
Richmond Parks and Rec Home to more than 57 parks and open spaces, 138 tennis courts, 60 playgrounds, 56 ball diamonds, numerous tot lots, picnic areas, exercise trails, and much more. The department also takes care of more than 22 statues and monuments and seven cemeteries, and operates 24 community centers.
• Byrd Park, Carillon, and Dogwood Dell—S Boulevard.
www.richmondgov.com/parks 804-642-7000 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
River District Canal Cruises 139 Virginia St—Enjoy a narrated canal boat tour or private charter of the James River and Kanawha Canal. Tours depart on the hour from the Turning Basin, between 14th and Dock Streets in downtown Richmond's River District. Seasonal and weather dependent. Call for hours of operation or visit Web site.
www.venturerichmond.com 804-649-2800 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Riverside Outfitters 6836 Old Westham Rd—White water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, tubing, mountain biking, tree climbing and fishing gear. "Get Out and Stay Out."
www.riversideoutfitters.net 804-560-0068 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Sports Backers 100 Avenue of Champions—Organizers of Richmond's active sports events like the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k, the SunTrust Richmond Marathon and the McDonald's Cross-country Festival at Maymont. Named the best sports commission in the country in 2006.
www.sportsbackers.org 804-285-9495 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Stuart C. Siegel Center Home tothe Alltel Pavilion and VCU Rams, the Sigel Center seats 7,500 for sporting events and concerts, and also offers a fitness center and café.
www.siegelcenter.com 804-827-1000 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Toad's Place 140 Virginia St—Central Virginia's total entertainment venue. Three-level venue showcases national touring artists with a state-of-the-art-sound, light and video system, four bars and a full service restaurant.
www.toadsplacerva.com 804-648-TOAD (8623) Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Visual Arts Center of Richmond 1812 W Main St—Nurtures the creative spirit through classes for all ages. Acclaimed, contemporary art exhibitions and November's Annual Craft and Design Show.
www.visarts.org 804-353-0094 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
