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Address:

Midlothian

Phone Number:

804-378-1600

Link:

ACAC.com

Classes at this studio are a multi-sensory experience, with music, video graphics, rider-specific data, and high-energy instructors. Amenities such as shoes, lockers for use during classes, and a locker room appointed with toiletries (even hair ties!) aim to make scheduling fitness as stress free as possible.

Address:

301 Maltby Blvd., Suite D, Henrico

Phone Number:

804-364-6085

Link:

GreenGate.Cyclebar.com

Address:

Glen Allen

Phone Number:

804-601-4455

Link:

PlankRVA.com

Address:

Charlottesville

Phone Number:

434-977-6882

Link:

AlbemarleAngler.com

This company has been offering guided fishing excursions for 20 years. The four guides offer trips for groups and individuals, and fishers can look for native fish in the Piney River, Jackson River, and James River. Angler’s will provide lunch, equipment, water, and a full service fly shop as well.

Address:

18013 Forest Road, Forest

Phone Number:

434-385-0200

Link:

AnglersLane.com

Address:

LLC, Amherst

Phone Number:

434-238-2720

Link:

MattMilesFlyFishing.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

800-514-3849

Link:

AltriaTheater.com

Address:

Glen Allen

Phone Number:

800-514-3849

Link:

InnsbrookAfterHours.com

A live music venue offering everything from rock to R&B to cover bands, The National gives concertgoers the full experience. Guests can dine at the Vagabond restaurant next door and (with valid tickets for that night’s performance) be escorted by security into the venue 15 minutes before the doors open to the public, allowing them to settle in before the crowds arrive.

Address:

708 E. Broad St., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-612-1900

Link:

TheNationalVa.com

This karate studio provides age-appropriate classes for young students ages four through seven as well as teenagers and adults. The studio’s goal is to impart discipline, respect, confidence, and other character building skills to all its students. The school holds 13 world titles, and students will be prepared to enter karate tournaments if they choose.

Address:

2001 Westover Drive, Danville

Phone Number:

434-549-5093

Link:

DanvilleKarate.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-346-4235

Link:

CEK-Va.com

Address:

Fredericksburg

Phone Number:

540-785-0808

Link:

MtKim.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

Link:

RichmondArtsInThePark.com

One hundred local and regional artists reserve tables at this annual art show. Even students sell their artwork at the show, which gives them a special sense of accomplishment. This year, the band Little Known Legends kicked off the opening reception. Artwork is marked down starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday the weekend of the show.

Address:

4211 Hermitage Road, Richmond

Phone Number:

804-266-2494

Link:

TNCS.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

Link:

RVAFirstFridays.com

Address:

Charlottesville

Phone Number:

434-296-2181

Link:

BoarsHeadInn.com

Address:

Orange

Phone Number:

540-317-1206

Link:

InnAtWillowGrove.com

Although it’s known for skiing, there are lots of other ways to relax at this mountain resort. In addition to skiing, snowboarding, and tubing, golf and tennis are available as well. After a full day of skiing or tennis, get a massage or pedicure at the spa or dine at one of the four restaurants.

Address:

39 Mountain Inn Loop, Wintergreen

Phone Number:

434-325-2200

Link:

WintergreenResort.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-354-6099

Link:

BowTieCinemas.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-864-0460

Link:

CobbCineBistro.com

Love movies, but don’t love the previews? Richmond’s historic Byrd Theatre shows movies without the coming attractions 365 days a year. Prices haven’t risen much since the theater opened in 1928—back then 50 cents was the going price for an evening movie—and today the regular ticket price is $4. This opulent theater is both a state and national historic landmark.

Address:

2908 W. Cary St., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-353-9911

Link:

ByrdTheatre.com

Virginia Randolph Ellett founded St. Catherine’s in the 1890s, and the school carries on her tradition of educational rigor with enriching summer camps. The school offers camps for ages 3 to 18, with a variety of programs. Elementary school-aged children can participate in a “Design Your Day Camp” program in which they can choose from topics like crochet and fishing in the James River.

Address:

6001 Grove Ave., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-281-7140

Link:

St.Catherines.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-897-6800

Link:

PassagesRVA.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-521-1300

Link:

RichmondSPCA.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

Link:

BroadAppetit.com

This year marks the 44th year of the Greek Festival at St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, May 30-June 2. With popular dishes like souvlaki and mousakka and an array of sweets from the pastry booths, the festival offers lovers of Greek food all kinds of delicacies to enjoy, while promoting religious, cultural, and culinary awareness of Greek Orthodoxy as well as donating proceeds to local charities.

Address:

30 Malvern Ave., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-358-5996

Link:

GreekFestival.com

Address:

Glen Allen

Phone Number:

804-270-7234

Link:

LebaneseFoodFestival.com

A variety of living options are available in this community, from apartments to cottage homes. A new wing of independent living apartments is scheduled to be completed in early 2020. Amenities like a library, fitness center, and nature trails are some of the options available on Cedarfield’s campus.

Address:

2300 Cedarfield Pkwy., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-474-8800

Link:

Cedarfield.org

Address:

Mechanicsville

Phone Number:

804-569-8000

Link:

CovenantWoods.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-264-6256

Link:

WCRichmond.org

Address:

Phone Number:

CHFBall.org

Link:

CHFBall.org

The READ Art Show & Sale features local and regional artists over a Friday and Saturday in March. All proceeds benefit the New Community School, which aims to empower middle and high school students with dyslexia and other related learning differences and to prepare them for college.

Address:

4211 Hermitage Road, Richmond

Phone Number:

804-266-2494

Link:

TNCS.org

Address:

Phone Number:

804-521-1300

Link:

RichmondSPCA.org

Address:

Phone Number:

804-474-7000

Link:

ChildrensMuseumOfRichmond.org

Address:

Phone Number:

804-864-1400

Link:

RichmondSMV.org

The museum is one of the top 10 comprehensive art museums in the country, offering teacher training, films, lectures, and studio classes in addition to what can be seen in the galleries. Upcoming exhibitions include Cosmologies from the Tree of Life: Art from the African American South, opening on June 8, and Edward Hopper and the American Hotel, opening on Oct. 26.

Address:

200 North Blvd., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-340-1405

Link:

VMFA.museum

Address:

Phone Number:

434-374-8501

Link:

ClarksvilleVaMarina.com

Address:

Bumpass

Phone Number:

540-895-5051

Link:

LakeAnnaMarina.com

Richmond’s only marina on the James River is Rocketts Landing. There are 57 slips available that can accommodate boats up to 50 feet in length. There is gated security and access to fuel, bathrooms, and showers. Boaters can tie up their boats for just two hours for $5, or do a full day/overnight stay for $45.

Address:

4708 Old Main St., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-222-3555

Link:

RockettsVillage.com

Address:

Clarksville

Phone Number:

434-374-2866

Link:

CoopersLandingInn.net

Address:

Orange

Phone Number:

540-317-1206

Link:

InnAtWillowGrove.com

Far from a rustic bed and breakfast, WaldenHall aims to create a boutique hotel experience. Each suite has its own décor theme and is named after a famous author. Slip into a plush robe and use the in-room coffee maker before sitting down to a multi-course breakfast made by the in-house chef.

Address:

17440 True Blue Lane, Reva

Phone Number:

540-509-1440

Link:

WaldenHall.com

Address:

Lynchburg

Phone Number:

434-455-1500

Link:

CraddockTerryHotel.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-358-7166

Link:

Maymont.org

More than just a venue for weddings, Walden Hall added a new business conference center in 2019 and houses a variety of event spaces such as the Banquet Barn, a garden, and a poolside patio. Tables, garden chairs, and decor items are also available to rent.

Address:

17440 True Blue Lane, Reva

Phone Number:

540-764-8000

Link:

WaldenHall.com

Address:

Lynchburg

Phone Number:

434-455-1500

Link:

CraddockTerryHotel.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-340-6040

Link:

DestinationHotels.com

This historic hotel was founded in 1895 and offers a variety of luxurious suites. A fitness center and indoor pool are on site as well as several restaurants. The Jefferson’s retail space was renovated in 2018 to better showcase its collection of home and garden gifts. For the full experience at the hotel, or to celebrate a special occasion, book an afternoon tea in the Palm Court lobby.

Address:

101 W. Franklin St., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-788-8000

Link:

JeffersonHotel.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-278-8950

Link:

CrossroadsArtCenter.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-340-6036

Link:

QuirkGallery.com

Since it opened in 1936, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has expanded five times—its historic expansion in 2010 increased its gallery space by 50 percent. The VMFA’s collections of Art Deco, English silver, Fabergé, and the art of South Asia are among the best in the nation. This summer, enjoy Cosmologies from the Tree of Life: Art from the African American South, June 8 through Nov. 17.

Address:

200 North Blvd., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-340-1405

Link:

VMFA.museum

This year, the 83rd annual show will take place June 19-23. It’s free and open to the public, with concessions, vendors, and classes for spectators to enjoy. More than 200 horses will be in the show, and 27 trophies will be awarded, some of which include prize money. The Hunter Derby, with a $5,000 prize, is one of the popular events.

Address:

1540 Deep Run Hunt Club Lane, Manakin-Sabot

Phone Number:

804-677-5691

Link:

DeepRunHorseShow.com

Address:

Charlottesville

Phone Number:

434-293-9501

Link:

FoxfieldRaces.com

Address:

Orange

Phone Number:

540-672-0027

Link:

MontpelierRaces.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-521-2500

Link:

FeedMore.org

The Richmond SPCA is a national leader of the no-kill movement and the largest private, no-kill humane society in Virginia. The organization provides shelter and care to homeless pets in addition to providing veterinary care to more than 11,000 pets of low-income families. In 2019, the organization helped save the lives of homeless cats in Puerto Rico and expanded its Paws for Reading program, where elementary school-aged children read aloud to dogs, which provide a nonjudgmental audience.

Address:

2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond

Phone Number:

804-521-1300

Link:

RichmondSPCA.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-353-3393

Link:

SPARCRichmond.org

Address:

Phone Number:

GoochlandDriveInTheater.com

Link:

GoochlandDriveInTheater.com

Families can explore much more than beautiful grounds at Maymont. Children can feed goats at Maymont Farm, watch otters at the Robins Nature & Visitor Center, or see bears and bison in the wildlife exhibits. Golf cart tours that allow visitors to see the grounds with their own personal tour guide are available, and in the fall Garden Glow, a popular light show in the Japanese Garden, will return.

Address:

1700 Hampton St., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-358-7166

Link:

Maymont.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-864-1400

Link:

SMV.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-648-8501

Link:

HollywoodCemetery.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-358-7166

Link:

Maymont.org

The home of third president, philosopher, scientist, historian, and author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson, Monticello was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 and is the only house in the United States with such a distinction. It encompasses a house, landscape, farm, and plantation that serve as a reflection of Jefferson’s interests and personality. Guided tours for adults and school groups are available, and the grounds offer much to explore.

Address:

931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy., Charlottesville

Phone Number:

434-984-9800

Link:

Monticello.org

Address:

Midlothian

Phone Number:

804-594-0760

Link:

JamesRiverEquestrian.com

This riding school offers English hunt seat riding lessons for children and adults. Additionally, dressage, eventing, jumper, and recreational riding instruction are available, as well as day camps for children. The school has been open under Pat and Jon Betts for more than 30 years and offers boarding, leasing, training, and sales.

Address:

3350 John Tree Hill Road, Powhatan

Phone Number:

804-794-8463

Link:

LevelGreenRiding.com

Address:

Gordonsville

Phone Number:

540-222-6576

Link:

OaklandHeightsFarm.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-646-8911

Link:

JamesRiverPark.org

With more than 100 acres, there is a lot of outdoor exploring to do at Maymont. Admission is free except for a small charge for entry to the Nature Center, although donations are appreciated. Guests who want to enjoy the great outdoors without walking the entire grounds can sign up for golf cart tours. Visitors can view presentations of different types of wildlife, like bobcats and alligators, at the bobcat habitat and the Nature Center.

Address:

1700 Hampton St., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-358-7166

Link:

Maymont.org

Address:

Rice

Phone Number:

434-392-7275

Link:

SandyRiverOutdoorAdventures.com

James and Sallie Dooley built this classic example of Gilded Age luxury, which was completed in 1893. The historic and specialty gardens, like the Italian Garden, the Japanese Garden, the Butterfly Trail, and The Grotto are all popular attractions. Visitors can also tour the carriage collection, farm, wildlife exhibits, and the Nature Center.

Address:

1700 Hampton St., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-358-7166

Link:

Maymont.org

Address:

Charlottesville

Phone Number:

434-984-9800

Link:

Monticello.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-340-1405

Link:

VMFA.museum

Address:

Locust Grove

Phone Number:

540-854-9890

Link:

MeadowsFarmsGolfCourse.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-287-1330

Link:

TheCCV.org

Featuring an Arnold Palmer-designed, bentgrass golf course, The Federal Club aims to take all the best aspects of country clubs and make them friendlier. A range of membership options, including pool-only, are available, and private lessons are offered too.

Address:

13450 Palmers Way, Richmond

Phone Number:

804-798-4996

Link:

TheFederalClub.com

These 700 acres of hunting land open to the public are just 30 minutes outside of Richmond. Hunters can bring their own dogs or allow Orapax to assign a guide and hunting dog to them and hunt quail, chukar, and pheasant. The guides are all experienced hunters and dog handlers, and many of them compete in national exhibitions. Bird hunting season runs from mid-September through the end of April depending on the weather.

Address:

3831 River Road W, Goochland

Phone Number:

804-556-2261

Link:

Orapax.com

Address:

Orange

Phone Number:

540-661-6635

Link:

RountonFarm.com

With an expansive repertory of 19th- and 20th-century classics, as well as more than 75 new works by contemporary choreographers, the Richmond Ballet has been bringing the art of dance to Richmond since the 1950s. The ballet also houses the School of Richmond Ballet and its Minds in Motion community outreach program. In May, Studio Three presents Summerset, Sweet Bitter Love, and a newly commissioned work by choreographer Rex Wheeler.

Address:

407 E. Canal St., Richmond

Phone Number:

804-344-0906

Link:

RichmondBallet.com

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-353-3393

Link:

SPARCRichmond.org

Address:

Richmond

Phone Number:

804-282-2620

Link:

VirginiaRep.org

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