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Wife and I going to Richmond this weekend. She'll be in a seminar all day. Recommended places to visit?

I have been to the Air Museum at the airport and it was pretty interesting. At least to me. If you have never seen an SR 71 up close and personal, that would be the place to go see one. At least they used to have one and I think they still do, it would be sitting out in front of the museum.

Colonial Shooting Academy.

Was going to suggest Carytown---but that is mostly a girly-shopping sort of a haunt. Colonial Shooting academy is a good place to go. There are bunches of historical sites to visit downtown. Might visit the capitol it used to be a gem (haven't been in a few years). Capitol Ale House is a good place to get good (manly) food downtown--they have an excellent selection of beers as well--not too terribly pricey ($10-15 a plate).

CSA... I go all the time. Carytown is cool but its hipsterville... so hold yer nose.

safaridave wrote:CSA... I go all the time. Carytown is cool but its hipsterville... so hold yer nose.

Damn, that means I need to buy some skinny jeans, a fedora, a scarf, and a blazer that's a little too small. Oh, and grow an "ironic but manly" beard.

Bandito's for brunch... then if the weather is good, Hollywood Cemetary, Belle Island, Maymont. If not... CSA, museums or a movie. Skip Carytown. Nothing there but overpriced stores, trendy restaurants, and Obama supporters.

Museum of the Confederacy used to be worth a visit, but I'm not sure now. I think I read they had or were going to merge it with some other institution - I guess it wasn't politically correct to HAVE a museum of the confederacy. Same goes for the Confederate White House, I guess.

I have heard Tedegar Ironworks is cool but I have yet to go. I've never been big on the city to be honest. Some people think that the Bell Isle is cool. I will say I do like capital ale house. Their burgers are pretty good.

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Over by the airport is the aviation museum. I haven't been there since the late 90's, but it should still be interesting. My grandfather is in their hall of fame.

The holocaust museum is in Richmond, never been there.

Hollywood cemetery houses many important folk. And, I believe there is a war memorial somewhere, too.

Oh, and the Keystone Tractor Museum.

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Keystone is in colonial heights,about 20 minutes south of downtown


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If you like airplanes, I'll throw another recommendation for the Virginia Aviation Museum. Just head to the airport. It's hard to miss with an SR-71 and an F-14 sitting out front. There's a good Mexican restaurant (El Nopal) and a great little doughnut shop (Country Style Doughnuts) just a couple minutes down the street if you're interested.

The usual downtown sites have been mentioned but for a different way to do so, you can take a guided tour from Segway of Richmond. My wife took me on one for a gift a few years back. It was much more fun than I expected and a very interesting history lesson as well. Weather permitting, of course. I know it's cold out.

If you like beer, Legend Brewing Co. has a restaurant overlooking the south side of the James River and some good brews fresh from the brewery. It's worth a visit for lunch and a drink or two. Capital Ale House isn't bad either for a slightly more formal setting.

If you like ribs, bbq, brisket, and the like, visit Buzz & Ned's down on Boulevard, near the diamond. Movieland at Boulevard Square is a really neat movie theater that's there as well if you want to catch a movie. It's an old train factory and it pays homage to it's origin inside. The Science Museum of VA isn't far either.

I'm in Carytown. I will reserve comment about the BMW-driving jack holes that get angry and honk their horns when I stop for pedestrians...

I think I'll head for the other places now that I bought some donuts and coffee.

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AND NOW YOU SEE WHY I MOVED OUTTA CARYTOWN!

When I moved into Carytown in 2001, it was lil' mom and pop shops, and restaurants, about 2009/2010 it started to change. By the time I left in 2011? I couldn't stand it anymore.

Even the locals started to shift from artists, co-eds, and eccelectic types to hard core Progressive/Commies. I knew it was time to leave.

It still has a few shops I frequent. Franklin Goose for higher end kids stuff and maternity stuff (better stuff than you can find at Wally world for sure) is a nice place to go. A Greek shop that has amazing fries and gyros.

Anyway I get down there about once every other month or so.

I ended up back there for a quick stop for ice cream and it was darn tasty. Crowd was back to being more hipster and college types. Miles of tight jeans, weak facial hair or ridiculous beards, and tight blazers; or yoga pants, short gym shorts, or short dresses. Gods smile upon me and give me sons.

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In truth? When I moved into the neighborhood, the median age for Females was 23, the males? 34... It was like living in dorms, with a cool food court, and such.

I had a blast for about 10 years... but like all good things, they have to end.

What did I enjoy living in the city besides the food? The river, you're so close to Maymont, the "Nickel Bridge" which can get you to Pony Pasture the back route, Brown's Island, etc. I liked going to walk thru historic Church Hill, and see St John's Church where Patrick Henry gave his speech. I liked going to the Virginia Fine Arts Musuem, and seeing the new exhibits.

I would whitewater on occasion when the river allowed it.

Richmond is the only city in the world with Class 3 rapids, and emergency personnel who are trained in river rescue for such events.

I really like Richmond. Seriously hate what it's become, but overall, I enjoy it as a "Big Town".

You may see me walking around Richmond with a sport jacket, beard, and jeans, do not mistake me for a hipster. My jeans are boot cut, I do not wear tennis shoes or "ironic" t-shirts with a sport jacket, and I don't wear dinner plates in my ears. Oh, and I typically roll sans scarf. Unless it's cold.

Most important thing that separates me from hipsters; I'm not a douche. And I'm probably too old to be hip, anyway. Hipness becomes creepy once you pass 30.

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The fact that "hipsters" have caused PBR to be WAY more expensive than it needs to be pisses me off!

Then they discovered tequilla, and that went thru the roof...

Every time a freakin' hipster finds something new...

SHMIV wrote:You may see me walking around Richmond with a sport jacket, beard, and jeans, do not mistake me for a hipster. My jeans are boot cut, I do not wear tennis shoes or "ironic" t-shirts with a sport jacket, and I don't wear dinner plates in my ears. Oh, and I typically roll sans scarf. Unless it's cold.

Most important thing that separates me from hipsters; I'm not a douche. And I'm probably too old to be hip, anyway. Hipness becomes creepy once you pass 30.

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heh heh - he said douche!

Betcha that M stands for Massengill...

Whoa, buddy! slow that Peterbilt down!