Saturday:
Central Virginia's oldest and largest microbrewery, Legend Brewing Co. has been providing true premium beers to restaurants, pubs and retailers in Virginia since January 1994. Visit Legend Brewing Co. and taste just how good real beer made here in Richmond can be. Start your visit with a free tour of their brewery and see where these delicious beers are brewed! Tours begin at 1 PM every Saturday. After the tour, sit down and relax in either the 150-seat pub or the 200-seat deck overlooking the James River and the Richmond skyline. Nothing is more satisfying than enjoying ice cold Legend products on the patio.
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Afternoon Activity: Belle Isle
Belle Isle park is a 54 acre island park located in downtown Richmond. This is a great place for people who love the outdoors and is a favorite hangout to many locals and visitors alike. Popular activities include walking the trails, swimming in the James River, rock jumping, sunbathing, birdwatching, kayaking in the James, and boulder-top picnicking only feet away from the fierce Class IV rapids. The views of the downtown Richmond skyline and Hollywood Cemetery alone are worth the trip.
The best way to get to Belle Isle is by the one-of-a-kind pedestrian suspension bridge which starts under the Lee Bridge on Tredegar Street. The one-mile trail around the island includes a walk along the falls of the James river, Civil War earthworks, an old quarry, ruins of a hydroelectric plant and plenty of rocks to relax and watch the river flow by. The main trail loop is paved or has gravel and is great to walk or bike. There are many trail paths up the rocks interior of the island. There is an easy 1.5-mile loop you can bike at Belle Isle and several spur trails. The trails are considered beginner to intermediate and are part of the James River Park trails loop that winds the banks of the James River from downtown Richmond to Boulevard Bridge.
Canoeing and kayaking are also very popular here. But a word of caution - the rapids are very challenging - Class IV. So, a beginner may want to test the waters and try the First Break rapids on the west end of the island of go with a local outfitter. You can also rock climb. A popular place is the rock face on the north side of Belle Isle, the rocks above the island's quarry pond.
You'll probably work up quite an appetite after an afternoon at Belle Isle. Let the adventure continue at a great sushi and saki bar nestled in the heart of historic Shockoe Bottom. Sumo San is a hip and fun restaurant and the sushi is out of this world! Hailed as the best sushi restaurant and sake bar in the region, Sumo San wows its visitors with exceptional, original sushi and a great atmosphere. Shockoe Bottom, just east of downtown, along the James River, runs from East Cary and East Main streets at 15th Street to 25th Street.
Home of Richmond's celebrated sake bombs, Sumo San is always hoppin' and boasts over 40 different kinds of sake. It's easily one of Richmond's most appreciated traditions in the Bottom. For the uninitiated, Sumo San's sake bombs are quite the ritual. So, let the adventure continue and sample a try a few sake bombs. You say Sake, I say Bomb! You'll know what we mean.
Located in the heart of Richmond's oldest and most haunted neighborhoods, Haunts of Richmond brings local ghost stories and legends to life in Richmond's only ongoing, nighttime walking ghost tour. The Haunts of Shockoe tour host will guide you on a fascinating nighttime exploration of the Shockoe Bottom, Shockoe Slip and Capitol Hill areas of Richmond, where over 400 years of history in Richmond's past have produced an ample share of those caught between this world and the next. Hear ten tales of the mysterious, tragic and downright terrifying things that have led to numerous reports of paranormal activity along the tour route including: The Great Theatre Fire, Church Hill tunnel collapse, Civil War Hospitals and many more...
Tours begin Saturday at 9 PM.
After exploring the dark side of Virginia's capital city and enjoying some of its ghostly and ghastly tales head on over to Penny Lane Pub. Enjoy a bit of Liverpool right here in Richmond! There aren't many places in Richmond as genuine and down right comfortable as Penny Lane. The setting is quaint and the owner, Terry, is an affable character.
Penny Lane features a downstairs bar, darts and pool upstairs, and a dining area in case you're hungry. If a football game (a.k.a soccer to us Americans) is on you'll see it here. You'll find Penny Lane is a friendly and welcoming place with nice staff and great beverages. Pull up a stool and stay a while - you'll find it's an easy thing to do here. After a night at Penny Lane you'll be certain to leave with a smile on your face.
Sunday
If you're not familiar with Buz & Ned's awesome barbecue, you should be. This place is one of the locals’ favorite places to eat and has THE best barbecue in Richmond. Afterall, Buz, the owner, is a Flayslayer (he beat Bobby Flay on, “Throwdown with Bobby Flay”) well known nationally for his master barbecue skills and his acclaimed Richmond restaurant and barbeque haven on the Boulevard. What better way to enjoy a summer afternoon in Richmond than with a plate of Buz's delicious food and a cold drink (or two) on the patio of Buz and Ned’s?
With Segway of Richmond you will see and experience Richmond in a unique, fun and exciting way. Segway of Richmond offers a unique tour of Richmond history, which spans approximately 400 years. Along the way, you will discover architectural features of downtown buildings and get to see things you just can’t see by car. The excitement begins with a brief training session, then you’ll hit the streets. Knowledgeable guides provide you with historical insight, outstanding service and lots of fun while ensuring your safety at all times.
The Church Hill tour includes the original 32-blocks of Richmond as laid out by Major William Mayo in 1737. You'll enjoy many great examples of Greek Revival, Federal and Victorian styles of architecture. You'll visit St. John's Church where Patrick Henry gave his “give me liberty or give me death” speech, as well as Main Street Station, Libby Hill Park, 17th Street Farmer's Market, Poe Museum, Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument, and Chimborazo.
Call 804-343-1850 for times
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Simply put, Can Can Brasserie is one of Richmond's best restaurants. Can Can is reminiscent of a French bistro with a bustling atmosphere to match. It is located in the heart of Carytown, a hip, urban retail district lining Cary Street at the southern end of the Museum District. The district includes over 300 shops, restaurants, and offices, and Can Can is indeed the jewel of Carytown dining.
Sunday is a great time to visit because of Can Can's special Sunday's at the Bar. Sunday's at the Bar features drink specials, half price beers, $1 shrimp, $1 Oysters and $5 burgers from 5-9 PM. Relax at Can Can's bar as you wrap up your Richmond adventure.
***Be sure to check the Richmond Blog for additional special offers, as well as unique afternoon and evening events and activities going on the weekend of your trip. New Blog articles are posted daily.***
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