Richmond ABCs - Letter F
Do you ever end up with some free time, but aren’t quite sure what to do with it? I want to make sure you have plenty of ideas to explore RVA! Because Richmond has so many things to do and activities to offer.
To help you I’ve compiled a list starting with each letter of the alphabet to kick-start ideas of things to do around town. This week I focus on the letter F, here we go!
Farms
Farms offer unique seasonal experiences throughout the year. And there are numerous farms in the surrounding Richmond that make for a great outing or even a day trip. Here are a few farms to check out:
Ashland Berry Farm
Established in 1978 Ashland Berry Farm is a top destination for landscape and gardening needs, as well as a wonderful place to create family memories. In October they offer a pumpkin patch and fall harvest tours. In the spring the greenhouse is bursting with color and is a nice site to see.
Maymont Farm
A popular destination for Richmonders, Maymont Farm is home to goats, sheep, chickens, and more. Maymont was not a farm back in the day, but this corner of the estate is a hub of activity now.
Hanover Vegetable Farm
The farmhouse at the Hanover Vegetable Farm was built in 1902 and used to have a post office in the kitchen. This four-generation-owned family farm now hosts a market, pumpkin patch, and venue for weddings and other events.
Lloyd Family Farm
The Lloyd Family Farm is operated with 3rd and 4th generation owners. In 2013 they opened to the public with their first pumpkin patch. And have continued to add hosting events from weddings to birthday parties to their offerings.
Liberty Mills Farm
A bit of a drive from Richmond, Liberty Mills Farm is the place if you want to experience the country’s largest corn maze. Each year the maze is a new theme and super fun to explore. Throughout the year they also offer pick your own flowers, holiday events, and pick your own strawberries.
The Fan District
The Fan is named because of the “fan” shape that the streets create extending west from Belvidere Street, on the eastern edge of Monroe Park, westward to Arthur Ashe Boulevard. Prominent development on the Fan began after the Civil War changing the area from rural tobacco fields to mostly developbed by 1920. During the Great Depression, many of the single-family homes in the area were converted to apartments. It’s mainly a residential area, but it is a fun place to wander and admire the many styles of architecture.
Food Tours
If you want to hit a number of Richmond restaurants at once, a food tour is a great option for you. The Discover Richmond Food Tours lets you taste the best restaurants in RVA’s unique neighborhoods.
Forest Hill Park
Forest Hill Park once a quarry, an estate, and then an amusement park, is now a popular park in the southside of Richmond. The park consists of the historic Stone House, tennis courts, picnic shelters, playground, and many paths and trails. It’s a partial wetland, so wildlife is often sited.
Fall Line Kitchen & Bar
Inspired by Richmond’s geological fall line, the Fall Line Kitchen and Bar is an upscale-casual restaurant in RVA. The restaurant offers a mix of coastal dishes and comfort favorites.
Fat Dragon Chinese Kitchen and Bar
Located between Vintage Boxing and River City Tattoo, the Fat Dragon offers traditional Chinese food with a modern twist. A popular dish is their Hot & Sour soup. Make sure you leave some time to find parking.
Keep exploring RVA
I hope this list sparked some new ideas for you. Get out there and keep exploring this great city.
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